President Donald Trump said on Monday March 30 that more than one million Americans had been tested for coronavirus and he called on the population to continue to respect social distancing measures during the month of April to avoid the spread of the pandemic.
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“ Everyone has a role to play in winning this war. Every citizen, family and business can make a difference in stopping the virus. It is our common patriotic duty. Difficult times are looming over the next 30 days and these are really vital 30 days , "said Donald Trump during a press briefing at the White House.
The President said the number of drug tests performed was a turning point.
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He also announced that the United States had started to procure medical protective equipment abroad. " We get it from all over the world and we also send things we don't need to other regions ," said Trump.
The White House chief also said he had met with Italian Council President Giuseppe Conte and that the United States would send Italy about $ 100 million in unnecessary medical supplies. .