In a statement released today, the White House announced that President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. The President, who is fully vaccinated and has received the recommended annual booster dose, is experiencing mild symptoms and will self-isolate in Delaware.

According to the White House, President Biden was tested for COVID-19 after exhibiting upper respiratory symptoms, including a runny nose, non-productive cough, and general malaise. The test result came back positive, and the President has been prescribed the antiviral drug Paxlovid.

Despite the diagnosis, the White House has assured that President Biden will continue to carry out his duties fully during his self-isolation period. This is not the President’s first bout with COVID-19, as he previously tested positive twice in the summer of 2022, experiencing a primary case and a rebound case of the virus.

The news of President Biden’s COVID-19 diagnosis has sparked concern among the public, but the White House has emphasized that the President’s vaccination status and mild symptoms indicate a low risk of severe illness. The President’s diagnosis also serves as a reminder of the ongoing pandemic and the importance of continued vigilance and precaution.