Donald Trump positive for COVID: President’s doctor releases statement
Donald Trump’s personal doctor has released a statement after the US President revealed he had tested positive for coronavirus.
US President Donald Trump’s personal doctor has released a statement after the 74-year-old and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19.
In a memorandum for White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Friday, Physician to the President Sean Conley said he had “permission” to release the following information.
“This evening I received confirmation that both President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus,” he said.
“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 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.
“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.”
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NEW memorandum from White House physician Dr. Sean Conley: pic.twitter.com/cKdARHd9wh
— Weijia Jiang (@weijia) October 2, 2020
Dr Conley, who became the president’s physician in May 2018, is a US Navy veteran and is qualified in osteopathic medicine.
Following a physical examination in February 2019, Dr Conley said the President was in “very good health” and should remain so “for the remainder of his presidency and beyond”.
Mr Trump turned 74 in June.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states older adults are at highest risk of COVID-19.
Eight out of 10 COVID-19 deaths reported in the US have been in adults aged 65 and above.
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The first presidential debate was held on Tuesday between Mr Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden, 77, in Cleveland, Ohio, ahead of the election on November 3.
The President travelled on Air Force One to and from the debate with political adviser Hope Hicks who contracted the infectious disease, prompting the Trumps to quarantine and get tested.
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
As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19. We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you are staying safe & we will all get through this together.
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) October 2, 2020
According to Johns Hopkins University, based in Maryland, there have been more than 7.2 million coronavirus cases recorded in the US since the pandemic began and more than 207,000 deaths.
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