According to Stanford economists, Donald Trump's massive rallies might have led to 30,000 additional cases of Wuhan virus & at least 700 deaths. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Did Trump infect 30,000 people with COVID-19?

Indian Superfan of Trump Bussa Krishna was worried over Trump’s health as soon as he heard that the US President tested COVID positive. He died of a massive cardiac arrest at Toopran.

Indian Superfan upset over Trump's health dies

<p>WASHINGTON — Even as he scrambles to shore up support from his base, President Donald Trump on Thursday again suggested that veterans and their families had spread the coronavirus at the White House, floating the idea that a meeting with the loved ones of fallen military members might have been the source of his own infection.</p>

<p>In an interview on Fox Business, Trump described an event at the White House on Sept. 27 with a group of Gold Star families — those whose relatives have died in military conflicts — and said he had “figured there would be a chance” he would become infected there, because the family members “come within an inch of my face sometimes.”</p>

<p>“They want to hug me and they want to kiss me,” he added. “And they do. And frankly, I’m not telling them to back up. I’m not doing it. But I did say it’s obviously dangerous.”</p>

<p>Last week, Trump suggested that Marines and other service members, as well as police officers, might have infected one of his top advisers, Hope Hicks. In fact, by the time the president made those comments, in an interview with Fox News on Thursday night, he had already tested positive using a rapid test and was awaiting the results of a more precise test.</p>

<p>The remarks came weeks after a report in The Atlantic that Trump had disparaged U.S. troops who died in wars as “losers” and “suckers.”</p>

<p>Trump has counted on veterans as well as active-duty service members as a key slice of his political base; in 2016, about 60% voted for him, according to exit polls, and swing-state counties with especially high numbers of veterans helped him win. But that support appears to have slipped.</p>

<p>Groups associated with veterans and disillusioned Republican voters have raised millions of dollars to attack Trump since the Atlantic report early last month, which cited anonymous people who said the president had rejected a visit to a World War I military cemetery in northern France in part because it was “filled with losers.”</p>

<p>Alyssa Farah, a White House spokeswoman, said Trump had not been implicating the families.</p>

<p>“His point was merely that in the time frame that he was potentially exposed,” she said, “there were a number of different venues he’d been at and individuals that he had interacted with that it could have come from.”</p>


WASHINGTON — Even as he scrambles to shore up support from his base, President Donald Trump on Thursday again suggested that veterans and their families had spread the coronavirus at the White House, floating the idea that a meeting with the loved ones of fallen military members might have been the source of his own infection.

WASHINGTON — Even as he scrambles to shore up support from his base, President Donald Trump on Thursday again suggested that veterans and their families had spread the coronavirus at the White House, floating the idea that a meeting with the loved ones of fallen military members might have been the source of his own infection. In an interview on Fox Business, Trump described an event at the White House on Sept. 27 with a group of Gold Star families — those whose relatives have died in military conflicts — and said he had “figured there would be a chance” he would become infected there, because the family members “come within an inch of my face sometimes.” “They want to hug me and they want to kiss me,” he added. “And they do. And frankly, I’m not telling them to back up. I’m not doing it. But I did say it’s obviously dangerous.” Last week, Trump suggested that Marines and other service members, as well as police officers, might have infected one of his top advisers, Hope Hicks. In fact, by the time the president made those comments, in an interview with Fox News on Thursday night, he had already tested positive using a rapid test and was awaiting the results of a more precise test. The remarks came weeks after a report in The Atlantic that Trump had disparaged U.S. troops who died in wars as “losers” and “suckers.” Trump has counted on veterans as well as active-duty service members as a key slice of his political base; in 2016, about 60% voted for him, according to exit polls, and swing-state counties with especially high numbers of veterans helped him win. But that support appears to have slipped. Groups associated with veterans and disillusioned Republican voters have raised millions of dollars to attack Trump since the Atlantic report early last month, which cited anonymous people who said the president had rejected a visit to a World War I military cemetery in northern France in part because it was “filled with losers.” Alyssa Farah, a White House spokeswoman, said Trump had not been implicating the families. “His point was merely that in the time frame that he was potentially exposed,” she said, “there were a number of different venues he’d been at and individuals that he had interacted with that it could have come from.”

Trump suggests Gold Star families may be to blame for his infection

In a video message posted on his official social media handles, US President Donald Trump said that catching the coronavirus was a 'blessing from God'. Watch report.

Donald Trump hails antibody treatment: Trump calls uncleared drug a cure for COVID

<p><strong>Donald Trump attacks on China</strong> - US President Donald Trump on Thursday again sharpened his attacks on China saying coronavirus was Beijing's fault and warned the country of paying a "big price" for it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It wasn't your fault (coronavirus outbreak) that this happened, it was China's fault, and China is going to pay a big price (for) what they've done to this country. China's going to pay a big price (for) what they've done to the world. This was China's fault," Trump said in a video posted on his Twitter account.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Trump also said getting infected with coronavirus was a "blessing from God" and he is feeling "perfect".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-pence-dont-believe-in-science-kamala-harris-at-us-vice-presidential-debate-333337">Trump, Pence ‘don’t believe in science’: Kamala Harris at US Vice Presidential debate</a></strong></p>

<p>"I feel like perfect, so I think this was a blessing from God that I caught it," he said.</p>

<p>"This was a blessing in disguise."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/donald-trump-wants-us-forces-to-pull-out-from-afghanistan-by-christmas-333352">Donald Trump wants US forces to pull out from Afghanistan by Christmas</a></strong></p>

<p>The US president also praised REGN-COV2, an experimental antibody therapy, that was given to him to treat Covid-19.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>US President Donald Trump attacks on China</strong></p>

<p>He said he wanted to push the availability of the drug for coronavirus patients.</p>

<p>Trump has faced severe criticism for his handling to the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 210,000 Americans, far more than any other nation. He was also slammed for his refusal to wear masks for many months and downplaying the virus's outbreak in the US, among other issues.&nbsp;</p>

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Donald Trump attacks on China - US President Donald Trump on Thursday again sharpened his attacks on China saying coronavirus was Beijing's fault and warned the country of paying a "big price" for it.

