US President Donald Trump tests positive for Covid-19

Post author By New Zealand Blog News Service
Post date October 2, 2020

US President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for Covid-19.

“Tonight, @FLOTUS [Melania] and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery …

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