Here’s a look at prominent political players ABC News has confirmed have tested positive or negative for the virus since Hicks’ case so far. Among the positive cases are several attendees of key events at the White House this past week: the SCOTUS nomination last Saturday and a prep session on Monday ahead of the first presidential debate. Several were also at the debate itself on Tuesday in Cleveland.
POSITIVE
President Donald Trump
After saying he would begin quarantining following Hicks’ diagnosis, Trump, 74, announced on Twitter shortly before 1 a.m. Friday that he and First lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19. Later that day, he was flown to Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. His symptoms included trouble breathing, low-grade fever, chills, nasal congestion and cough, multiple sources with direct knowledge of the matter told ABC News. The president’s treatment has included Regeneron’s experimental antibody cocktail and a dose of remdesivir, according to the White House physician.
Attended: SCOTUS nomination, debate prep session, debate
First lady Melania Trump
The first lady, 50, said Friday she had “mild symptoms” but was “overall feeling good.” The White House physician said Friday she had a mild cough and headache.
Attended: SCOTUS nomination, debate
Hope Hicks
One of Trump’s closest advisers, Hicks, 31, tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday, sources told ABC News. On Tuesday, she had traveled with the president on Air Force One to and from the debate and was seen in social media posts watching the debate in a “war room.”
Attended: Debate prep session, debate
Bill Stepien
Trump’s campaign manager, 42, tested positive for coronavirus Friday, sources familiar with the situation told ABC News. “I feel fine and will be back in the office as soon as I am given the green light,” Stepien wrote in an email to staff.
Attended: Debate prep session, debate
Kellyanne Conway
The former White House senior adviser, 53, announced on Twitter Friday night that she had tested positive for the virus. “My symptoms are mild (light cough) and I’m feeling fine,” she said, adding that she had “begun a quarantine process.” The announcement came after her daughter, Claudia Conway, shared news of her mother’s diagnosis on TikTok.
Attended: SCOTUS nomination, debate prep session
Chris Christie
The former New Jersey governor and ABC News contributor tweeted Saturday morning that he had “just received word that I am positive for COVID-19.” “I will be receiving medical attention today and will keep the necessary folks apprised of my condition,” Christie, 58, wrote. Several hours later, he tweeted that he had checked himself into a hospital after consulting with his doctors. “While I am feeling good and only have mild symptoms, due to my history of asthma we decided this is an important precautionary measure,” he said.
Attended: SCOTUS nomination, debate prep session
Kayleigh McEnany
The White House press secretary, 32, who interacts daily with both with President Trump and reporters, announced in a tweet on Monday Oct. 5 that she had tested positive, but said had was having no symptoms.
Attended: SCOTUS nomination
Sen. Mike Lee
On Friday, the GOP senator, 49, of Utah announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing “symptoms consistent with longtime allergies.” He said he will “remain isolated for the next 10 days.” Lee is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and has met with the Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett.
Attended: SCOTUS nomination
Sen. Thom Tillis
The GOP senator of North Carolina announced Friday night that he had tested positive for COVID-19 using a rapid antigen test. “Thankfully, I have no symptoms and I feel well,” said Tillis, 60, who added that he plans to self-isolate at…
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