Breaking: US President, Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19

Joe Biden, president of the United States of America, has tested positive for COVID.

According to a statement by Karine Jean-Pierre, white house press secretary, Biden is experiencing “mild symptoms” and has begun taking Paxlovid, an anti-viral treatment.

The US president is also expected to isolate at the white house, while continuing to carry out his duties.

JOE’s last tweet on his official Twitter page reads;

Folks, I’m doing great. Thanks for your concern. Just called Senator Casey, Congressman Cartwright, and Mayor Cognetti (and my Scranton cousins!) to send my regrets for missing our event today. Keeping busy!