First lady’s White House communications director confirmed on Monday that first lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time. President Joe Biden tested negative for the virus.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden second time tested positive for Covid-19
She is currently experiencing only mild symptoms. Further, she will stay at her home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. On August 22, the first lady tested positive for Covid-19. At that time she stayed in a private residence in South Carolina. President Joe Biden also tested positive on July 22.
After the first lady was COVID-19 positive, President Biden also administered a COVID test and tested negative. President will take rest and monitor for symptoms this week.
COVID cases and hospitalizations are rising in the country
COVID cases and hospitalizations are rising in the country. Hospital administrations have shown the need to wear masks for patients and hospital staff.
The President has an important ceremony lined up for Tuesday, where they will present the Medal of Honor to an Army captain at the White House. Following this significant event, they will then depart for the G20 Summit in India, scheduled for Thursday.