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Trump tests positive for COVID-19 a month ahead of election

Chinese state media blames US president for downplaying virus

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have both tested positive for COVID-19.   © Reuters

TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive for COVID-19, further muddying an already messy election campaign that is being closely monitored in Asia.

"Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19," the president tweeted. "We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!"

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