U.S. President Joe Biden virtually makes the remarks during a meeting with his economic team to discuss the reduction in gas prices in the South Court Auditorium of the Executive Office Building on July 22, 2019. 2022.
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WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s Covid symptoms have been “almost completely resolved” and he is scheduled to appear in public for the first time in three days with a virtual meeting on Monday.
“His symptoms have almost completely resolved,” White House physician Kevin O’Connor said in a statement. Letters second release. “When asked, at this point, he noted only some residual nasal congestion and minimal hoarseness.”
O’Connor said Biden’s pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and temperature remained “absolutely normal,” and his lungs remained clear. He will continue to take the antiviral medication Paxlovid and low-dose aspirin to replace his prescription blood thinners.
“The President is responding to therapy as expected,” O’Connor said.
Biden will continue to be isolated at the White House for at least 5 days from the time he was diagnosed and will only isolate when he receives a negative Covid test result, the White House said.
Biden completed his fourth full day in Paxlovid on Sunday night, O’Connor said. Treatment is usually given twice a day for five days.
The White House said Biden will make his first public appearance on Monday afternoon for three days in a virtual meeting with CEOs and labor leaders to discuss the importance of passing legislation to advance the industry. US computer chip sector, the White House said. He will also deliver taped remarks during a meeting of national black law enforcement executives.
Last public appearance from Biden, who test positive Thursday is Friday afternoon when he delivers virtual remarks to his economic team. The White House did not release any video or photo updates of the president over the weekend.
The White House Covid Coordinator Dr Ashish Jha will hold a press conference Monday afternoon for further updates on Biden’s status.
Jha did not directly treat Biden – that was handled by O’Connor, who did not address Biden’s condition beyond his daily letters.
