Monday, November 4
Shadow

‘Don’t be afraid’: Trump downplays Covid dangers after removing mask at White House – live

‘Don’t be afraid’: Trump downplays Covid dangers after removing mask at White House – live

  • Trump and Covid: what we know so far
  • President plans to participate in next debate, campaign says
  • ‘Masks matter’: Joe Biden reminds Trump that face covering is there to protect others
  • CDC says coronavirus can spread through airborne transmission
  • Niece says president sees illness as sign of ‘unforgivable weakness’
  • Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter

That’s it from me, Helen Sullivan, for today. Thanks for following along – and as always, to those who got in touch on Twitter or via email.

My colleague Kevin Rawlinson will be taking over the blog shortly.

Related: Trump and Covid: what we know so far

Finding the news from the US presidential election overwhelming to follow from afar?

I’m writing a news briefing each day for Guardian readers in Australia, pulling together the biggest US news of the day and essential Guardian analysis, videos and podcasts, all explained and presented from an Australian viewpoint.

You can sign up to receive the daily briefing note here.

Continue reading…

Go to Source