President Joe Biden has again tested positive for COVID-19.
Biden tested positive following an event Wednesday in Las Vegas, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
“He is vaccinated and boosted, and he is experiencing mild symptoms,” she said. “He will be returning to Delaware, where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time. The White House will provide regular updates on the president’s status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation.”It’s the third time the 81-year-old president has tested positive for COVID.
Biden first tested positive on July 21, 2022. Nine days later, he tested positive again in a “rebound” case.