Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden departs the Queen Theater in Wilmington, Del., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, after pre-taping his speech for the Al Smith dinner. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Joe Biden has tested negative for the coronavirus, his primary care doctor confirmed on Friday.
The Democratic presidential nominee and his wife were tested earlier in the day after news of President Donald Trump's infection was announced.
Dr. Kevin O'Connor released the negative results in a statement issued by the Biden campaign. Biden was on the debate stage with Trump for more than 90 minutes earlier in the week. It's still unclear if Biden will hold campaign events later in the day.
Biden, in a social media post, thanked his supporters for "messages of concern." He added: "I hope this serves as a reminder: wear a mask, keep social distance, and wash your hands."
A Georgia election worker has testified that she feared for her life as she received a barrage of threatening and racist messages fueled by Rudy Giuliani’s false claims that she and her mother had rigged the 2020 election results in the state.
Four women who attended the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, including a current cadet, are expected to testify at a Senate committee hearing about sexual assault and harassment.
The Air Force has taken disciplinary action against 15 personnel after classified documents were allegedly leaked by 21-year-old airman Jack Teixeira earlier this year.
