United States President Donald Trump on Friday was hospitalised after testing positive for the coronavirus as he experienced coughing, con...
United States President Donald Trump on Friday was hospitalised after testing positive for the coronavirus as he experienced coughing, congestion and fever, The New York Times reported. Officials said Trump had “mild symptoms”.
Trump was flown to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after being given an experimental antibody treatment. His office said he would remain in the hospital for several days and cancelled his upcoming campaign events for the presidential elections.
The White House said the president was “fatigued but in good spirits” and was taken to hospital as a precaution, according to BBC.
“President Trump remains in good spirits, has mild symptoms, and has been working throughout the day,” White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in a statement. “Out of an abundance of caution, and at the recommendation of his physician and medical experts, the president will be working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days.”
In a video posted to Twitter, Trump said he thought he was “doing very well”. “I want to thank everybody for the tremendous support,” said in the 18-second video taped just before getting on the Marine One helicopter. “I’m going to Walter Reed hospital. I think I’m doing very well, but we’re going to make sure that things work...
