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The White House has confirmed that President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, marking his second infection with the virus since July 2022.

The President’s diagnosis was announced shortly before he was scheduled to speak at a conference in Las Vegas. Following the announcement, Biden left Las Vegas and boarded Air Force One without wearing a mask, telling reporters, “I feel good.”

In a statement, President Biden’s Doctor said, “The President presented this afternoon with upper respiratory symptoms, to include rhinorhea (runny nose) and non-productive cough, with general mailaise. He felt okay for his first event of the day, but given that he was not feeling better, point of care testing for COVID-19 was conducted, and the results were positive for the COVID-19 virus. Given this, the President will be self-isolating in accordance with CDC guidance for symptomatic individuals.  PCR confirmation testing will be pending. His symptoms remain mild, his respiratory rate is normal at 16, his temperature is normal at 97.8 and his pulse oximetry is normal at 97%. The President has received his first dose of Paxlovid.”

Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre added, “Earlier today following his first event in Las Vegas, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19. He is vaccinated and boosted and he is experiencing mild symptoms. He will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time.”

Earlier in the day, Biden had attended a campaign event at a local Mexican restaurant, where he interacted with guests and took photos. He also recorded an in-person radio interview with Univision’s Luis Sandoval.