Merkel "Hopes for Full Recovery"...World Leaders Wish Trump a Speedy Recovery After COVID-19 Diagnosis (Summary)

Johnson, Putin Send Condolence Messages... "Strong Mentality and Optimism Will Help Overcome the Virus"
Charles Michel: "COVID-19 Is a Battle We Must Continue to Fight"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] When U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife announced on the 2nd (local time) that they had tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), leaders of major countries wished them a speedy recovery.

Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, stated on Twitter that day, "I hope President Trump and Mrs. Melania both recover quickly from the coronavirus."

Earlier, Prime Minister Johnson was the first among major world leaders to show symptoms of COVID-19 on March 26 and tested positive, going into self-isolation. Ten days later, on April 6, he was moved to the intensive care unit due to a serious condition but gradually improved and was discharged six days later.

When Prime Minister Johnson's condition worsened at one point, the UK government even prepared an emergency plan in case the Prime Minister died.

Robert Jenrick, UK Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, said in an interview with Sky News that day, "In our case, it was the Prime Minister, but we understand what the situation is like when a national leader tests positive," adding, "Regardless of politics, I hope he and his wife recover soon."

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message of consolation to President Trump, who tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Kremlin, President Putin wrote in the message, "I am confident that your innate vitality, outstanding mental strength, and optimism will help you overcome this dangerous virus."

Charles Michel, President of the European Union (EU) Council, tweeted, "I wish President Trump and Mrs. Melania a speedy recovery," adding, "COVID-19 is a battle we all must continue to fight. Every day. No matter where we live."

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesperson conveyed that Chancellor Merkel said she hopes President Trump and Mrs. Melania "recover well from the coronavirus infection and soon regain full health."

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also wished, "I hope the couple recovers fully and quickly."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "Like millions of other Israelis, Sara (Netanyahu's wife) and I are thinking of President Trump and Mrs. Melania. We hope our friends recover quickly."

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