First Lady of the U.S. Jill Biden, Tests Positive for COVID-19, Raising Questions About President Biden’s G20 Summit Attendance
The First Lady's recent positive test raises concerns about the President's plans to attend the upcoming G20 summit. The global event, which brings together leaders from the world's most powerful economies, will be held in Delhi, India.
By Harshit Sankhla
September 5, 2023 – America’s First Lady, Jill Biden, tested positive for COVID-19, according to an announcement from the White House on Monday. While Jill is experiencing mild symptoms, President Joe Biden has tested negative for the virus. The news comes as the world eagerly anticipates the G20 summit scheduled to take place in Delhi, with growing uncertainty surrounding the President’s attendance due to his wife’s diagnosis. Jill Biden, 72, contracted COVID-19 in August of last year, while President Joe Biden tested positive in July 2022. Both had since recovered from their respective infections.
The First Lady’s recent positive test raises concerns about the President’s plans to attend the upcoming G20 summit. The global event, which brings together leaders from the world’s most powerful economies, will be held in Delhi, India. President Biden’s participation in the summit is pivotal for addressing pressing global issues such as climate change, economic recovery, and international cooperation.
However, as news of Jill Biden’s COVID-19 diagnosis broke, questions have arisen regarding whether the President will still travel to India for the summit. The White House has yet to release an official statement addressing this matter. The possibility of President Biden’s absence at the G20 summit could have significant implications for the event’s agenda and discussions, as well as for the United States’ role in addressing critical global challenges.
Global leaders and citizens worldwide will be closely following developments in the coming days, awaiting official word from the White House on whether President Biden will attend the G20 summit or if alternative arrangements will be made to ensure U.S. representation at the critical international gathering. As the situation unfolds, the world will watch closely for updates on President Biden’s travel plans and the potential impact on the G20 summit’s proceedings.
