北京时间10月2日，美国总统特朗普发推宣布，自己和第一夫人梅拉尼娅新冠病毒检测呈阳性，已开始隔离。 他在推特上写道：“今晚，我和梅拉尼娅新冠检测呈阳性。我们将立即开始我们的隔离和康复过程。我们会一起渡过难关！” 如果特朗普因新冠疫情失去行动力，白宫事务将由副总统迈克•彭斯暂时接管，如果疫情加重，他的共和党候选人资格将会被替代。 据CNN报道，白宫医生发表声明，目前总统夫妇健康状态良好，并无明显症状。特朗普原定2日的行程很多被取消，只剩下电话会议。 U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced on Friday. America's first couple entered quarantine after Trump's aide Hope Hicks tested positive for COVID-19. President Trump could potentially be forced to relinquish executive control to Vice President Mike Pence or be replaced on the GOP ticket altogether if he becomes incapacitated from COVID-19. The President and First Lady are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their recovery, according to the President's physician. "The White House medical team and I will maintain a vigilant watch and appreciate the support provided by medical professionals and institutions, "the physician said. 特朗普夫妇确诊新冠 美股指期货应声下跌 道琼斯工业指数期货应声下跌517点，跌幅高达1.87%。标普500指数期货下跌50点，纳斯达克指数期货下跌近260点。 Shortly after the announcement, U.S. stock futures fell more than 1% early Friday, and Treasuries rose as traders braced for more volatility. Futures contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average suggests a 517 point decline at the opening market. While those linked to the S&P 500 indicate a 50 point slide for the broader benchmark. Nasdaq Composite futures, meanwhile, are priced for a 260 point slump at the start of trading. 国际社会对特朗普确诊新冠的反应 北京时间周五晚，世卫组织总干事谭德塞、英国首相鲍里斯·约翰逊、印度总理莫迪、俄罗斯总统普京等人均向特朗普夫妇送去慰问，希望他们早日康复。 The head of the World Health Organization, a body repeatedly attacked by U.S. President Donald Trump for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, on Friday sent his best wishes to Trump and his wife Melania after they tested positive for coronavirus. "My best wishes to President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS for a full and speedy recovery," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyeusus said in a Tweet. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wished U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania a speedy recovery on Friday after they tested positive for COVID-19. "My best wishes to President Trump and the First Lady," Johnson, who was the first world leader to be hospitalized after contracting COVID-19, said on Twitter. "Hope they both have a speedy recovery from coronavirus." Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday also reacted to the news on his Twitter account wishing America's first couple a quick recovery and good health. Russian President Vladimir Putin wished Donald Trump a speedy recovery in a telegram on Friday, saying he was sure the U.S. leader's qualities would help him fight off the coronavirus. "I am convinced that your vitality, good spirits, and optimism will help you cope with this dangerous virus," the Kremlin quoted Putin as saying in the message.