US President and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, a development that will likely bring his hectic election campaign to standstill.
“Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” tweeted Trump.
In a statement, President’s physician Dr. Sean Conley said he received confirmation of the positive tests on Thursday evening and said, “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 convalescence.”
“The White House medical team and I will maintain a vigilant watch. 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,” said Conley. Several White House staffers tested positive in recent months, including the National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien and Katie Miller, Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary.
