Coronavirus: Trump's son Barron tested positive for COVID-19

First lady Melania says 14-year-old had no symptoms and has since tested negative

Last updated: October 15, 2020 | 00:25

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President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and their son, Barron Trump, walk from Marine One across the South Lawn to the White House in Washington, Sunday, June 11, 2017.

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Washington: President Donald Trump’s 14-year-old son Barron tested positive for COVID-19 but exhibited no symptoms, after both of his parents contracted the virus, first lady Melania Trump said on Wednesday.

“Luckily he is a strong teenager and exhibited no symptoms,” Melania Trump said in a statement. She said Barron has since tested negative for the virus.

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