Trump Tweets Don Jr Well After Coronavirus Infection
President Donald Trump said Saturday that his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., is "very well" in quarantine after becoming infected with the coronavirus.
“My son Donald is doing very well. Thanks!" The president tweeted, following Friday's revelation that the 42-year-old Trump scion had become one of nearly 12 million Americans infected with the virus.
More than 250,000 Americans have lost their lives to the virus, the highest death toll of any country.
Donald Trump Jr. learned of his positive test result earlier this week, has had no symptoms and was following all doctor-recommended guidelines for treating the disease, said a spokesman, who was granted anonymity to discuss private medical information.
President-elect Joe Biden made President Trump's response to the virus a major theme in the recently concluded race for the White House, although Trump has yet to acknowledge the outcome.
President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and her son Barron have recovered from their coronavirus infections in October. The president spent three days in a military hospital, where he was treated with experimental drugs; the first lady endured his illness in the White House.
Donald Trump Jr.'s girlfriend, Kimberly Guilfoyle, tested positive for the coronavirus in July.
Dozens of people who work for or are associated with the president have also recovered from recent infections, including White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, press secretary Kayleigh McEnany and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
