US Preisdent declares national emergency due to Coronavirus outbreak
US President Trump has declared a national emergency in view of the crisis of the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19. The US government has also released US $ 50 billion of federal funds as part of efforts to deal with this crisis. Late night Spain also declared a national emergency. US President Trump declared a national emergency at a press conference at 1 am on Friday, Indian time.
The Trump administration, which is facing criticism from both the parties in the US, has announced several steps to tackle the disease under emergency and ensure the availability of investigation. The Trump administration has said that it will also involve the private sector for investigative facilities in the case.
Administration officials said in the press conference that the rate of infection of this virus is very low, but the administration is taking it seriously and is taking all possible measures to deal with it. He said that all educational institutions and public places are being closed.
Coronavirus epidemics are widespread around the world. Due to this, programs are being canceled and most of the public places are closed. American schools have closed. Louisiana has prohibited the formation of its Presidential Primary Unit until summer. In addition, leaders of G-7 countries have organized a meeting on this crisis.
WHO labels Europe as epicenter of Coronavirus epidemic
The World Health Organization has warned that ‘Europe has now become the epicenter of the epidemic and most countries in the European Union have acted on it. These include closing schools, enforcing travel restrictions and other emergency measures. ‘ Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said his report came positive after attending an event in Florida with an associate of the Brazilian government. The investigation into a top Australian official has been found positive just days after meeting with US Attorney General William P. Barr in Washington.
Scientists have found that coronavirus can remain contagious on some surfaces for days. They also discovered that coronoviruses could be spread by people and can be attached to host body for several weeks before symptoms develop.
Ban on those coming to America from Europe
On the other hand, President Donald Trump has banned travelers coming from Europe to America for the next 30 days in the wake of the coronavirus COVID-19. Britain is exempted from this. Addressing the nation on TV from his Oval Office of the White House, Trump said the new rules would come into effect from midnight on Friday (March 13) and would allow Americans to return to their country after undergoing multiple screenings.
The President said that the European Union failed to take precautionary measures in the manner in which his administration has taken steps to prevent the outbreak of Coronavirus. Trump said he is monitoring the situation in China and South Korea. He appealed the citizens not to go on non-essential journeys.
