Update: First Lady Experiencing 'Mild' COVID-19 Symptoms

First lady Melania Trump tweeted late Friday morning that she is experiencing mild symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus.

Friday, October 2nd 2020, 10:34 am

By: CBS News


First lady Melania Trump tweeted late Friday morning that she is experiencing mild symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus.

"Thank you for the love you are sending our way. I have mild symptoms but overall feeling good. I am looking forward to a speedy recovery," she tweeted.

Also, Stephanie Grisham, the first lady's chief of staff, told CBS News the president's youngest son, Barron, has tested negative for the virus. 

"Barron tested negative and all precautions are being taken to ensure he's kept safe and healthy," Grisham said in a statement. 

A White House official who works closely with Ivanka Trump at the White House said the president's daughter and her husband, Jared Kushner, have tested negative for the virus.

".@IvankaTrump and Jared Kushner were tested again today for COVID-19 and both are negative," Carolina Hurley wrote on Twitter.

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