United States President Donald Trump has "mild symptoms" of COVID-19 after announcing Friday that tests showed that he and his wife Melania have the coronavirus.
Trump wrote on Twitter early Friday, "Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!" The White House also released a letter from the president's physician to confirm that they both tested positive for the virus.
Speaking to reporters on Friday morning, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said, 'The President does have mild symptoms," and that he "will remain on the job."
The virus threat to health
So far, more than 7 million Americans have been infected with the new coronavirus. The deaths of more than 208,000 people in the U.S. have been tied to the virus. That is more than any other country.
Trump has pushed for schools and businesses to re-open. He also held campaign events attended by many people who did not wear face coverings or practice social distancing.
Just hours earlier on Thursday, the president said in a pre-recorded message to the Al Smith Dinner, 'I just want to say that the end of the pandemic is in sight, and next year will be one of the greatest years in the history of our country."
During Tuesday night's debate against former Vice President Joe Biden, he said, "I don't wear masks like him."
In a tweet Friday morning, Biden said he and his wife Jill "send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a swift recovery. Biden added, "I'm happy to report that Jill and I have tested negative for COVID." And he reminded people to "wear a mask, keep social distance, and wash your hand."
World leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Angela Merkel offered their best wishes.
Threat to the government
The president's announcement raised concerns about administration officials. The White House has required daily testing for the president's top assistants. Anyone in close contact with the president or vice president is also tested every day, including news reporters.
Vice President Mike Pence is next in line for the presidency. Tests on Friday showed that he did not have the virus. He "remains in good health," his spokesman said.
Many administration officials were undergoing tests. And the White House Medical Unit was getting information on people who came in contact with the president.
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| FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Counselor to the President Hope Hicks arrives with President Donald Trump at Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Reno, Nev. |
Before Trump announced he had the virus, the administration said an assistant, Hope Hicks, had tested positive.
Hicks had been with Trump at Tuesday's presidential debate in Cleveland, along with members of the Trump family. An administration official told the Associated Press that Hicks began feeling mild symptoms during the plane ride home from a campaign event in Minnesota on Wednesday. She was kept apart from other passengers, the person said.
It is unclear where the Trumps and Hicks may have caught the virus. But speaking to Fox News, Trump seemed to suggest it may have been spread by someone in the military or law enforcement in greetings.
Trump is not the first world leader to test positive for the virus. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and Britain's Boris Johnson also got COVID-19. The prime minister spent a week in the hospital but has since recovered.
I'm Jonathan Evans.
Jill Colvin and Zeke Miller reported this story for the Associated Press. Hai Do adapted it with additional materials for VOA Learning English. Mario Ritter, Jr. was the editor.
Words in This Story
quarantine –n. a period when a person who has a disease is kept way from others to prevent the spread of the disease
positive –adj. showing the presence of a substance like a germ or virus
symptom –n. a change in the body that shows that a disease is present
pandemic –n. the fast spread of an infectious disease over a wide area or large part of the world
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P01United States President Donald Trump has "mild symptoms" of COVID-19 after announcing Friday that tests showed that he and his wife Melania have the coronavirus. 
周五，美国总统特朗普宣布，检测表明他和妻子梅拉尼娅都感染了新冠病毒。之后，他出现了“轻微症状”。 ●
coronavirus /kəˈroʊ.nəˌvaɪ.rəs/ n. - 冠状病毒
英解
a type of virus that includes the SARS virus
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mild /ˈmajəld/ adj. - 轻微的；温和的
英解
not violent, severe, or extreme
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symptom /ˈsɪmptəm/ n. - 症状；征候
英解
a change in the body or mind which indicates that a disease is present
P02Trump wrote on Twitter early Friday, "Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!" 特朗普周五凌晨发推特说：“今晚，第一夫人和我新冠病毒检测呈阳性。我们将立即开始隔离启动恢复进程，共渡难关。” 要点
FLOTUS = First Lady Of The United States。句型：test positive/negative for + 病毒名称，什么病毒检测阳性/阴性。
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get through v. - 渡过（难关）
英解
to have the experience of living through (something that is difficult, dangerous, etc.)
