Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden Both Test Negative For Coronavirus

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden has tested negative for Coronavirus. This comes after President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 early Friday morning.

I'm happy to report that Jill and I have tested negative for COVID. Thank you to everyone for your messages of concern. I hope this serves as a reminder: wear a mask, keep social distance, and wash your hands.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 2, 2020

On Wednesday, Biden was in the Pittsburgh area, making several stops at train stations, while riding from Ohio through Pennsylvania following the first Presidential debate on Tuesday.

biden-train-tour — (Photo Credit: Jon Delano/KDKA)

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