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Latest coronavirus news: President Trump gave mask mandate at White House

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By Tim Darnell
May 11, 2020

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4:50 p.m. President Donald Trump says he was the one who decided all White House staff should wear masks due to COVID-19 coronavirus.

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The president says the U.S. has “prevailed” against COVID-19 coronavirus. He added the country needs “total victory” and “transition into greatness.”

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