President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing “very mild” symptoms, the White House announced Thursday.
Biden, 79, has begun taking Paxlovid, the White House said. Paxlovid has been shown to reduce the risk for severe COVID-19 and death.
Biden is fully vaccinated and has received two COVID-19 booster shots. According to his physician, Kevin C. O’Connor, DO, FAAFP, Biden tested positive during routine screening Thursday morning.
“Consistent with CDC guidelines, he will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his