Trump says he got COVID-19 test after close advisor tests positive | Inquirer News

Trump says he got COVID-19 test after close advisor tests positive

/ 10:26 AM October 02, 2020

US President Donald Trump steps off Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, October 1, 2020, following campaign events in New Jersey. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

 

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday evening that he was awaiting results from a test for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after one of his close advisors tested positive for the disease.

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Trump’s close aid Hope Hicks tested positive, Trump confirmed to Fox News.

“I just went for a test and we’ll see what happens,” he said, saying he expected the results Thursday night or Friday.

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