WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden tested negative Monday night for Covid-19, a day after his wife tested positive and three days before he is scheduled to travel overseas.
Biden is negative and not experiencing any symptoms, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday.
First lady Jill Biden tested positive on Monday night, but so far she has experienced mild symptoms, the White House said.
The president is scheduled to depart for India on Thursday to attend the Group of 20 summit, and then to visit Hanoi, Vietnam on Sunday.
"I am disappointed," Biden said of Xi's absence, "but I am going to get to see him."
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