US President, Donald Trump is not on oxygen according to White House Physician, Doctor Sean Conley.
Trump’s blood saturation level is also said to be at 96%. This comes after the White House Chief of Staff said the President’s health situation is concerning.
Nairametrics reported on Friday that President Trump tested positive for COVID-19 and will begin his quarantine and recovery process immediately.
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White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows told reporters that Trump’s health was not clear on recovery and that the coming days would be critical for his health.
“The president’s vitals over the last 24 hours were very concerning and the next 48 hours will be critical in terms of his care,” he said.
The New York Times disclosed that Trump had trouble breathing on Friday after his oxygen levels had dropped, which forced doctors to place him on supplemental oxygen while at the White House and transfer him to Walter Reed.
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However, White House Physician Sean Conley said that, “This morning the president is doing very well….. At this time, the team and I are extremely happy with the progress the president has made”
Conley added that President Trump has not had breathing issues and has a high blood saturation level of 96% and not on supplemental oxygen.
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Donald Trump also appeared on video on Twitter late on Saturday informing his supporters and citizens that he was feeling better.
CNN also reports Trump took supplemental oxygen and that his doctor also informed reporters that he had a cough, fever and felt run down.