Biden tests positive for COVID, cancels Las Vegas campaign event
US President Joe Biden, 81, has tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and has been prescribed Paxlovid. As a result, he has canceled a campaign event in Las Vegas for the Latin civil rights group Unidos US.
There is mounting pressure from fellow Democrats, including Schumer, Jeffries, and Schiff, for Biden to drop his re-election bid. An AP-NORC poll shows that two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw.
However, Biden remains defiant and stated that only 'Lord Almighty' could persuade him to quit. There have been reports of COVID-19 rebound cases after the use of Paxlovid.
In light of Biden's condition, Democrats are planning a virtual vote to formally nominate him ahead of the convention in Chicago. Biden's positive COVID-19 test comes at a critical time, as allies and Democratic leaders express concerns about his age and health, particularly after a poor debate performance against Trump.
Despite the calls for him to withdraw, Biden intends to continue carrying out his duties from his home in Delaware while isolating.
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