Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 6 Oct 2020

1. Trump stages ‘bizarre’ White House comeback

Donald Trump has returned to the White House to continue his treatment for Covid-19. On his return, the US president promptly removed his face mask on the Truman Balcony, telling Americans “to get out there” and not fear Covid. CNN says the “bizarre White House comeback” included “the reckless pronouncement there is nothing to fear from Covid-19, which has already killed 210,000 Americans”.

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