I don't think this story will survive the front page without turning into a big ugly mess, but it's definitely odd to see his Twitter account so quiet.<p>Apparently he was given an experimental antibody treatment earlier today? Anyone have any more info on that?<p>EDIT (transcription of official release):<p>I release the following information with the permission of President Donald J. Trump.<p>Following PCR-confirmation of the President's diagnosis, as a precautionary measure he received a single 8 gram dose of Regeneron's polyclonal antibody cocktail. He completed the infusion without incident. In addition to the polyclonal antibodies, the President has been taking zinc, vitamin D, famotidine, melatonin and a daily aspirin.<p>As of this afternoon the President remains fatigued but in good spirits. He's being evaluated by a team of experts, and together we'll be making recommendations to the President and First Lady in regards to the next best steps.<p>First Lady Melania Trump remains well with only a mild cough and headache, and the remainder of the First Family are well and tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 today.
My ICU physicians friends are in unanimous agreement that for most patients with advanced symptoms, staying at home with supplemental oxygen and observation is best. This is a sign that more serious and invasive procedures are required.
Trump is in multiple risk groups: his age, his weight, plus a high stress lifestyle. Implications of him dying weeks before the election are kind of scary.
I'm curious: If Trump did die before the election, how does that affect his presence on the ticket? Would Mike Pence suddenly become the Presidential candidate, or does the ticket remain unchanged with Pence being sworn in when a dead Trump wins, or are the Republicans no longer allowed to run the pair on the ticket? Is the decision state-by-state or federal?