- President Donald Trump has not been tested for the new coronavirus, Reuters reported.
- He interacted with at least two lawmakers who are currently in self-isolation after potential exposure to the virus.
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President Donald Trump has been tested for the novel coronavirus, despite the fact that he interacted with two lawmakers under self-quarantining for potential exposure, Reuters reported.
.@PressSec: The President has not received COVID-19 testing because he has neither had prolonged close contact with any known confirmed COVID-19 patients, nor does he have any symptoms. Pres Trump remains in excellent health, and his physician will continue to closely monitor him
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) March 10, 2020
According to Reuters, White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said the president is still healthy and his physician will monitor him closely.
"The President has not received COVID-19 testing because he has neither had prolonged close contact with any known confirmed COVID-19 patients, nor does he have any symptoms," Grisham told Reuters.
The White House did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.
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