President Trump Confirmed As 'Patient' At Walter Reed Hospital

NPR | By Ron Elving

Published October 3, 2020 at 12:55 PM CDT

President Trump has been hospitalized after testing positive for the coronavirus. Doctors gave an update on his condition Saturday.

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