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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have confirmed that they are experiencing “mild symptoms” after revealing their COVID-19 diagnosis late last night!
The White House chief of staff Mark Meadows confirmed that the President is experiencing symptoms, while Melania confirmed the health status as well on Twitter.
“I have mild symptoms but overall feeling good,” Melania announced. “I am looking forward to a speedy recovery,” she said.
The world first learned of the news late Thursday night when the President Tweeted that, "Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19."
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The couple had announced in an earlier Tweet that they were awaiting test results after Trump's close advisor Hope Hicks tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
"We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately," the President revealed after his positive test, continuing, "We will get through this TOGETHER!"
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A source told the New York Times that the President is experiencing "cold-like symptoms," and White House press secretary said that he was making calls and "will appear publicly at some point."
While debate opponent Joe Biden, Vice President Mike Pence and other advisors such as Rudy Giuliani have all tested negative for the virus, there is concern over the attendees at a fundraiser the President attended in New Jersey on Thursday. One attendee told the NYTimes said the president "came in contact with about 100 people," and "seemed lethargic."
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New Jersey governor Philip D. Murphy urged people who attended the fundraiser to get tested. Melania herself posted "A reminder of some practical ways to keep our families safe and healthy."
A reminder of some practical ways to keep our families safe and healthy. pic.twitter.com/vLWGMLgXFD
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) April 28, 2020
