First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday night, the White House said in a statement.
Biden has mild symptoms and will spend the week at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, the White House has announced.
President Joe Biden tested negative Monday and Tuesday evening. He will continue "regular testing and symptom monitoring this week," the White House said.
This "regular fee" will be determined in consultation with the president . Dr. Biden, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said at a news conference on Tuesday.
President Biden has no symptoms and will monitor centers for guidance on disease control and prevention related to COVID-19, Jean-Pierre said.
President Biden has not changed his agenda or plans for a trip . He reportedly presented the Medal of Honor for his distinguished bravery to US Army Captain Larry L. Taylor on Tuesday afternoon. He is also expected to travel to New Delhi, India, for the G20 leaders' summit on Thursday.
Jean-Pierre said Biden will wear a mask in the hinterland and surroundings. the areas. . people, according to CDC guidelines. The CDC does not recommend that anyone in close contact get tested every day, Jean-Pierre said, but Biden will get tested before traveling to India.
The CDC last month reported an increase in COVID-19 cases across the country. According to data from the CDC, hospitalizations related to COVID-19 increased about 19% between August 13 and 19 compared to the previous week. The total number of weekly hospitalizations has reached 15,000.
Between August 20 and 26, the number of deaths from COVID-19 increased by about 18% compared to the previous week. according to data from the CDC.
Where did the first lady travel?
President Biden and the first lady traveled to Florida on Saturday to meet with people affected by Hurricane Idalia and assess the damage.
The Bidens met in Live Oak, Florida with first responders, local authorities and federal staff.
On August 31, Jill Biden traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, where she stopped by to promote the Cancer Moonshot initiative by Biden and attended a meeting of back-to-school educators to participate in an appreciation event. .
The Cancer Moonshot Initiative aims to "prevent over 4 million cancer deaths and improve the cancer patient experience by 2047." according to a White House website.
Later that day, the first lady spoke at a fundraiser for US Senator Tammy Baldwin, President Biden and the Democratic presidential candidate. . public who did not appreciate her speech or take photos with her supporters.
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First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday night, the White House said in a statement.
Biden has mild symptoms and will spend the week at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, the White House has announced.
President Joe Biden tested negative Monday and Tuesday evening. He will continue "regular testing and symptom monitoring this week," the White House said.
This "regular fee" will be determined in consultation with the president . Dr. Biden, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said at a news conference on Tuesday.
President Biden has no symptoms and will monitor centers for guidance on disease control and prevention related to COVID-19, Jean-Pierre said.
President Biden has not changed his agenda or plans for a trip . He reportedly presented the Medal of Honor for his distinguished bravery to US Army Captain Larry L. Taylor on Tuesday afternoon. He is also expected to travel to New Delhi, India, for the G20 leaders' summit on Thursday.
Jean-Pierre said Biden will wear a mask in the hinterland and surroundings. the areas. . people, according to CDC guidelines. The CDC does not recommend that anyone in close contact get tested every day, Jean-Pierre said, but Biden will get tested before traveling to India.
The CDC last month reported an increase in COVID-19 cases across the country. According to data from the CDC, hospitalizations related to COVID-19 increased about 19% between August 13 and 19 compared to the previous week. The total number of weekly hospitalizations has reached 15,000.
Between August 20 and 26, the number of deaths from COVID-19 increased by about 18% compared to the previous week. according to data from the CDC.
Where did the first lady travel?
President Biden and the first lady traveled to Florida on Saturday to meet with people affected by Hurricane Idalia and assess the damage.
The Bidens met in Live Oak, Florida with first responders, local authorities and federal staff.
On August 31, Jill Biden traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, where she stopped by to promote the Cancer Moonshot initiative by Biden and attended a meeting of back-to-school educators to participate in an appreciation event. .
The Cancer Moonshot Initiative aims to "prevent over 4 million cancer deaths and improve the cancer patient experience by 2047." according to a White House website.
Later that day, the first lady spoke at a fundraiser for US Senator Tammy Baldwin, President Biden and the Democratic presidential candidate. . public who did not appreciate her speech or take photos with her supporters.
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