POTUS And FLOTUS Test Positive For COVID. It's My Birthday TOO!

 

President Trump, first lady Melania Trump test positive for coronavirus

U.S.

Michael Geheren, Alexa Mencia

Posted: Oct 2, 2020 / 12:00 AM CDT | Updated: Oct 2, 2020 / 08:33 AM CDT

WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a tweet from the president. The president and first lady’s diagnoses come after one of their closest aides, Hope Hicks, tested positive for the virus Thursday. 

“Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER,” the President said on Twitter.

Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!

Melania And President Trump

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2020

Both the president and the first lady began self-quarantining Thursday night after receiving word of Hicks’ positive test.  

According to a memo from the president’s physician, the president and the first lady “are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescense.”

“The White House medical team and I will maintain a vigilant watch, and I appreciate the support provided by some of our country’s greatest medical professionals and institutions,” wrote Sean Conley, physician to the president. “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.”