Pompeo reconsidering his trip to Asia after Trump tests positive for COVID-19? Read here

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reportedly said that he was reconsidering his trip to Asia after US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 on October 2. Pompeo told journalists, who were on board flight from Rome to Dubrovnik in Croatia, that decision has yet been taken, adding that y are taking it “very seriously”.

"We’re going to evaluate that, wher – it’s appropriate to travel...We’re taking this, obviously, very seriously, and we’ll do everything we can to keep everyone safe, including you all," he said, according to remarks published on State Department website.

Pompeo was set to travel to Japan, Mongolia and South Korea from October 4 to 8, a visit aimed at strengning ties with regional allies and ensure greater freedom in Indo-Pacific amid confrontations with China. top diplomat was supposed to meet foreign ministers of India, Japan, and Australia for QUAD talks in Tokyo and hold bilateral discussions with Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar.

Meanwhile, Japan’s Chief Secretary Kato told reporters that he isn’t aware of any change in schedule of Secretary Pompeo, after being asked wher Trump’s infection would affect visit. coronavirus infection could also heavily impact Republican campaign for re-election of Trump as he is likely to remain under quarantine and undergo recovery process for next few days.

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First couple test positive

Trump anunced on October 2 that he and Melania have tested positive for coronavirus after one his close aide got infected with virus. US President said that he will begin his quarantine and recovery process immediately with his wife. "We will get through this TOGER!," Trump said. Trump is 74 years old, putting him at higher risk of serious complications from virus. 

Melania 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. She added that she has postponed all upcoming engments, urging people to stay safe. 

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(Im: AP)