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Trump tested positive for COVID-19 on October 1, 2020.

Trump was admitted to the Walter Reed Hospital in Bethesda after testing positive for COVID-19 on October 1 and has now returned to the White House.

Trump was admitted to the Walter Reed Hospital in Bethesda after testing positive for COVID-19 on October 1 and has now returned to the White House.U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 1, 2020. They were taken to Bethesda's Walter Reed Military Hospital for treatment the same day.

On Oct. 5, 2020, President Donald Trump returned to the White House while still being treated for the virus. He stayed at the hospital for three nights. His treatment has continued since his return to the White House, according to his physicians. After reaching the White House, Trump, who hadn't tested negative from Covid-19, removed his mask on the Truman Balcony of the White House and gave thumps up and military salute.

President later recorded a video message where he said he was doing fine, better than before.

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.

Trump was admitted to the Walter Reed Hospital in Bethesda after testing positive for COVID-19 on October 1 and has now returned to the White House.

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