President Trump meets with Americans who recovered from Coronavirus

This afternoon, President Trump met with former Coronavirus patients who have fully recuperated from the illness. He invited them to the White House to share their recovery stories with the American people.

“Thank you for everything that you have done,” state Rep. Karen Whitsett—a Democrat from Michigan who recently battled Coronavirus—told the President and Vice President.

Rep. Whitsett, a former Coronavirus patient, shares her story.

At yesterday’s White House briefing, President Trump updated Americans on encouraging signs of progress in our nation’s battle against the deadly disease.

“Over the weekend, the number of daily new infections remained flat nationwide—flat. Hospitalizations are slowing in hotspots like New York, New Jersey, Michigan, and Louisiana,” he said.

Because Americans have carefully heeded the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines, we are beating this invisible enemy. The next step, President Trump says, is preparing to reopen our economy and getting more people back to work once it’s safe.

“We will soon finalize new and very important guidelines to give governors the information they need to start safely opening their states,” he said. “My administration’s plan and corresponding guidelines will give the American people the confidence they need to begin returning to normal life.”

President Trump: We’re winning our battle against the Coronavirus

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Video of the day: First Lady’s message for children

During this difficult time in the world, First Lady Melania Trump recorded a special message for America’s children—many of whom are separated from school, friends, and extended family right now.

“I encourage you to read books, continue to learn, help with chores, and share some laughter with your family,” she said.

Today, she also unveiled some new Activities for Kids at Home as a part of her “Be Best” initiative for children. The new activities include a Be Best puzzle, word searches, and a worksheet about White House fun facts.

“We are thinking of you, and we are all in this together.”