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immediately /ɪˈmi:dijətli/ adv. - 立即；马上
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positive /ˈpɑ:zətɪv/ adj. - （医学检测）阳性的
英解
showing the presence of a particular germ, condition, or substance
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process /ˈprɑ:ˌsɛs/ n. - 过程；进程
英解
a series of actions that produce something or that lead to a particular result
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quarantine /ˈkworənˌtiːn/ n. - 隔离
英解
the situation of being kept away from others to prevent a disease from spreading
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recovery /rɪˈkʌvəri/ n. - 痊愈；康复；恢复
英解
the act or process of becoming healthy after an illness or injury; the act or process of recovering; the act or process of returning to a normal state after a period of difficulty
P03The White House also released a letter from the president's physician to confirm that they both tested positive for the virus. 白宫还公布了总统医生公函，以证实他俩病毒检测阳性。 ●
confirm /kənˈfɚm/ v. - 确定；证实；肯定
英解
to prove that a belief or an opinion that was previously not completely certain is true
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physician /fəˈzɪʃən/ n. - （内科）医生
英解
a medical doctor who is not a surgeon
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release /rɪˈli:s/ v. - 公开；发布；公布
英解
to make (something) available to the public
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virus /ˈvaɪrəs/ n. - 病毒
英解
an extremely small particle that causes a disease and that spreads from one person or animal to another; a disease or illness caused by a virus
P04Speaking to reporters on Friday morning, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said, 'The President does have mild symptoms," and that he "will remain on the job." 白宫幕僚长梅多斯在周五上午答记者问时表示：“总统确实出现轻微症状，他将继续履行职务。” ●
chief of staff /ˌtʃiːf əv ˈstæf/ n. - 幕僚长
英解
a person of high rank who advises a leader (such as the U.S. President) on important matters
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reporter /rɪˈpoɚtɚ/ n. - 记者；通讯员
英解
a person who writes news stories for a newspaper, magazine, etc., or who tells people the news on radio or television
P05So far, more than 7 million Americans have been infected with the new coronavirus. The deaths of more than 208,000 people in the U.S. have been tied to the virus. That is more than any other country. 迄今为止，美国700多万人感染新冠病毒，20多万人因此病毒死亡，超过任何一个国家。 ●
infect /ɪnˈfɛkt/ v. - （疾病）传染；感染
英解
to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant
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tie /ˈtaɪ/ v. - 关联；连接
英解
to relate to or connect to
P06Trump has pushed for schools and businesses to re-open. He also held campaign events attended by many people who did not wear face coverings or practice social distancing. 特朗普力推学校复课、企业复工，还举办各种竞选集会活动，其中许多人既不戴口罩也不实行社交疏远。 ●
attend /əˈtɛnd/ v. - 出席；参加
英解
to go to and be present at an event, meeting, etc.