Donald Trump attacks on China - US President Donald Trump on Thursday again sharpened his attacks on China saying coronavirus was Beijing's fault and warned the country of paying a "big price" for it. "It wasn't your fault (coronavirus outbreak) that this happened, it was China's fault, and China is going to pay a big price (for) what they've done to this country. China's going to pay a big price (for) what they've done to the world. This was China's fault," Trump said in a video posted on his Twitter account. Watch A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT! pic.twitter.com/uhLIcknAjT — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 7, 2020 Trump also said getting infected with coronavirus was a "blessing from God" and he is feeling "perfect". Also read | Trump, Pence ‘don’t believe in science’: Kamala Harris at US Vice Presidential debate "I feel like perfect, so I think this was a blessing from God that I caught it," he said. "This was a blessing in disguise." Also read | Donald Trump wants US forces to pull out from Afghanistan by Christmas The US president also praised REGN-COV2, an experimental antibody therapy, that was given to him to treat Covid-19. US President Donald Trump attacks on China He said he wanted to push the availability of the drug for coronavirus patients. Trump has faced severe criticism for his handling to the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 210,000 Americans, far more than any other nation. He was also slammed for his refusal to wear masks for many months and downplaying the virus's outbreak in the US, among other issues.

Donald Trump says China will pay 'big price' for coronavirus outbreak

<p>With all hospital beds occupied and the number of COVID-19 cases in the Himalayan nation skyrocketing, Nepal`s Health Ministry has asked infected people to visit medical facilities only if the condition worsens.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As COVID-19 cases in the Himalayan nation continue to rise, in recent weeks, taking the total number of active cases beyond the 25,000 mark, the Health Ministry asked people to seek medical care in case of emergency only.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"With an increase in infection, hospitals are running short of beds.(COVID-19) Patients are not able to get a bed. While all the government and private hospitals must manage facilities to treat the patients, the condition has turned problematic in Kathmandu with a spike of cases. If the infection continues to rise as of now, then hospitals would not be able to bear the influx," Dr Jageshwor Gautam, one of the spokespersons at Ministry of Health and Population said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Himalayan nation registered its all-time highest spike in daily cases reporting 3,439 new cases of COVID-19 taking the national tally to 94, 253 with the death toll standing at 578.The country`s infection rate is at 22.4 per cent along while the recovery rate of patients suffering from COVID-19 lying between 70 and 80 per cent. The medical sector which always has remained impoverished, Nepal now lacks enough beds and ventilators as the cases continue to rise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tumbling with increased cases on daily basis, the Health Ministry has further requested infected ones who face serious complications to visit the hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gautam has requested people with fever, cough and running nose not to rush to the hospital though these are possible COVID-19 symptoms as well as for flu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Currently, there has been an increasing trend of rushing off to the hospital experiencing simple symptoms--fever, cough or running nose, which also is attributed to the common cold. Therefore, we request the infected ones to go to the hospital in case you experienced difficulties in breathing, fainted or are about to faint, experience problem in urination or relatively low flow of urine," spokesperson Dr Gautam said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the ministry, Nepal by late September had 930 ventilators while the number of ICU beds stands at 2,600. With 25,007 active cases confirmed on Wednesday, isolation beds in hospitals around the Himalayan nation are almost full.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The COVID-19 infection in Nepal in earlier stage had spread out in districts bordering India which now has turned its flames towards capital Kathmandu and the valley which logs more than 50 per cent of total caseloads reported on daily basis.</p>


With all hospital beds occupied and the number of COVID-19 cases in the Himalayan nation skyrocketing, Nepal`s Health Ministry has asked infected people to visit medical facilities only if the condition worsens.

With all hospital beds occupied and the number of COVID-19 cases in the Himalayan nation skyrocketing, Nepal`s Health Ministry has asked infected people to visit medical facilities only if the condition worsens. As COVID-19 cases in the Himalayan nation continue to rise, in recent weeks, taking the total number of active cases beyond the 25,000 mark, the Health Ministry asked people to seek medical care in case of emergency only. "With an increase in infection, hospitals are running short of beds.(COVID-19) Patients are not able to get a bed. While all the government and private hospitals must manage facilities to treat the patients, the condition has turned problematic in Kathmandu with a spike of cases. If the infection continues to rise as of now, then hospitals would not be able to bear the influx," Dr Jageshwor Gautam, one of the spokespersons at Ministry of Health and Population said. The Himalayan nation registered its all-time highest spike in daily cases reporting 3,439 new cases of COVID-19 taking the national tally to 94, 253 with the death toll standing at 578.The country`s infection rate is at 22.4 per cent along while the recovery rate of patients suffering from COVID-19 lying between 70 and 80 per cent. The medical sector which always has remained impoverished, Nepal now lacks enough beds and ventilators as the cases continue to rise. Tumbling with increased cases on daily basis, the Health Ministry has further requested infected ones who face serious complications to visit the hospital. Gautam has requested people with fever, cough and running nose not to rush to the hospital though these are possible COVID-19 symptoms as well as for flu. "Currently, there has been an increasing trend of rushing off to the hospital experiencing simple symptoms--fever, cough or running nose, which also is attributed to the common cold. Therefore, we request the infected ones to go to the hospital in case you experienced difficulties in breathing, fainted or are about to faint, experience problem in urination or relatively low flow of urine," spokesperson Dr Gautam said. As per the ministry, Nepal by late September had 930 ventilators while the number of ICU beds stands at 2,600. With 25,007 active cases confirmed on Wednesday, isolation beds in hospitals around the Himalayan nation are almost full. The COVID-19 infection in Nepal in earlier stage had spread out in districts bordering India which now has turned its flames towards capital Kathmandu and the valley which logs more than 50 per cent of total caseloads reported on daily basis.

As hospitals are full, Nepal asks only serious patients to visit hospitals

US President Trump on Tuesday returned to the White House after being discharged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.

