Chapter 1: The Irony of Trump's Diagnosis

It’s hard to imagine the President of the United States testing positive for Covid-19. This is not due to any presumed immunity but rather because he has often downplayed the severity of the virus and even ridiculed those who take precautions like wearing masks. However, on Friday night, news broke about Trump's positive test, creating a storm on social media platforms, including Twitter, where he himself shared the update.

The president has faced backlash not just for his approach to the pandemic but also for being a prominent opponent of scientific advice. Instead of viewing science as a vital resource, he treated it as an adversary during a time when the real enemy was the virus itself.

This brings to mind his previous remarks regarding the use of disinfectants...

In response to public health officials' criticism, he claimed to have been "sarcastic"...

The reality is that Trump was dismissive of a virus that claimed over 200,000 American lives. Now, he finds himself in a hospital where science, unbiased and objective, will take the lead in his treatment.

The political implications of his diagnosis in an election year are best left to analysts.

Chapter 2: The Role of Science in Treatment

As of Friday evening, President Trump was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, just a day after his Covid-19 diagnosis was made public. CNN reported on his condition.

I won't speculate on why an experimental treatment was chosen, but it certainly indicates that Trump is not asymptomatic. This underscores the importance of monitoring symptoms for anyone who tests positive.

What exactly is the antibody cocktail he received? It comprises two antibodies that target a crucial protein of the virus responsible for Covid-19, SARS-CoV-2. They attach to a specific area on the virus's spike protein, which is essential for binding to human cells through the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor. — Sciencemag.org

In contrast to Trump, who often seems to hold biases, science remains impartial. We can be assured that the president will receive top-notch medical care. Like many others, I hope for his swift recovery. During his 14 days of quarantine, I wish that he comes to see science as a partner rather than an adversary.

And to those who support him politically, please remember to wear a mask.