Trump says he was tested for coronavirus and results will take 'a day, or two days'

Trump says he's been tested for coronavirus. Vice President Pence says travel to the US from the UK and Ireland will be restricted

Washington President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he has been tested for coronavirus after coming into recent contact with two individuals who have tested positive for the virus.

During a news conference Saturday, Trump said he was tested Friday night and that he had his temperature taken Saturday before entering the White House briefing room. The President told reporters that his temperature was normal.The White House physician had previously said in a memo that the President"remains without symptoms, testing for COVID-19 is not currently indicated.

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