President Joe Biden declared ‘fit for duty’ after annual medical test

President Joe Biden (Andrew Harnik/AP)

President Joe Biden “continues to be fit for duty”, his doctor wrote after conducting an annual medical that is being closely watched as the 81-year-old seeks re-election in November.

Dr Kevin O’Connor, Mr Biden’s physician, wrote that the president is adjusting well to a new device that helps control his sleep apnoea and has experienced some hip discomfort but also works out five times per week.