Biden continues to work amid 'mild' COVID symptoms, his doctor says

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on July 14, 2024. Erin Schaff/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden is continuing to conduct official business while experiencing mild upper respiratory symptoms associated with his COVID diagnosis, his doctor said on Thursday, adding that the president's vital signs remain normal.

Biden is continuing treatment with Paxlovid, Dr. Kevin O'Connor wrote in a letter released by the White House.

(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicut and Nandita Bose; Writing by Susan Heavey; Editing by Doina Chiacu)