Trump returns to White House after 4-day stay at hospital

President Donald Trump told Americans "to get out there" and not fear COVID-19 as he returned to the White House on Monday after a three-night hospital stay to be treated for the virus and removed his white surgical mask to pose for pictures.

US President Donald Trump discharged from hospital

<p>US President Donald Trump on Sunday made a brief impromptu tour outside the hospital in&nbsp;an SUV.&nbsp;<br />
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The trip drew criticism from US intelligence officers and medical proffessionals, who said it put others in the car at risk, exposing them to a coronavirus patient in an enclosed space.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-oxygen-levels-dropped-twice-could-be-discharged-monday-doctors-332513"><strong>Also read | Trump's oxygen levels dropped twice, could be discharged Monday: Doctors</strong></a></p>

<p>“Every single person in the vehicle during that completely unnecessary Presidential ‘drive-by’ just now has to be quarantined for 14 days,” tweeted James P. Phillips, who is also a professor at George Washington University. “They might get sick. They may die. For political theater. Commanded by Trump to put their lives at risk for theater. This is insanity.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“By taking a joy ride outside Walter Reed the president is placing his Secret Service detail at grave risk,” a doctor tweeted.</p>

<p>Donald Trump could be seen wearing a mask as he waved to a crowd from the back of the SUV, after announcing that he would “pay a little surprise to some of the great patriots that we have out on the street.” But experts said that was little comfort.<br />
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Supporters are rallying for US President Donald Trump outside of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he is being treated for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in Bethesda, Maryland.</p>

<p>In the video, Trump said that he had "a very interesting journey" where he learned a lot about COVID-19 by going to the "real school" and not the "read the book school".</p>

<p>"It has been a very interesting journey. I learned a lot about COVID-19. I learned by really going to the school and this is the real school and this isn't the read the book school. And I get it and I understand it," he said.</p>

<p>The US President further said that he is getting great reports from the doctors at Walter Reed. "The work they do is absolutely amazing," he added.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-talks-of-real-test-ahead-in-his-fight-against-coronavirus-infection-332478">Also Read:&nbsp;Trump talks of 'real test' ahead in his fight against coronavirus infection</a></p>

<p>Earlier today, Trump had appreciated his supporters who are outside the Walter Reed hospital as he is being treated for novel coronavirus. "I really appreciate all of the fans and supporters outside of the hospital. The fact is, they really love our country and are seeing how we are making it greater than ever before," Trump tweeted.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-to-know-about-sean-conley-trumps-white-house-physician-332498">Also Read:&nbsp;What to know about Sean Conley, Trump's White House physician</a></p>

<p>His medical team had said that Trump experienced two episodes of blood-oxygen drops during his illness but he is likely to be discharged on October 5 (Monday).</p>

<p>On Thursday, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were tested positive for coronavirus.<br />
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US President Donald Trump on Sunday made a brief impromptu tour outside the hospital in an SUV. The trip drew criticism from US intelligence officers and medical proffessionals, who said it put others in the car at risk, exposing them to a coronavirus patient in an enclosed space.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday made a brief impromptu tour outside the hospital in an SUV. The trip drew criticism from US intelligence officers and medical proffessionals, who said it put others in the car at risk, exposing them to a coronavirus patient in an enclosed space. Also read | Trump's oxygen levels dropped twice, could be discharged Monday: Doctors “Every single person in the vehicle during that completely unnecessary Presidential ‘drive-by’ just now has to be quarantined for 14 days,” tweeted James P. Phillips, who is also a professor at George Washington University. “They might get sick. They may die. For political theater. Commanded by Trump to put their lives at risk for theater. This is insanity.” That Presidential SUV is not only bulletproof, but hermetically sealed against chemical attack. The risk of COVID19 transmission inside is as high as it gets outside of medical procedures. The irresponsibility is astounding. My thoughts are with the Secret Service forced to play. — Dr. James P. Phillips, MD (@DrPhillipsMD) October 4, 2020 × “By taking a joy ride outside Walter Reed the president is placing his Secret Service detail at grave risk,” a doctor tweeted. Donald Trump could be seen wearing a mask as he waved to a crowd from the back of the SUV, after announcing that he would “pay a little surprise to some of the great patriots that we have out on the street.” But experts said that was little comfort. Supporters are rallying for US President Donald Trump outside of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he is being treated for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in Bethesda, Maryland. In the video, Trump said that he had "a very interesting journey" where he learned a lot about COVID-19 by going to the "real school" and not the "read the book school". "It has been a very interesting journey. I learned a lot about COVID-19. I learned by really going to the school and this is the real school and this isn't the read the book school. And I get it and I understand it," he said. The US President further said that he is getting great reports from the doctors at Walter Reed. "The work they do is absolutely amazing," he added. Also Read: Trump talks of 'real test' ahead in his fight against coronavirus infection Earlier today, Trump had appreciated his supporters who are outside the Walter Reed hospital as he is being treated for novel coronavirus. "I really appreciate all of the fans and supporters outside of the hospital. The fact is, they really love our country and are seeing how we are making it greater than ever before," Trump tweeted. I really appreciate all of the fans and supporters outside of the hospital. The fact is, they really love our Country and are seeing how we are MAKING IT GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 4, 2020 × Also Read: What to know about Sean Conley, Trump's White House physician His medical team had said that Trump experienced two episodes of blood-oxygen drops during his illness but he is likely to be discharged on October 5 (Monday). On Thursday, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were tested positive for coronavirus. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Irresponsibility is astounding’: Covid-positive Trump faces criticism for 'joyride'

US President Donald Trump sparked an angry backlash from the medical community Sunday with a protocol-breaking visit to his supporters outside the hospital

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The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center formerly known as the National Naval Medical Center is the choice of US President's hospital. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: 'Walter Reed' The US President's hospital

After US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Friday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, many questions have been raised about the information the White House has been issuing about the health of America’s top leader.

Woodrow Wilson and Donald Trump: Two Presidents, two pandemics and two lies

At least seven people who attended an event at the White House last week have tested positive for Coronavirus. Watch the report to know more.

