Jill Biden , Tests Positive for COVID.<br />CNN reports that a spokesperson for the first lady confirmed the positive COVID test on Aug. 16. .<br />After testing negative for Covid-19 on Monday during her regular testing cadence, the first lady began to develop cold-like symptoms late in the evening. , Elizabeth Alexander, Jill Biden's communications director, via CNN.<br />She tested negative again on a rapid antigen test, but a PCR test came back positive, Elizabeth Alexander, Jill Biden's communications director, via CNN.<br />Dr. Biden is currently taking Paxlovid.<br />She is double vaccinated and double boosted.<br />The 71-year-old is currently wrapping up a vacation in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, <br />with President Joe Biden. .<br />She is currently staying at a private residence in South Carolina and will return home after she receives two consecutive negative COVID tests. , Elizabeth Alexander, Jill Biden's communications director, via CNN.<br />President Biden recently <br />recovered from COVID as well.<br />He first tested positive on July 21.<br />President Biden and the first lady will continue to be routinely tested for the virus and adhere to isolation guidelines.
