The news
President Joe Biden was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Thursday, and is currently receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The President is said to be in good spirits and is expected to make a full recovery. This news comes as a shock to the nation, as President Biden has been taking precautions against the virus since the beginning of the pandemic. We wish the President a speedy recovery and will continue to update you on his condition. Since COVID-19 became an epidemic, President Joe Biden had been making sure that he would not contract the virus by following strict guidelines from the CDC. President Biden’s team claims that he contracted the virus after not using hand sanitizer before eating lunch with children on Wednesday afternoon at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia.
How does it spread?
It’s still unclear exactly how President Joe Biden contracted the virus, but it’s believed that he may have caught it from one of his close aides. The virus is thought to spread through close contact with an infected person, so it’s possible that the president was exposed to the virus during a meeting or event. It’s also possible that he contracted the virus while traveling, as he has been doing quite a bit lately. He had previously cancelled two trips in order to recuperate, and this might explain why.
What are the symptoms?
President Joe Biden is experiencing mild symptoms of the virus and is currently quarantining at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. The President is said to have a headache, a sore throat, and fatigue. He is also said to be fever-free at this time. While the President is positive for COVID-19, he is in good spirits and remains in contact with his team of doctors. President Biden is expected to make a full recovery soon.
A major question that has been raised by some commentators is whether President Biden will continue to carry out his presidential duties as usual, or if it would be best for him to take some time off from work until he recovers from the illness. It’s unclear how long it takes someone who tests positive for COVID-19 to recover from its effects.
What treatments are available?
There are a few different treatments available for those who have contracted COVID-19. One is monoclonal antibody therapy, which uses antibodies to help the body fight the virus. Another is convalescent plasma therapy, which uses plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to help boost the immune system of those who are currently sick. There is also a new antiviral drug called remdesivir, which has shown promise in treating the virus. It works by blocking the way that HIV takes over cells and then destroys them. Another possibility for treatment includes gene editing to insert genes that can protect against HIV into cells, using CRISPR technology. Scientists hope this will stop HIV from entering cells and causing damage. There is no cure for COVID-19 yet, but with all these options it looks like it may not be too long before one is found!
Take measure to protect yourself
1. get vaccinated, vaccines reduce the risk of COVID-19
2. wear an N95 face mask or N95 respirator, filtering 95% of air particles.
3. pay attention to the news from the CDC.