Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 04 Sep 2023, 10:14 pm Print
Jill Biden US First Lady Jill Biden tests COVID-19 positive. Photo Courtesy: Jill Biden Instagram page
US First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House confirmed on Tuesday.
Her communications director, Elizabeth Alexander, said in a statement: "She is currently experiencing only mild symptoms."
This evening, the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19.
— Elizabeth Alexander (@EAlexander46) September 5, 2023
She is currently experiencing only mild symptoms. She will remain at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. pic.twitter.com/drRRQ49gQ9
The First Lady will remain at her home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
US President Joe Biden, however, tested negative.
"Following the First Lady’s positive test for COVID-19, President Biden was administered a COVID test this evening," the White House said in a statement.
"The President tested negative," the statement said.
"The President will test at a regular cadence this week and monitor for symptoms," the statement said.
Joe Biden is scheduled to visit India this week to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
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