5:15 p.m. - The Nevada Attorney General's Office says Aaron Ford will self-isolate out of "abundance of caution" due to being in close proximity with President Biden.
Attorney General Ford spent a fair amount of time in close proximity to President Biden. So, out of an abundance of caution the attorney general will follow CDC guidelines and self-isolate. He will continue to carry out his official duties during self-isolation. pic.twitter.com/dgGtuy2xc3
— NV Attorney General (@NevadaAG) July 18, 2024
4:30 p.m. - President Biden posted several messages online after testing positive for COVID.
I'm sick
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 17, 2024
I tested positive for COVID-19 this afternoon, but I am feeling good and thank everyone for the well wishes.
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 17, 2024
I will be isolating as I recover, and during this time I will continue to work to get the job done for the American people.
I might be, too. 🤷🏽♂️
— Aaron D. Ford (@AaronDFordNV) July 17, 2024
Good seeing you today anyway, @POTUS! https://t.co/8IUUKuzxzv pic.twitter.com/EF6l9qCYRO
According to CDC data, there has been a spike in COVID, which is being detected and tracked through wastewater across Clark County.
You can see the most recent data on the CDC's website.
3:08 p.m. - President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID.
According to the White House, Biden had upper respiratory symptoms this morning, including a runny nose, cough, and general mailaise. The President's doctor says he felt okay for his first event but because he wasn't feeling better, they tested him for COVID and he tested positive.
"The President will be self-isolating in accordance with CDC guidance for symptomatic individuals," the President's doctor said in a statement. "PCR confirmation testing will be pending. His symptoms remain mild. The President has received his first dose of Paxlovid."
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre also said the president is vaccinated and boosted and will be returning to Delaware to self-isolate.
His appearance at the UnidosUS event has also been canceled.
WATCH: Event organizers announce Biden has canceled speaking engagement
The White House will provide regular updates on the President’s status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation.
WATCH: President Biden leaves Las Vegas
1:22 p.m. - President Joe Biden is wrapping up his trip to Las Vegas with two events on Wednesday.
He will start the day by speaking at the UnidosUS annual conference at the MGM Grand.
Biden is also scheduled to stop by a community event later in the day before flying back to Delaware.
WATCH: President Biden stops by the original Lindo Michoácan restaurant before speech
Harry Reid International Airport officials are once again warning motorists to expect delays between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. as Air Force One prepares to depart.
Temporary road closures will also affect the airport connector tunnel.
On Tuesday, Biden addressed the NAACP's annual convention in a 31-minute-long speech.
Channel 13's Steve Sebelius was there and he spoke to voters who reacted to what they heard.
