BC-Virus Outbreak-Trump,ADVISORY
Here are today’s plans for coverage for President Trump and the first lady testing positive for the coronavirus. We will have comprehensive coverage coming throughout the day. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. Find the AP’s latest coverage in our Trump Virus hub. All times are Eastern.
UPCOMING:
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-MISINFORMATION: As Americans woke up to news that the president has COVID-19, they were greeted by an array of misinformation and conspiracy theories on their social media news feeds. Tweets and posts ranged from those suggesting President Trump was somehow intentionally infected, to others speculating that he was faking his diagnosis. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos, by 12:30 p.m.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-HOW IT HAPPENED: Reconstruction of Trump's last 72 hours in which he held a campaign rallies, met indoors with donors and appeared at the first presidential debate. UPCOMING: 1000 words, photos, by 4 p.m.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHITE HOUSE: With access to the nation's best scientists and doctors, how did President Trump contract coronavirus: The easy answer: He ignored their advice. UPCOMING: 1,000 words, photos, by 4 p.m.
ELECTION 2020-BIDEN: How does Biden respond to Trump's diagnosis? Will he cancel campaign stops? UPCOMING: 800 words, photos, by 1 p.m.
SENT/DEVELOPING:
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP —President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, and a White House official says the president is experiencing “mild symptoms” of COVID-19. Trump’s positive test comes just hours after the White House announced that senior aide Hope Hicks came down with the virus after traveling with the president several times this week. By Zeke Miller and Jill Colvin. SENT; developing. WITH: VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-THE LATEST.
ELECTION 2020-VIRUS: An election year already defined by a cascade of national crises is descending further into uncharted territory, now that President Donald Trump says he’s tested positive for the coronavirus. No one knows exactly what comes next. SENT; developing.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-MEDICAL — President Donald Trump has several strikes against him — age, obesity, elevated cholesterol and being male — that could put him at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from the coronavirus infection he disclosed late Thursday. SENT: 720 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-GLOBAL REACTION -- News that the world’s most powerful man was infected with the world’s most notorious disease drew instant reactions of shock, sympathy, undisguised glee and, of course, the ever-present outrage and curiosity surrounding everything about President Donald Trump. SENT: 1,050 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-TRUMP-OTHER-LEADERS — Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders. SENT: 750 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-TRUMP-TIMELINE — With just a month to go until the election, President Donald Trump had a busy schedule during the week the coronavirus hit home with him. SENT; developing.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-STATEMENT -- President Trump’s doctor, Sean Conley releases a statement on the coronavirus diagnosis. SENT: 125 words.
FINANCIAL MARKETS: Stocks are pulling lower Friday, as Wall Street’s first reaction to President Donald Trump’s testing positive for the coronavirus was to retrench. SENT; developing.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP-PHOTO GALLERY: With just a month to go until the election, President Donald Trump had a busy schedule the days before he tested positive for the coronavirus, attending rallies, private fundraisers, a presidential debate and hosting events at the White House. SENT: 150 words, photos.
PHOTOS:
Photos have moved of Trump, first lady, Hope Hicks.
VIDEO:
Broadcast video has moved on Trump physician confirms Trump, first lady testing positive; a look at Trump leading up to diagnosis; Questions follow Trump coronavirus test.
AP video is live from the White House. Edits to follow on WH Chief of Staff Mark Meadows comments.
GRAPHICS/INTERACTIVES:
Graphic tracing Trump's travels in recent days moves by 3 p.m.
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