Following the announcement, President Biden's motorcade swiftly departed from Las Vegas airport after a radio interview, during which he briefly interacted with patrons at a Mexican restaurant.
Digital Desk: The White House reported that President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 while visiting Las Vegas on Wednesday. According to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the 81-year-old President is vaccinated and boosted, and is currently self-isolating after experiencing mild symptoms. His positive test resulted in the cancellation of a scheduled speech.
"He will be returning to Delaware where he will continue to self-isolate and carry out all his duties," Jean-Pierre stated. A video circulating on social media showed President Biden ascending the stairs of Air Force One slowly before departing Las Vegas for recuperation in Delaware. Speaking to reporters, he mentioned feeling well: "Good, I feel good."
Earlier, in an interview aired on Wednesday, Biden had discussed his readiness to remain in the presidential race unless a medical issue arose. The White House confirmed his plans to spend a long weekend at his Delaware beach house, although the duration of his absence from campaign activities due to Covid-19 remains uncertain.
Following the announcement, President Biden's motorcade swiftly departed from Las Vegas airport after a radio interview, during which he briefly interacted with patrons at a Mexican restaurant. He was expected to address the Latino civil rights group UnidosUS, but the event organizer, Janet Murguia, informed attendees of his unavailability due to his positive Covid-19 test, eliciting audible disappointment from the audience.
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