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    Jill Biden: US first lady tests positive for Covid-19

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    By Gareth Evans
    BBC News
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    The 72-year-old, who is vaccinated and has received boosters, will stay at home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, where she and President Joe Biden spent part of the weekend.

    The president tested negative for the virus after her diagnosis.

    He then travelled back to Washington DC on his own on Monday night.
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    He is due to travel to the G20 summit in India on Thursday, before a scheduled visit to Hanoi on Sunday for a one-day visit where he will meet Vietnamese leaders.
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    The pair spent time together over the weekend, including a visit to Florida on Saturday where they viewed the recovery efforts following Hurricane Idalia.

    Mrs Biden last tested positive for Covid in August 2022, a few weeks after Mr Biden did so. Both recovered without experiencing major symptoms.
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    She is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House says, while President Joe Biden tested negative.


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    SEPTEMBER 04, 2023

    Statement from the First Lady’s Communications Director Elizabeth Alexander


    BRIEFING ROOM STATEMENTS AND RELEASES

    This evening, the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19. She is currently experiencing only mild symptoms. She will remain at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

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    This evening, the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19.  She is currently experiencing only mild symptoms.  She will remain at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  ###


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    SEPTEMBER 04, 2023

    Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre


    BRIEFING ROOM STATEMENTS AND RELEASES

    Following the First Lady’s positive test for COVID-19, President Biden was administered a COVID test this evening. The President tested negative. The President will test at a regular cadence this week and monitor for symptoms.

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    Following the First Lady’s positive test for COVID-19, President Biden was administered a COVID test this evening. The President tested negative. The President will test at a regular cadence this week and monitor for symptoms. ###
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