WASHINGTON: American President Donald Trump has been admitted to hospital less than 24 hours after testing positive for coronavirus.

According to BBC, President has been flown to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for treatment.

Trump – who had a fever – said early on Friday he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for Covid-19.

“President Trump is feeling fatigued but in good spirits and is experiencing mild symptoms,” BBC quoted the White House as saying.

The news comes just over a month before presidential elections, where he will face Democratic challenger Joe Biden.

(With inputs from Agencies)