Donald Trump Jr tests positive for Covid-19

Donald Trump Jr has tested positive for coronavirus. Credit: AP/Press Association Images

Donald Trump Jr has been infected with coronavirus, a spokesman has confirmed.

The eldest son of the US president is now quarantining following his diagnosis.

The younger Trump learned his diagnosis at the beginning of the week and has had no symptoms, said the spokesperson, who was granted anonymity to discuss private medical information.

The 42-year-old is the latest member of the president’s family to become infected with a virus that has killed more than 250,000 Americans and infected nearly 12 million others.

President-elect Joe Biden made President Trump’s response to the virus a top issue in the recently concluded race for the White House, though Trump has yet to acknowledge the outcome.

Trump Jr on the campaign trail with his father. Credit: AP

President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and their son Barron have all recovered from their coronavirus infections in October. The president spent three days in a military hospital where he was treated with experimental drugs; the first lady weathered her illness at the White House.

Donald Trump Jr.’s girlfriend, Kimberly Guilfoyle, tested positive for the coronavirus in July.