Trump in ‘exceptionally good spirits’ and fever-free, say doctors

President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he leaves the White House to go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre (Alex Brandon/AP)

US President Trump is in “exceptionally good spirits”, fever-free and not having difficulty breathing, doctors treating him for Covid-19 at a military hospital have said.

Mr Trump was airlifted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre on Friday, less than 24 hours after his diagnosis.