White House: Biden Received First Dose Of Paxlovid

Via press release from the White House:

The President presented with upper respiratory symptoms, to include rhinorhea (runny nose) and non-productive cough, with general mailaise.

He felt okay for his first event of the day, but given that he was not feeling better, point of care testing for COVID-19 was conducted, and the results were positive for the COVID-19 virus.

Given this, the President will be self-isolating in accordance with CDC guidance for symptomatic individuals. PCR confirmation testing will be pending.

His symptoms remain mild, his respiratory rate is normal at 16, his temperature is normal at 97.8 and his pulse oximetry is normal at 97%. The President has received his first dose of Paxlovid. He will be self-isolating at his home in Rehoboth.

Read the full press release.

Pres. Biden has received his first dose of Paxlovid after testing positive for COVID on Wednesday, his doctor said, adding that he is experiencing mild symptoms.

Meanwhile, the White House is pushing back against new calls for Biden to step aside from his bid for re-election. pic.twitter.com/u3u9tprow0

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