Jill Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will go to Delaware

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — First lady Jill Biden has tested negative for COVID-19 and will leave South Carolina, where she had isolated since vacationing with President Joe Biden, and rejoin him at their Delaware beach home, her office said Sunday.

The White House announced on Tuesday that the 71-year-old first lady, who like her husband has been twice-vaccinated and twice-boosted with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, had tested positive for the coronavirus. She first had symptoms on Monday.

The 79-year-old president recovered from a rebound case of the virus on Aug. 7.

Jill Biden was prescribed the antiviral drug Paxlovid and isolated at the Kiawah Island vacation home for five days before receiving negative results from two consecutive COVID-19 tests, spokeswoman Elizabeth Alexander said. Jill Biden planned to travel to Delaware later Sunday.



FILE - President Joe Biden looks at his grandson Beau Biden as first lady Jill Biden waves and walks to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Aug. 10, 2022. Jill Biden has tested negative for COVID-19 and will leave South Carolina, where she's been isolated since vacationing with President Joe Biden. Her office says the 71-year-old first lady will rejoin the president at their Delaware beach home later Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)


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[Slammer]

1. that seems unnecessarily harsh

"Jill Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will go to Delaware"

She just tested negative for COVID. C'mon man, it's not like she committed a felony!

[2naSalit]

8. She's likely to have that rebound...

Like her husband did so staying at their home for another week is probably a good idea. Besides, she probably has work to do to get ready for school.

[SheilaAnn]

2. I. Want. That. Dress.... She looks beautiful and healthy. Go Jill!

[electric_blue68]

9. It IS a very pretty outfit.

[DownriverDem]

3. When I told folks

at a picnic that I have an upper respiratory infection (went to Urgent Care & am on medication) they freaked out about it & said how it might be Covid. I am vaxed and boosted and explained no it's an infection. It's kicking my butt, but I'm laying low. So happy for Dr. Biden and glad she is okay.

[Bayard]

4. Can't believe she is 79

She looks amazing! Gorgeous dress. Gorgeous grandchild.

[LisaL]

5. She is 71.

NT

[Bayard]

6. Well.....

That's why I don't believe she's 79 then!! Trying to type with a band-aid on my finger.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

7. HOORAY! @FLOTUS has tested negative 2x for Covid so she's leaving South Carolina

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