Whitmer Wishes Trump Well After He Tests Positive For Coronavirus

MICHIGAN — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wished President Donald Trump a "speedy recovery" in a statement released by her office early Friday morning.

Trump announced early Friday morning on Twitter that he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the coronavirus, shortly after reports surfaced that presidential adviser Hope Hicks had tested positive for the virus.

"COVID-19 is the most dangerous public health crisis America has faced in 100 years," Whitmer said in her statement. "It is still present in our communities. It is still spreading. And people are still dying from it every single day.

"This virus doesn't care if you're rich or poor, a Republican or a Democrat, young or old. No one is immune. Not even the president."

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Whitmer's statement continued by urging people to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as wearing a mask, washing hands and social distancing.

"I know this is hard," Whitmer said. "It's hard for our seniors, our parents, our students, our small businesses, and our frontline workers. This has been one of the most challenging experiences any of us has ever faced. But we must not let our guard down. We must remain vigilant. COVID-19 won't just go away because we're tired of the disruptions it has caused to our daily lives, and right now there is no cure.

"My sincere hope is that today's news will serve as a wakeup call to every single American. Right now all 50 states and the federal government have some kind of declared state of emergency. We are all in this together. Let's all do our part. Let's all mask up. And let's get through this together, as one nation."

The president and his family were tested for the coronavirus after Hicks was shown to be positive for COVID-19 just hours after traveling with the president.

More than 7.26 million Americans who have tested positive for the disease. Over 207,500 Americans have died.