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All the times Trump risked exposing himself to coronavirus as his advisers urge people his age to be extremely cautious

John Haltiwanger   

All the times Trump risked exposing himself to coronavirus as his advisers urge people his age to be extremely cautious
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President Donald Trump has sought to paint a rosy picture for the country as the coronavirus outbreak spreads, downplaying its potential impact and routinely contradicting top government experts.

And he's exhibited little to no personal caution as public health officials warn that the worst is yet to come with the outbreak. At 73, Trump is at higher risk for getting a more serious form of novel coronavirus and his job involves lots of meetings and air travel. The CDC has advised Americans over 60 to stock up on foods and medications; the most serious cases seem to be for seniors 80 years and older.

There have been several instances in which Trump may have risked exposing himself to coronavirus. Here's a rundown.


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