WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 03rd April, 2020) President Donald Trump has issued a disaster declaration for the US state of Virginia to free funds to fight the coronavirus pandemic, the White House announced on Thursday.
"Today, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia," the declaration said.
Trump ordered federal assistance to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19), the declaration explained.
Federal funding is available to Commonwealth, tribal, and eligible local governments for emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, for all areas in Virginia impacted by COVID-19, the declaration added.
