Biden, world leaders send well wishes to President Trump, first lady following coronavirus diagnosis

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and leaders from around the globe are sending their well wishes to President Trump and first lady Melania Trump following the announcement that the couple has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. 

Biden said Friday that he and wife Jill “send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a swift recovery."

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, the second in line to assume the duties of the presidency, asked Americans to "pray for the president's health." Pelosi also said that "out of an abundance of caution," she took a test herself Friday morning and is currently awaiting results. "Thank God the vice president has tested negatively and the second lady, as well. So again, that continuity of government is always in place," she added. 

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson said, "My best wishes to President Trump and the First Lady. Hope they both have a speedy recovery from coronavirus."

Johnson was hospitalized with a case of the illness earlier this year.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who shares a close relationship with POTUS, wrote that he is "wishing my friend @POTUS @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS a quick recovery and good health." 

President Vladimir Putin sent the White House a telegram that reportedly read, "I am certain that your inherent vitality, good spirits and optimist will help you cope with this dangerous virus."

A spokesperson for German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Reuters that the leader hopes the first couple recovers "soon." 

Vice President Mike Pence tweeted at around 2:00 am following the president's diagnosis, "Karena and I send our love and prayers to our dear friends President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS Melania Trump. We join millions across America praying for their full and swift recovery. God bless you President Trump & our wonderful First Lady Melania."

The president announced his positive diagnosis overnight Friday via Twitter, saying he and the first lady will enter quarantine immediately and "will get through this TOGETHER!"

The president and wife Melania are now among 7 million-plus Americans who have been diagnosed with the novel virus.