Photo courtesy Canadian Press

By CKPG Today

COVID-19

Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19

Oct 1, 2020 | 10:35 PM

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19.

Trump confirmed the news in a tweet sent out tonight, noting that both are in “quarantine and starting the recovery process immediately.”

He also stated that “we will get through this together!”

The revelation follows news that one of his closest aides, Hope Hicks, tested positive for COVID-19 earlier today.

BCHL Playoffs

Langley's goalie steals game one over Spruce Kings

9h ago

ckpg news special

The Resource Reality

Apr 03, 2026

Crime

Paramedics injured after object thrown through ambulance window

Apr 03, 2026

It’s unclear at this time what Trump’s quarantine process will look like or what effect his diagnosis will have on his re-election campaign.

General election day in the United States is set for November 3.