The New Paper

October 2, 2020

President Trump and First Lady test positive for coronavirus

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for the coronavirus yesterday. The president’s physician issued a statement noting that the president and first lady “are both well at this time” and that he expects President Trump to continue carrying out his duties “without disruption” while recovering. The president and the first lady will remain at the White House during their quarantine and recovery. 

Extra: Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence both tested negative this morning.

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