New York City on edge COVID-19 National Emergency Declaration

New York City on edge as President Trump declares the corona virus a national emergency.
As of 9PM on 3/13/2020 Whole Foods in Columbus Circle shuts down early.
Most of the toilet paper, water, poultry, fish and meat products were sold out.
New York State Governor Cuomo & Mayor De Blasio continues to declare New York State and City state of emergency.
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP HAS MOBILIZED THE FULL RESOURCES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO RESPOND TO THE CORONAVIRUS “I will never hesitate to take any necessary steps to protect the lives, health, and safety of the American people. I will always put the wellbeing of America first.” - President Donald J. Trump
MOBILIZING ALL FEDERAL RESOURCES: President Donald J. Trump is leveraging the full power of the Federal Government to protect the health and safety of the American people.
President Trump is exercising statutory authorities to declare a national emergency in response to the coronavirus.
The unprecedented action the President is taking invites States, territories, and tribes to access over $42 billion in existing funding to combat the coronavirus.
The Administration has taken decisive action to ensure State, local, and tribal leaders have the resources they need to provide protective measures for their communities.
The Small Business Administration also has authority and available funding to make over $7 billion in loans to qualifying small businesses to assist economic recovery.
President Trump is directing further actions across his Administration in response to the coronavirus.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced guidance to limit medically unnecessary visits to nursing homes to protect vulnerable elderly Americans
The Secretary of the Education will be waiving interest on all student loans held by the Federal Government.
The President is directing the Department of Energy to purchase large quantities of crude oil for the strategic reserve.
The President is urging every State to set up emergency operational centers and is asking every hospital to activate its emergency preparedness plan.
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