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Donald Trump has returned to the White House after three nights in the hospital being treated for COVID-19.
Shortly after his arrival, the president of the United States released two videos, one with images of his return accompanied by orchestral music and the other speaking on a balcony flanked by American flags.
Trump told Americans to “get out there” and “don’t be afraid” of the coronavirus, despite the fact that more than 210,000 of the country’s residents have died from the disease and nearly 7.5 million have been confirmed to be infected.
He said, “Don’t let him dominate you, don’t be afraid of him.
“We’re going back to work, we’re going to be up front. As their leader I had to do that. I knew there was danger, but I had to. I stood in front. I led. Nobody that’s a leader wouldn’t do what I did. I know there is a risk, there is a danger, but that’s okay. Now I’m better and maybe I’m immune, I don’t know. “
In response to Trump’s comments, Dr. David Nace of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center said that COVID-19 was still a “total threat” and Dr. Sadiya Khan of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine He added: “I would go so far as to say (Trump’s words) may precipitate or worsen the spread.”
The 74-year-old president also promised that drugs being developed to treat the virus “are being approved” and that the vaccines “will arrive momentarily.” He did not elaborate, but a widely available vaccine is not expected until next year.
Earlier, Trump had waved while walked out the golden gates of Walter Reed Medical Center in Maryland after his three-night stay.
He did not answer questions, only said “thank you very much” when asked by a reporter about the growing number of infected people in the White House.
He was flown by the Marine One presidential helicopter back to the White House, where he climbed the stairs of the South Portico, removed his mask and posed for photographs.
At times his breathing seemed labored and his mask remained in his pocket as he entered.
Mr. Trump was admitted to hospital on Friday and his doctor Sean Conley revealed that he had received supplemental oxygen twice since his diagnosis, something that had before has been denied.
Trump has not had a fever in more than 72 hours and his oxygen levels are normal, his medical team said. They did not say when he last tested negative for the virus.
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Trump, who was viewed as a high-risk COVID patient due to his age and weight, was treated with dexamethasone and remdesivir.
Dexamethasone is a steroid generally used for seriously ill patients, and remdesivir is an intravenous antiviral drug given to Trump over the course of five days.
He will continue to receive care from the White House medical staff, but it is not yet clear. how you will handle your reelection campaign before the vote on November 3.
White House deputy press secretary Judd Deere said “every precaution” was being taken to keep Trump, his family and staff safe.
“Physical access to the president will be significantly limited and appropriate personal protective equipment will be worn when in close proximity to him.
Meanwhile, Trump’s press secretary Kayleigh McEnany is the latest White House employee to test positive for the virus, along with two other press office employees.
