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Jill Biden undergoes ‘successful’ procedure

cde.news desk 30 July 2021, 12:00 · 1 min read

epa09258798 US President Joe Biden (R) and First Lady Jill Biden (L) arrive at Cornwall Airport in Newquay, Britain, 09 June 2021. Biden arrives in Britain to attend the G7 summit held in Cornwall in from 11 to 13 June 2021. EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL / POOL

U.S. first lady Jill Biden underwent a “successful” medical procedure to remove debris lodged in her left foot from a puncture wound, a spokesperson said.

Biden was walking on a beach in Hawaii over the weekend when she stepped on an object that became lodged in her left foot, Michael LaRosa, her spokesman, said on Thursday.

“After inspection of the wound by medical staff, it is unclear what object caused the puncture,” LaRosa said. “The wound is now clean, free of infection and it is anticipated that it will heal nicely.”

She underwent the procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

President Joe Biden, who has made it a point to travel with the first lady to medical procedures, joined her on Thursday. In April, he attended a medical appointment with her in Washington.

Photo: US President Joe Biden (R) and First Lady Jill Biden (L) . EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL / POOL