Biden positive for Covid, fueling health worries

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 19, 2024 12:08 am

(UPDATE) LAS VEGAS, Nevada — United States President Joe Biden tested positive for the coronavirus with mild symptoms on Wednesday, shortly after conceding that he would consider dropping his reelection bid if doctors diagnosed him with a serious medical condition.

The 81-year-old Democrat gave reporters the thumbs up and said, 'I feel good,' as he cut short a trip to Las Vegas and flew to his beach home in Delaware to go into isolation, which will take him off the campaign trail for days.

ILL-TIMED United States President Joe Biden coughs during an event with Rep. Steven Horsford of Nevada (not pictured) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 16, 2024. AP PHOTO

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