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Timeline: Where Biden was before his positive COVID-19 test and who he met with
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President Joe Biden was giving speeches, attending meetings, and traveling in the Middle East before his COVID-19 diagnosis on Thursday.
Thursday, July 14
Biden was on his second day of travel in Israel, where he held a press conference with Prime Minister Yair Lapid. The president also met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with leaders from India and the United Arab Emirates.
Friday, July 15
Biden gave a speech at a hospital in East Jerusalem, and also traveled to the West Bank and met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
Biden then left for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he met with King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Saturday, July 16
Biden was in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and attended a slew of meetings. The president returned to Washington, DC, late Saturday evening.
Sunday, July 17
Biden attended church at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Georgetown, and held no public events.
Monday, July 18
Biden held no public events.
Tuesday, July 19
First lady Jill Biden met with Ukrainian First lady Olena Zelenska at the White House, and Biden greeted upon her arrival.
Wednesday, July 20
Biden delivered remarks on climate change and clean energy from Brayton Point Power Station, a power plant in Somerset, Massachusetts.
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