This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Donald trump says hes feeling well, with the help of the doctors and nurses at Walter Reed National military medical center. Earlier his doctor gave this update. Hello, this is bbc news. At this time the team the headlines. And i are extremely President Trumps president has happy with the progress tweeted saying he is feeling well. The president has made. His doctors say hes in good spirits as hes treated thursday he had a mild cough in hospital for coronavirus. With some nasal congestion and fatigue all of which are now resolving and improving. His medical team says the president was admitted as a precautionary measure despite that upbeat assessment, and is not currently being given oxygen. Mixed messages as Associated Press reports the president s chief of staff said mr trump went at this time, the team and i are extremely through a very concerning period. Happy at the progress the president has made. The white house says he had a mild cough with nasal mr trump remains in charge congestion, fatigue, but his president ial campaign is postponing rallies and other events, well ask what his illness could mean all of which have been
for americas political future. Resolved and are improving. Parts of Northern England face new coronavirus restrictions from today, borisjohnson and the president including a ban on households mixing indoors of the European Commission say borisjohnson and the president the uk and eu will work intensively to overcome significant of the European Commission say the uk and eu will work intensively gaps in their positions to overcome significant gaps in their positions on a post brexit relationship. On a post brexit relationship. At least eight people are missing in south east france after a powerful storm caused what is being called the worst flooding in living memory. Now on bbc news, Anna Holligan travels across europe hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world to see how people are getting on their bikes and asks if the surge and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here in cycling is the start of a much and across the globe. Bigger change in the way we travel. There are contradictory reports about the health of donald trump from the bubonic plague after his first night in hospital to tuberculosis, pandemics have for coronavirus treatment. Historically changed the way doctors at the walter reed our cities are designed, facility told reporters the president is responding well, breathing and walking normally. President trump himself sent this tweet saying that he was feeling well with the help of the doctors and nurses. But a report from the associated
press is casting some doubt over that update. The Agency Reports that mr trumps chief of staff, mark meadows said the president went through a very concerning period and was not yet on a clear path to recovery. Our north america reporter Antony Zurcher has been following developments. It makes you wonder, youve got to assume that the press conference this morning was in part to set peoples minds at ease that the president is doing well. And that the medical team in charge at the Walter Reed Hospital in bethesda that they were on top of things. That they have control of the situation. And that the president was going to get better. But then the neck to see it immediately contradicted by the white house chief of staff that the next two days are going to be very critical and Donald Trumps care. It makes you wonder what the message they wanted to try to get out. They are kind of in keeping with the way white house prick handles press events where they have to clean up after the fact
and sometimes they give mixed messages. I obviously never has that been so important to speak with a unified voice and during a time of personal crisis for the president like now. You mentioned the idea of trying to clean up after the event in trying to sort out the messages. Lets focus on one of those which was the time line talking about the timeline of mr trumps treatment and that was cleared out. Talk us through that. This is so important because the American Public and the people who are around the president wa nt to people who are around the president want to know when the president first received his diet delete that diagnosis. And what steps are taken. But the physician saw sean conway said in the press conference was that he was first diagnosed 72 hours ago. That would have put Donald Trumps diagnosis on wednesday. That would be before he travelled to minnesota for a campaign rally, before he travelled to newjersey on
thursday for a fundraiser and well before he announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus. Another physician said that donald trump had been taking this anti viral cocktail 48 hours ago which would have put it on thursday also which was before there was any kind of acknowledge diagnosis. Youre talking about cleaning up, there was a press release sent from there was a press release sent from the white house after theirs, after questions were raised about their saying that the doctors misspoke. At the diagnosis was three days ago which means thursday at night and the antiviral cocktail began two days ago which would have been a friday. That was in keeping with the official line from the white house was up but again, because there is this confusion it makes people wonder whether the physicians really did miss speak or whether they spoke out of turn. It brings greater doubt around all of this when clarity is what the white house needs it brings greater doubt around all of this when clarity is what the white house needs most. On that issue of clarity, i want to get your thoughts on this. To some people it may appear slightly distasteful poring
