Breaking: Trump Declares National Emergency To Battle Coronavirus

President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in the US over the coronavirus outbreak which has led to over 5000 deaths across the world.

This current action by the US president frees up $50 billion in federal funds for the battle against the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic.

“To unleash the full power of the federal government, I’m officially declaring a national emergency,” Trump said in a statement on the White House lawn.

He called on all US states to set up emergency operation centres and said the government was accelerating testing, amid criticism about the lack of sufficient test kits nationwide.

Trump also said the move will waive a number of other requirements meant to benefit doctors and fight the coronavirus pandemic.