Trump Signs $8.3 Billion Funding Package To Fight Coronavirus
This Friday, President Donald Trump signed a spending bill to combat the spread of the new coronavirus. He pumped billions of dollars;
$8.3 billion to be exact, into prevention efforts and research in hopes of quickly producing a vaccine for the deadly disease.
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According to Politico, the bill provides a total of $7.7 billion in new discretionary spending and authorizes an additional $490 million in mandatory spending through a Medicare change. Trump was sure to sign the measure, which has almost universal support. It is intended to project confidence and calm as anxiety builds over the impact of the virus, which has claimed 12 lives in the U.S.
“The American people are looking for leadership and want assurance that their government is up to the task of protecting their health and safety,” said Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.
According to the latest reports that just came in, new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in new parts of the U.S. on Friday, bringing the total to 14. Health experts are urging people to continue practicing preventative measures, such as routine hand washing, in order to avoid the virus.
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