Coronavirus outbreak: US confirms 554 cases, Trump defends administration

At least 22 people have died from coronavirus in United States of America till w, international media reported on March 9. dely virus which has w spre across 34 US states has reportedly infected over 554 people in country. However, President Donald Trump who earlier claimed that viral outbreak was in control, took to Twitter on March 8 to defend his ministration. 

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Trump, on Sunday, said that his ministration has a “perfectly coordinated” and fine-tuned plan to combat outbreak. He also lauded Vice President Mike Pence who is spearheing combat efforts. Trump, in his tweet, also slammed ''Fake News Media'' and blamed m for making his government look b in public eyes. Meanwhile, Larry Hogan, Republican Goverr of Maryland criticised US President saying that Trump hn’t communicated way he would or way he would like President to. 

This comes as virus has hit 34 states with most cases reported in states of New York Washington and California. Out of total 554 cases, 49 cases are repatriated from abro, 21 cases are from Grand Princess cruise ship and rest 494 cases were detected and confirmed on US soil. 

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Emergency in eight states

As per w, eight states in US have declared an emergency in response to coronavirus which include Washington, Florida, California, Kentucky, New York, Maryland, Utah and Oregon. Goverr Kate Brown was latest to declare emergency as he put Oregon under emergency on March 8. Virginia and Connecticut reported ir first cases on March 8. 

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