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President Trump says the US economy will “skyrocket” once the “war” against Covid-19 is won. He says the National Guard has been ordered to help with the fight against the virus in New York, California and Washington, where the outbreak has hit hard. He says he spoke to the governors of all three states and they will have control of the National Guard in their respective states. He says additional supplies will go the three states, including extra beds and facemasks. He says the supplies will be delivered in the next 48 hours.
The Coronavirus Task Force’s press briefing at the White House is about to start, nearly 90 minutes late but better late than never. Donald Trump starts the conference by saying the country is trying to repatriate two groups of young Americans in Peru and Honduras. Trump once again pretty much goes against the language of everyone else in the country by calling Covid-19 “the China virus”. The president reminds Anericans to wash their hands and practice social distancing. He also confirms Senator Rand Paul has Coronavirus.
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Source: US Politics - theguardian.com
