President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19, they and their doctor announced on Thursday.
The first lady, 50, later announced on Twitter, "As too many Americans have done this year I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19.".
White House aide Hope Hicks tested positive for COVID-19, Trump confirmed earlier Thursday.
Trump, speaking to Fox News's Sean Hannity in a phone, said that he and the first lady had just gotten tested for COVID-19 because of Hicks's diagnosis.
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in a statement early Friday that "The strength of the entire country is with" the president and the first lady.
Other world leaders have tested positive for COVID-19, including Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, and top Iranian officials.
Trump said in an interview with Axios last month that he believes his administration has the COVID-19 situation under control.
Friday, October 2, 2020
President Donald Trump, First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19
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