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Trump films first message from hospital: ‘We’re going to beat this coronavirus’ – video





5.35am EDT05:35

When assessing Trump’s health state it’s critical to remember coronavirus is not the type of disease where you necessarily get hit hard and fast and then slowly recover. It can be more insidious than that.

Take a look at the course of the disease with Trump’s ally, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. He sent out similarly upbeat messages saying he was experiencing mild symptoms, and just like Trump, he continued to work through it.

But ten days after his positive test, he was in intensive care.

What does this tell us? It explains why Trump’s doctors say he is “not out of the woods” and also that the first two weeks of October could feel very, very drawn out.

Here’s Johnson’s message to the British public a week after diagnosis, in comparison to Trump’s last night.

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5.22am EDT05:22

Former US President Barack Obama has commented on Trump’s infection:

Barack Obama
(@BarackObama)

Michelle and I hope that the President, First Lady, and all those affected by the coronavirus around the country are getting the care they need and are on the path to a speedy recovery.

October 2, 2020






5.07am EDT05:07

Oliver Holmes

Good morning (if you’re in Washington DC) and hello to the rest of the world.

Oliver Holmes here, booting up our US Politics live blog for what will certainly not be a lazy Sunday. Donald Trump remains hospitalised with Covid-19, with doctors administering drugs that are still in trials. The US election is just a month away.

Here are the main developments for those who have been sleeping, or just taking a breather:

  • Trump posted a video message on Saturday evening saying that he is “doing well”, his wife Melania is “doing very well” and the next few days will be the “real test” after he was taken to hospital with Covid-19.
  • The 74-year-old appeared pale and a little hoarse-sounding but the video was a chance to assess his condition for the first time after conflicting reports on his health.
  • His medical team says: “while not out of the woods yet, the team remains cautiously optimistic”.
  • Top Trump aide Nick Luna has tested positive for Covid-19.
  • Joe Biden’s campaign is committing to releasing the results of all future Covid tests the candidate takes.
  • US secretary of state Mike Pompeo will depart for Japan on Sunday but will not go to Mongolia and South Korea as originally planned, after Trump’s diagnosis.

Source: US Politics - theguardian.com

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