WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Public figures reacted on Thursday to news that Joe Biden, the oldest user to be president of the United States, has been tested for COVID-19.
DR. KEVIN O’CONNOR, BIDEN’S PHYSICIAN, IN A LETTER TO THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY:
“The president is fully vaccinated and has won two boosters, so I anticipate that he will respond favorably, as do the maximum number of patients at their best. The early use of PAXLOVID in this case provides greater coverage against serious diseases. “
FIRST LADY JILL BIDEN, ON TWITTER:
“I talked to Joe earlier and he’s feeling fine, with some mild symptoms. This morning I tested negative for COVID-19. Je will continue to comply with the CDC recommendation and wear a mask. “
WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY KARINE JEAN-PIERRE ON TWITTER:
“I just spoke to @POTUS. Il said he felt and worked from the residence. “
U. S. SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER MITCH MCCONNELL ON TWITTER:
“I’m sorry to hear that President Biden tested positive for COVID-19. I wish him a speedy recovery. “
NANCY PELOSI, U. S. SPOKESPERSON:
“I think the symptoms are mild. I hope they continue to be, that they amuse me and I hope that is the case with the president. . . Hopefully this will inspire other people to get tested, get vaccinated, and the rest. . . . None of us are immune, the president of the United States added. “
NO. 2 U. S. SENATE DEMOCRAT DICK DURBIN:
“My reaction is to put on a mask and start dressing much more with it. They are doing everything they can, as they should, to protect the president and his family. To be in his presence, one almost has to pass a recent check and even in those cases with all those precautions, he has been exposed to the virus. I wish him a speedy recovery. Fortunately, this virus appears to be highly contagious but not as fatal as previous strains.
DEMOCRATIC SENATOR SHERROD BROWN OF THE UNITED STATES:
“He will point things out . . . It seems that he is working. “
REPUBLICAN U. S. SENATOR MARSHA BLACKBURN ON TWITTER:
“My prayers are with President Biden and I join all Americans in wishing him a speedy recovery from COVID-19. “
Dr. PETER HOTEZ, WINEMAKER AND DEAN OF BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE, ON TWITTER:
“We all knew it would happen, it’s just a matter of time. Given the busy schedule of POTUS and the incredibly high transmissibility of BA. 5”.
INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI, ON TWITTER:
“My wishes for @POTUS @JoeBiden for a speedy recovery from COVID-19 and prayers for his good health. “
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