Washington, October 2: 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. Also Read | ‘Doomsday Planes’ Fly Off US Coast as Donald Trump Tests COVID-19 Positive, Experts See ‘Warning’ to Adversaries.

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. Also Read | ‘Donald Trump Paid The Price’: Editor of China’s Mouthpiece Mocks US President, First Lady for Contracting COVID-19.

Joe Biden's Tweet

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.”

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