Joe Biden tests negative for Covid-19 TheJournal.ie

DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE

The former vice president made the announcement this afternoon after US President Donald Trump earlier tweeted that he and his wife Melania had tested positive for the coronavirus.

Biden shared a debate stage with Trump on Tuesday night, but the pair stayed apart and did not shake hands as part of Covid-19 precautions.

Tweeting this afternoon about his negative test, Biden said he hopes it “serves as a reminder.”

“I am pleased to report that Jill and I have tested negative for COVID. Thank you all for your messages of concern. I hope this serves as a reminder: wear a mask, maintain social distance, and wash your hands, ”Biden said.

In a previous tweet, Biden had wished a “speedy recovery” for his presidential opponent.

Jill and I send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a speedy recovery. We will continue to pray for the health and safety of the President and his family.

– Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 2, 2020

This afternoon, The New York Times reported that Trump is showing ‘mild symptoms’ of the virus.

Before announcing the result of his Covid-19 test, Trump had previously tweeted that Hope Hicks, a close assistant, had tested positive and that he and his wife were awaiting test results.

Hicks is the closest aide to Trump to test positive so far.

Trump and Biden will debate two more times before the November 3 election.

The virus has killed more than 200,000 Americans and infected more than seven million across the country.

With reporting by Sean Murray and Hayley Halpin