Clintons and Obamas wish the Trumps a speedy recovery

Former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton have both wished President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump a speedy recovery, following the Trumps' COVID-19 diagnoses.

President Trump is now at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for treatment. 

"We wish the President and First Lady a speedy recovery, and hope for the safety of the White House staff, the Secret Service, and others putting their lives on the line. This pandemic has affected so many," the Clintons' tweeted from their individual pages. 

"We must continue to protect ourselves, our families, and communities."

Earlier, former President Barack Obama also tweeted best wishes from himself and former first lady Michelle Obama to the Trumps. 

"Michelle and I hope that the President, First Lady, and all those affected by the coronavirus around the country are getting the care they need and are on the path to a speedy recovery," he said. 

He continued: "Obviously, we’re in the midst of a big political battle right now, and while there’s a lot at stake, let’s remember that we’re all Americans. We’re all human beings. And we want everyone to be healthy, no matter our party."

The White House has said that Trump's visit to Walter Reed is precautionary and that he will work from the hospital’s presidential suite, which is equipped to allow him to continue his official duties.

Trump was said to be “fatigued” earlier. He was injected with an experimental antibody drug combination. 

More than 205,000 Americans have been killed by COVID-19.

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