U.S. President Donald Trump and First lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19.

Donald Trump tweeted that he and his wife would quarantine after testing positive for the virus with just 31 days to go for the election-day.

Donald Trump tweeted that he and his wife would quarantine after testing positive for the virus with just 31 days to go for the election-day.Trump has been busy the past couple of weeks holding campaign rallies as he fights for reelection. The president is at high risk because of his age and weight.

His campaign manager Bill Stepien and other prominent Republicans have also tested positive for the virus. Reuters reported that sources familiar with the matter said that the president has a mild fever, and the first couple was doing well. Trump has been taken to a Military hospital for treatment, where he will continue to work in a special suit for the next few days. It is seen as a significant setback for the president as he trails in the polls against his Democratic rival Joe Biden.

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