President Joe Biden’s administration announced on Thursday that he tested positive for Covid-19.

It was reported that the 79-year-old leader was experiencing “mild symptoms” and would carry out his full duties while isolating at the White House.

A statement from the White House said: “He is fully vaccinated and twice boosted and experiencing very mild symptoms,”

The statement clarified further that Biden had begun taking Pfizer’s anti-Covid pill Paxlovid.

“Consistent with CDC guidelines, he will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time.”