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Joe Sommerlad,Adam Withnall,Justin Vallejo
Friday 02 October 2020 20:25 EDT
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Marine One takes off as Trump is transferred to Walter Reed medical center

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Donald Trump gave a thumbs up and waved to well-wishers as he walked to Marine 1 to begin hospitalisation at Walter Reed Medical Centre on Friday afternoon following cold-like symptoms of a fever and cough.  

A White House spokesperson said it was a precautionary measure, while Trump's doctor said the president was taking a mix of drugs, including Regeneron's polyclonal antibody cocktail as well as aspirin, zinc, vitamin D, famotidine and melatonin.

Trump's campaign staff cancelled all in-person events for the first family, with Mike Pence to step in. Joe Biden, meanwhile, flew to Michigan to continue his campaign after testing negative, saying he sends prayers for Trump's 'health and safety'.

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Mike Pence doesn’t need to quarantine, according to White House doctor

Justin Vallejo2 October 2020 19:32

Michael Moore says ‘evil genius’ Trump could be lying about Covid-19 in complex election scheme

The film maker claimed – without evidence – that Donald Trump is not above “weaponizing” Covid-19 to gain sympathy in a plot to replace himself with Mike Pence on the ballot ahead of 3 November.

“He’s an evil genius and I raise the possibility of him lying about having Covid-19,” Mr Moore wrote.

“He may use his Covid as a pretext to drop out of the race and move Pence to the top of the ticket. Pence would temporarily become President, and then Pence could pre-emptively pardon Trump for all of his crimes."

The claims were made in a whopping 1,163-word post on Facebook, known for hosting all the best conspiracy theories.

Justin Vallejo2 October 2020 19:30

Scotus pick Amy Coney Barrett had Covid over the summer

Quoting three officials familiar with her diagnosis, The Washington Post is reporting that Amy Coney Barrett tested positive earlier this year.

She made a full recovery, the officials said.

Justin Vallejo2 October 2020 19:20

Attendee at Trump’s Scotus pick announcement tests positive

Notre Dame president John Jenkin’s positive result follows Senator Mike Lee, who met with Amy Coney Barrett onTuesday

Justin Vallejo2 October 2020 19:17

Joe Biden and wife Jill test negative for coronavirus and return to campaign trial

Richard Hall has the latest on Biden’s campaign plans after testing negative for Covid-19.

Joe Biden and wife Jill test negative for coronavirus and return to campaign trial

Democratic candidate was tested following Donald Trump’s positive test for Covid-19

Justin Vallejo2 October 2020 19:08

White House insists Trump is 'hard at work' and next debate is still on

John T Bennett has the full round up of Kayleigh McEnany’s interview on Fox News a few moments ago.

White House insists Trump is 'hard at work' and next debate is still on

‘We’re having to hold him back a bit,’ press secretary says even though president has scrapped events and not tweeted since 12:54 a.m.

Justin Vallejo2 October 2020 18:56

Biden wheels up on way to Michigan  

Justin Vallejo2 October 2020 18:50

Trump might give national address following Covid diagnosis

When asked if he would give an address to the nation, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Donald Trump wants to talk to the American people.

“I won’t confirm exactly what you’ll see from him but it’s safe to say you’ll be seeing and hearing from the president as he moves forward with his working schedule,” she said.

Justin Vallejo2 October 2020 18:48

White House says Trump still on ballot amid questions over November election

“He’s on the ballot, he’s hard at work,” Kayleigh McEnany says. 

She was asked to confirm if Trump would continue running in response criticism over a New York Times piece that said the president’s positive test throws the nation’s leadership into uncertainty.

“If he becomes sick, it could raise questions about whether he should remain on the ballot at all,” Times reporters Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman wrote.

 

Justin Vallejo2 October 2020 18:46

Trump in good spirits, press secretary says

“He’s having mild symptoms but he’s feeling good, he’s in good spirits,” Kayleigh McEnany says.

Justin Vallejo2 October 2020 18:43

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