First Lady Melania Trump tweets update on coronavirus diagnosis

by: WFLA/NBC

Posted: Oct 5, 2020 / 12:38 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 5, 2020 / 12:38 PM EDT

(WFLA/NBC) – First Lady Melania Trump provided an update Monday morning on her health.

The 50-year-old said she is feeling well and continues to rest from home after she and the president tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Mrs. Trump tweeted shortly before 11 a.m., saying:

“My family is grateful for all the prayers and supporter! I am feeling good and will continue to rest at home. Thank you to medical staff and caretakers everywhere and my continued prayers for those who are ill or have a family member impacted by the virus.”

My family is grateful for all of the prayers & support! I am feeling good & will continue to rest at home. Thank you to medical staff & caretakers everywhere, & my continued prayers for those who are ill or have a family member impacted by the virus.
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) October 5, 2020

The first lady has been quarantined in the White House residence after she and President Trump were diagnosed with the virus on Thursday evening and began experiencing symptoms.