Biden experiences a Covid rebound after treatment with one course of Paxlovid

Source: Politico | July 30, 2022 | Katherine Ellen Foley and David Lim

Biden’s returning symptoms are an example of a rebound Covid-19 case, a phenomenon that has happened in some cases after people take Paxlovid.

President Biden tested positive for Covid-19 late Saturday morning, the White House physician said, and he is not experiencing any symptoms at this time.

“The President has not experienced any reemergence of symptoms and is feeling quite well,” White House physician Kevin O’Connor wrote in a memo released Saturday. “This being the case, there is no reason to reinitiate treatment at this time, but we will obviously continue close observation.”

He will now expected to isolate for another five days, per guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Biden’s returning symptoms are an example of a rebound Covid-19 case, a phenomenon that has happened in some cases after people take Paxlovid.

Biden is isolating in the White House residence and will not be leaving Sunday, as planned, to his Delaware home to join the first lady. “He will not go to Delaware or to Michigan and he is isolating in the White House residence,” a White House official said.

The president was not masked at public events he attended at the end of the week, which is in conflict with CDC guidance that says people should wear a mask for 10 days after a Covid infection.

Biden tweeted about retesting positive on Saturday. “Folks, today I tested positive for COVID again. This happens with a small minority of folks. I’ve got no symptoms but I am going to isolate for the safety of everyone around me. I’m still at work, and will be back on the road soon,” he tweeted.

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