Jill Biden, First Lady of the US, tested positive for Covid19. The information was confirmed on Monday the 4th by the spokesman for his office in Washington. The head of the North American executive branch, Joe Biden, tested negative for the virus.
The official statement from the First Lady’s office to the press said: “This evening the First Lady tested positive for Covid19. She currently only has mild symptoms. “Jill Biden must remain at the couple’s residence in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.”
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Vaccinated twice
The First Lady of the United States has been vaccinated against the Covid19 virus twice. She also received two more booster doses in 2022, according to official information shared with the press by her communications director.
The last time Jill Biden tested positive for the virus was in August 2022, according to her office. At that time, Jill was living in a private home in the US state of South Carolina.
Joe Biden also took a Covid test
Karine JeanPierre, White House press secretary, said: “After the First Lady tested positive for Covid19, President Biden also took a Covid test on Monday evening.” However, the president’s test was negative. Joe Biden You should get tested regularly this week and monitor for possible symptoms.”
News of the first lady’s Covid19 infection comes amid a surge in Covid cases and hospitalizations across the country. In order to contain a possible new phase of the disease, several hospital companies have reintroduced the mask requirement for patients and employees of medical facilities.
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