Official Statement from the White House
The White House has confirmed that Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. This news follows a turbulent election period for the United States, marked by a recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Now, 81-year-old presidential candidate Joe Biden faces his own health battle with COVID-19. Social media is buzzing with reactions, questioning whether the US can find a healthy candidate.
White House Confirms Positive COVID-19 Test
According to a statement from the White House, President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told Business Insider, “President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 following his first event in Las Vegas. Despite being vaccinated and boosted, he is showing mild symptoms. He will isolate in Delaware and continue to fulfill all his duties during this period.”
Health Concerns and Election Impact
Biden’s health has been a topic of discussion for some time, with questions raised about his fitness for office. Now, in addition to those concerns, he must contend with COVID-19. At 81 years old, Biden was in Nevada since Monday night and was scheduled to speak at the UnidosUS conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday. UnidosUS CEO Janet Murguรญa informed conference attendees that Biden’s COVID-19 test came back positive after a delay of one and a half hours.
Social Media Reactions
The announcement has sparked thousands of comments on social media. While some are humorously questioning if the US can ever have a healthy presidential candidate, others are calling for Biden to withdraw from the race.
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