President Trump Declares National Emergency Over Coronavirus

President Trump declared a national emergency to enhance the administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic. This declaration allows the White House to waive certain regulations to improve access to medical care, including telehealth services and cross-state medical licensing. Additionally, student loan interest will be waived temporarily. The administration is also working with Google to develop a website for coronavirus testing guidance, with businesses like Walmart and Walgreens aiding in setting up drive-through testing sites.

What was the primary purpose of President Trump's national emergency declaration?

• To reduce taxes

• To increase military funding

• To expand the administration's ability to respond to the coronavirus pandemic

• To improve international relations

What does the national emergency declaration allow regarding telehealth services?

• It requires telehealth services to be free

• It restricts telehealth services to certain states

• It waives laws to enable telehealth services

• It mandates all hospitals to provide telehealth services

How does the national emergency declaration help hospitals?

• By waiving rules to bring additional physicians on board

• By providing free medical supplies

• By reducing hospital taxes

• By increasing hospital funding

What financial relief did President Trump announce during the press conference?

• Waiving of student loan interest

• Subsidies for small businesses

• Reduction of income tax

• Increase in unemployment benefits

Which companies are involved in setting up drive-through testing locations?

• Home Depot and Lowe's

• Costco and CVS

• Walmart and Walgreens

• Amazon and Target