Coronavirus: US President Trump declares national emergency over COVID19, and announces extra funds to help fight virus
Speaking at the White House on Friday, Mr Trump said:"We will defeat this threat. When America is tested America rises to the occasion."Mr Trump indicated he himself would get tested for coronavirus"fairly soon" but said he had not shown any symptoms.
Mr Trump also for a period of time sat next to Mr Bolsonaro, who has tested negative for the disease. Mr Trump said he expected up to half a million extra tests will be brought out early next week, as he announced a public-private partnership to increase capability.
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