Assessing Trump's health after COVID diagnosis
The president's diagnosis raises questions about his overall health. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
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Trump is latest world leader to test positive
President Trump is the latest world leader to test positive for the coronavirus. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro both recovered from COVID-19. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
How Trump's diagnosis affects the election
President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis has sent ripples through his reelection campaign and the campaign of opponent Joe Biden. Ed O'Keefe explores how it's affecting the presidential election.
Trump's doctors say his condition is improving
Physicians treating President Trump say his condition is improving, despite experiencing two drops in oxygen levels since his positive COVID-19 diagnosis Thursday. Doctors from Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, said the president is receiving a combination of steroids and antiviral treatments, and could be released as early as Monday. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Chip Reid have the latest.
Trump's COVID response faces increased scrutiny
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Doctor on Trump's treatment for COVID-19
President Trump went to Walter Reed Medical Center as a precaution Friday evening after being diagnosed with COVID-19. The White House said he received a dose of Regeneron's polyclonal antibody cocktail, an experimental drug that's shown promise against the virus. Dr. Bob Lahita, professor of medicine at New York Medical College and chairman of medicine at St. Joseph University Hospital, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the treatment the president is receiving.
Biden says he prays for Trump's recovery
Joe Biden spoke at a campaign event in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Friday and said he is praying for a swift recovery for President Trump and first lady Melania Trump, who both tested positive for COVID-19. Biden said it's a reminder that we all need to take the virus seriously, and he urged everyone to follow the advice of medical experts and wear masks. Watch his remarks.
How White House is handling Trump's diagnosis
As President Trump heads to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after being diagnosed with the coronavirus, the nation is seeking crucial information about the president's condition. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined Norah O'Donnell during a CBS News Special Report.
Trump travels to Walter Reed on Marine One
President Trump took the presidential helicopter Marine One from the White House to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, where Mr. Trump will be working for a few days after being diagnosed with the coronavirus. The president gave a thumbs-up sign and waved to reporters gathered on the White House South Lawn, but Mr. Trump didn't make any comments to the press. Norah O'Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report with White House correspondent Ben Tracy, chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett.
Trump travels to Walter Reed on Marine One
President Trump took the presidential helicopter Marine One from the White House to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, where Mr. Trump will be working for a few days after being diagnosed with the coronavirus. The president gave a thumbs-up sign and waved to reporters gathered on the White House South Lawn, but Mr. Trump didn't make any comments to the press. Norah O'Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report with White House correspondent Ben Tracy, chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett.
O'Brien: Trump transfer of power not on the table
National security adviser Robert O'Brien says the president "will stay at Walter Reed for a period of time" as he battles COVID-19.
Understanding Trump's COVID diagnosis
White House doctors say the president had a high fever on Friday and his oxygen levels dropped twice during his treatment for COVID-19. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
Trump's doctors provide update on condition
President Trump's doctors say he is "doing very well" while he remains at Walter Reed Medical Center after testing positive for the coronavirus. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid joins CBSN from Bethesda, Marlyland, with the latest.
What Trump's road to recovery could look like
COVID-19 has unpredictable outcomes from patient to patient. Lana Zak spoke with internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden about President Trump's condition and his road to recovery.
Questions arise over Trump's condition
President Trump took to Twitter to say he is doing "very well" one day after he was transported to Walter Reed Medical Center for additional treatment. On Thursday the President tested positive for COVID-19, and since his hospitalization, there has been a growing amount of conflicting information regarding his condition. CBS News digital political reporter Grace Segers has more.
Trump’s diagnosis shakes up presidential race
While President Trump remains hospitalized due to his coronavirus infection, rival Joe Biden continued his presidential campaign by holding virtual meetings. Biden's campaign took down negative ads targeted at the president, but the former vice president continued to criticize Mr. Trump's pandemic response. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Trump not on a "clear path to recovery"
President Trump, who was admitted to Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday for COVID-19 treatment, is "still not on a clear path to recovery," a source familiar with the president's health said Saturday. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell for an update on the president's health.
LabCorp CEO says company can process 200,000 tests per day
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Trump's physician gives update
President Trump's physician, Dr. Sean Conley, said Sunday that "if everything continues to go well" with the president's health, he could be discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center as early as Monday. Watch the briefing from the president's medical team.
Trump given "very potent steroid"
President Trump's doctors said Sunday that he is taking dexamethasone, which CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus described as a "very potent steroid that could have brain effects." The president was given the drug on Saturday after a second drop in oxygen levels.
Pelosi says she's confident in virus testing on Capitol Hill
Pelosi, second in the line of succession, also said she is receiving information about Mr. Trump's health status from the media, not the White House.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
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Transcript: Robert O'Brien on "Face the Nation"
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World leaders weigh in on Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis
Senior foreign affairs correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the overseas impact of COVID-19.
O'Brien: Trump transfer of power "not something that's on the table"
The national security adviser said the White House medical unit is conducting contact tracing to determine how Mr. Trump became infected with COVID-19.
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Trump signs order on mail-in ballots and federally run voter lists
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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
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