美國民主黨總統候選人拜登於社交網站透露，他和太太對新型冠狀病毒測試均呈陰性反應。
拜登又呼籲民眾要戴口罩、保持社交距離及勤洗手。
對於總統特朗普及第一夫人梅拉妮亞雙雙確診，拜登祝願兩人可以早日康復，並會為總統及其他人的健康及安全祈禱。
梅拉尼亞亦於社交網站報平安，指自己有輕微症狀，但整體感覺良好，期望可以早日康復，她又感謝各界慰問。
I’m happy to report that Jill and I have tested negative for COVID. Thank you to everyone for your messages of concern. I hope this serves as a reminder: wear a mask, keep social distance, and wash your hands.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 2, 2020
Thank you for the love you are sending our way. I have mild symptoms but overall feeling good. I am looking forward to a speedy recovery.
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) October 2, 2020