Donald Trump and First Lady Melania have tested positive for coronavirus - everything we know so far
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus.
The pair are now in quarantine with the US election just weeks away.
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Hide AdMr Trump confirmed the news on Twitter in the early hours of Friday, after close aide Hope Hicks tested positive for the virus.
He tweeted: “@FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”
Melania Trump meanwhile tweeted that both “are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements”.
Mr Trump's physician Sean Conley released a statement stating that the President and Frist Lady "are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence".
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Hide Ad"Rest assured I expect the president to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering, and I will keep you updated on any future developments."
No masks at the debate
The news comes just days after President Trump, 74, participated in the first presidential debate of the election campaign.
The First Lady, 50, and much of Mr Trump's family were in the audience in support with many, including sons Eric, Donald Jr. and daughters Ivanka and Tiffany, choosing not to wear protective face coverings.
It is unclear if anyone else in Mr Trump's family have received a positive diagnosis for Covid-19.
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