President Joe Biden is likely infected with the BA.5 COVID-19 variant, according to his physician.
The Centers for Disease Control says the BA.5 variant makes up about 80% of all new cases. The variant is said to be more transmissible than other variants, but evidence shows it doesn't cause worse outcomes.
The president, who is vaccinated and twice-boosted, is taking Paxlovid, an antiviral medication to treat COVID-19.
"The president is responding to therapy as expected," said Dr. Kevin O'Connor.
Biden's doctor says the president's symptoms include a sore throat, loose cough and body aches, but his lungs remain clear.
The president's Twitter account has shown Biden working while he recovers from the virus.
