US Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence tested negative for the coronavirus, according to Pence’s spokesman.
The news comes after President Donald Trump’s diagnosis.
“Vice President Pence remains in good health and wishes the Trumps well in their recovery,” Devin O’Malley, the vice president’s press secretary, posted on Twitter. “As has been routine for months, Vice President Pence is tested for COVID-19 every day,” he said.
Mike Pence, as the US vice president, is first in line to the presidency. He is followed by the House Speaker, Democrat Nancy Pelosi, and Senate president pro tempore, Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is fourth in the line of succession, also tested negative. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who is fifth in line, had a negative result as well, according to a tweet from his spokeswoman.
Ivanka Trump, the president’s daughter, and her husband Jared Kushner both tested negative, according to a spokeswoman.
Pence will be attending Wednesday’s vice-presidential debate with Sen. Kamala Harris, Democrat Joe Biden’s running mate.
Trump's coronavirus test result
Trump has tested positive for Covid-19 a month away from the US elections. His wife, Melania Trump, also contracted the virus.
White House physician Sean Conley reported that Trump and his wife were “both well” at the moment.
Trump confirmed his Covid-19 test result in a Tweet on Friday: “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”
In a memo early Friday morning, Conley said: “The President and First Lady are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence.”
“The White House medical team and I will maintain a vigilant watch, and I appreciate the support provided by some of our country’s greatest medical professionals and institutions,” Conley said.
The doctor mentioned that Trump will “continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering.”
Top White House aide Hope Hicks tested positive for coronavirus first. Hicks reportedly spends a lot of time with Trump. Hicks, the president, and his first lady went to Cleveland for the debate on Air Force One with a group that is composed of Trump’s relatives and advisors.
World leaders react to Trump's diagnosis
World leaders wish Trump a speedy recovery from Covid-19. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who contracted the virus before, said: “My best wishes to President Trump and the First Lady. Hope they both have a speedy recovery from coronavirus.”
In his telegram, Russian President Vladimir Putin wished Trump a speedy recovery.
“I am certain that your inherent vitality, good spirits, and optimism will help you cope with this dangerous virus,” Putin said, according to Interfax.
Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished “his friend” a fast recovery. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organization, also sent his best wishes.
Chancellor Angela Merkel, through a spokesperson for the German government, sent her best wishes to Trump and his wife and hopes they recover “soon,” according to a report from Reuters.
European Council President Charles Michel wished Trump would be healthy again and mentioned that Covid-19 is a “battle we all continue to fight.”
