2020: US Presidential Election may not hold November | SEE REASONS
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Oct 02, 2020
President Donald Trump of the United States and his wife, Melania, have tested positive for coronavirus.
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Trump made the announcement on his verified Twitter handle, adding that they will get through it together.
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The President wrote: "Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this together."
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In a memo issued to reporters around 1 a.m. ET, Trump's physician, Navy Commander Dr Sean Conley, said he received confirmation of the positive tests on Thursday evening.
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Conley said;
"The president and first lady are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence.
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"Rest assured I expect the president to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering, and I will keep you updated on any future developments."
After announcing the President's diagnosis, the White House issued a new schedule to reflect several cancelled events, including a fundraiser in Washington and a campaign rally in Florida.
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This development comes at a time when campaigns and fundraising activities are ongoing ahead of the November 3 presidential elections.
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There are now fears if the election will hold, given Trump's current state of health.
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As of October 1, more than 7 million cases have been confirmed in the U.S. There have been more than 205,000 deaths.
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