Joe Biden Returns to the White House, Makes First Appearance after Ending Presidential Bid

Washington DC: Joe Biden, the US President who recently announced his exit from the re-election campaign for the US Presidential Elections, was seen for the first time after his big announcement. 

Biden, who had tested positive for COVID-19, has now tested negative and is back in the White House.

Joe Biden Makes First Appearance after Ending Presidential Bid

US President Joe Biden returned to the White House on Tuesday, after days of self-isolation at his Delaware House, with his doctors saying that his symptoms of COVID-19 have been resolved.

This was Biden's first public appearance after he made a formal announcement about ending his re-election campaign and then endorsing Kamala Harris for the position. 

Biden Tests Negative for COVID-19

The president took a Binax rapid antigen test and is negative, Dr Kevin O’Connor, Physician to the White House said in a memorandum to the White House Press Secretary.

“The President's symptoms have resolved. Over the course of his infection, he never manifested a fever, and his vital signs remained normal, including pulse oximetry. His lungs remained clear,” said O’Connor.

“BINAX rapid antigen testing is negative. He will continue to be monitored for any recurrence of illness. The President continues to perform all of his presidential duties. As always, I will continue to keep your office updated with any changes in his condition or treatment plan,’ he added.

“I am feeling well,” Biden said when asked how is he feeling.

US President Puts All Conspiracy Theories to Rest

Online reports have been increasingly abuzz with speculation regarding a deterioration in his health. 

A Twitter handle, Global Press Corp, stated that "a verified source has informed the Global Press team that Joe Biden is currently in hospice care and is unlikely to survive the night." The tweet has now been deleted.

The social media handle also tweeted a press release apparently from the White House, claiming the White House abruptly cancelled all of President Biden’s Monday meetings, and had tentatively removed all meetings for the week.

Biden's appearance at the airport, ahead of his return to the White House have put all these conspiracy theories and rumours to rest.