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Trump’s doctor's briefing raises questions about when president knew he had Covid – live
Doctors said it had been 72 hours since Trump’s diagnosisChris Christie confirms he has Covid-19How healthy is Trump?Trump’s base stays loyal as president fights CovidSign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 5.30pm BST In non-politics news, one of the NFL’s biggest stars, Cam Newton, has tested positive for Covid-19. Newton is the quarterback for the New England Patriots and was the league’s MVP in the 2015 season, when he led the Carolina Panthers to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the Denver Broncos. Related: Cam Newton tests positive for Covid-19 as NFL moves Patriots-Chiefs game 5.25pm BST A statement has been provided to pool reporters that contradicts Dr Sean Conley’s upbeat update on Trump’s health. It says the “the president’s vitals over the last 24 hours were very concerning and the next 48 hours will be critical in terms of his care. We’re still not on a clear path to a full recovery.”The statement should be treated with caution as it is only attributed to “a source familiar with the president’s health” but it just adds to the confusion surrounding how ill Donald Trump is. Continue reading...