U.S. President Trump and wife Melania test positive for COVID-19

U.S. President Donald Trump said early Friday morning that he and his wife, Melania, have tested positive for COVID-19, after news broke that a close aide had contracted the virus.

"We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately," he tweeted. "We will get through this TOGETHER!"

The announcement comes hours after the president confirmed that White House counselor Hope Hicks had contracted the virus.

President Donald Trump is "well" and will continue to perform his duties "without disruption" while quarantining along with the first lady, after both tested positive for the coronavirus, the president's physician said in a statement that released on October 1.

They "are both well at this time and they plan to remain home at the White House during their convalescence," doctor Sean Conley said.

"I expect the president to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering," the doctor noted.  

The White House dropped a Florida campaign trip from Trump's schedule on Friday after the positive result announcement. 

(With input from agencies)