Trump: Major Disaster Declaration Approved for NY, Washington State

Trump: Major Disaster Declaration Approved for NY, Washington State
President Donald Trump speaks during the daily briefing on the CCP virus, commonly known as the novel coronavirus, at the White House in Washington, on March 22, 2020. Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump on Sunday approved a major disaster declaration for Washington state and New York, while California is expected to be approved shortly to combat the viral pandemic.

The governors of the three states made requests to the federal government for the order as CCP virus cases multiply across the United States. New York, Washington, and California have the most confirmed patients.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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