WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency allocating $50 billion in federal funds for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump said in a statement “To unleash the full power of the federal government, I´m officially declaring a national emergency”.
He asked all US state authorities to establish emergency operation centers and said the government was speeding up testing, amid criticism about the lack of sufficient test kits countrywide.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump said that he will be expected be tested for the coronavirus immediately.Trump’s remark came minutes after his denial to take any preventive steps following his close contact with a Brazilian official who was diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Earlier, replying to a question, the US President responded as saying: “I didn’t say I wasn’t going to be tested.”
On 11 March, British Health Minister Nadine Dorries had diagnosed with coronavirus after falling ill. the British Health Minister Nadine Dorries, aged 62 had her symptoms confirmed said an official.
Writing on Twitter, Minister for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock wrote: “Really sorry to hear Nadine has tested positive for coronavirus. She has done the right thing by self-isolating at home, and both NHS and PHE staff brilliant. We all wish her well as she recovers.
“I understand why people are worried about this disease. We will do all we can to keep people safe, based on the best possible science.”
I send my very very best wishes to @NadineDorries and absolutely endorse @MattHancock what is saying here. I know this is an extremely worrying time for our constituents. Our NHS & PHE staff are doing us all proud in very challenging circumstances. https://t.co/by7nfTzsfh
— Jonathan Ashworth (@JonAshworth) March 11, 2020
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