Trump's COVID Infection Puts Him in Multiple High-Risk Categories

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October 02, 2020

Dear Reader, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have both tested positive for COVID-19, and are isolating themselves. At 74 years old, Trump is solidly within an age group that's been hit hard during the coronavirus pandemic. Being male and obese are also factors linked to more severe cases of the illness. Today's main story further explains why the presidents is at higher risk for developing more serious symptoms.

Sunya Bhutta, Senior Editor, Audience Engagement @sunyaaa

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QUOTE OF THE DAY "Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!" Donald Trump, President of the United States via Twitter

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