Joe Biden has a 10-point advantage over President Trump, according to new Pew Research Center poll

Democratic nominee Joe Biden has a 10-point advantage over President Donald Trump, according to new Pew Research Center poll, which surveyed more than 10,000 registered American voters.

Biden's national lead is aided by how Americans view his ability to combat the coronavirus crisis versus how Trump has handled the pandemic thus far. Overall, Biden has the support of 52 per cent of registered voters, compared to the 42 per cent who said they support Trump. 

The poll was being conducted as Trump announced that he and first lady Melania Trump had contracted COVID-19. Pollsters said there were no 'significant differences' in voter preferences or in confidence in handling the virus before and after the announcement.