[UPDATED] Trump And First Lady Melania Test Positive For The Wuhanvirus

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[UPDATE] Trump Discharged From Walter Reed Medical Center As He Recovers From The Wuhanvirus Infection

Dressed in a navy suit and tie and wearing a face mask, Trump exited the doors of Walter Reed Monday. He made a low fist pump and gave a thumbs up to the press as he got into a black SUV to head to Marine One.

After landing on the White House grounds, the president walked out on the balcony overlooking the South Lawn, surrounded by American flags, and saluted military officers and Marine One as it lifted off.

In a video he posted on social media after his return to the white house, Trump said he "learned so much about the coronavirus."

He urged Americans, "don't let it dominate you; you're going to beat it." He encouraged Americans to go about their lives, because "we have the best medicines in the world."

Earlier in the day, the president teased his return to the White House in a tweet writing: "I will be leaving the great Walter Reed Medical Center today at 6:30 P.M. Feeling really good! Don’t be afraid of Covid. Don’t let it dominate your life. We have developed, under the Trump Administration, some really great drugs & knowledge. I feel better than I did 20 years ago!"

Trump also tweeted: "Will be back on the Campaign Trail soon!!! The Fake News only shows the Fake Polls."

According to the president's physician Dr Sean Conley at a press conference earlier in the day, "The president may not entirely be out of the woods yet, [but his] clinical status supports the president’s safe return home," where he said he will continue to receive "world class medical care."

Conley said that Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, HIPPA, prevents him from discussing some details about the president's health.

Other White House staff who have tested positive for wuhanvirus at this point include senior adviser Hope Hicks, press secretary Kayleigh McEnany and director of Oval Office operations Nick Luna. Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien and former counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway also tested positive for wuhanvirus.

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[UPDATE] Trump Pays Surprise Visit To Supporters Outside The Walter Reed Hospital

The president in a video message Sunday, gave an update on his recovery from the wuhanvirus infection. He thanked the staff of the hospital.

"I also think we're going to pay a little surprise to some of the great patriots we have out on the street," Trump teased in the video.

President Trump later drove by and waved to his supporters

"It's been a very interesting journey," the president said in the video, of his wuhanvirus infection. "I learned a lot about COVID. I learned it by going to school. This is the real school. This isn't the let's-read-the-book school. And I get it, and I understand it. And it's very interesting thing."

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[UPDATE] Trump Transferred To Walter Reed Medical Center After Testing Positive For Wuhanvirus

The White House in a statement Friday evening, said the president is being taken to the premier Bethesda Naval Hospital, "out of an abundance of caution."

"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," White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in the statement. "President Trump appreciates the outpouring of support for both he and the First Lady."

Wearing a suit and tie, and a face mask, Trump was seen walking out of the White House and across the South Lawn toward Marine One. He gave his signature thumbs-up as he walked out, with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows walking behind him.

The president, upon arrival to the hospital, posted a pre-recorded video on Twitter, thanking Americans. "I want to thank everybody for the tremendous support. I am going to Walter Reed Hospital," Trump said in the video. "I think I'm doing very well, but we’re going to make sure that things work out ... The first lady is doing very well. So thank you very much. I appreciate it. I will never forget it. Thank you."

Earlier Friday, the president’s physician Dr. Sean P. Conley released an update on the president's condition. “Following PCR-confirmation of the President’s diagnosis, as a precautionary measure he received a single 8-gram dose of Regeneron’s polyclonal antibody cocktail,” Conley stated in a memo. "He completed the infusion without incident. In addition to the polyclonal antibodies, the President has been taking zinc, Vitamin D, famotidine, melatonin and a daily aspirin. As of this afternoon, the President remains fatigued but in good spirts.

"He’s being evaluated by a team of experts, and together we’ll be making recommendations to the President and First Lady in regards to next best steps."

Conley added that the first lady "remains well with only a mild cough and headache, and the remainder of the First Family are well and tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 today."

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The president Friday morning, revealed that he and First Lady Melania have tested positive for the wuhanvirus. In an early morning tweet, he wrote: “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”

Trump had told Fox News' Sean Hannity in an interview Thursday night, that his close aide Hope Hicks had tested positive for the china virus.

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

The First Lady also tweeted about the development. "As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19, she wrote. "We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you are staying safe & we will all get through this together."

Dr. Sean P. Conley, the president’s physician, also confirmed that the president and First Lady tested positive for the virus.

“This evening I received confirmation that both President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the SARS-coV-2- virus,” Conley said. “The President and First Lady are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence.”

He also added: “Rest assured I expected the President to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering, and I will keep you updated on any future developments.”

Vice President Mike Pence in a tweet early Friday, offered prayers for the president and first lady. A spokesman said Pence and his wife tested negative Friday morning. "Karen and I send our love and prayers to our dear friends President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS Melania Trump," Pence tweeted. "We join millions across America praying for their full and swift recovery. God bless you President Trump & our wonderful First Lady Melania."

According to a source familiar, Hicks -- who has been traveling with the president this week -- began showing symptoms of coronavirus Wednesday night, either during or after Trump's Duluth campaign event. She was quarantined aboard Air Force One on the way back and tested positive on Thursday morning, the source said.

Trump participated in the first presidential debate against Biden on Tuesday, before he or Hicks began showing symptoms or tested positive for the virus.

Trump's daughter Ivanka and husband Jared Kushner have since confirmed that they tested negative for the china virus. "Praying for the swift recovery of my father and Melania and for all those impacted by COVID-19," Ivanka tweeted Friday morning. "As they fight this together, the President will continue to fight for the people of this great country."

Republican senator Mike Lee who recently met with Trump's Supreme Court nominee Amy Barrett, revealed Friday, that he also tested positive for the virus. However a White House spokesman confirmed that Barrett herself has tested negative.

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel also tested positive for the virus and will quarantine at her home in Michigan. “After a member of her family tested positive for COVID-19, the Chairwoman was tested for the virus," a RNC spokesperson said. "On Wednesday afternoon, she got confirmation she was COVID-19 positive.”

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden addressed Trump's diagnosis Friday morning, saying that he and his wife Dr. Jill Biden are praying for the president and first lady.

"Jill and I send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a swift recovery. We will continue to pray for the health and safety of the president and his family," Biden said.

World leaders also offered their prayers to the president and first lady, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. "My best wishes to President Trump and the First Lady," he tweeted. "Hope they both have a speedy recovery from coronavirus."

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted, "My best wishes to President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS for a full and speedy recovery."

Minutes after Trump revealed that he and Melania tested positive for the china virus, many left-wing activists and celebrities took to social media to mock and wish death on the president and First Lady.

“I hope he suffers through this and dies as he’s losing on election night,” tweeted Lisa Curry.

@MUSTDIEmusic tweeted "I ONLY EVER WANTED YOU TO SUFFER."