President Joe Biden has contracted COVID-19, the White House said on Thursday.
The president, who is fully vaccinated against coronavirus and has had two booster shots, is exhibiting “very minor symptoms,” according to initial reports. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden is also taking Paxlovid, a medication that works best when COVID-19 is detected early.
Biden will continue to carry out his duties as president while in isolation at the White House, Jean-Pierre added.
This is a developing story. Check back soon for more updates.
