By Aaron Miller-
U.S President Donald Trump is being taken to hospital less than 24 hours after testing positive for coronavirus.
The news will send shock waves across the world, and could have severe implications on the U.S elections. The decision to transport Trump to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre was taken “out of an abundance of caution”, according to the White House, after he began showing mild symptoms late on Thursday.
He will remain at the military hospital based in Bethesda, Maryland, for a ‘few days’ where the White House said he will be working while he undergoes tests.
The president is to depart from the White House by helicopter later on Friday and he will stay in the hospital’s presidential suite, which is equipped to allow him to continue his official duties.
Good Spirits
The White House said the president was feeling “fatigued but in good spirits”.
A White House spokesperson said in a statement: “President Trump remains in good spirits, has mild symptoms, and has been working throughout the day.
The president has “mild symptoms” but will “remain on the job”, says White House chief of staff Mark Meadows
“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.
“President Trump appreciates the outpouring of support for both he and the first lady.” Trump’s campaign schedule – which included visits to Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina in just the past week – is on indefinite hold.
Mr Trump’s physician Sean Conley said in a statement earlier on Friday that the president had “as a precautionary measure received an 8g.
Reminder
“I hope this serves as a reminder,” the Democratic White House candidate tweeted after the result. “Wear a mask, keep social distance, and wash your hands.”
Mr Biden’s staff said he would travel to Michigan on Friday as planned for several campaign events. He and his wife have wished the presidential couple a speedy recovery.