President Trump Tests Positive; Two Days Later, First Lady Melania Also Tests Positive
"I Want to Return to Work Quickly"
Youngest Son Living Together Infected but Later Tested Negative

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Melania, who contracted the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) along with U.S. President Donald Trump, has also tested negative. Their son Barron also tested positive but has now been confirmed negative.

President Trump and his youngest son Barron [Photo by AP Yonhap News]

President Trump and his youngest son Barron [Photo by AP Yonhap News]

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Melania said in a statement released on the 14th (local time), "I am pleased to announce that I have tested negative for COVID-19."


She added, "I hope to resume work as soon as possible."


The Trump couple disclosed on the early morning of the 2nd that they had tested positive for COVID-19 on the 1st. Later, President Trump revealed that he tested negative ahead of resuming public rallies on the 12th.



Melania stated that their youngest son Barron also tested positive after both she and President Trump tested positive, but he was asymptomatic and has now tested negative.


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