Biden tests positive for Covid-19 - White House

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US President Joe Biden speaks on economics during the Vote To Live Properity Summit at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 16, 2024. (Photo by AFP)

Biden's diagnosis was initially disclosed by the president of a Latino civil rights advocacy group that Biden was scheduled to address on Wednesday afternoon.

WASHINGTON - United States (US) President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Biden exhibited "upper respiratory symptoms," including a runny nose, a cough, and "general malaise," according to a note from his physician. Despite these symptoms, he felt well enough to attend his first campaign stop on Wednesday afternoon.

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A test was subsequently administered, returning a positive result for Covid-19, Anadolu Agency (AA) quoted the White House's announcement on Wednesday.

The president "will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time," said spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre in a statement.

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"The White House will provide regular updates on the President’s status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation," added Jean-Pierre.

Biden's diagnosis was initially disclosed by the president of a Latino civil rights advocacy group that Biden was scheduled to address on Wednesday afternoon.

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The speech has since been cancelled. However, Biden did attend a campaign event at the Original Lindo Michoacan Restaurant in Las Vegas, where he met and took selfies with patrons.

He also participated in an interview with the Spanish-language broadcaster Univision. - BERNAMA-ANADOLU

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