Washington DC, USA. Less than a day after being diagnosed from having contracted the coronavirus, US President Donald Trump was transferred to a medical facility, Walter Reed Medical Center, on Friday.  Trump had announced a day before that he and his wife Melania Trump both tested positive for COVID-19.

The news drew instant reactions from all over the world, from the offices of the head of the states and governments to those in social media, ranging from shock and sympathy sarcasm and amusement because of  the president’s comments regarding the disease in the past.

“It’s not necessarily an indication the president’s condition has worsened. I think that prudence would want to put him into a place where you have access to facilities, in case his condition does change,” former FDA chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC. 

Trump was seen wearing a mask as he departed the White House. Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany informed the reporters in a statement at the White House that Trump was in good spirits with mild symptoms and had worked throughout the day.

“I want to thank everybody for the tremendous support,” Trump said. “I’m going to Walter Reed hospital, I think I’m doing very well, but we’re going to make sure that things work out. The first lady is doing very well. So thank you very much, I appreciate it, I will never forget it. Thank you.”