DUE to his age and weight, Donald Trump is likely to be at risk of hospitalisation and even death from Covid-19, according to health experts.
On Friday morning, President Trump confirmed via his Twitter account that he and his wife Melania had tested positive for coronavirus and were now in quarantine.
The news came just hours after the announcement that Trump's close aide Hope Hicks - who had travelled on Air Force One with the President - tested positive for the virus.
Trump, who is 74-years-old, is in the high risk group, partly due to his age and his gender, but also because he's classed as clinically obese.
But his age remains the most worrying factor, with health experts concluding that it's by far the strongest predictor for how badly a patient suffers from the virus.
The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says people aged 65 to 74 have a five times higher risk of hospital admission with coronavirus compared with those aged 18 to 29, and a 90% higher risk of death.
For people aged 75 to 84, the risk of needing hospital admission jumps to eight times higher, with a 220 times higher risk of death.
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have both tested positive for Covid-19Sean Conley, Trump's personal doctor, reported in April that the President weighed 16 stone (101.6kg).
He insisted that while Trump was "healthy", despite the fact that he's technically classed as obese.
In light of the news of the President's diagnoses, Dr Conley said stressed that there will be "no disruption" to Trump's presidential duties.
"The President and First Lady are both well at this time, and the plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence," Conley said in a statement this morning.
"The White House medical team and I will maintain a vigilant watch, and I appreciate the support of some of our country's greatest medical professionals and institutions.
"Rest assured I expect the President to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering, and I will keep you updated on any further developments."
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