Donald Trump's White House doctor says the US president has tested negative for Covid-19 on consecutive days using a newer rapid test from Abbott laboratories. The assessment from Navy Commander Sean Conley came as Trump travelled to Florida, headlining his first campaign rally since becoming infected with coronavirus. Alex Brandon/AP President Donald Trump removes his face mask to speak from the Blue Room Balcony of the White House to a crowd of supporters on Saturday. READ MORE:* Covid-19: Trump says he's not contagious, health experts say that's not certain* Covid-19: Trump doctor says US president no longer at risk of transmitting coronavirus* Donald Trump should be able to resume public events Saturday, his doctor says* Covid-19: Trump reports 'no symptoms', returns to downplaying virusConley, said that the tests, taking in conjunction with other data, including viral load, had led him to conclude that Trump was not contagious. Over the weekend, Trump addressed scores of supporters who crowded onto the White House lawn from a balcony.

Source: Stuff October 12, 2020 22:11 UTC