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Trump Tests Positive for Coronavirus

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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
On Thursday night the White House confirmed top presidential aide Hope Hicks tested positive for coronavirus. Hicks, who is showing symptoms, tested positive on Wednesday, but President Trump continued his schedule as usual, including attending a fundraiser in Bedminster, New Jersey. The President and First Lady did not begin self-quarantining until late Thursday night.
Update:
NEW: White House physician says the Trumps "both remain well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House" https://t.co/PWuuT8gOqr pic.twitter.com/S2fNW0nd8D
— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) October 2, 2020
This is a breaking news and developing story.
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