Biden Says He’s Feeling OK, Doctor Reports Covid-19 Improvement

President had elevated temperature Wednesday, given inhaler
Doctor says he still expects Biden to ‘respond favorably’

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday
Photographer: Yuri Gripas/Abaca

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By Justin Sink and Nancy Cook

July 22, 2022 at 3:09 PM UTC

Updated on

July 22, 2022 at 8:23 PM UTC

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President Joe Biden said he feels well despite a cough and hoarse voice from Covid-19, as he held a videoconference with economic advisers that the White House let reporters briefly observe.

“I’m feeling much better than I sound,” Biden assured attendees at a Friday afternoon session on efforts to lower gas prices for Americans.