Biden tests positive for COVID-19 for second straight day amid ‘rebound’ case – National
Chairperson Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 for the second day in a row, in rare cases “recovering” from antiretroviral therapy.
In a letter noting the positive test result, Dr Kevin O’Connor, the White House physician, said Sunday that the president “continues to feel well” and will continue to work at the residence. operating while he was isolated.
Biden tested positive on Saturday, requiring him to cancel travel and face-to-face events while he is in quarantine for at least five days following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
After initially testing positive on July 21, Biden, 79, was treated with the antiviral drug Paxlovid. He tested negative for the virus on Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting him to leave the quarantine while wearing a mask indoors.
Research shows that a small number of people prescribed Paxlovid experience a resurgence of the virus. The fact that a recovery rather than a re-infection is possible is a positive sign for Biden’s health now that he has recovered from the illness.
“The fact that the president has recovered and has no symptoms is a good sign and is less likely to develop,” said Dr. protracted COVID development”.
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