Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have sent good wishes to United States President Joe Biden after it was announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierreannounced the positive test for the 81-year-old Democratafter the president of UnidosUS, a Latino civil rights organisation, said Biden would not be able to speak at a scheduled event due to the diagnosis.
"He is vaccinated and boosted and experiencing mild symptoms," Jean-Pierre added.
As he boarded Air Force One to depart Las Vegas to recuperate in Delaware, Biden told reporters: "Good, I feel good." But he climbed the stairs slowly, holding the railing tightly and pausing a few steps in and again towards the top.
Following the announcement by the White House, the 72-year-old prime minister took to his social media to wish Biden a quick recovery from the illness.
In a post on X, Shehbaz wrote: "Wishing President Biden POTUS swift and complete recovery from Covid. Good wishes."
Moreover, President Zardari conveyed his sincere hopes for President Biden’s good health and well being, according to a President House statement.
Biden's illness comes at a crucial time for him as he has been losing ground in battleground states against Trump, who is headlining a triumphant convention this week.
The White House said Biden planned to spend a long weekend at his Delaware beach house. It was unclear how long the sickness would keep him for the campaign trail.