President Donald Trump of the United States has tested
positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) — just roughly 31 days to
the 2020 presidential election.
The president confirmed this on Twitter after one of his
aides Hope Hicks initially tested positive for the virus.
“Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We
will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through
this TOGETHER!”
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
Trump had earlier said himself and the first lady will begin
quarantine for 14 days — this is expected to affect his campaign process and
disrupt his planned rallies and interviews.
“Hope Hicks, who has
been working so hard without even taking a small break, has just tested
positive for Covid 19,” he said.
“Terrible! The First Lady and I are waiting for our test
results. In the meantime, we will begin our quarantine process!”
According to Bloomberg, the US constitution’s 25th amendment
allows Trump to hand over control to the vice president and then reclaim it as
soon as he declares himself able.
George Bush, former US president, did handover power twice
during his presidency while undergoing medical procedures.
Bush was not the first; Ronald Reagan also did the same when
he went in for colon surgery during his presidency.
“If Trump were stricken suddenly or had to be sedated for
intubation, the 25th Amendment also allows the vice president and cabinet to
execute the transfer of presidential power,” Bloomberg wrote — months before
the president tested positive.
Trump had repeatedly ignored experts’ advice on wearing
masks for months.
TRUMP TO CONTINUE WORKING FROM WHITE HOUSE
Sean Conley, Trump’s doctor, said the president will
quarantine from the White House, where he would continue to work.
“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,” Conley wrote.
“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 further developments”.
Trump joins a list of heads of governments who have tested
positive for COVID-19.
Late March, Boris Johnson, prime minister of the UK, tested
positive for COVID-19 and had to be admitted early April, where he was in the
intensive care unit. He survived.
Brazil’s president has tested for COVID-19 twice but
recovered from the disease on both occasions.
In the US, however, eight out of 10 COVID-19-related deaths
reported in the United States have been among adults aged 65 years and older.
Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi is reported to be the first head of state killed by COVID-19.
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