The White House confirmed that US First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday. President Joe Biden failed the test.

According to her office, the first lady, 72, is suffering from "only mild symptoms" and will remain at the couple's residence in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 about a year ago.

The White House said President Biden, 80, was given a Covid test Monday evening and tested negative, adding that he will continue regular testing and be monitored for symptoms.

In recent weeks, there has been an increase in Covid instances and hospitalizations in the United States.