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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
National
Eli Stokols

Biden tests positive for coronavirus, has ‘very mild symptoms’

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has tested positive for the coronavirus, the White House announced Thursday.

Biden is “experiencing very mild symptoms” of COVID-19, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday.

“He has begun taking Paxlovid,” Jean-Pierre said. “Consistent with [U.S. Centers for Disease Control] guidelines, he will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time.”

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