US avails emergency funding to fight coronavirus

As Coronavirus(COVID-19) spreads around the world, some regions are restricting travel, while an estimated 300-million children face school closures. China, the world's most populous nation, remains the hardest hit with deaths surpassing 3000. The global caseload is at almost 97-thousand, with significant outbreaks reported in South Korea, Italy, and Iran. With 11 deaths and over 160 confirmed cases, the United States Congress has passed emergency funding of 8 billion dollars to combat the outbreak. For the latest, we speak to Correspondent Sherwin Bryce-Pease.

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