Jul 23, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Biden's COVID-19 symptoms "have resolved," White House doctor says

Avery Lotz

Biden departs the White House. — President Biden departs the White House on July 15, 2024, for Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

President Biden tested negative for COVID-19 Tuesday, according to a White House memorandum.

Why it matters: Biden's historic announcement that he would be suspending his 2024 campaign came as he was recovering from an infection in Delaware, away from the campaign trail and public eye.

Driving the news: White House physician Kevin O'Connor said in a Tuesday letter that Biden's "symptoms have resolved."

He added that the president never had a fever during the infection and "continues to perform all of his presidential duties."
O'Connor wrote that Biden received a negative result on BINAX rapid antigen testing but will continue to be monitored.

Catch up quick: The president tested positive last week while campaigning in Nevada.

He was forced to cancel a keynote address at the UnidosUS national conference.

What's next: Biden announced Tuesday his plans to address the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday evening to discuss the path forward after ending his bid for a second term.

In his first public remarks since he suspended his campaign, Biden vowed in a call to campaign workers in Delaware that he will be "working like hell" in the coming months to campaign for Harris and accomplish policy goals.

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Biden's COVID-19 symptoms "have resolved," White House doctor says

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