- First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, while President Joe Biden receives a negative test result.
- Jill Biden, aged 72, experiences mild symptoms and will stay at their Delaware home,.
- As President Biden, aged 80, faces questions about his age in the context of a potential 2024 re-election bid.
In recent developments, First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, while President Joe Biden has received a negative test result, according to the White House. This news has emerged just days before President Biden’s scheduled trip to the Group of 20 (G20) summit in India.
Jill Biden, aged 72, is currently experiencing only mild symptoms, as reported by her office, and she will be staying at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. It’s worth noting that this is her second bout with COVID-19, with her previous infection occurring in August of the previous year.
In contrast, President Biden, who is 80 years old, has tested negative for the virus. The White House has confirmed that he will continue regular testing and closely monitor for any symptoms. Given the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the United States, the health of the president and first lady is of paramount concern.
Following the positive test result for the first lady, her communications director, Elizabeth Alexander, issued a statement confirming the diagnosis and detailing her plans to remain in Delaware. Meanwhile, President Biden, who flew back alone from Delaware on Monday evening, also underwent testing, which returned negative results.
As of now, the White House has not provided immediate comments on whether the first lady’s diagnosis will impact President Biden’s upcoming international travel plans. However, the president’s official schedule for the week indicates his intent to attend the G20 summit in New Delhi on Thursday and subsequently travel to Hanoi on Sunday.
Amidst these developments, questions surrounding President Biden’s age have resurfaced, particularly in the context of a potential re-election bid in 2024. He currently holds the distinction of being the oldest president seeking a second term, prompting critics to argue that he may be too old for another term in office. However, supporters of President Biden maintain that he remains fit for the presidential role.