Biden tests positive for Covid-19

“This is not the first time Biden has had the coronavirus.

President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, a leader at the UnidosUS conference in Las Vegas where the president was scheduled to speak announced Wednesday.

“Regrettably, I was just on the phone with President Biden and he shared his deep disappointment at not being able to join us this afternoon. The president has been at many events, as we all know, and he just tested positive for Covid," said Janet Murguia, president of UnidosUS.

He had been expected to deliver remarks at the group's event in Las Vegas and had been about an hour and a half late before the announcement was made.

The White House released a statement confirming Biden tested positive.

Biden has kept a full schedule in Nevada this week, following questions about his health and capabilities after a dismal debate performance in late June. He last tested positive for Covid in 2022.

This is a developing story and will be updated.“