over these tiny details of what is someone who is receiving medical treatment. But it matters so much obviously because of his role. Treatment. But it matters so much obviously because of his rolem does. The health and well being of the president no matter what you think of politics, no matter what you think of him as a person, is essential not only for the American Public who wants to know that there is someone in charge of this country but also abroad both for us friends and allies. Its important for the United States to send a message that things are under control. Here the president is still in charge. Because there is always the risk that perhaps an adversarial country may try to take advantage of doubt and uncertainty and chaos here on the international stage. This isnt just about well, is the president S Administration competent our critics taken advantage of this . This is about presenting a unified and cohesive front to americans and they world. Thank you anthony talking us through those
points just anthony talking us through those pointsjust a short anthony talking us through those points just a short time ago. Now for the full story of the day so far, im going to hand over to larry madowo whos in our washington studio. Hello lou is an extraordinary day as america tries to puzzle over what is exactly happening here. President Trumps Campaign in disarray as postpone rallies or make them virtual what happens if he is in hospitalfor virtual what happens if he is in hospital for long. Virtual what happens if he is in hospitalfor long. All of virtual what happens if he is in hospital for long. All of those still under discussion for supper to get back to how we got here. President trump has spent his first night in hospital after being transferred from the white house. A medical advice following his bout with covid i9. The white house explain his position at the walter reed medical hospital as a precautionary measure. Its one month exactly to election day. President trump spent two expected to be on the campaign trail instead woke up in hospital. Earlier, his physician gave
an update from the walter reed medical center. It is important to note the president has been fever free for over 24 hours. We remain cautiously optimistic, but hes doing great. One other note. It should be clear that hes got plenty of work to get done from the chief of staff. And hes doing it. Last night he left for the hospital unaided but there was none of his usual bluster and show for the media, and unusually for the president he was wearing a mask. The white house is trying to project business as usual. Mr trump is not transferring powers to the Vice President mike pence and he is in charge, and he attempted to calm jittery nerves with a message before he left. I want to thank everybody for the tremendous support. Im going to Walter Reed Hospital. I think im doing very well but we are going to make sure that things work out. The first lady is doing very well. So thank you very much, i appreciate it and i will never
forget it, thank you. He cant have visitors inside but it didnt stop his supporters from turning up outside the gates. His political rival, democratic candidate joe biden, is on the campaign trail. Here in the swing state of michigan. But hes been careful not to be seen as exploiting the president s illness. Delivering a message of american unity. Good afternoon. Im sending my prayers for the health and safety of the first lady and president of the United States, after they tested positive for covid i9. My wifejill and i pray that they will make a quick and full recovery. This is not a matter of politics. Its a bracing reminder to all of us that we need to take this virus seriously. Its been more than 24 hours since President Trump announced his and the first ladys results, and more and more of those close to mr trump have tested positive for covid i9. His Campaign Manager bill stepien, his former Senior AdviserKellyanne Conway and several republican senators. They were all present at what may turn out to have been a super spreader event, the announcement of the Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett last saturday in the rose garden. Saturday in the rose garden. The democrats are calling for her hearings to be postponed. President trump has been criticised for his cavalier attitude towards the virus which has killed more than 200,000 americans and infected more than seven million. In recent history, no president ial candidate has come down with an illness this close to an election. Millions of voters have already cast their ballots where the incumbent has been infected with a potentially deadly disease. For a president who didnt want the virus to be the centre of the 2020 campaign, he now finds himself at the heart of it. And nomia joins me now live for an update on this story. The president s physician did not talk about one key part of what happened on friday now we have confirmation . Thats right. He didnt come out forthright on the issue of oxygen. We can confirm the bbcs us partner cbs that has confirmed that President Trump did receive supplemental oxygen before he went to walter reed on friday night. Also mark meadows, the white house chief of staff told pool reporters that mr trumps vitals werent really concerning and that the next 48 hours is going to be critical to see how he responds to the treatment. We are still learning about the timeline. Theres lots of mixed statements coming out of the white house. Even when was he diagnosed . White house. Even when was he diagnosed . Went to white house. Even when was he diagnosed . Went to the treatments are . All there is of course plays into the issue of credibility on the president s health. Weve only got one month to go before election day. Absolutely. Those mixed timelines because some reporting saying the
