The US administration is taking desperate measures in an attempt to contain the epidemic of coronavirus infection.
In this regard, already at midnight local time in the United States, a ban on the entry of European citizens into the country will come into force. So far, only the United Kingdom has bypassed the restrictions.
“In order to prevent the entry of new infected people into the country, we forbid any travel from Europe to the United States for thirty days. These rules will begin to operate as early as Friday, from midnight”, – said the American President Donald Trump, accusing the EU that now the coronavirus infection has appeared in the United States.
According to him, the European Union has not taken the necessary protective measures against the spread of the epidemic. Now the States will stop even trading with Europe. At the same time, Trump said that Washington will review previously imposed restrictions on entry from China and South Korea.
In addition, due to the fact that the coronavirus had an impact on the economy, the US administration also introduces economic measures. In addition, Trump insists that Congress legitimize paid sick leave for those who may be left without money if they can’t work.
“Using extraordinary powers, I ordered the Ministry of Finance to postpone the receipt of tax payments without interest for certain categories of individuals and entrepreneurs”, – Trump said.
At the same time, the head of the White House called for a temporary halt to the political confrontation that unfolded in the United States against the backdrop of the upcoming presidential election.