US President Donald Trump, wife test positive for coronavirus: Top developments

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus on Friday and have gone into quarantine. The development is likely to have an impact on Trump's campaign for the US presidential election, which are scheduled to be held next month.


Top developments

• US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president tweeted early Friday.
• The president’s physician said that the president and first lady “are both well at this time” and “plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence.” “Rest assured I expect the President to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering,” he added.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished President Trump quick recovery and good health. "Wishing my friend @POTUS @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS a quick recovery and good health," Modi tweeted.
• The White House drops a Florida campaign trip from Trump's schedule. Trump had been due to hold a campaign event at Sanford airport but his new schedule just lists a midday phone call on "Covid-19 support to vulnerable seniors"
• Oil prices extended losses to fall around 2% on Friday after US President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, while a US stimulus package eluded negotiators amid ongoing worries about demand.

• Earlier, Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump's closest aides, tested positive for the coronavirus after spending time in close proximity to the president this week. She is the closest aide to Trump to test positive so far.

• Soon after Hicks tested positive, President Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump are awaiting their own test results.