White House event under scrutiny after COVID-19 outbreak

<p>Trump's physician Sean Conley said that US president's oxygen levels had dropped twice briefly and he is being treated with steroids.</p>

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<p>"Since we spoke last, the president has continued to improve. As with any illness, there are frequent ups and downs over the course," Conley said. Trump's medical team said the US president could be discharged as early as Monday.</p>

<p>Dr. Brian Garibaldi said that the president completed a second dose of remdesivir and the first dose of dexamethasone on Friday. The medical team said Trump continues to improve and he is without fever and hasn't complained of shortness of breath.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-to-know-about-sean-conley-trumps-white-house-physician-332498">Also Read:&nbsp;What to know about Sean Conley, Trump's White House physician</a></p>

<p>The medical team is continuing to monitor Trump's cardiac functions.</p>

<p>"Yesterday there was an episode when his oxygen dropped down to about 93 per cent," they added.</p>


Trump's physician Sean Conley said that US president's oxygen levels had dropped twice briefly and he is being treated with steroids. Watch: Also Read: Trump talks of 'real test' ahead in his fight against coronavirus infection "Since we spoke last, the president has continued to improve.

Trump's physician Sean Conley said that US president's oxygen levels had dropped twice briefly and he is being treated with steroids. Watch: Also Read: Trump talks of 'real test' ahead in his fight against coronavirus infection "Since we spoke last, the president has continued to improve. As with any illness, there are frequent ups and downs over the course," Conley said. Trump's medical team said the US president could be discharged as early as Monday. Dr. Brian Garibaldi said that the president completed a second dose of remdesivir and the first dose of dexamethasone on Friday. The medical team said Trump continues to improve and he is without fever and hasn't complained of shortness of breath. Also Read: What to know about Sean Conley, Trump's White House physician The medical team is continuing to monitor Trump's cardiac functions. "Yesterday there was an episode when his oxygen dropped down to about 93 per cent," they added.

Trump's oxygen levels dropped twice, could be discharged Monday: Doctors

There is no clarity on Trump's condition in the hospital. Some media reports have said that Donald Trump was given oxygen and on the other hand doctors said that Trump is doing well.

Confusion around Trump's health: Trump was given oxygen, Media reports

<p>Just hours after it was announced that US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-and-wife-melania-test-positive-for-coronavirus-world-leaders-wish-speedy-recovery-331890">Donald Trump </a>and First Lady Melania had contacted coronavirus, Vice-President Mike Pence office said that he and the Second Lady Karen Pence had tested negative for COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Vice President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-tests-negative-for-coronavirus-set-on-campaign-trail-332106">Pence</a> remains in good health and wishes the Trumps well in their recovery," the statement said.</p>

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<p>China hopes US&nbsp;President Donald Trump and his wife Melania will soon recover after testing positive for the coronavirus, a foreign ministry spokesperson told Reuters on Friday.</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Melania Trump said she was "feeling good" and "hoping for speedy recovery".</p>

<p>Trump could temporarily hand over power to his vice president should he become incapacitated. Under Section 3 of the US Constitution's 25th Amendment, adopted in 1967 following the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963, Trump could declare in writing his inability to discharge his duties as US President. Pence would then assume charge as "acting president".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/internet-explodes-with-memes-after-trump-who-called-covid-19-a-hoax-tests-positive-331985">Also Read:&nbsp;Internet explodes with memes after Trump, who called COVID-19 a 'hoax', tests positive</a></p>

<p>Trump would regain his powers by declaring in writing again that he is again ready to discharge his duties.</p>

<p>There is also a historical precedent for such a move although only for a short period of times. On June 29, 2002, the then President George W. Bush invoked Section 3, temporarily transferring his powers to Vice President Dick Cheney before undergoing a colonoscopy. Cheney was acting president from 7:09 a.m. to 9:24 a.m. George W. Bush invoked Section 3 once again before another colonoscopy. Cheney was acting president from 7:16 a.m. to 9:21 a.m.</p>

<p>However, Section 4 of the US Constitution is much tougher under which the vice president and a majority of either Cabinet officials or “such other body as Congress may by law provide” can inform leaders in the two houses of Congress that the president “is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office”.</p>

<p>In such a case, the vice president takes over as acting president.</p>


Just hours after it was announced that US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania had contacted coronavirus, Vice-President Mike Pence office said that he and the Second Lady Karen Pence had tested negative for COVID-19.

Just hours after it was announced that US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania had contacted coronavirus, Vice-President Mike Pence office said that he and the Second Lady Karen Pence had tested negative for COVID-19. "Vice President Pence remains in good health and wishes the Trumps well in their recovery," the statement said. Watch: China hopes US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania will soon recover after testing positive for the coronavirus, a foreign ministry spokesperson told Reuters on Friday. Meanwhile, Melania Trump said she was "feeling good" and "hoping for speedy recovery". Trump could temporarily hand over power to his vice president should he become incapacitated. Under Section 3 of the US Constitution's 25th Amendment, adopted in 1967 following the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963, Trump could declare in writing his inability to discharge his duties as US President. Pence would then assume charge as "acting president". Also Read: Internet explodes with memes after Trump, who called COVID-19 a 'hoax', tests positive Trump would regain his powers by declaring in writing again that he is again ready to discharge his duties. There is also a historical precedent for such a move although only for a short period of times. On June 29, 2002, the then President George W. Bush invoked Section 3, temporarily transferring his powers to Vice President Dick Cheney before undergoing a colonoscopy. Cheney was acting president from 7:09 a.m. to 9:24 a.m. George W. Bush invoked Section 3 once again before another colonoscopy. Cheney was acting president from 7:16 a.m. to 9:21 a.m. However, Section 4 of the US Constitution is much tougher under which the vice president and a majority of either Cabinet officials or “such other body as Congress may by law provide” can inform leaders in the two houses of Congress that the president “is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office”. In such a case, the vice president takes over as acting president.

