Donald Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus according to the official statement of the president’s physician.
As Trump’s physician, Sean P. Conley, announced in a statement submitted to the White House press secretary, the president has undergone COVID-19 testing whereas the test came back as negative.
The POTUS took the test shortly after coming in touch with several people, including members of the Brazilian delegation, who tested positive for the killer virus.
“I release the following information with the permission of President Trump,” the statement read.
“Last night after an in-depth discussion with the President regarding COVID-19 testing, he elected to proceed. This evening, I received confirmation that the test is negative.
“One week after having dinner with the Brazilian delegation in Mar-a-Lago, the president remains symptom-free. I have been in daily contact with the CDC and the White House coronavirus task force, and we are encouraging the implementation of all their best practices for exposure reduction and transmission mitigation.”
Meanwhile, the White House began checking the body temperature of journalists and staff whereas one reporter with fever was denied entry.
“Out of an abundance of caution, temperature checks are now being performed on any individuals who are in close contact with the president and vice president,” the White House announced.
With coronavirus outbreak hitting the States, President Donald Trump has urged people to stop stockpiling supplies and goods as he claimed the situation is under “tremendous control.”
“We’re going to be so good. Relax, we’re doing great. It all will pass,” said Trump on Sunday during a White House press conference.
As the president insisted, there was no need for hoarding goods despite several regions declaring a state of emergency.
“You don’t have to buy so much. Take it easy. Just relax,” Trump added before claiming he talked to major food stores and retailers who confirmed shelves have gone empty due to panic-buying.
Assuring fellow Americans that stores are going to remain open despite the outbreak was also Vice President Mike Pence who said:
“As the president said, he received a commitment from those grocery executives that stores will stay open throughout the days that lie ahead.
“American families can be confident, your local grocery stores will be open, it’s going to be well supplied. And they specifically asked us to encourage Americans just buy your weekly needs in grocery. Because the grocery stores will remain open.”
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