Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas
President had what his physician described as 'upper respiratory symptoms,' including a runny nose, a cough and 'general malaise,' White House says
By Michael Hernandez
WASHINGTON (AA) - US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, Nevada, the White House announced Wednesday.
Biden had what his physician described in a note as "upper respiratory symptoms," including a runny nose, a cough and "general malaise" but felt okay during his first campaign stop of the day Wednesday afternoon. A test was then administered and came back positive for COVID.
The president "will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time," spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
"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," added Jean-Pierre.
Biden's diagnosis was earlier announced by the president of a Latino civil rights advocacy group that the president was due to address Wednesday afternoon.
The speech has since been cancelled. But Biden did attend a campaign event at the Original Lindo Michoacan Restaurant in Las Vegas, where he met and took selfies with patrons. He also took part in an interview with Spanish-language broadcaster Univision.
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