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Congressional Republicans have issued an outpouring of support for President Donald Trump and First LadyMelania- from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to House Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA).

Before 1:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, it was revealed that the President and the  First Lady tested positive for COVID-19 and would be placing themselves under quarantine immediately.

McConnell said he was pleased to hear that POTUS and FLOTUS were feeling well despite the diagnosis.

Happy to hear the White House physician’s report that @POTUS and @FLOTUS are feeling well following their positive tests for COVID-19. Let’s continue to pray today and every day for our President and our First Lady and for all those impacted by COVID-19.

— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) October 2, 2020

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) also offered well-wishes in a tweet, saying "Heidi & I are praying for a full and swift recovery" for both.

Heidi & I are praying for a full and swift recovery for @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) October 2, 2020

 In addition, Rep. Scalise said he was praying "for a swift recovery" and that "They're fighters, and will beat this together."

Praying for a swift recovery for @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS. They’re fighters, and will beat this together.

— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) October 2, 2020

 The news followed earlier revelations that senior White House advisor Hope Hicks had tested positive for the coronavirus late Wednesday after traveling to Wisconsin on Air Force One with POTUS and FLOTUS.

Trump to stay at Walter Reed Medical Center for a few days

In a Friday statement, the White House announced President Trump would be spending "a few days" at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as a precautionary measure, even though Trump is reportedly experiencing mild symptoms.

“Out of an abundance of caution, and at the recommendation of his physician and medical experts, the president will be working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days," said White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany.

In a memo, the president's physician, Navy Commander Dr. Sean Conley, said Trump is being treated with an experimental antibody cocktail by Regeneron, which is currently undergoing clinical trials. Conley said Trump is experiencing fatigue but has yet to show severe symptoms.

First Lady Melania Trump, who is 50 years old, is reportedly experiencing a mild cough and headache according to Dr. Conley.

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