Published 17:03 IST, October 2nd 2020

President Kovind sends ‘best wishes’ to COVID-positive Donald Trump & Melania

As Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus, President Ram Nath Kovind took to Twitter to wish the couple a ‘speedy recovery'.

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As US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus on October 2, President Ram Nath Kovind took to Twitter to wish couple a ‘speedy recovery’. America’s First couple contracted COVID-19 after one of President’s close aide got infected with virus. President Kovind extended his ‘best wishes’ and said his 'prayers' are with Trumps during such times. 

Earlier in day, PM Narendra Modi also wished couple a ‘quick recovery’. Taking to microblogging website, PM Modi wrote, “Wishing my friend Donald Trump and FLOTUS a quick recovery and good health”. 

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Republican leader is 74 years old, putting him at higher risk of serious complications from virus. On October 2, while taking to Twitter, Trump informed that he got infected after one of his close advisors, Hope Hicks, tested positive for virus. He said that he will begin his quarantine and recovery process immediately with his wife. "We will get through this TOGER!," Trump said.

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US First Lady Melania Trump said that couple is “feeling good” after she and President Donald Trump were tested positive for COVID-19. Taking to Twitter, Melania said that duo is quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19 like “too many” or Americans have done during ongoing pandemic. Melania added that she has postponed all upcoming engments, urging people to stay safe.

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Meanwhile, Dr Sean Conley, who is physician to President has said that Trump and First Lady are both ‘well at this time’ and y plan to remain at home within White House during ir convalescence.  statement read, “Rest assured I expect President to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering, and I will keep you updated on any future developments”. 

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17:03 IST, October 2nd 2020