The bilateral meeting between President Alberto Fernández and his counterpart from the United States, Joe Biden -scheduled for Tuesday, July 26 in Washington- was postponed due to the coronavirus situation that the North American president is experiencing, official sources reported this Friday.
On Thursday it was revealed that Biden -79 years old- tested positive for Covid 19, after which he isolated himself in the White House until negative.
The sources clarified that “The preparatory meetings or the advanced ceremonial and security meetings were not canceled” for the bilateral meeting and they reported that both parties are agreeing on a new date “soon”.
Argentine diplomatic sources reported that, Despite the suspension, this Friday the ceremonial and security preparations called by the White House continued to carry out a reconnaissance of the meeting placea usual procedure, which would indicate that the bilateral will be carried out in a short time.
Biden’s health
The White House reported this Friday that President Biden’s health has improved since he tested positive for coronavirus.
“His symptoms have improved,” said his doctor, Kevin O’Connor, in an official statement.
The 79-year-old president had a low fever (37.4 degrees) on Thursday night but was still tired, with a runny nose and occasional cough.detailed the doctor.
He added that Biden, who remained working in isolation in the White House, was taking paxlovid, an anticovid pill from Pfizer, and “is holding up well with the treatment.”
He also took paracetamol and, if necessary, used an inhaler that diffuses a bronchodilator medication, according to the AFP news agency.
The head of the White House has the complete vaccination schedule against covid-19, including two booster doses.
