Trump says he will test for Covid-19 before next presidential debate
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US President Donald Trump declined to say when he last tested negative before the previous debate held on Sept 29.
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PHOENIX (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump said on Monday (Oct 19) he would test for the coronavirus before the next presidential debate with Democratic candidate Joe Biden this week.
"Sure I would have no problem with that," Trump told reporters when he was asked whether he would be tested before Thursday's debate in Nashville.
Trump announced on Oct 2 that he had tested positive for Covid-19, and has declined to say when he last tested negative before the previous debate held on Sept 29.
