President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19, Cancels Las Vegas Speech, Experiencing Mild Symptoms

Jul 17, 2024, 10:11 PM

President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple reports and a statement from the White House. The diagnosis was announced by UnidosUS President Janet Murguía at the organization's annual conference in Las Vegas, where Biden was scheduled to speak. As a result, Biden has canceled his speech and other scheduled events. The White House confirmed that Biden is experiencing mild symptoms. This is the third time Biden has contracted COVID-19 in the past two years. Biden, who is vaccinated and boosted, expressed his disappointment at not being able to attend the event. The positive test takes Biden off the campaign trail.