//President Trump calls on country to pray as coronavirus spreads

President Trump calls on country to pray as coronavirus spreads

President Donald Trump called on the country Sunday for prayer as the country faces the continuing spread of the coronavirus.Due to the new virus, the president declared Sunday a national day of prayer. It urged people of “all faiths and religious traditions and backgrounds to offer prayers for all those affected, including people who have suffered harm or lost loved ones.”Trump said Friday that he would free up as much as $50 billion for state and local governments as he declared the virus pandemic a national emergency. Many governors also have declared emergencies, giving themselves greater flexibility to spend money and waive regulations as needed. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new