The Heat: President Trump to be treated for COVID-19 at hospital

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US President Trump was flown by helicopter to Walter Reed Medical Center to be treated for coronavirus. The White House says the president is fatigued and suffering from a low grade fever. First Lady Melania Trump and several White House staffers have also tested positive. The diagnosis comes just days after a contentious debate with Former Vice President Joe Biden. Both Biden and his wife tested negative for the virus on Friday.

CGTN’s Toby Muse reports.

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Joining the discussion:

  • Mary C. Curtis is a columnist for the political publication, “Roll Call” and host of the “Equal Time” podcast.
  • John Burnett is the Managing Director and Founder of 1 Empire Group.
  • Nate Lerner is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Build the Wave.
  • Dr. Kate Tulenko is the CEO and Founder of Corvus Health.

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