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President Trump, first lady in quarantine after positive coronavirus tests
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were in quarantine at the White House early Friday after receiving word that they had tested positive for the coronavirus.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were in quarantine at the White House early Friday after receiving word that they had tested positive for the coronavirus.
The president confirmed the disturbing test results himself in a Twitter message shortly before 1 a.m. ET.
“Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19,” the president tweeted. “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately.”
The first couple had undergone testing after learning that senior White House adviser Hope Hicks had tested positive for COVID-19. Hicks had recently accompanied the president on several trips, including to Cleveland for Tuesday's debate against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
Both the president, 74, and first lady, 50, were feeling well, according to Dr. Sean P. Conley, the president's physician.
The first lady also issued a statement on social media.
"As too many Americans have done this year, @POTUS & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19," she wrote. "We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you are staying safe & we will all get through this together."
Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence were among the first people to wish the first couple a quick recovery. It was not immediately clear when the Pences had most recently undergone a COVID-19 test themselves.
The president's diagnosis raised immediate questions not only about his health but about the potential impact on his work duties and campaign schedule. But details on those repercussions weren't immediately clear. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON OUR TOP STORY.
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- Moderna's coronavirus vaccine won't be ready for widespread distribution until spring, CEO predicts
- Trump, first lady begin the 'quarantine process' after Hope Hicks tests positive for coronavirus
- Traces of coronavirus found in Lake Superior water, researchers say
- Flight of 2 Boeing E-6B Mercurys after Trump diagnosis prompts online speculation
- Trump receives well wishes from top critics after coronavirus diagnosis
- Trump joins list of world leaders who have tested positive for coronavirus
- Trump critics seize on president's positive coronavirus test to mock, lecture
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