The U.S. President, Donald Trump, has tested negative for Covid-19, the New York Times reported on Sunday.
The information was disclosed in a memo released by Mr Trump’s doctor which stated that “one week after having dinner with the Brazilian delegation at Mar-a-Lago, the president remains symptom-free”.
Mr Trump’s health had been a concern since he spent time at his Florida resort last weekend with Brazilian delegates, some of whom were later found to have the illness.
Mr Trump had been in the company of the Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro and his delegates. However, two of the delegates were later confirmed to be positive of the virus.
Some members of the U.S. Congress have been self-isolating after interacting with the Brazilian delegates at Mar-a-Lago.
However, there had been concerns as to whether Mr Trump would be tested since he was seen in the company of one of the infected persons.
Earlier on Saturday, Mr Trump at a news conference had announced that he had been tested for the coronavirus on Friday night and was awaiting the results.
Mr Trump said he decided to be tested for the coronavirus at the conference during which he declared a national emergency.
“People were asking, did I take the test,” he said.
Asked when he expected to have the result, Mr. Trump said, “A day, two days.”
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