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US President Donald Trump approves Major Disaster Declaration in state of California
Published: Mar 23, 2020 10:57 AM

File photo: US President Donald Trump on February 26 appointed Vice President Mike Pence to oversee the country’s response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Photo: CNS photo

US President Donald Trump has approved California's request for a presidential Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the most populous US state's COVID-19 emergency response efforts, California governor said on Sunday.