Trump tests positive: US Vice President Mike Pence tests negative for coronavirus

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<p>Trump's doctor White House physician Sean Conley said that he was doing 'very well' in hospital after the US president was detected with coronavirus on Friday.</p>

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<p>The President is not in any support system, Conley asserted while adding, "the president has been fever free for over 24 hours."&nbsp;Dr Sean Conley clarified his comments about the timeline saying he incorrectly used the term "72 hour" and said Trump was diagnosed on Thursday and received Regeron's antibody cocktail on Friday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-having-trouble-breathing-at-hospital-report-332269">Also Read |&nbsp;Trump having 'trouble breathing' at hospital: Report</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-once-mocked-by-trump-now-has-the-proverbial-last-laugh-332139">Trump</a> was admitted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Saturday as a precaution after the White House announced on Friday that both he and the First Lady Melania Trump had contracted the virus.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Doctors, Nurses and ALL at the GREAT Walter Reed Medical Center, and others from likewise incredible institutions who have joined them, are AMAZING!!!Tremendous progress has been made over the last 6 months in fighting this PLAGUE. With their help, I am feeling well!</p>
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<p>President Trump's oxygen saturation level is at 96 per cent, Dr Conley said while informing that the US president wasn't receiving any extra oxygen and wasn't experiencing any breathing problem.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/heres-a-list-of-trump-wh-campaign-staff-who-have-tested-positive-for-covid-19-332188">Also Read:&nbsp;Here's a list of Trump WH, campaign staff who have tested positive for COVID-19</a></p>

<p>"He had a cough, fever and felt run down," Conley added. Trump's doctor said that all indications are "he will remain off of oxygen going forward."</p>

<p>"We are monitoring him closely for any complication-his cardiac function, liver and kidney are functioning well. He is walking around, is in good spirit," Trump's physician said.</p>


Trump's doctor White House physician Sean Conley said that he was doing 'very well' in hospital after the US president was detected with coronavirus on Friday. Watch: The President is not in any support system, Conley asserted while adding, "the president has been fever free for over 24 hours.

Trump's doctor White House physician Sean Conley said that he was doing 'very well' in hospital after the US president was detected with coronavirus on Friday. Watch: The President is not in any support system, Conley asserted while adding, "the president has been fever free for over 24 hours." Dr Sean Conley clarified his comments about the timeline saying he incorrectly used the term "72 hour" and said Trump was diagnosed on Thursday and received Regeron's antibody cocktail on Friday. Also Read | Trump having 'trouble breathing' at hospital: Report Trump was admitted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Saturday as a precaution after the White House announced on Friday that both he and the First Lady Melania Trump had contracted the virus. Doctors, Nurses and ALL at the GREAT Walter Reed Medical Center, and others from likewise incredible institutions who have joined them, are AMAZING!!!Tremendous progress has been made over the last 6 months in fighting this PLAGUE. With their help, I am feeling well! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 3, 2020 × President Trump's oxygen saturation level is at 96 per cent, Dr Conley said while informing that the US president wasn't receiving any extra oxygen and wasn't experiencing any breathing problem. Going welI, I think! Thank you to all. LOVE!!! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 3, 2020 × Also Read: Here's a list of Trump WH, campaign staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 "He had a cough, fever and felt run down," Conley added. Trump's doctor said that all indications are "he will remain off of oxygen going forward." "We are monitoring him closely for any complication-his cardiac function, liver and kidney are functioning well. He is walking around, is in good spirit," Trump's physician said.

Trump not in any support system, experiencing no breathing problem: Doctor

Leaders and prominent figures from around the world Friday sent their best wishes to US President Donald Trump and his family after he announced that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus.

Trump COVID19 positive: Leaders around the world send wishes to Trump

Chinese daily Global Times has, in its reaction to Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, testing positive for coronavirus, slammed the US President for his mishandling of the pandemic.

China's 1st reaction as Trump tests positive

US President Donald Trump has been admitted to the Walter Reed hospital after getting with coronavirus yesterday. Watch report.

Trump checks in at Walter Reed hospital: Trump hospitalised after coronavirus diagnosis

<p>The White House does not appear to be making any changes to current coronavirus protocol despite President Donald Trump and the First Lady testing positive for COVID-19.</p>

<p>Reports say masks will still not be mandatory at the White House, describing them as "a personal choice". And this is despite overwhelming evidence that they help to stop the spread.</p>

<p>It is also being reported by the local media that the White House is not planning to move to a different, more reliable testing system. The existing system apparently failed to detect that advisor Hope Hicks had the virus the day she began experiencing symptoms.</p>

<p>Trump and his campaign have received widespread criticism for their approach towards handling the pandemic.</p>

<p>Trump has played down the deadliness of the virus for months, frequently eschews masks and has held campaign rallies of thousands with little social distancing even as more than 207,000 died in the US.</p>

<p>Moreover, reports now say that 11 positive coronavirus cases related to Tuesday's presidential debate have emerged.</p>

<p>Trump announced that he and his wife, Melania, had tested positive for COVID-19 early Friday. Both travelled to Cleveland on Tuesday for the first presidential debate of the campaign.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has said Trump's coronavirus diagnosis showed the importance of taking the pandemic seriously, telling Americans that wearing masks is more important than being a "tough guy."</p>

<p>Biden's remarks as he campaigned in the battleground state of Michigan hours after testing negative twice for the virus, served as an implicit criticism of the Republican president.</p>

<p>The president was experiencing mild symptoms and will be off the trail indefinitely. The White House said Trump was being moved into a special suite at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, for the next few days as a precautionary measure.</p>

<p>At a union hall in Grand Rapids, Biden said he and his wife, Jill Biden, were praying that Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, had a swift and full recovery. He delivered the entire speech while wearing a blue medical mask, a departure from prior events where he typically took off his mask before speaking.</p>

<p>"This is not a matter of politics," Biden said. "It`s a bracing reminder to all of us that we have to take this virus seriously. It`s not going away automatically."</p>

<p>Biden urged all Americans to follow scientific guidelines, including wearing masks, washing hands frequently and staying 6 feet (1.83 m) apart. Health officials, including the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Robert Redfield, have said masks are a crucial tool for slowing the spread of the virus.</p>

<p>"Be patriotic," Biden said. "It's not about being a tough guy. It's about doing your part."</p>

<p>During Tuesday`s chaotic presidential debate, Trump mocked Biden for wearing a mask at his events, even when he is far away from other people.</p>


The White House does not appear to be making any changes to current coronavirus protocol despite President Donald Trump and the First Lady testing positive for COVID-19.

