Out Of Hospital, Trump Calls Not Afraid Of COVID-19

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JAKARTA - President of the United States (US) Donald Trump has called on his citizens to leave their homes and not be afraid of COVID-19. He said that at the White House after being treated for three days at Walter Reed Medical Center for coronavirus.

"That's really good," Trump said in response to questions from reporters how he felt being treated for the disease.

Trump wore a mask when he got off the helicopter that flew him from the hospital, according to Reuters. As he climbed the steps of the White House, he waved and took off his mask while posing for the reporter.

"Don't let it get over you. Don't be afraid," Trump said via videotape. "We'll get back to work. We'll be at the front. Don't let it dominate your life. Get out, be careful," he said.

Trump wouldn't be his name if not controversial. But this time it seemed as if he had nothing to give up about underestimating COVID-19.

These Republican politicians frequently violate social distancing guidelines intended to curb the spread of the virus. He even mocked his rival Joe Biden during the first presidential debate for wearing masks at various events.

On the other hand, Biden continued to remind Trump not to underestimate the COVID-19 disease. Repeatedly, Biden stressed the importance of wearing a mask.

"I hope the president, having gone through what he's been through and I'm glad he seems to have come quite well, will communicate the right lessons to the American people. Masks are important," Biden said.

Return to normal

After being reported positive, according to Trump's medical team, he had not had a fever in more than 72 hours and his oxygen levels were known to be normal. Doctors, however, have refused to discuss the impact any disease could have on Trump's lungs.

"He may not be completely out of harm's way," said Presidential Doctor Sean. P. Conley. "If we can get through Monday the same or improve, even better, then we will all breathe a final sigh of relief," he added.

But Conley said the medical team believed Trump was ready to leave hospital. Conley stressed Trump would get world-class medical care around the clock at the White House. He also said doctors were still unsure of what to do because Trump had received certain therapies from the start.

Returning to the White House might help Trump project feelings of normalcy. Before falling ill, he tried to re-run the campaign towards US economic recovery and the forthcoming confirmation hearing of his chosen Supreme Court candidate, Amy Coney Barrett. But the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the White House as well as in Congress threatens to draw further attention to Trump's pandemic response.