The First Lady of the United States Jill Biden has examined optimistic for Covid-19.

President Joe Biden nonetheless is at the moment testing damaging for coronavirus. His spokesman says the politician will proceed to check all through the week.

Dr Biden is alleged to be resting at their house in Delaware. She is assumed to have "mild symptoms", reports The Telegraph.

The news comes after the couple visited Florida on Saturday to see the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. It is the second time the 72-year-old FLOTUS has examined optimistic for Covid.

In August final yr the president's spouse examined optimistic for Covid. It got here not lengthy after Biden himself recovered from the identical virus.

Both Bidens are cosidered to be in a high-risk group for Covid resulting from their age. They have nonetheless each been vaccinated in opposition to the sickness.

Elizabeth Alexander, Mrs Biden’s communications director, stated: “This evening, the First Lady tested positive for Covid-19. She is currently experiencing only mild symptoms. She will remain at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.”

While Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, stated: “Following the First Lady’s positive test for Covid-19, President Biden was administered a Covid test this evening. The President tested negative. The President will test at a regular cadence this week and monitor for symptoms.”

Covid instances have seen a rise throughout the US in current weeks. Hospitalisations elevated by 19% to fifteen,067 by August 19. The Centers for Disease Control and Protection additionally revealed deaths had been up 18%.