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US first lady contracts COVID-19, President Biden tests negative
President 'will test at a regular cadence this week and monitor for symptoms,' says White House
Servet Gunerigok |
05.09.2023 - Update : 05.09.2023
WASHINGTON
US First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 late Monday, her communications director said.
"She is currently experiencing only mild symptoms. She will remain at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware," said Elizabeth Alexander in a statement.
President Joe Biden also underwent a COVID-19 test but it came back negative.
"The President tested negative. The President will test at a regular cadence this week and monitor for symptoms," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
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