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Biden, who is fully vaccinated and has had two booster shots, is experiencing mild symptoms the White House says. Joe Biden had traveled to Massachusetts on Wednesday to give a speech [Jonathan Ernst/Reuters United States President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, is experiencing “very mild symptoms” and will continue to carry out his duties the White House has said. Biden, 79, who will isolate at the White House, has been in contact with members of staff and will participated in planned meetings, the president’s Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced in a statement on Thursday morning. The president has begun taking Paxlovid, an antiviral drug recommended for those at risk of severe illness. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said in the case of COV...