First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
Written by ABC AUDIO on September 5, 2023
(WASHINGTON) — First lady Dr. Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, her communications director confirmed Monday.
“This evening, the First lady tested positive for COVID-19. She is currently experiencing only mild symptoms,” Elizabeth Alexander, communications director for the first lady, said in a statement Sunday night.
Dr. Biden is expected to remain at her home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, the rep’s statement noted.
Following Dr. Biden’s positive test, President Joe Biden took a COVID test on Monday evening and tested negative, his press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
“The President will test at a regular cadence this week and monitor for symptoms,” Jean-Pierre noted in the statement.
President Biden is scheduled to depart the U.S. on Thursday for a trip to India and Vietnam.
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