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business /ˈbɪznəs/ n. - 公司；企业；商户
英解
a particular company that buys and sells goods and services
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campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ n. - （竞选）活动；运动
英解
a series of activities designed to produce a particular result
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covering /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/ n. - 遮盖物；覆盖物
英解
an object or substance that goes over or on top of something especially in order to hide or protect it
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distance /ˈdɪstəns/ v. - 疏远；把…远远甩在后面
英解
to show that you are not involved with someone or something
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event /ɪˈvɛnt/ n. - （重大）事情；活动
英解
something (especially something important or notable) that happens; a planned occasion or activity (such as a social gathering)
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practice /ˈpræktəs/ v. - 实行
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push /ˈpʊʃ/ v. - 推动；推进
英解
to use force to move (someone or something) forward or away from you; to cause (something) to be accepted, completed, etc., by making a special effort
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social /ˈsoʊʃəl/ adj. - 社交的；交际的
英解
relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and which happen during the time when you are not working
P07Just hours earlier on Thursday, the president said in a pre-recorded message to the Al Smith Dinner, 'I just want to say that the end of the pandemic is in sight, and next year will be one of the greatest years in the history of our country." 就在几个小时前的周四，总统在预先录制好的史密斯晚宴讲话中说：“我只想说，疫情结束就在眼前，来年将是美国史上最伟大年份之一。” 要点
实用搭配：be in sight，就在眼前，即将到来。
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pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/ n. - （疾病）大流行
英解
an occurrence in which a disease spreads very quickly and affects a large number of people over a wide area or throughout the world
P08During Tuesday night's debate against former Vice President Joe Biden, he said, "I don't wear masks like him." 周二晚间，他在对阵前副总统拜登的辩论中称，“我不像他那样戴口罩。” ●
debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ n. - 争论；辩论
英解
a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something
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former /ˈfoɚmɚ/ adj. - 先前的
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mask /ˈmæsk/ n. - 面具；面罩；口罩
英解
a covering for your face or for part of your face
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vice /ˈvaɪs/ adj. - 副的
英解
used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
P09In a tweet Friday morning, Biden said he and his wife Jill "send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a swift recovery." 拜登于周五上午发推说，他和妻子Jill“向特朗普总统和第一夫人送上慰问，祝早日康复。” 要点
实用表达：send sb's thoughts to sb，向某人致以慰问。
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swift /ˈswɪft/ adj. - 迅速的；快速的
英解
happening or moving quickly or within a short time, especially in a smooth and easy way
P10Biden added, "I'm happy to report that Jill and I have tested negative for COVID. " And he reminded people to "wear a mask, keep social distance, and wash your hand." 拜登补充道：“我很高兴报告Jill和我新冠病毒检测阴性。”然后，他提醒人们“戴口罩、保持社交距离和洗手。” ●
remind /rɪˈmaɪnd/ v. - 提醒；使想起
英解
to make someone think of something they have forgotten or might have forgotten
P11World leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Angela Merkel offered their best wishes. 俄国总统普京、英国首相鲍里斯以及德国总理默克尔等全球领导人纷纷发出最美好祝愿。 ●
chancellor /ˈtʃænsəlɚ/ n. - （德国、奥地利）总理
英解
the highest government official in Germany and Austria
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prime minister /ˌpraɪm ˈmɪn.ɪ.stɚ/ n. - 首相；总理
英解
the leader of the government in some countries
词注
简称PM。注意 prime minister 存在连读情况。
P12The president's announcement raised concerns about administration officials. 总统声明增加了人们对政府班子官员的忧虑。 ●
administration /ədˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃən/ n. - 政府班子
英解
a government or part of a government that is identified with its leader (such as a U.S. president or British prime minister)
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announcement /əˈnaʊnsmənt/ n. - 通告；公告
英解
a written or spoken statement that tells people about something; public or formal words that announce something; the act of officially telling people about something; the act of announcing something
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concern /kənˈsɚn/ n. - 担心；关心；关切
英解
a feeling of worry usually shared by many people; a feeling of being interested in and caring about a person or thing
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official /əˈfɪʃəl/ n. - 官员
英解
a person who has a position of authority in a company, organization, or government
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raise /ˈreɪz/ v. - 提高；增加
英解
to increase the amount or level of (something)
P13The White House has required daily testing for the president's top assistants. Anyone in close contact with the president or vice president is also tested every day, including news reporters. 白宫要求对总统的最高级别助理进行每日检测。任何与总统或副总统密切接触者，包括记者，都要每日检测。 ●
assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ n. - 助手；助理
英解
someone who helps someone else to do a job
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close /ˈkloʊz/ adj. - 近的；紧密的
英解
not far in position or time
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daily /ˈdeɪli/ ad. - 每日；每天
英解
happening on or relating to every day
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require /rɪˈkwajɚ/ v. - 需要；要求
英解
to need (something); to make it necessary for someone to do something
P14Vice President Mike Pence is next in line for the presidency. Tests on Friday showed that he did not have the virus. He "remains in good health," his spokesman said. 副总统彭斯是总统职位的顺位继承人。周五检测表明他并没有感染病毒，他的发言人称，他“身体状况良好。” ●
presidency /ˈprɛzədənsi/ n. - 总统职务；总统任期
英解
the job of a president or the period of time when a person is president
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spokesman /ˈspoʊksmən/ n. - 发言人；代言人
英解
someone who speaks for or represents a person, company, etc.
