By AFPMore by this AuthorWashington,President Donald Trump said Saturday he had taken a coronavirus test, as the White House began protectively checking the temperature of anyone coming into close contact with him or Vice President Mike Pence. Appearing at a White House news conference where he attempted again to provide guidance and assurance to worried Americans, Trump said he had yet to receive the results of his own test. AdvertisementBut a White House doctor later walked that back, saying he "remains without symptoms" and did not need to be tested. Briefing reporters on Saturday, the president said he did indeed take the test on Friday night, and expected the results in a day or two. Before Saturday's briefing, a member of the White House medical team took the temperature of all journalists wishing to attend.

Source: Daily Nation March 14, 2020 17:03 UTC