Top Pentagon leaders quarantine amid White House Covid outbreak – live

What we know and what we don’t about Trump’s healthContagious Trump removes mask for photos on hospital returnBiden reminds Trump face covering is to protect othersAt least 39,000 new cases and 460 new Covid deaths reported in USSign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 6.37pm BST The Pentagon has now made a statement about some of its top figures being obliged to quarantine, including chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Mark Milley.The top US military leaders are self-quarantining after the Coast Guard’s No. 2 tested positive for the coronavirus, Pentagon officials said today, Reuters reports. 6.10pm BST It’s been an interesting morning dominated by coronavirus-related stories. We’re expecting lots of developments in the coming hours, so stay tuned.Main events today so far: Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2020/oct/06/donald-trump-coronavirus-covid-19-masks-joe-biden-election-white-house-live-updates #donald_trump #joe_biden #coronavirus_outbreak #us_news #world_news