P15Many administration officials were undergoing tests. And the White House Medical Unit was getting information on people who came in contact with the president. 政府班子许多成员都在经受检测。白宫医疗团队正在获取与总统接触者的信息。 要点
动词短语：come in contact with sb，接触某人。
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contact /ˈkɑ:nˌtækt/ n. - 接触
英解
the state or condition that exists when two people or things physically touch each other
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undergo /ˌʌndɚˈgoʊ/ v. - 经历；经受；忍受
英解
to experience or endure (something)
P16Before Trump announced he had the virus, the administration said an assistant, Hope Hicks, had tested positive. 白宫称，在特朗普宣布感染新冠病毒之前，有位名叫希克斯的助理检测阳性。 ●
announce /əˈnaʊns/ v. - 宣布；宣告
英解
to make (something) known in a public or formal way
P17Hicks had been with Trump at Tuesday's presidential debate in Cleveland, along with members of the Trump family. 周二克利夫兰总统辩论，除了特朗普的家人，希克斯也一直随行。 ●
presidential /ˌprɛzəˈdɛnʃəl/ adj. - 总统的
P18An administration official told the Associated Press that Hicks began feeling mild symptoms during the plane ride home from a campaign event in Minnesota on Wednesday. 政府班子的一名官员告诉美联社，希克斯周三参加完明尼苏达竞选活动后，乘机返回途中，开始感觉到轻微症状。 ●
plane /ˈpleɪn/ n. - 飞机
英解
a vehicle that has wings and an engine and can carry people or things in the air
P19She was kept apart from other passengers, the person said. 这个人说，她当时就被与其他乘客隔离了。 ●
passenger /ˈpæsn̩ʤɚ/ n. - 乘客；旅客
英解
a person who is traveling from one place to another in a car, bus, train, ship, airplane, etc., and who is not driving or working on it
P20It is unclear where the Trumps and Hicks may have caught the virus. But speaking to Fox News, Trump seemed to suggest it may have been spread by someone in the military or law enforcement in greetings. 目前尚不清楚特朗普和希克斯在哪感染的病毒，但在接受福克斯新闻台采访时，特朗普似乎暗示是在慰问时被军队或执法部门的某个人传染的。 ●
greeting /ˈɡriː.t̬ɪŋ/ n. - 问候；招呼；致敬
英解
something that is said or done to show people that you are happy to meet or see them
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spread /ˈsprɛd/ v. - 展开；漫延；扩散
英解
to (cause to) cover, reach, or have an effect on a wider or increasing area
词注
spread的过去式和过去分词还是spread。
P21Trump is not the first world leader to test positive for the virus. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and Britain's Boris Johnson also got COVID-19. 特朗普并非首个病毒检测阳性的世界领导人。巴西总统和英国首相也都感染了新冠病毒。 ●
leader /ˈli:dɚ/ n. - 领导人；领袖
英解
a person who leads a group, organization, country, etc.
P22The prime minister spent a week in the hospital but has since recovered. 英国首相住院一周，然后就恢复了。 ●
hospital /ˈhɑ:spɪtl̟/ n. - 医院
英解
a place where sick or injured people are given care or treatment and where children are often born
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recover /rɪˈkʌvɚ/ v. - 恢复健康；恢复正常
英解
to become healthy after an illness or injury : to return to normal health
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since /ˈsɪns/ adv. - 从此；此后
英解
from a particular time in the past until a later time, or until now
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