Trump returns to White House, though doctors say he may not be "out of the woods"
Monday had marked the president's fourth day at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He's now back at the White House.
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Trump taken to Walter Reed Medical Center
President Trump was admitted to Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday after testing positive for the coronavirus. Officials say the move is out of an abundance of caution. State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN with more on what to expect in the coming days.
Trump taken to Walter Reed after COVID-19 diagnosis
The White House doctor said President Trump is tired but in good spirits, and that he has been given an experimental antibody treatment. Ben Tracy reports.
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.
Trump "doing very well," physician says
Dr. Sean Conley, President Trump's physician, said Saturday the president is "doing very well" after receiving treatment for his COVID-19 diagnosis. Conley gave an update on the president's condition at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where the president spent the night after he and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for the virus.
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Trump undergoes experimental treatment
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Trump campaign adjusts after positive COVID test
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Trump to stay at Walter Reed after COVID-19 diagnosis
The White House press secretary said the decision was made "out of an abundance of caution."
Trump relocates to Walter Reed after COVID-19 diagnosis
He plans to spend the next few days there after showing "mild symptoms" of COVID-19.
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Admiral William McRaven cautions Trump on prospective pardons
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International Criminal Court passes on alleged U.S. war crimes
International Criminal Court says that investigation "would not serve the interests of justice"
Navy SEALs review war crime, drug abuse claims
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