Donald Trump in quarantine after aide tests positive to coronavirus

President Donald Trump says he and his wife Melania will begin quarantine as they await coronavirus test results (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

US President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump will “begin our quarantine process” as they await test results after one of his closest aides tested positive to Covid-19.

Mr Trump tweeted: “Hope Hicks, who has been working so hard without even taking a small break, has just tested positive for Covid 19. Terrible!