Biden tests positive for COVID-19

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to the White House.

“Earlier today following his first event in Las Vegas, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19. He is vaccinated and boosted and he is experiencing mild symptoms. He will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time,” Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement provided to B-17. “The White House will provide regular updates on the President’s status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation.”

Biden, 81, was set to speak at a conference for UnidosUS in Las Vegas on Wednesday night.