U.S. Vice President Pence tests negative for coronavirus -spokesman

WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has tested negative for coronavirus, his spokesman said on Friday, hours after President Donald Trump announced he contracted COVID-19 and was under quarantine.

"This morning, Vice President Pence and the Second Lady tested negative for COVID-19. Vice President Pence remains in good health and wishes the Trumps well in their recovery," spokesman Devin O'Malley said on Twitter.

(Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)

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