Patients of Trump's age also have a 90 times greater risk of death in comparison to their younger counterparts. At 74 years of age, Trump faces a much higher chance of being hospitalized with the virus, and falling victim to its harshest symptoms. The pair came into contact with the disease via Trump's closest aide, Hope Hicks, who tested positive on Thursday. The immune system may also explain the risk of older people being at much higher risk of dying from the virus. Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is dating Trump's oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., tested positive in South Dakota before an Independence Day fireworks show at Mount Rushmore.

Source: Daily Mail October 02, 2020 05:48 UTC