Melania Trump Says Son Barron Had Virus But Is Negative Now

First lady says she’s also tested negative for coronavirus
President announced Oct. 2 that he and wife were sick

Barron Trump, from right, Melania Trump, and Donald Trump stand in front of the White House during the Republican National Convention on Aug. 27. — Barron Trump, from right, Melania Trump, and Donald Trump stand in front of the White House during the Republican National Convention on Aug. 27.
Photographer: Erin Scott/Polaris/Bloomberg

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By Alex Wayne

October 14, 2020 at 4:08 PM EDT

Updated on

October 14, 2020 at 4:16 PM EDT

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President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron, tested positive for coronavirus while his parents recovered from Covid-19 but never showed symptoms of the disease, his mother said.

First Lady Melania Trump said in a post on the White House website on Wednesday that Barron Trump, 14, initially tested negative after his parents both contracted the virus.