President Biden tests positive for COVID-19

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President Biden tests positive for COVID-19

By Krishneel Nair

Friday 22/07/2022

Photo:ABC news

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at the White House.

The 79-year-old is fully-vaccinated and has received two booster jabs, is experiencing very mild symptoms and will continue to carry out all his duties.

The First Lady Jill Biden has tested negative.

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