Donald Trump symptom-free for 24 hours, says doctor

President Donald Trump has not shown any COVID-19 symptom for 24 hours and has not had a fever in four days, presidential doctor Sean Conley said in a media briefing. “The president this morning says ‘I feel great,'” doctor Conley was quoted as saying by news agency AFP.

“His physical exam and vital signs, including oxygen saturation and respiratory rate, all remain stable and in normal range,” the doctor’s statement said.

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“He’s now been fever-free for more than four days, symptom-free for over 24 hours, and has not needed nor received any supplemental oxygen since initial hospitalisation.”

Trump tested positive last week and was hospitalised at the Walter Reed military medical center late Friday evening. He was discharged days later and returned to the White House on Monday evening.

Trump vowed to return to campaigning shortly and to participate in the second presidential debate against opponent Joe Biden in Miami on October 15.

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The president is confronted by dire polling numbers ahead of the November 3 election, which comes as the economy struggles to recover from COVID shutdowns that have left countless families and businesses struggling.