NEW DELHI: US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 following his first event in Las Vegas. 

President Biden is vaccinated and is experiencing mild symptoms, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.

She added that Mr. Biden will be returning to Delaware, where he will self-isolate and continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time. 

The press secretary further said that the White House will provide regular updates on the President’s status.

According to a note from the President's doctor, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden exhibited upper respiratory symptoms, including a runny nose, a non-productive cough, and general malaise. Although he initially felt well enough to attend his first event, Biden later underwent point-of-care testing for Covid-19, which came back positive.

The US president has begun treatment with his first dose of Paxlovid and will self-isolate at his home in Rehoboth, Delaware, following CDC guidelines for symptomatic individuals. PCR confirmation testing is pending, the note added.