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Trump tests positive for Covid-19: What happens next?

Will the US president change his mind on wearing masks? Could the election be delayed? Here's a breakdown of what we know so far

Trump tests positive for Covid-19: What happens next?
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US President Donald Trump has tested positive for Covid-19, along with his wife Melania Trump. But what happens when a presidential candidate gets sick in the final month of an election campaign?

Investor reaction to his diagnosis has been drastic, as currencies, commodities and a wave of indices across Asia and Europe swung wildly in the wake of the announcement on 2 October. 

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