Although his wife has Corona: US President Joe Biden jokes about wearing a mask

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After his wife Jill (72) became infected with the corona virus, US President Joe Biden (80) publicly took off his mask. For example, Biden waved a black mask in the air instead of wearing it over his mouth and nose as he appeared to be addressing a small audience on Wednesday. “I was tested again today, I am ‘clean’,” the president said, complaining that he had been asked to wear the mask for another 10 days.

“Don’t tell them I wasn’t wearing it (the mask) when I came in, okay?” joked the 80-year-old. Shortly before, his aides had said that the Democrat would abide by the corona rules of the health authorities – which were heavily criticized by the Republicans – and wear a face mask.

Jill Biden tested positive

Biden already caused a stir and misunderstanding on Tuesday when, despite the First Lady’s positive corona test, he did not wear a face mask at an award ceremony.

Jill Biden tested positive for the corona virus on Monday, the White House announced. A corona test on the US president was negative on Monday evening and he will continue to test himself, it says.

The corona figures in the US are increasing

The president’s wife had only “mild symptoms,” her office announced. She stays at her home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Jill Biden was diagnosed with Covid-19 a year ago. The virus was also found in Joe Biden in 2022.

In the United States, the number of corona infections and hospitalizations has increased in recent weeks. (AFP)

Source: Blick