COVID-19: US declares national emergency

WASHINGTON – President Trump continued his strong leadership in the face of this crisis by declaring a National Emergency today to make more resources rapidly available to continue fighting Coronavirus, COVID-19.

The President made the declaration as the Coronavirus has led to closure of schools and cancellations of several public gatherings. So far, there are now 1,629 cases in the United States with 41 deaths so far reported.

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“It is this very leadership that has saved countless lives since the outbreak began”, the Department of Commerce said in a statement, adding “we are all grateful to the American companies that are stepping up and doing their part to ensure the American public has access to the tests and supplies needed to combat this outbreak”.

It said the Department of Commerce will continue to do its part keeping America safe and healthy and supporting American businesses to do the same.