Trump, Melania test Covid-19 positive, to quarantine at home (3rd Ld)

Washington, Oct 2 : US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the first couple announced in separate social media posts, adding that they were “feeling good” and will “quarantine at home”.
Taking to Twitter late Thursday night, Trump said: “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for Covid-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this together.” Also in a tweet shortly, the First Lady said: “As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for Covid-19. We are feeling good and I have postponed all upcoming engagements.
“Please be sure you are staying safe and we will all get through this together.” The news was also confirmed by presidential physician Sean Conley in a memo released by the White House.
“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.