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WASHINGTON, July 18 /TASS/. US President Joe Biden has tested positive for a new coronavirus, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
"President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 today after his first event in Las Vegas. Fortunately, he has been vaccinated and had a booster dose and is experiencing only mild symptoms," Jean-Pierre said.
The spokeswoman added that Biden will return to Delaware, where he will isolate himself and continue to fully perform all of his duties during that time.
The President's personal physician reported that the American leader was suffering from a cold, an unproductive cough and general malaise.
"He was not feeling well for the first event today, so spot testing for the COVID-19 virus was performed and the results were positive," the doctor said in a statement released by the White House.
According to the White House press office, Biden has already started taking an antiviral and is now feeling better. The president was not wearing a face mask when he boarded Air Force One unassisted.
Asked about his health, Biden told reporters traveling with him, "I feel fine."
The announcement was made shortly after UnidosUS CEO Janet Murguia said Biden would skip another Las Vegas event due to a new coronavirus infection.
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