Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus

I think there may be some misinformation here.

To clarify, President Donald Trump did not declare a national emergency over the coronavirus. However, he did declare a national emergency on March 13, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but not specifically over the coronavirus.

On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency under the Stafford Act, which allows the federal government to mobilize resources and take swift action to respond to the pandemic. This declaration enabled the administration to access additional funding, resources, and authorities to combat the spread of the virus.

The national emergency declaration was made in response to the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the United States, which had already resulted in widespread closures of businesses, schools, and other institutions, as well as significant disruptions to the economy and daily life.

It's worth noting that the national emergency declaration was not specifically over the coronavirus, but rather over the pandemic caused by the virus. The declaration was intended to enable the federal government to take swift and decisive action to respond to the crisis, rather than to declare a national emergency over the virus itself.

I hope this clears up any confusion!