Scramble under way in Washington to trace spread of Covid among US leadership

Donald Trump’s positive test after hectic week puts White House into crisis mode

A scramble is under way in Washington to determine how far coronavirus infection has spread in the top ranks of US leadership after Donald Trump tested positive, in a week that included a presidential debate, political rallies and White House meetings with Congress.

The Democratic challenger for the presidency, Joe Biden, tested negative on Friday after fears he could have been infected at Tuesday’s debate with Trump in Cleveland. Further tests will be required as it can take several days after initial exposure to the virus for symptoms, and a positive test result, to emerge.

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