Joe Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to a White House press release.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed in the press release Biden has tested positive for the virus, noting that he is “vaccinated and boosted and he is experiencing mild symptoms.”

“Earlier today following his first event in Las Vegas, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19,” Jean-Pierre said. “He will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time. The White House will provide regular updates on the President’s status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation.”

The president was set to appear on stage at the Las Vegas conference for the Latino civil rights organization, UnidosUS, CNN reported. However, while speaking to attendees, Janet Murguía,  UnidosUS President and CEO, stated Biden had called her to express his “deep disappointment” in not being able to join.

“I was just on the phone with President Biden. And he shared his deep disappointment at not being able to join 🇺🇸US this afternoon. The president has been at many events as we all know and he just tested positive for Covid,” Murguía said.

Video footage posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) by Reuters White House correspondent Nandita Bose shows Biden walking up the steps of Air Force and getting back onto the plane after receiving his positive test.

NEW: President Biden boards Air Force One in Nevada after testing positive for COVID-19. The President looked very stiff walking up the steps, but told the Press Pool on the tarmac that he feels good. The President was not wearing a mask.