Pam Cruz. Peninsula 360.
For some it was cause for joy, for others for concern and there were also those who lamented the situation just days before the elections, but definitely, the confirmation that U.S. President Donald Trump contracted the Covid-19 virus generated controversy in social networks.
Just a few hours ago, the 45th president of the United States wrote through his Twitter account: "Tonight, @Flotus and I tested positive for Covid-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this together.
After which, the wave of reactions was not long in coming and @realDonaldTrump's tweet has so far more than 1.4 million likes, more than 834 thousand retweets and more than 445 thousand comments.
His Democratic contender in the November presidential election, Joe Biden, wrote on his Twitter account: "Jill and I send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a speedy recovery. We will continue to pray for the health and safety of the president and his family?
After Trump reported his condition, Biden and his wife decided to take a test, since this Monday was the first presidential debate. This morning the Democrat announced that the result was negative for both, for which he thanked everyone for their concern and hopes ?this serves as a reminder: wear a mask, keep a social distance and wash your hands?
One of the first leaders to comment on the matter was his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, who sent a letter of encouragement in the difficult moment. I am sure that your vitality, vigor and inherent optimism will help you overcome the dangerous virus," he said.
For his part, the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on his Twitter account: "Like millions of Israelis, Sara and I are thinking of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, wishing our friends full and speedy recovery".
They were joined by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who a few months ago reported testing positive for Covid-19: "My best wishes to President Trump and the First Lady. I hope they both have a speedy recovery from the coronavirus?
Vice President Mike Pence wrote on the same network: "Karen and I send our love and prayers to our dear friends, President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS MelaniaTrump. We join millions across America in praying for their full and speedy recovery. God Bless.
He was joined by senators, representatives and governors of the different states of the American union, as well as religious leaders in the USA.
The social network has also been a voice for millions of people who disagree with the Trump administration, who have shown their happiness at the infection of the president by the virus, who on several occasions disavowed the Covid-19.
Phrases like: ?it's the best thing that has happened all year?", "it's just karma", "it is what it is, he deserves it" can be read on various accounts; likewise, it did not take long to create hundreds of memes that make fun of the situation through which Donald Trump and his wife are going through.
This has caused those who are happy about the situation and those who are worried to turn to discussions about whether it is right to wish a tragedy on someone, but above all, it has made it clear to many that the use of masks, social distancing, and constant hand washing is necessary to avoid contributing to the spread of the virus that has killed just over a million people worldwide.
While in the United States 200,000 people have died, 26 million have lost their jobs and one in six small businesses could close permanently.
