Donald Trump terms COVID-19 as ‘Kung flu', blames China for global outbreak

US President Donald Trump called vel coronavirus “Kung Flu”, blaming China for deadly outbreak across globe with nearly nine million cases. Addressing an election rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Trump said that COVID-19 has more names than any or disease in history and he can name different versions of it.

"I can name - Kung flu. I can name 19 different versions of names. Many calls it a virus, which it is. Many calls it a flu. What difference. I think we have 19 or 20 versions of name," said Trump, playing around term “Kung Fu” which is a Chinese martial arts practice.

US is worst affected country with over 2.3 million cases and more than 1,21,000 deaths which has raised several questions on COVID-19 measures of US authorities. Trump has been trying to outsource blame to China for his administration’s failure in containing virus as he faces a tough re-election campaign.

Worst-hit nation

According to latest report, nearly nine million coronavirus cases have been confirmed worldwide with more than 467,000 deaths, overwhelming health care facilities across globe. United States, Brazil, and Russia are worst-hit countries while India reporting a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.

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On June 18, more than 150,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported globally, highest single-day number so far. Tedros said that nearly half of newly reported cases were from Americas, with significant numbers from South Asia and Middle East. He called on all countries and all people to exercise extreme vigilance and continue maintaining distance from ors.

During his rally in Tulsa, Trump mocked rumours surrounding his health after he waved a glass of water in air for around 30 seconds. He lifted glass of water up in air to displayed his ability to drink water by using one hand amid a roar of applause from attendees.

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