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President Donald Trump has confirmed that he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19.

President Trump was taken to Walter Reed Hospital to be monitored, while his wife remained at the White House.

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany says, “Out of an abundance of caution, and at the recommendation of his physician and medical experts, the President will be working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days.”

According to reports, the president started showing symptoms, which fatigue and a low-level fever, late Thursday night.

President Trump has received much criticism for his decision to not wear a mask in public, but it has been suggested that the president contracted the virus from his aide Hope Hicks.

In a post shared to social media, the president confirmed that Hicks’ diagnosis led him and the first lady to get tested.

“Hope Hicks, who has been working so hard without even taking a small break, has just tested positive for COVID 19. Terrible! The First Lady and I are waiting for our test results. In the meantime, we will begin our quarantine process!”

Hours later, he confirmed that he had tested positive.

“Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”