President Donald Trump's physician Sean Conley issued a memo to reporters after news broke that the leader of the United States has come down with Covid-19.

Conley said he received confirmation of the positive tests on Thursday evening, Oct. 1, United States time.

“The President and First Lady are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence," Conley wrote.

He also said he expects Trump to continue carrying out his duties as president "without disruption".

Text of a statement from Sean Conley, physician to the president

I release the following information with the permission of President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.

This evening I received confirmation that both President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

The President and First Lady are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence.

The White House medical team and I will maintain a vigilant watch, and I appreciate the support provided by some of our our country’s greatest medical professionals and institutions. Rest assured I expect the President to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering, and I will keep you updated on any future developments.

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