The White House does not appear to be making any changes to current coronavirus protocol despite President Donald Trump and the First Lady testing positive for COVID-19. Reports say masks will still not be mandatory at the White House, describing them as "a personal choice". And this is despite overwhelming evidence that they help to stop the spread. It is also being reported by the local media that the White House is not planning to move to a different, more reliable testing system. The existing system apparently failed to detect that advisor Hope Hicks had the virus the day she began experiencing symptoms. Trump and his campaign have received widespread criticism for their approach towards handling the pandemic. Trump has played down the deadliness of the virus for months, frequently eschews masks and has held campaign rallies of thousands with little social distancing even as more than 207,000 died in the US. Moreover, reports now say that 11 positive coronavirus cases related to Tuesday's presidential debate have emerged. Trump announced that he and his wife, Melania, had tested positive for COVID-19 early Friday. Both travelled to Cleveland on Tuesday for the first presidential debate of the campaign. Meanwhile, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has said Trump's coronavirus diagnosis showed the importance of taking the pandemic seriously, telling Americans that wearing masks is more important than being a "tough guy." Biden's remarks as he campaigned in the battleground state of Michigan hours after testing negative twice for the virus, served as an implicit criticism of the Republican president. The president was experiencing mild symptoms and will be off the trail indefinitely. The White House said Trump was being moved into a special suite at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, for the next few days as a precautionary measure. At a union hall in Grand Rapids, Biden said he and his wife, Jill Biden, were praying that Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, had a swift and full recovery. He delivered the entire speech while wearing a blue medical mask, a departure from prior events where he typically took off his mask before speaking. "This is not a matter of politics," Biden said. "It`s a bracing reminder to all of us that we have to take this virus seriously. It`s not going away automatically." Biden urged all Americans to follow scientific guidelines, including wearing masks, washing hands frequently and staying 6 feet (1.83 m) apart. Health officials, including the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Robert Redfield, have said masks are a crucial tool for slowing the spread of the virus. "Be patriotic," Biden said. "It's not about being a tough guy. It's about doing your part." During Tuesday`s chaotic presidential debate, Trump mocked Biden for wearing a mask at his events, even when he is far away from other people.

WH coronavirus protocol not likely to change despite Trump testing positive

<p>US President&nbsp;Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for the novel&nbsp;coronavirus on Friday&nbsp;(October 2).</p>

<p>Trump's positive test caps a months-long response to the virus, the seriousness of which he has consistently underplayed.</p>

<p>What started with 'just a flu' remark by the US&nbsp;president, the coronavirus cycle has come a full circle for Donald Trump.</p>

<p>Let us have a look at the different modes and changing stance of Donald Trump on the deadly coronavirus which has claimed more than 200,000 live in the US&nbsp;and responsible for more than 1 million deaths globally.</p>

<p><b>Stage 1: The denial mode: From miracles to just a flu</b></p>

<p>The&nbsp;US president&nbsp;was quite sure of the virus to be "just a flu" in February of this year. On February 10, Trump said in a statement, "and part of the thing is you want to keep it the way it is, you don't want to see panic, because there's no reason to be panicked about it. But when I mentioned the flu I asked the various doctors, I said is this just like flu, because, people die from the flu."</p>

<p>Before calling it "just a flu", Trump in an elections rally in New Hampshire on Feb 10 said, that the virus will 'miraculously' go away in April when it gets a little warmer.</p>

<p>And, it just didn't end there. Trump in another press meet in Washington on Feb 27 said, "it's going to disappear one day. It's like a miracle."</p>

<p>A day later the US&nbsp;president in an Election Rally in South Carolina was heard boasting his success in handling the virus. He said, "35,000 people on average die each year from the flu. Did anyone know that? 35,000. That's a lot of people. It could go to a 100,000. It could be 27,000. They say usually a minimum of 27, goes up to 100,000 people a year die. And so far, we have lost nobody to coronavirus in the United States. (Cheers) Nobody."</p>

<p>Little did he know that 7 months later, the US&nbsp;will cross the grim mark of 1 million deaths in the United States and will top the list globally with maximum casualties from the virus.</p>

<p><b>Stage 2: The realisation mode: Too late to realise the 'Pandemic'</b></p>

<p>Trump&nbsp;accepted coronavirus as a "real" situation&nbsp;for the first time on March 17.</p>

<p>"I've always known this is a this is a real, this is a pandemic. I felt it was a pandemic long before it was called a pandemic, all you had to do is look at other countries", he said.</p>

<p>When asked on why did he downplayed the crisis over the last couple of months, Donald Trump said that he didn't want to spread panic in the country. He wanted to keep the country calm and strong and fight and win. The statement came in on the&nbsp;March 30, which was almost two months since the US&nbsp;recorded its first coronavirus case. It was a very big miscalculation done by the US&nbsp;president as the US&nbsp;recorded 161,807 cases and 2,978 deaths by the end of March 30th. The surge in cases was picking up in the US&nbsp;by then.</p>

<p><b>Stage 3: The 'Trump' solution mode: From ultraviolet rays to injecting "disinfectants"</b></p>

<p>This is the stage where the Trump suddenly became a medical expert and was suggesting to cure the virus with ultraviolet or just very powerful light. The Republican president while addressing a press conference in the White House said, "So, supposing we hit the body with a tremendous, whether it's ultraviolet or just very powerful light, and I think you said that has not been checked but you're going to test it. And then I said, suppose you brought the light inside the body, which you can do either through the skin or in some other way. And I think you said you're going to test that, too, sounds interesting. Right, and then I see the disinfectant, it knocks it out in a minute, one minute and is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or or almost a cleaning, cause you see it gets on the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs. So it will also be interesting to check that so that you're gonna have to use medical doctors. But it sounds, it sounds interesting to me."</p>

