Biden tests negative following coronavirus diagnosis; will address reporters in-person
July 27, 2022, 6:55 pm

Biden tests negative following coronavirus diagnosis; will address reporters in-person

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US President Joe Biden tested negative Wednesday (July 27) for the coronavirus following a five-day regiment of PAXLOVID treatment, according to his physician, the Anadolu Agency reported.

The president has been isolated for five days, and his symptoms "have been steadily improving, and are almost completely resolved," Dr. Kevin O'Connor said in a letter circulated by the White House. Biden tested negative late Tuesday and again early Wednesday.

O'Connor said: "Given these reassuring factors, the President will discontinue his strict isolation measures.”

Biden will continue to wear a face covering when in the presence of others for the next 10 days.

His doctor said that due to what is known as "rebound" positivity in "a small percentage of patients" treated with PAXLOVID, the president will increase the frequency of his testing regiment "both to protect people around him and to assure early detection of any return of viral replication."

Joe Biden celebrated Eid Al-Fitr on Monday (May 2) at the White House (Photo: President Biden Twitter page)

PAXLOVID is a pill developed by drugmaker Pfizer to treat those infected with COVID-19.

The president is slated to address reporters in-person later Wednesday in remarks from the Rose Garden.

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It is worthy to note that he tested positive for the coronavirus last Thursday (July 21) after traveling to the state of Massachusetts to address challenges posed by climate change.

Source: aa

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
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