Biden out of isolation soon

The US president remains healthy and in charge of the country

WASHINGTON (AFP) — Tuesday was United States President Joe Biden’s fifth day of confinement to quarters after testing positive for Covid-19 and his doctor said nearly all his symptoms of the coronavirus were gone.

“His symptoms have now almost completely resolved,” Kevin O’Connor said in a memorandum.

Biden is expected to be released from isolation once he’s had a negative test.

While the doctor focused mostly on items like healthy oxygen saturation, pulse and temperature, the line really speaking to Biden’s state was that he “feels well enough to resume his physical exercise regime.”

“He asked last night to exercise,” Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. “He likes to do weights, he likes to do the treadmills.”

The announcement last week that he had tested positive for Covid-19 meant Biden had to cancel domestic travel plans and reduce work hours in the White House, although staff emphasized that he continues to carry out full duties.

Although he is expected to return to working in person this week, Tuesday was another virtual day, with the president meeting executives from South Korean giant SK on plans to invest $22 billion in semiconductors and other high-tech industries.

Biden had to cancel domestic travel plans and reduce work hours.

While visitors and senior staff gathered in the White House’s Roosevelt Room, Biden appeared on a video screen, laughing as he pointed out that he was in fact just a few doors away in the same building.

“I can walk out to the balcony and holler at you,” he said.