ASEAN HEADLINES: Sat., Oct. 03, 2020- Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis throws US election into disarray

October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 Contributor 0 Comment ASEAN HEADLINES: Sat. Oct. 03 2020, Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis throws US election into disarray

With the President in quarantine, his upcoming in-person events will in all likelihood be cancelled.PHOTO: AFP/ Charissa Yong / US Correspondent

WASHINGTON – The United States presidential contest was thrown into disarray, just 32 days from Election Day, when President Donald Trump announced on Friday (Oct 2) that he and his wife Melania had tested positive for Covid-19.

The President and First Lady are well and plan to remain at home in the White House during their convalescence, with Mr Trump expected to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering, said the President’s physician Sean Conley in a memorandum. The Trumps’ 14-year-old son Barron tested negative.

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