Special Edition: Trump Diagnosed With Covid-19

Plus: NFL issues new Covid-19 regulations

This morning, Americans around the country woke up to find out that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for Covid-19. The current leading theory is that the President and the First Lady were infected by top White House advisor Hope Hicks, who was diagnosed with the virus yesterday. But even though White House officials knew yesterday that the President had been exposed, they still moved forward with a fundraising event in New Jersey last night. In fact, just hours before he was diagnosed the president said that the end of the pandemic was “in sight.” Now, the governor of New Jersey is encouraging everyone who attended last night’s fundraiser to get tested for Covid-19 and the President has gone to Walter Reed Hospital for observation. Read on below for more special coverage of what the President’s diagnosis means for him and for the country.

President Donald Trump Diagnosed With Covid-19

Health experts say that Trump may have serious risk factors for severe Covid-19, including his weight and age. 

In addition to the President and the First Lady, multiple other politicians today tested positive for Covid-19. Here’s who has the virus so far. 

Donald Trump isn’t the first world leader to get Covid-19. Other notable leaders include UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, and many more.  

Trump’s positive Covid-19 diagnosis rattled markets on Friday, and experts say volatility is only likely to increase. 

Business

Stimulus update: last night, the House passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus release bill, but no Republicans have signed on. A deal might still be possible, though.

Amazon disclosed for the first time that almost 20,000 of its workers got Covid-19 this year. 

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged airlines to delay job cuts, saying that relief for the industry may be on the way.

Science & Health

A protein called bradykinin could have a role in severe Covid-19 symptoms; here’s what we know so far.

Fewer than 60% of adults say that they will receive a flu shot this year while experts worry about the implications of a double pandemic. 

Some people have a false sense of security when it comes to catching Covid-19, almost like gamblers who believe they will win.

On The Upside

October Stargazing: If you need a break from the constant news cycle, look no further than the night sky. This month features a reappearing galaxy and multiple meteor showers.