President Biden’s virus symptoms were almost completely resolved by Monday in the latest sign the hair-on-fire emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
Mr. Biden, at 79, is of advanced age and ostensibly vulnerable to the virus’s worst effects. But his illness never really advanced beyond an occasional cough, elevated temperature and a stuffy nose, according to White House physician Kevin O’Connor.
Now, the White House is trying to convince the broader public it can balance normal life and the virus with the right amount of vigilance.
It pointed to Mr. Biden’s decision to get vaccinated and use an antiviral treatment while offering no apologies for going about his business without a mask.