President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 in Las Vegas. The White House has briefed the media on the President’s condition and he is currently showing “mild symptoms” from the infection.
After flying from Las Vegas to his home in Delaware, Biden will self-isolate and continue with his presidential duties. He was supposed to appear at the Unidos US convention in Vegas but was unable to do so.
Dr. Kevin O’Connor assesses the president
The President’s physician shared his diagnosis with the press. He noted that President Biden is currently showing respiratory symptoms, cough, and general malaise. President Joe Biden was prescribed an anti-viral drug called Paxlovid to fight the COVID-19 infection.
Biden visited Las Vegas to sway Hispanic voters for the upcoming 2024 election. This poses a challenge for his campaign, as he previously mentioned he would drop out if diagnosed with a serious medical condition.
Joe Biden is vaccinated against COVID-19 and is taking an annual booster shot to fight the coronavirus. The vaccines have proven to be effective at limiting the effects of the virus, preventing serious illness and death.
President Biden had last tested positive for COVID-19 in 2022. During that time, he also took Paxlovid which was prescribed during the early days of the infection.
Joe Biden’s health is still under scrutiny
The health and mental state of Joe Biden, President of the United States, are a matter of national security, and have been under intense scrutiny by both supporters and critics.
The COVID-19 diagnosis could not have come at a worse time. Questions about the President’s stamina and overall health condition will be fuelled by this diagnosis, since COVID-19 is known to leave severe long-term effects in some 30patients who experience the infection. The elderly are particularly vulnerable.
Some critics have already speculated that these dangerous sequels will continue to worsen Joe Biden’s health condition. Another question that arises is whether or not more Democrats will support an alternative candidate for the election.
Trump’s campaign is capitalizing on President Biden’s COVID-19 diagnosis.
Donald Trump’s campaign is taking advantage of the situation by putting out a statement implying that Joe Biden will drop out of the race.
In an official press release, Trump’s campaign stated that they have not set an official date for the VP debate because it would “be unfair on whoever Kamala Harris chooses to be her running mate.”
On Wednesday evening, Trump’s newly announced running mate, JD Vance will address the Republican National Convention. It remains to be seen whether or not he will mention Joe Biden and his COVID-19 diagnosis.