Covid-19 coronavirus: Recovering from infection, Trump goes to the Oval Office

A Marine is posted outside the West Wing of the White House, signifying the President is in the Oval Office. Photo / AP

United States President Donald Trump has returned to the Oval Office for the first time since he was diagnosed and hospitalised with Covid-19.

Spokesperson Brian Morgenstern confirmed that the President returned to the Oval Office today. He has been convalescing in the White House residence since he returned from a three-night hospital stay on Monday evening.

Trump is likely still contagious with the virus.

A Marine was posted outside the West Wing, signifying the president was in the Oval Office.

White House officials say they have put additional safeguards in place to protect staff who may interact with the president, including requiring full personal protective equipment.

Morgenstern says Trump is being briefed on stimulus talks and a potentially devastating hurricane heading toward the US Gulf Coast.

- AP