AFP looks back at some of the moments when the pandemic upended the contest, including Donald Trump’s hospitalization and how the party conventions became virtual events. March: Biden goes quietThe pandemic robs Democratic candidate Joe Biden of one of his key attributes: a personal connection with voters. His Republican opponent and incumbent Donald Trump derides him as "Sleepy Joe" and his campaign accuses Biden of "hiding" in his basement. June: Trump's indoor rallyLooking to revive his campaign, Trump holds a large rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 20. October: Trump gets Covid-19Then, on October 1, a bombshell just one month before the vote: Trump announces he has tested positive for the virus.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 01, 2020 08:37 UTC