‘Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms’

Milwaukee, July 18: US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, halting his campaign at a critical juncture in the presidential election when he was facing increasing pressure about his health and concerns about his viability as a candidate. “I’m sick,” Biden, 81, wrote on X.
Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, disrupting a key campaign event in Las Vegas meant to shore up support with Latino voters. “He is vaccinated and boosted and he is experiencing mild symptoms, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement. Biden has returned to his home in Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time. (AP)