First lady Melania Trump has tested negative for coronavirus, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham told CNN
"Mrs. Trump got tested the same night as the President was tested, out of an abundance of caution. The test was negative," Grisham said.President Donald Trump first announced that the first lady had received a test during his remarks at a Monday evening White House coronavirus task force briefing with reporters. Asked by a reporter whether his wife had been tested, Trump said,"Yes," and added that the first lady was"fine.
As officials work to increase the availability of the Covid-19 tests, they've also sought to make clear in what cases people should seek them, urging Americans to use discretion before seeking a test and advising that they be administered to people who are symptomatic and not for those who do not show signs that they could be infected with the disease."We want to remind Americans ... if you don't have symptoms, don't do a test," Pence said Saturday.
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