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If their results are confirmed, this person would be the fourth journalist to have tested positive for Covid-19 after being exposed to an outbreak at the White House.
“In the immediate days ahead, we continue to insist that journalists who are not in the pool and do not have an enclosed workspace refrain from entering the indoor press areas of the White House,” the White House correspondents association said. “We would also strongly encourage all journalists to continue avoiding working from the White House grounds entirely if possible.”
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On that update from Dr Conley:
The latest statement from President Trump’s doctor says he anticipates “a safe return to public engagements” starting Saturday. The update makes no mention of whether he’s tested negative. Dr. Conley hasn’t taken questions from reporters in three days.
Continue reading…Washington health department releases open letter asking White House staff and guests at super-spreader event to take Covid tests; WHO reports nearly 340,000 new cases. Follow the latest updatesEurope struggles to stem rapid resurgence of coronavirusProvider of Trump Covid drug is president’s golf friendMedical journal condemns Trump’s handling of pandemic 12.16am BSTIf their results are confirmed, this person would be the fourth journalist to have tested positive for Covid-19 after being exposed to an outbreak at the White House.“In the immediate days ahead, we continue to insist that journalists who are not in the pool and do not have an enclosed workspace refrain from entering the indoor press areas of the White House,” the White House correspondents association said. “We would also strongly encourage all journalists to continue avoiding working from the White House grounds entirely if possible.” 12.11am BSTOn that update from Dr Conley: The latest statement from President Trump’s doctor says he anticipates “a safe return to public engagements” starting Saturday. The update makes no mention of whether he’s tested negative. Dr. Conley hasn’t taken questions from reporters in three days. Continue reading…