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Trump describes his COVID-19 illness as a blessing from God.

Trump briefed people about the new coronavirus medicine by Regeneron Pharma given to him and said his COVID-19 illness was a blessing.

Trump briefed people about the new coronavirus medicine by Regeneron Pharma given to him and said his COVID-19 illness was a blessing. On October 7, a video was filmed near the Oval Office and was posted to social media by President Donald Trump. It had a caption - A message from the President. He talked about how he felt after taking medicine in the hospital. He spoke about the experimental antibody, which was given to him, and mentioned that his catching the virus was 'God's Blessing.' He told his COVID-19 illness was a blessing as he heard about this drug he took for his treatment, and he believed that it gave incredible results. He used the medication from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc; they had allowed him to experience first-hand and see how effective it could be.

He added all Americans should have access to the treatments which was given to him. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) was informed to start taking the actions, and Trump also stated that he is trying to get the drug as an emergency supply in the country free of charge.

According to Dr. Sean P Colney, on October 7, he had been fever-free for more than four days, symptom-free for over 24 hours, had not needed, nor received, any supplemental oxygen since initial hospitalization.

However, there is no release by FDA or WHO if the drug is approved. According to WHO, there is no cure for Coronavirus yet.

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.

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