Trump's son Barron had coronavirus, says first lady

Trump's son Barron had coronavirus, says first lady

US President Donald Trump's 14-year-old son Barron contracted coronavirus but has since tested negative, First Lady Melania Trump revealed.

Mrs Trump said her "fear came true" when Barron tested positive for Covid-19.

But, she said, "luckily he is a strong teenager and exhibited no symptoms".

Both the president and first lady also tested positive for coronavirus - as well as other White House staff - but have since recovered.

Later at a rally in Des Moines, Iowa, Mr Trump said: "He [Barron] had it for such a short period of time.