PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) -- Donald Trump’s physician says the president and the first lady are doing well after testing positive for COVID-19.
KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough, who has cared for patients who have contracted the coronavirus, says he has his concerns.
“The president is at higher risk because of the fact that he is older, as well as his weight. There are two factors we know of that could be problematic, so he will have to be watched very closely,” McDonough said. “But you just worry about a more aggressive attack of COVID and hope it doesn’t happen.”
There was no mention of symptoms in the president and first lady’s tweets announcing their positive test results, along with a memo from the president’s physician Dr. Sean Conley.
"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," Conley said.
Conley said the president and first lady would remain in the White House to recover.
The CDC says those who have the virus should isolate. The agency says an infected person can spread the disease 48 hours before symptoms appear or they test positive.
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“Those who were in contact with the president will be contacted. In addition to that, quarantining will have to be done by those who may not have tested positively yet,” McDonough said. “This is very important because you want to limit the spread.”
Before announcing his positive test result, the president was at a fundraiser Thursday at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
The CDC says those who are within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes should be tested.