Biden Tests Negative for COVID-19... Planned Quarantine Until Second Negative Result

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] U.S. President Joe Biden, who was reinfected with COVID-19, tested negative on a rapid antigen test on the 6th (local time).

His physician, Kevin O'Connor, stated in a letter released by the White House that day, "The President is still in good condition." He added, "As a precaution, President Biden will continue strict isolation until a second negative result is confirmed, as previously mentioned."

President Biden was first diagnosed with COVID-19 on the 21st of last month and resumed official activities after testing negative on the 27th. However, he tested positive again on the 30th and was re-isolated.

This is analyzed to be due to the so-called "Paxlovid rebound" phenomenon, where symptoms improve initially after taking the COVID-19 treatment but then relapse. However, he did not show any unusual symptoms during the second infection.

Meanwhile, President Biden plans to visit Kentucky, which suffered heavy rain damage, on the 8th after his isolation is lifted.

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