👤 Christian Smith, DENISAURUS News

Donald Trump, the President of the United State and his wife, Melania have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus.

The President and the First Lady say they will isolate themselves immediately.

“Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19,”President Trump announced via his verified twitter account. He said: “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”

The COVID-19 result comes weeks before the US electorates go to the poll to elect the 46th President.

President Trump, who is seeking a second term, faces a strong challenge in the person of Joe Biden, a former Vice President.