According to BBC, the two leading Democrats in the US Congress, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have expressed concern about the President's candidacy. Joe Biden.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also said that Mr. Biden cannot defeat Mr. Donald Trump next November.
The information that Mr. Joe Biden was infected with COVID-19 was reported by American media on the evening of July 17, local time. The same morning, he still attended an event and gave a speech in Las Vegas.
However, after feeling unwell and testing positive for COVID-19, Mr. Biden canceled a campaign speech in the evening.
President Joe Biden's current health situation is assessed by doctors as not too serious. He only had mild respiratory symptoms and was given the special drug Paxlovid by the doctor.
White House press secretary Jean-Pierre said that President Biden is being quarantined and cared for at his home in Delaware. She noted that even though he is having health problems, President Biden still carries out all his duties completely.
Afterwards, Mr. Biden posted on account X a thank you to those who wished him good health. In addition, he pledged to complete work related to the interests of American citizens during the recovery period.
President Joe Biden is 81 years old this year. He received the COVID-19 vaccine and also a booster dose. Before that, he had COVID-19 twice.