President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to an announcement from the White House press secretary. Biden was experiencing mild symptoms like a runny nose and cough. He is vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Biden had to cancel a scheduled speech in Las Vegas and will isolate at his home in Rehoboth, Delaware, while continuing to carry out his presidential duties remotely. Biden is being treated with the antiviral drug Paxlovid. His doctor said symptoms remain mild.
