President Trump Admitted to Walter Reed, Receives Experimental COVID Treatment
President Donald Trump will be admitted to Walter Reed Medical Center as a precautionary measure today (October 2) after testing positive for COVID-19.
Per The Washington Post, USA Today and Fox News, President Trump will undergo various test while at Walter Reed and will be admitted for a few days.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany shared a statement from President Trump’s doctor, Dr. Sean P. Conley, that further details his condition and treatment.
“Following PCR-confirmation of the President’s diagnosis, as a precautionary measure he received a single 8 gram dose of Regeneron’s polyclonal antibody cocktail. He completed the infusion without incident,” read Dr. Conley’s statement. “In addition to the polyclonal antibodies, the President had been taking zinc, vitamin D, famotidine, melatonin and a daily aspirin.”
Dr. Conley added, “As of this afternoon, the President remains fatigued but in good spirits. He’s being evaluated by a team of experts, and together we’ll be making recommendations to the President and First Lady in regards to next best steps.”
“First Lady Melania Trump remains well with only a mild cough and headache, and the remainder fo the First Family are well and tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 today,” concluded the statement.
An update from President @realDonaldTrump's physician: pic.twitter.com/cTsXO4Df6b
— Kayleigh McEnany 45 Archived (@PressSec45) October 2, 2020