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Coronavirus? Trump says be a germophobe like him

Thu, Feb 27, 2020 - 10:11 AM

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Donald Trump had advice on Wednesday for people worried by the coronavirus: be a germophobe like him.
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[WASHINGTON] Donald Trump had advice on Wednesday for people worried by the coronavirus: be a germophobe like him.

Frequent hand-washing has long been a quirk of the real estate billionaire and Republican president.

He said his habit is exactly what's needed for protecting against...

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