March 6, 2020 9:20 PM

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US President Donald Trump signs USD 8.3B bill to fight coronavirus outbreak

<span style="color: #222222;">US President Donald Trump today signed an 8.3 billion US Dollars measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak that has killed 12 people in the US and infected more than 200.<br />''  <br />'' The legislation provides federal public health agencies with money for vaccines, tests and potential treatments and helps state and local governments prepare and respond to the threat.<br />'' <br />'' The Senate passed the legislation yesterday to help tackle the outbreak in hopes of reassuring a fearful public and accelerating the government's response to the virus. Thursday's sweeping 96-1 vote in the senate had sent the bill to the White House for President Donald Trump's signature.<br />'' <br />'' After receiving the President's signature, the plan more than triples the 2.5 billion US Dollars amount outlined by the White House, 10 days ago.</span><br />''  

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