Trump Joins List of World Leaders Diagnosed with the Coronavirus

JOHANNESBURG, KOMPAS.com - President Donald Trump is the latest member to join an expanding list of world leaders diagnosed with the coronavirus after the US president tested positive for Covid-19 Friday and shared his diagnosis on Twitter.

Some, like Trump, had been accused of not taking the pandemic seriously. A few are now sending Trump their wishes for a speedy recovery.

At 74, the US president is the oldest head of state to become infected with Covid-19, and his age puts him at higher risk of serious complications from the novel virus.

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Boris Johnson

The British prime minister was the first major world leader confirmed to have Covid-19, after facing criticism for downplaying the pandemic.

He was moved to intensive care in April after his symptoms dramatically worsened a day after he was hospitalized for what were called routine tests. He was given oxygen but did not need a ventilator, officials said.

He later expressed his gratitude to National Health Service staff for saving his life when his treatment could have “gone either way”.

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Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, also tested positive in March and showed mild symptoms.