<p><b>Stage 4: Masks are useless mode: Masks or no Masks?</b></p>

<p>On April 3 in a White House briefing, Trump started his rant on masks. He said, wearing masks is a voluntary thing and one can choose to wear a mask. He said that he chooses not to wear the mask, but some people might do it, which is ok.</p>

<p>Trump on various instances was also heard mocking the Democratic Presidential Candidate, Joe Biden for wearing a mask as a precautionary measure for Covid-19. He even indulged in heated arguments during press briefings asking the reporters to take off their mask as it is "safe" not to wear it.</p>

<p>After encouraging a lot of people to not wear the mask, Trump on July 21&nbsp;in a while House briefing had a change in heart and said, “We're asking everybody that when you are not able to socially distance, wear a mask, get a mask. Whether you like the mask or not, they have an impact, they'll have an effect and we need everything we can get...I will use it, gladly...Anything that potentially can help...is a good thing."</p>

<p><b>Stage 5: China the real villain mode: Trump terms Coronavirus as "Chinese Virus" &amp; "Kung Flu"</b></p>

<p>Trump repeatedly blamed China for the coronavirus pandemic which originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in December last year and accused Beijing of suppressing the details of the contagion.</p>

<p>The US&nbsp;officials have described it as "Wuhan Virus" due to its origin. Donald Trump, addressing his first election rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in June, said that COVID-19 is a disease which has more names than any other disease in history.</p>

<p>"I can name - Kung flu. I can name 19 different versions of names. Many call it a virus, which it is. Many calls it a flu. What difference. I think we have 19 or 20 versions of the name," Donald Trump said. In his remarks, Donald Trump also used terms such as "Chinese virus" to refer to COVID-19.</p>

<p><b>Stage 6: Vaccines will be here mode: Vaccines just before the elections?</b></p>

<p>Kicking off the Presidential Election Campaign, the US&nbsp;President soon started with his hope for the coronavirus vaccine. On Aug 27 during Republican National Convention the President said, "We will have a safe and effective vaccine this year. And together we will crush the virus." This was not the first time that Donald Trump mentioned vaccine for coronavirus as a solution, but it was certainly a more prominent claim.</p>

<p>Since then the US&nbsp;president on various occasions has been claiming coronavirus vaccines coming along at a great pace.</p>

<p>During an election campaign in Pennsylvania, he said, "the stock market is at record levels. Think about it. Hopefully rounding the turn of the pandemic. We're rounding that turn and vaccines are coming along great. You know the job that they've done, the doctors, everybody else. We're years ahead of schedule. Anybody else as president. You wouldn't be talking about vaccines for two or three years."</p>

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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Friday (October 2). Trump's positive test caps a months-long response to the virus, the seriousness of which he has consistently underplayed.

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Friday (October 2). Trump's positive test caps a months-long response to the virus, the seriousness of which he has consistently underplayed. What started with 'just a flu' remark by the US president, the coronavirus cycle has come a full circle for Donald Trump. Let us have a look at the different modes and changing stance of Donald Trump on the deadly coronavirus which has claimed more than 200,000 live in the US and responsible for more than 1 million deaths globally. Stage 1: The denial mode: From miracles to just a flu The US president was quite sure of the virus to be "just a flu" in February of this year. On February 10, Trump said in a statement, "and part of the thing is you want to keep it the way it is, you don't want to see panic, because there's no reason to be panicked about it. But when I mentioned the flu I asked the various doctors, I said is this just like flu, because, people die from the flu." Before calling it "just a flu", Trump in an elections rally in New Hampshire on Feb 10 said, that the virus will 'miraculously' go away in April when it gets a little warmer. And, it just didn't end there. Trump in another press meet in Washington on Feb 27 said, "it's going to disappear one day. It's like a miracle." A day later the US president in an Election Rally in South Carolina was heard boasting his success in handling the virus. He said, "35,000 people on average die each year from the flu. Did anyone know that? 35,000. That's a lot of people. It could go to a 100,000. It could be 27,000. They say usually a minimum of 27, goes up to 100,000 people a year die. And so far, we have lost nobody to coronavirus in the United States. (Cheers) Nobody." Little did he know that 7 months later, the US will cross the grim mark of 1 million deaths in the United States and will top the list globally with maximum casualties from the virus. Stage 2: The realisation mode: Too late to realise the 'Pandemic' Trump accepted coronavirus as a "real" situation for the first time on March 17. "I've always known this is a this is a real, this is a pandemic. I felt it was a pandemic long before it was called a pandemic, all you had to do is look at other countries", he said. When asked on why did he downplayed the crisis over the last couple of months, Donald Trump said that he didn't want to spread panic in the country. He wanted to keep the country calm and strong and fight and win. The statement came in on the March 30, which was almost two months since the US recorded its first coronavirus case. It was a very big miscalculation done by the US president as the US recorded 161,807 cases and 2,978 deaths by the end of March 30th. The surge in cases was picking up in the US by then. Stage 3: The 'Trump' solution mode: From ultraviolet rays to injecting "disinfectants" This is the stage where the Trump suddenly became a medical expert and was suggesting to cure the virus with ultraviolet or just very powerful light. The Republican president while addressing a press conference in the White House said, "So, supposing we hit the body with a tremendous, whether it's ultraviolet or just very powerful light, and I think you said that has not been checked but you're going to test it. And then I said, suppose you brought the light inside the body, which you can do either through the skin or in some other way. And I think you said you're going to test that, too, sounds interesting. Right, and then I see the disinfectant, it knocks it out in a minute, one minute and is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or or almost a cleaning, cause you see it gets on the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs. So it will also be interesting to check that so that you're gonna have to use medical doctors. But it sounds, it sounds interesting to me." Stage 4: Masks are useless mode: Masks or no Masks? On April 3 in a White House briefing, Trump started his rant on masks. He said, wearing masks is a voluntary thing and one can choose to wear a mask. He said that he chooses not to wear the mask, but some people might do it, which is ok. Trump on various instances was also heard mocking the Democratic Presidential Candidate, Joe Biden for wearing a mask as a precautionary measure for Covid-19. He even indulged in heated arguments during press briefings asking the reporters to take off their mask as it is "safe" not to wear it. After encouraging a lot of people to not wear the mask, Trump on July 21 in a while House briefing had a change in heart and said, “We're asking everybody that when you are not able to socially distance, wear a mask, get a mask. Whether you like the mask or not, they have an impact, they'll have an effect and we need everything we can get...I will use it, gladly...Anything that potentially can help...is a good thing." Stage 5: China the real villain mode: Trump terms Coronavirus as "Chinese Virus" & "Kung Flu" Trump repeatedly blamed China for the coronavirus pandemic which originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in December last year and accused Beijing of suppressing the details of the contagion. The US officials have described it as "Wuhan Virus" due to its origin. Donald Trump, addressing his first election rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in June, said that COVID-19 is a disease which has more names than any other disease in history. "I can name - Kung flu. I can name 19 different versions of names. Many call it a virus, which it is. Many calls it a flu. What difference. I think we have 19 or 20 versions of the name," Donald Trump said. In his remarks, Donald Trump also used terms such as "Chinese virus" to refer to COVID-19. Stage 6: Vaccines will be here mode: Vaccines just before the elections? Kicking off the Presidential Election Campaign, the US President soon started with his hope for the coronavirus vaccine. On Aug 27 during Republican National Convention the President said, "We will have a safe and effective vaccine this year. And together we will crush the virus." This was not the first time that Donald Trump mentioned vaccine for coronavirus as a solution, but it was certainly a more prominent claim. Since then the US president on various occasions has been claiming coronavirus vaccines coming along at a great pace. During an election campaign in Pennsylvania, he said, "the stock market is at record levels. Think about it. Hopefully rounding the turn of the pandemic. We're rounding that turn and vaccines are coming along great. You know the job that they've done, the doctors, everybody else. We're years ahead of schedule. Anybody else as president. You wouldn't be talking about vaccines for two or three years."

