President Joe Biden will continue to work from the White House residence after testing positive for Covid-19 again on Friday, the White House announced.
In a memo released by the White House press office, the president’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, said Mr. Biden “continues to feel well” despite continued rebound positivity after treatment. Paxlovid which he underwent after initially testing positive for coronavirus last month.
“His cough has almost completely resolved. His temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation remain completely normal. His lungs remain clear,” Dr. O’Connor said.
He added that Mr Biden would continue the “strict isolation measures” put in place after his first positive test for Covid-19.
The White House has not specified the exact circumstances under which Mr. Biden would end his isolation in the absence of a negative test, but he is tentatively expected to resume public events next week, starting with a visit to Kentucky. to visit families affected by the recent floods.
He will also sign the Honoring Our PACT Act, which extends benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, during a ceremony at the Rose Garden on Tuesday.
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