United States President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive for COVID-19, just one month out from the presidential election.
Mr Trump confirmed the positive tests on Twitter on Thursday night, hours after it was revealed one of his top aides, Hope Hicks, had contracted the virus.
The President and First Lady Melania Trump were tested following Ms Hicks’ diagnosis and had begun quarantining at the White House while awaiting their results.
“We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately,” Mr Trump said in the late-night tweet. “We will get through this TOGETHER”.
A statement from the White House’s top physician said Mr Trump would continue carrying out his presidential duties while recovering in isolation.
“The President and First Lady are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence,” the statement read.
“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.
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