White House: "Trump, Confirmed with COVID-19, to Work for Several Days at Military Hospital"

Transferred to Walter Reed Hospital... Preventive measures considering age and risk factors
Attending physician: "President Trump remains fatigued but stable... Administered antibody drugs and others"

Donald Trump, President of the United States, and his wife
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On the 2nd (local time), the helicopter carrying U.S. President Donald Trump arrived and landed at the White House. [Image source=AP Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] U.S. President Donald Trump, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), will stay for several days at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland while continuing his duties, the White House announced on the 2nd (local time).

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany stated in a press release that day, "As a precaution, following the advice of the president's physician and medical experts, the president will carry out his duties from a working office at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center."

According to Bloomberg News and others, President Trump will be transported to the military hospital by helicopter that day. This hospital is where President Trump unexpectedly underwent a health checkup last November. The Washington Post, citing government officials, reported, "Although he is not showing severe symptoms, considering his age and other risk factors, this measure was decided."

President Trump's symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19 are reported to be mild. Dr. Sean Conley, the president's physician, said in a statement released that day, "President Trump remains fatigued but is in good condition," and that as a preventive measure, he has taken Regeneron's antibody drug, zinc, vitamin D, melatonin, and aspirin.

The physician also said, "(First Lady) Melania Trump has only mild cough and headache and is maintaining good condition," adding, "The rest of the president's family is also in good condition and tested negative for COVID-19 today."

Earlier, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows told reporters that President Trump's COVID-19 symptoms are mild, stating, "The American people can be assured that the president is not only working but will continue to do so. We are optimistic that President Trump will recover very quickly."

In the early morning, President Trump announced on his Twitter account the positive test results for himself and Melania Trump, writing, "We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately," and "Our condition is good." First Lady Melania also posted on her Twitter, "I have mild symptoms but overall I am doing well."

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