President Trump and First Lady Test Positive for Coronavirus
Friday, October 02, 2020
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus.
At approximately 1 AM on Friday morning President Trump tweeted:
“Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”
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At about 4 AM the Melanie Trump tweeted, “As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19. We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you are staying safe & we will all get through this together.”
There is still no official statement by the White House.
Trump's infection coupled with his travel schedule will trigger contact tracing for hundreds of individuals.
Due to the President's age and weight, he is at high risk.
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