US President Joe Biden tests positive for coronavirus

WASHINGTON: The White House on Wednesday said President Joe Biden had tested positive for Covid-19.

In a statement, the White House said that the US President was in self-isolation after he tested positive for the virus while visiting Las Vegas as part of his presidential campaign.

“He is vaccinated and boosted and experiencing mild symptoms, White House Press Secretary Jean-Pierre said.

The 81-year-old told reporters he “feel good” while boarding Air Force One to leave Las Vegas for Delware.

The illness comes at a crucial time for Biden, who is under pressure from fellow Democrats to drop his re-election campaign against Republican Donald Trump.

Trump survived an assassination attempt Saturday. The former US President was addressing a campaign rally in Butler Township, Pennsylvania, when a bullet grazed his right year. Trump was immediately escorted by the Secret Service agents.

The FBI says it is investigating the incident.