First lady Jill Biden experiencing 'mild symptoms' after testing positive for COVID

President Joe Biden has tested negative

ByJolie Lash and Ben Gittleson ABCNews logo
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
First lady Jill Biden experiencing 'mild symptoms' after testing positive for COVID: official
First lady Jill Biden experiencing 'mild symptoms' after testing positive for COVID: official

First lady Dr. Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, her communications director confirmed Monday.

"This evening, the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19. She is currently experiencing only mild symptoms," Elizabeth Alexander, communications director for the first lady, said in a statement Sunday night.

Dr. Biden was expected to remain at her home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, the rep's statement noted.

Following Dr. Biden's positive test, President Joe Biden took a COVID test on Monday evening and tested negative, his press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.

"The President will test at a regular cadence this week and monitor for symptoms," Jean-Pierre noted in the statement.

President Biden is scheduled to depart the U.S. on Thursday for a trip to India and Vietnam.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.