President Joe Biden of the United States of America has tested positive for COVID-19, a development that has disrupted a crucial campaign aimed at engaging Latino voters in the country.
The result was announced on 17 July, after concluding an interview and meeting with Las Vegas voters.
The White House reported that he is experiencing mild symptoms and is currently taking Paxlovid, an antiviral medication. Despite being fully vaccinated and boosted, Biden’s diagnosis has forced him to self-isolate at his Delaware.
In a post on his X handle, he assured the public that he was feeling okay and expressed disappointment over missing the UnidosUS annual conference, where he was slated to speak.
This event follows the prerequisite routine testing for political aspirants.
UnidosUS President Janet Murguía announced the news to attendees, prompting worry and disappointment. The diagnosis raised concerns within the Democratic Party, especially as Biden’s campaign strives to demonstrate his vitality and ability to lead.
Information from the States House indicated that Biden’s schedule will shift to virtual engagements to maintain campaign momentum, as Vice – Kamala Harris continues her in-person appearances, unaffected by the president’s condition. This incident coincides with the increasing Covid-19 cases nationally, as reported by the CDC.
The diagnosis also comes at a time of internal party debates about Biden’s re-election viability, intensified by recent events, including an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Biden’s campaign and the White House are actively adjusting strategies to address these challenges.
