Doctor gives Biden COVID update: Mild symptoms, no fever

Doctor gives Biden COVID update: Mild symptoms still, no fever

By Ryan Chatelain Washington, D.C.

PUBLISHED 2:10 PM ET Jul. 18, 2024 PUBLISHED 2:10 PM EDT Jul. 18, 2024

Joe Biden’s White House doctor provided an update Thursday about the president, who has COVID-19.

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Joe Biden’s White House doctor provided an update Thursday about the president, who has COVID-19

Dr. Kevin O’Connor said in a memo that Biden, 81, is “still experiencing mild upper respiratory symptoms” and continues to be treated with the drug Paxlovid

The president does not have a fever and his vital signs are normal, O’Connor added

Dr. Kevin O’Connor said in a memo that Biden, 81, is “still experiencing mild upper respiratory symptoms” and continues to be treated with the drug Paxlovid.

The president does not have a fever and his vital signs are normal, O’Connor added.

“He will continue to conduct the business of the American people,” the doctor wrote.

The Biden campaign said earlier Thursday that the president was holding campaign calls from his home in Delaware.

O’Connor said he would continue to provide regular updates with Biden’s permission.

Biden tested positive for the virus Wednesday, forcing him to cancel two scheduled appearances in Las Vegas.