US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID.
His press secretary announced the news, adding that the president is “experiencing very mild symptoms”.
First Lady Jill Biden has also tested positive for the virus.
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Mr Biden, 79, tested positive this morning, adding that he is fully vaccinated and twice boosted.
Dr. Jha, White House Coronavirus Response Co-ordinator, said the president’s mild symptoms began on Wednesday and include a runny nose, dry cough and fatigue.
He added that the president went to bed and felt fine, but did not sleep well.
The White House said he has begun taking anti-viral treatment, Paxlovid and will isolate while continuing to carry out duties “fully”.
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The Prime Minister’s spokesman said Boris Johnson sends Mr Biden his best wishes and hopes he has a speedy recovery.
The White House added that Mr Biden has been in contact with members of staff by phone this morning and will participate in his planned meetings via phone and Zoom and will resume in-person work when he tests negative.
The statement continued: “The President’s last previous test for COVID was Tuesday, when he had a negative test result.”
A daily update on the president’s health in the meantime will be provided by the White House.
Earlier this year in April, vice-president Kamala Harris tested positive for the virus and isolated until she tested negative.
