Trump And First Lady Have ‘Mild Symptoms’ After Testing Positive For The Coronavirus

President Trump and First Lady Melania depart the White House on Tuesday for the first televised presidential debate. The president announced early Friday that he and the first lady have tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Updated at 11:18 a.m. ET

The country was put on edge overnight as President Trump announced that he and the first lady have tested positive for the coronavirus, a stunning announcement that raises concerns about their health and throws the final stretch of the presidential campaign — already upended by the pandemic — even further into unknown territory.

Trump plans to continue carrying out his duties but is expected to remain home for two weeks, canceling campaign events as doctors watch him at the White House.