president might have known about his likely exposure it when he did this fundraising in newjersey. What exactly is the clear picture here . At the moment, we are still trying to piece together that timeline. And these statement so far it just all afternoon have been confused. As i mentioned, in terms of when donald trump tweeted to confirm that he had coronavirus on, earlier this week, we are still not sure when he was diagnosed, when the treatment started. We are hoping to get more updates from the white house at some point but right now whenever there isa point but right now whenever there is a confusing statement about the president s house that is a concerning time for the country. Especially as weve not got long to go before the election. 0bviously, he has suspended his campaigning for the moment but the white house still wa nts to the moment but the white house still wants to show that he is in control. Even though hes in hospital he has everything he needs there to carry on hisjob. At the moment, he is
still in charge. And he also wants to show that he is in charge. Many thanks. He has been tweeting about a stimulus. Lets now go to our correspondent heres our correspondent leb oo diseko who is at the walter reed medical centre, where mr trump is being treated. I think you can probably hear some of their enthusiasm larry, some supporters of the president basically telling me that this could happen to anybody. He has a fighter and they think that he will definitely overcome. 0ne and they think that he will definitely overcome. One man told me that he flew an overnight to show his support for donald john. There isa his support for donald john. There is a whole range of different age groups they are, senior citizens, younger people. Quite interesting as they have been a few moments of tension with supporters ofjoe biden. I guess thats kind of indicative of some of the passions we see in the country. 0verall his supporters were really good natured and telling me that theyjust want him to overcome. And they believe he will do it. My reaction was kind of
shocked but then again it seems to be most people are getting it at some point. I guess i was kind not waiting to find out i thought it haveit waiting to find out i thought it have it at some point, you know. Are you worried . Know its most powerful man in the world best doctors in the world. Shocking, i wish i could man in the world best doctors in the world. Shocking, iwish i could have had my notifications on my phone turned off because i saw the news p0p turned off because i saw the news pop up turned off because i saw the news pop up at like 1230, one a m. I didnt go to sleep after that. I was up didnt go to sleep after that. I was up all night and it was just shocking. I actually flew in this morning just to be here for a few hours. Had to fly back but this is the least i could dojust to show my support and frankly, keep telling everyone it doesnt really matter what side of the political aisle you follow, this is the leader of our country. I was upset. Follow, this is the leader of our country. Iwas upset. Icouldnt believe it. I was kind of like in shock when i heard about it. Concerns me about him first it was the age you know 70 far, i think hes going to do fine. I really do. I want to show support for him. And wish them good well. When britishPrime MinisterBoris Johnson wish them good well. When british Prime Minister borisjohnson got covid there is an upper of support doesnt feel like the people you spoken to today youre starting to see early stages of this here . Absolutely. For the people that are gathered here. You heard one of the donald Trump Supporters say look, it doesnt matter what side of the aisle you are on, we want our president to be better. That is good for country. Certainly when you are talking about when Boris Johnson for country. Certainly when you are talking about when borisjohnson was ill, it is frightening for people when the leader of the country is set to stop and donald trump is the free world. I think the issues around other questions around transparency, timelines, anthonys article was talking about earlier. May undermine deep white house effo rts may undermine deep white house efforts to portray that positive image that people really are hoping for, looking to them for. Im sure the president will appreciate seeing all those people out there. He feeds
off the energy of the crowds at his rallies and despite what the politicians in dc are talking about, they just want to see them politicians in dc are talking about, theyjust want to see them back out there dont they . I wasjust theyjust want to see them back out there dont they . I was just trying to get out my tweets but he has been tweeting. And thanking the staff at the walter reed military medical facility. I guess, the walter reed military medical facility. Iguess, kind the walter reed military medical facility. I guess, kind donald trump where it used to hearing upbeat and im sure thats a message you wanted his supporters and everybody else in the country to take it away. And speaking of twitter, twitter, facebook and now saying anybody who wishes individually the president they will take them down. This is obviously got a lot of people tweeting and faced booking and tick tock and for some all of that. They are being very vigilant about that. They are being very vigilant about that. Lets go back to lewis in our london studio. As weve heard President Trump has been given two treatments to try to slow the impact of the virus. 0ur Health Editor hugh pym looks at what those treatments are, how effective they might be and how he could have caught the virus. Even as the president walked across the white house lawn to the helicopter which would take him to hospital, there was speculation about how the virus might have got through the white house defences. Theres a policy of regular testing. But back injuly donald trump appeared to contradict his press secretary, who had said he was tested many times daily. The press secretary said today that you sometimes take more than one test a day. Why is that . I didnt know about more than one. I do take probably on average a test every two days, three days. I dont know if any time ive ever taken two tests in one day but i could see that happening.