President Joe Biden’s physician on Thursday said the U.S. leader is “a healthy, vigorous, 80-year-old” who remains fit to serve following a physical examination at Walter Reed National Medical Center.
“President Biden remains a healthy, vigorous, 80-year-old male, who is fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency, to include those as Chief Executive, Head of State and Commander in Chief,” Dr. Kevin O’Connor wrote in a statement after a thorough examination of the president.
O’Connor said the “most significant interval history” since Biden’s last physical in November 2021 was his COVID infections last year.
Biden tested positive for COVID on July 21, then experienced a rebound coronavirus case nine days later. O’Connor said the fact that Biden was fully vaccinated with two booster shots meant he only suffered mild symptoms. Biden also received the Paxlovid antiviral medication.
“The President has not experienced any residual symptoms which may be…