First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID, according to a statement from her office on Monday. President Joe Biden tested negative for the virus.
"This evening, the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19," the statement read. "She is currently experiencing only mild symptoms. She will remain at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware."
Jill Biden, wife of Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, speaks during a drive-in rally at Heinz Field, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh. As she was in 2020 and the 2022 campaigns, Jill Biden will be active in the 2024 election cycle, helping the Democratic Party build up its resources and infrastructure while reminding supporters of what’s at stake. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
The First Lady is double-vaccinated, twice boosted, according to a statement from her communications director last year.
The last time the 72-year-old tested positive for the virus was in August 2022. At the time, she was staying at a private residence in South Carolina.
The announcement comes amid rising COVID cases and hospitalizations throughout the country, as several hospital systems have reinstated mask-wearing requirements for patients and staff.