Donald Trump and Melania Trump have tested positive for Coronavirus according to a tweet from the President.
Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2020
Trump had self-isolated this afternoon after learning that his longtime aide had tested positive for COVID-19.
Hope Hicks, who has been working so hard without even taking a small break, has just tested positive for Covid 19. Terrible! The First Lady and I are waiting for our test results. In the meantime, we will begin our quarantine process!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2020
It’s currently unclear how many other people in the White House will be forced to be quarantined.
New: White House Physician Sean Conley releases letter stating The President and First Lady "tested positive" for coronavirus, "are both well at this time," and "plan to remain at home": pic.twitter.com/PqwgjS3dwB
— Ari Melber (@AriMelber) October 2, 2020
"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," Physician to the President and U.S. Navy Commander Sean Conley https://t.co/uFVrtcoprO
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) October 2, 2020