COVID-19: After asking people to 'relax', Donald Trump says 'God Bless USA'

After saying “it's under control” when United States detected first case of deadly coronavirus, US President Donald Trump has just w tweeted that “God bless US” on March 16. After being originated in Chinese province of Wuhan, COVID-19 has w infected at least 3,807 people in US and has caused 69 deaths. While Trump's tweet remained without context, apparently nation is rocked with pandemic when paired with panic buying of citizens leading to empty aisles in supermarkets. 

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Moreover, Trump's cry foul to Almighty came just a few hours after he had asked all Americans to “relax” and assured m that administration is in communication with producers of goods who will maintain stock. Meanwhile, US President's administration has also been widely criticised for “chaotic” approach towards handling of crisis and people have also accused authorities of leaving m “unprepared”. However, Trump has t only boasted about precautionary measures taken by his administration in wake of pandemic but also claimed that federal government will “unleash its full potential” to contain spread. 

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'Take it easy'

Donald Trump had also urged its citizens to “take it easy” and that “it will all pass” in a bid to calm people who are panic buying and leaving aisles at supermarkets empty. While US President made comments on March 16 in a news conference at White House, internet users were t seen impressed by comments. t only did netizens point out “disappointment” of Trump administration's handling of crisis but some of m also posted ims of empty markets and declining stocks, which do t fall in synergy with Trump's assurance that he has talked to maintain production of goods. 

Trump said, “But you don’t have to buy so much. Take it easy. Just relax. People are going in and y’re buying more. I remember, I guess, during conversation, Doug of Walmart said that y’re buying more than y buy at Christmas.  Relax.  We’re doing great.  It all will pass.”

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