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The coronavirus test on Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden came back negative on Friday. Trump is showing mild symptoms of his coronavirus infection, according to his chief of staff.
The coronavirus test on Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden came back negative on Friday. This was announced by his doctor Kevin O’Connor. That is also the case with his wife Jill Biden.
Biden will continue his campaign with a visit to Michigan. This was announced by an employee. The state is of great importance to both presidential candidates.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her husband also tested negative on Friday. They continue with their planned field trips. Harris was heading to Las Vegas on Friday.
Biden and infected incumbent Donald Trump stood on stage in their first televised debate last Tuesday. The two opponents were always at a clear distance from each other; according to media reports, it was almost four meters. But they did not wear masks in the discussion, which was very heated and noisy at times. Trump could have been contagious in the days leading up to his positive corona test.
A backstage meeting?
It was also unclear whether the candidates could have been in the immediate vicinity behind the scenes. Trump is 74 years old, Biden 77 years old. You are more likely to be in a corona risk group.
Trump is showing mild symptoms of his coronavirus infection, according to his chief of staff. Trump is working and will continue to do so, Mike Meadows said Friday. Tests were conducted with members of the cabinet and employees of the presidential office to assess the extent of the outbreak. Vice President Mike Pence’s investigation revealed no infections, his spokesman said.
Trump himself announced his infections on Twitter that night. His wife Melania is also positive. According to her own statements, she has mild symptoms of a disease. Overall, okay, the First Lady wrote on Twitter on Friday. She is preparing for a speedy recovery.
“Significant impact on electoral campaigns”
News of Trump’s corona infection initially triggered declines in financial markets, which largely recovered throughout the day. Trump’s advisers admitted that the infection will have a significant impact on the campaign a month before the presidential election. Trump is behind in the polls.
“The American people can rest assured that we have a president who is not only at work but who will continue to work,” Meadows told White House reporters. “I am optimistic that he will recover very quickly and quickly.” Meadows did not give any details. Trump’s doctor, Sean Conley, had previously said he expected the president to continue his official business “without interruption.” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Republican, said after a phone call with his party colleague that Trump was “in a good mood.”
The 74-year-old president undergoes regular tests for the virus. At his age he naturally belongs to the risk group. You are also considered overweight. So far, no health issues have been made public during his tenure. However, Trump is not known for staying fit or eating a healthy diet. In recent weeks he has performed with several thousand people, although experts advise against crowds. Trump also tends not to wear a mask in public despite warnings from experts.
“End of the pandemic in sight”
Trump had predicted Thursday that the end of the pandemic was in sight. He first announced on Twitter that his close adviser Hope Hicks had tested positive. According to media reports, she flew with him Tuesday on the Air Force One presidential plane to Cleveland for the first television matchup against Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. A test at Biden, 77, came back negative. Her finalist candidate Kamala Harris was also not infected, according to a source. If Trump were incapacitated, Pence would take over government affairs. It was unclear if Harris and Pence will hold their televised duel Wednesday as planned.
If Trump could not continue the election campaign, the Republican National Committee would determine a new candidate. “Trump is an energetic president with a great personality,” said Republican grants official Dan Eberhart. “Without his personality, the electoral campaign lacks energy.” According to polls, Trump is currently behind Biden. Voting is already underway in many states: According to an estimate by the University of Florida, at least 2.2 million Americans have already voted by mail or at the ballot box.
The president’s positive corona test sparked unrest in global financial markets. Investors kept their money safe, sold stocks, and turned to gold and government bonds. Best wishes for Trump came from around the world and also from political rivals. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in Brussels that she wished the president and his wife “all the best” in their recovery. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) also wished Trump a speedy recovery.
Republican Senator Mike Lee said in a tweet that he tested positive for the corona virus on Thursday. Republican party leader Ronna McDaniel is also infected with the corona virus.
Senate Democratic Chief Chuck Schumer called for a crown test program for all congressmen and Capitol staff. The results should be made public, Schumer demanded.
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