President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID again

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 again on Saturday afternoon.

Biden shared the news himself via his official Twitter account.

“Guys, today I tested positive for COVID again. This is happening to a small minority of people,” the president wrote. “I have no symptoms but I will isolate myself for the safety of everyone around me. I’m still at work and will be back on the road soon.”

Guys, today I tested positive for COVID again.

This happens to a small minority of people.

I have no symptoms but will isolate myself for the safety of everyone around me.

I’m still at work and will be back soon.

— President Biden (@POTUS) July 30, 2022

According to a letter from Presidential Physician Kevin O’Connor, Biden will not resume treatment for COVID-19 because he has experienced “no recurrence of symptoms” and “remains feeling reasonably well.”

However, the President will continue to institute “isolation procedures” to prevent the spread of the virus, with key White House, Secret Service and other officials performing duties from a socially distanced proximity.

Biden first tested positive for COVID-19 on July 21 but has since appeared to have recovered from the virus over the past week, testing negative on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Biden’s positive case is described by O’Connor as a matter of “rebound” positivity.

“Recognizing the potential for so-called ‘rebound’ COVID-positivity seen in a small percentage of patients treated with PAXLOVID, the President increased his testing frequency to both protect those around him and to early identify a return.” to ensure virus replication.” O’Connor wrote in his letter.

O’Connor’s statement ends by declaring that he will share any significant developments regarding the President’s health status and treatment plan.

Biden shared a message Tuesday after testing negative for COVID-19 for the first time.

“Thanks to Doc for the good care and to all of you for your support,” the president wrote.

Back to the oval.

Thanks to Doc for the good care and to all of you for your support. pic.twitter.com/Cfzn1zAKJF

— President Biden (@POTUS) July 27, 2022

Shortly after testing negative, the President showed up in the White House rose garden to make statements about COVID-19. Biden highlighted the more transferrable BA. 5 variant as a cause for concern and stresses the importance of wearing a mask around crowds.