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. Source
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What we know about Trump’s treatment for COVID-19 so far
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. Source
Trump taken to Walter Reed medical center 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. Source
Joe Biden says he’s praying for Trump’s recovery from COVID-19
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. Source
New York City looking to close some areas seeing coronavirus surge
Mayor Bill de Blasio said shutdowns — including public and private schools — would happen starting Wednesday in nine ZIP codes, and indoor dining would be suspended. Source
The next steps in Trump’s COVID-19 treatment
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus examines President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis and what the steps forward might be. Source
Trump “doing very well,” his 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. Source
California wildfires scorch more than 4 million acres, breaking record
Cal Fire said there have been more than 8,200 wildfires since the start of the year — and the flames have burned an area larger than Connecticut. Source
Explaining Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis and path to recovery
There is still much confusion surrounding President Trump’s condition. CBS News’ chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook sheds some light on the president’s condition and treatment. Source
What will the road to recovery look like for Trump?
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. Source