Jill Biden positive for COVID, President Biden tests negative - White house

U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk to board Air Force One as they depart after touring Florida Hurricane Idalia storm destruction, in Gainesville, Florida, U.S., September 2, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

(Reuters) -U.S. first lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms while President Joe Biden tested negative for the virus, the White House said on Monday.

Biden's 72-year-old wife last had COVID in August of last year, while the president, now 80, last tested positive in July 2022.