Trump taken to Walter Reed 'out of abundance of caution' WH says

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McEnany: Trump in good spirits, having 'mild symptoms'

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany on quarantine protocol for President Trump, first lady in the coming weeks.

President Trump is being transferred to Walter Reed Military Medical Center "out of an abundance of caution," the White House said Friday, after testing positive for COVID-19 and experiencing "mild symptoms."

"President Trump remains in good spirits, has mild symptoms, and has been working throughout the day," White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in a statement Friday.

"Out of an abundance of caution, and at the recommendation of his physician and medical experts, the President will be working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days," she said. "President Trump appreciates the outpouring of support for both he and the First Lady."

Prior to moving to Walter Reed, on Friday afternoon, Dr. Sean P. Conley, the president’s physician, released an update on the president's condition.

“Following PCR-confirmation of the President’s diagnosis, as a precautionary measure he received a single 8-gram dose of Regeneron’s polyclonal antibody cocktail,” a memo released Friday afternoon by Dr. Sean P. Conley, the president’s physician, stated. "He completed the infusion without incident.”

"In addition to the polyclonal antibodies, the President has been taking zinc, Vitamin D, famotidine, melatonin and a daily aspirin," Conley said.

Trump announced early Friday that both he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19 and will quarantine at the White House, sending shockwaves through the political universe and leading to an outpouring of support for the first family.

TRUMP, FIRST LADY EXPERIENCING 'MILD SYMPTOMS' AFTER TESTING POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS

Both the president and the first lady are experiencing mild symptoms of the novel coronavirus, the White House said.

McEnany said Trump “learned of his positive test last night” and “within an hour we put out that information to the American people.”

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When asked if Trump would address the nation about his health or stage virtual campaign events in the coming days, McEnany answered, "It’s safe to say you that you’ll be seeing and hearing from the president as he moves forward with his working schedule."

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"I can tell you this about President Trump," she added. "This man loves the American people, loves speaking to them directly, and nothing’s going to stop him from doing just that."

Fox News' Brooke Singman contributed to this report.