President Joe Biden and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra this week became prime examples of the nation’s newest COVID-19 wave, and although it’s unclear what variant they’re infected with, infectious disease experts say the latest dominant strains of COVID-19 are no more dangerous than previous iterations.
Biden, 81, is currently dealing with mild upper respiratory symptoms and is taking the COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid, according to White House physician Kevin O’Connor. This is the third time Biden has had COVID-19 while in the White House.
Becerra, 66, meanwhile, announced his positive test through a spokesperson on Tuesday. Both continue to work, albeit remotely.
