A White House photographer stood six feet away from President Joe Biden and wore a mask to take a picture for social media after the president tested positive for carbon dioxide.
A picture of Biden sitting at a desk in a suit and shirt was posted on the official account of the president.
Biden said he was doing well after his diagnosis and that he was busy.
—President Biden (@POTUS) July 21, 2022
The photographer took all the right precautions according to Dr. Asish Jha.
He said it was very safe to do.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with COVID-19 should not be in contact with each other.
If you test positive for COVID-19, the CDC recommends that you wear a well-fitting mask.
A video of Biden was posted to his account. Jean-Pierre said that the video was filmed outdoors.
Biden said in the video that it would be okay.
—President Biden (@POTUS) July 21, 2022
Jean-Pierre said that Biden would stay in isolation for at least five days.