Rudy Giuliani Says He’s ‘Doing Fine’ With Covid, Hopes To Be Released From Hospital Wednesday

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Former New York City mayor and Trump personal attorney Rudy Giuliani said Tuesday that he was “doing fine” and no longer experiencing significant symptoms of Covid-19, just two days after he was admitted to a Washington hospital.

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Key Background

Giuliani’s diagnosis was followed by news of a positive test from Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis, stoking fears that there could be yet another coronavirus outbreak among those surrounding Trump, who himself had to be hospitalized for Covid-19 in October. Dozens who either work in the White House or closely around the president have been infected over the past few months, as health experts have continually warned that the White House is putting itself at risk by not following health guidelines.

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Giuliani has regularly made public appearances, often indoors and maskless, over the past month as Trump’s legal team continues to pursue baseless claims of widespread fraud in the presidential election in states across the country, sparking concern that there will be further infections from Giuliani contacts.

Further Reading

Rudy Giuliani is doing well, does not have fever, Trump says – video (The Guardian)

Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis Reportedly Tests Positive For Covid-19 After Attending White House Holiday Party (Forbes)

Trump: Doctors Told Him His ‘Lungs Are A Little Bit Different’ Due To Covid (Forbes)

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