Oct 05 Trump is receiving a steroid usually given to patients with severe COVID-19 By Andrew Joseph, STAT The announcement from Trump’s medical team Sunday morning that the president is on dexamethasone is sure to increase speculation about the president’s illness and was at odds with the generally upbeat description of his condition provided by his physicians. Continue reading
Oct 05 D.C. health department can't reach White House for COVID-19 tracing, Bowser says By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Officials with the Washington, D.C., Department of Health have been unsuccessful in trying to connect with the White House to assist with contact tracing and other protocols regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
Oct 05 WATCH: President Trump leaves Walter Reed Medical Center, returns to White House By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House Monday night after leaving the military hospital where he has been receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19. Continue reading
Oct 05 Trump says he's leaving hospital for White House By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Trump tweeted that he would be leaving after being treated for three days for symptoms of COVID-19 and continue his recovery at the White House. Continue reading
Oct 05 WATCH: Trump's doctor says president may not be 'out of the woods' yet By Associated Press President Donald Trump’s doctor will be delivering an update on the president’s condition later Monday afternoon at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Continue reading
Oct 05 Service sector grows for the 4th consecutive month By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The index had fallen sharply for three months starting in March as shutdowns aimed at containing the virus closed many businesses and put millions of Americans out of work. But starting in June, the index has resumed rising. Continue reading
Oct 05 U.K. hit by new virus test failing, finds 16,000 extra cases By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The unreported cases were added to the government’s daily new infections total over the weekend, boosting Saturday’s number to 12,872 cases and Sunday’s to 22,961. Continue reading
Oct 05 White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany tests positive for COVID-19 By Associated Press McEnany says in a statement that she tested positive Monday morning and is experiencing no symptoms at this time. Continue reading
Oct 05 Uganda reports blood shortages amid coronavirus pandemic By Associated Press Health authorities in Uganda say the supply of blood has sharply declined since the start of the coronavirus pandemic as fewer people donate and schools remain closed. Continue reading
Oct 05 Trump aims for Monday release after motorcade venture to salute supporters By Associated Press Less than one month until Election Day, Trump was eager to project strength despite his illness. Continue reading