“The President continues to feel well, although he is experiencing a bit of a loose cough. He remains fever-free and in good spirits. Temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation remain completely normal. The lungs are clear.” , O’Connor wrote. O’Connor added that Biden “will continue his strict isolation measures” and “will continue to conduct the business of the American people from the Executive Residence.” Biden initially tested positive for COVID-19 on July 21. His symptoms at the time were said to include a runny nose, cough, sore throat, low-grade fever and body aches. He was treated with Paxlovid and tested negative last Wednesday before being released from isolation. However, he tested positive again on Saturday for a so-called rebound infection, which can occur when patients take Paxlovid. High-risk patients still experience dramatically reduced risks of hospitalization after taking Paxlovid. O’Connor’s note on Tuesday marked the first time he has noted a reoccurrence of symptoms since the recovery case. Biden had six close contacts before testing positive for the coronavirus a second time, although White House press secretary Karin Jean-Pierre said Monday that none tested positive. It remains unclear how long Biden will be able to leave the White House for a series of planned trips. Jean-Pierre noted Monday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has yet to issue travel guidelines after a rebound infection. Copyright © 2022 ABC News Internet Ventures.
