United States President Donald Trump declares national emergency

United States President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency and ordered every state to set up emergency operation centres, effective immediately.

The emergency orders will allow the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to waive applicable rules and regulations to give doctors, hospitals, and healthcare providers maximum flexibility to respond to the virus and care for patients.

 

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