Donald Trump ‘improving’ in hospital but next 48 hours ‘critical’, says aide

Supporters of President Donald Trump demonstrate at the entrance to Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre in Bethesda, Maryland, where he is being treated for Covid-19 Picture: Cliff Owen/AP

Donald Trump went through a “very concerning” period on Friday and faces a “critical” next two days in his fight against Covid-19 at a military hospital, his chief of staff said.

Mark Meadows’ comments contrasted with a rosier assessment moments earlier by doctors treating the US president, who were at pains not to reveal that Mr Trump had received supplemental oxygen at the White House before being admitted to hospital.