Trump tests positive for coronavirus or 'just a flu' in his own words

<p>The internet exploded with memes after US President Donald Trump tested positive for the fatal coronavirus on Friday.</p>

<p>Netizens couldn't help but recall the time when Trump had called downplayed the severeness of COVID-19, calling it&nbsp; a ''hoax'' and compared it to the flu. He refused to wear facemasks initially but took a u-turn after facing criticism.</p>

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<p>Many called the announcement a ''mere excuse'' of escaping the second presidential debate against his Democratic rival Joe Biden.&nbsp;Earlier, on Thursday night's debate, the president predicted that the end of the pandemic was in sight.</p>

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<p>One Twitter user said that coronavirus was defeating Trump by 19-0.</p>

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Covid: <a href="https://t.co/sHATzGXIlR">pic.twitter.com/sHATzGXIlR</a></p>
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<p>The president,&nbsp;who is tested regularly for COVID-19, has kept up a rigorous travel schedule across the country in recent weeks, holding rallies with thousands of people in the run-up to the November&nbsp;3 election, despite warnings from public health professionals against having events with large crowds.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-and-wife-melania-test-positive-for-coronavirus-world-leaders-wish-speedy-recovery-331890" hreflang="en">Trump, wife Melania test positive for COVID; world leaders wish fast recovery</a></strong></p>

<p>Trump has come under sharp criticism for his response to the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 people in the United States alone. The president has, however, touted his management of the crisis as one of the best in the world.</p>


The internet exploded with memes after US President Donald Trump tested positive for the fatal coronavirus on Friday. Netizens couldn't help but recall the time when Trump had called downplayed the severeness of COVID-19, calling it a ''hoax'' and compared it to the flu.

The internet exploded with memes after US President Donald Trump tested positive for the fatal coronavirus on Friday. Netizens couldn't help but recall the time when Trump had called downplayed the severeness of COVID-19, calling it a ''hoax'' and compared it to the flu. He refused to wear facemasks initially but took a u-turn after facing criticism. BUT...IT'S A HOAX AND WILL MAGICALLY DISAPPEAR!!! CAN YOU SAY...CLOROX? pic.twitter.com/6LIcMAuW4Z — TRUMP'S GOTTA GOOOOOO 😷🌊🇺🇸 (@isitreallysin) October 2, 2020 × Many called the announcement a ''mere excuse'' of escaping the second presidential debate against his Democratic rival Joe Biden. Earlier, on Thursday night's debate, the president predicted that the end of the pandemic was in sight. That's a nice way to save you ass from next debate.#DonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/LtxZY9vtzw — Umair (@Umair56097041) October 2, 2020 × Can’t handle any war of any kind #DebateDodger pic.twitter.com/L8rBt4XYSM — NonyaBiz! 🏳️‍🌈 (@LSD122070) October 2, 2020 × One Twitter user said that coronavirus was defeating Trump by 19-0. COVID 19 TRUMP 0#TrumpHasCovid — Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) October 2, 2020 × Trump: *says the virus is fake* Covid: pic.twitter.com/sHATzGXIlR — Dezirae 👻 (@dezirae29) October 2, 2020 × The president, who is tested regularly for COVID-19, has kept up a rigorous travel schedule across the country in recent weeks, holding rallies with thousands of people in the run-up to the November 3 election, despite warnings from public health professionals against having events with large crowds. Also read: Trump, wife Melania test positive for COVID; world leaders wish fast recovery Trump has come under sharp criticism for his response to the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 people in the United States alone. The president has, however, touted his management of the crisis as one of the best in the world.

Internet explodes with memes after Trump, who called COVID-19 a 'hoax', tests positive

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday night that he and first lady Melania Trump will begin their "quarantine process" while they await their COVID-19 test results, a day after top aide Hope Hicks tested positive for coronavirus.

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