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Donald Trump (74) is not a cheap patient. Treatment for his corona disease probably cost US taxpayers about $ 650,000, which corresponds to about 600,000 francs. The “Business Insider” added that.
The American business magazine mentions three factors as factors that drive prices:
The drugs: Trump obtained the experimental antibody preparation Regn-Cov2 from the biotech company Regeneron. Although the price is unknown, comparable treatments, for example for cancer, cost around $ 100,000 per dose. Trump is said to have been treated three times. In addition, Trump also received other drug cocktails.
Transport: On October 2, Trump flew in the presidential “Marine One” helicopter to Walter Reed Military Hospital, which is 14 kilometers from the White House. According to Business Insider, a single flight costs $ 40,000. “Marine One” was accompanied by at least two other helicopters, all of which also flew back. Overall, flight costs are likely to be around $ 240,000.
The hospital stay: Trump was treated in a luxury apartment in the VIP wing of the clinic. The costs are unknown; at other hospitals with comparable facilities, a night costs at least $ 4,000. Trump stayed three days.
For comparison: in Germany, for example, treating a patient in hospital costs on average up to 12,000 francs, according to n-tv.de. If the patient needs ventilation, the average is 41,000 Swiss francs.
The most expensive patients cost around 90,000 francs. But that is still a far cry from the costs the US president caused due to his disregard for crown risk. (gf)
