First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing “mild symptoms,” her spokeswoman revealed on Monday night as cases across the country continue to rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This evening, the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19,” her spokeswoman, Elizabeth Alexander, said in a statement. “She is currently experiencing only mild symptoms.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alexander said Biden, who is double vaccinated and received at least two boosters, is expected to remain at the family’s home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Joe Biden was also administered a test, which was negative, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. “The President will test at a regular cadence this week and monitor for symptoms,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s not the first time the first lady has tested positive. The first time was in August 2022, when she developed cold-like symptoms, just weeks after the president tested positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last week, the U.S. reported more than 230,000 new coronavirus cases, up 25% from the week before and the highest since March. More than 10,000 Americans with COVID-199 are currently in hospital, which is relatively low but follows a gradual increase in recent weeks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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