White House Physician Provides Update on Biden’s COVID Symptoms

Dr. Kevin O‘Connor said the president’s symptoms have ’improved meaningfully' from the day prior.

President Joe Biden boards Air Force One as he departs Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nev., on July 17, 2024, en route to Delaware. Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images

White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor released a letter on July 19 providing a medical update on President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms after the president tested positive for the virus two days prior.

“President Biden completed his fourth dose of PAXLOVID this morning. His loose, non­productive cough and hoarseness continue to be his primary symptoms, but they have improved meaningfully from yesterday.