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Michigan Coronavirus: Trump OKs Major Disaster Declaration

Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Michigan, providing additional money to help the state address the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jacqueline Lee of Flint adjusts her mask in public with gloves on her hands as she tries to protect herself from any germs while grocery shopping.
Jacqueline Lee of Flint adjusts her mask in public with gloves on her hands as she tries to protect herself from any germs while grocery shopping. (Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP)

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Michigan, providing additional money to help the state address the COVID-19 pandemic.

The declaration announced by the White House on Saturday follows a back-and-forth between Trump and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who has criticized the Trump administration for its slow response to the pandemic, saying "we cannot weather this alone."

The U.S. surgeon general said Friday that Detroit, a national "hot spot" for cases of the new coronavirus, will worsen next week. More than 3,600 people in Michigan were confirmed to have COVID-19 Friday.

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At least 92 have died, most from the three counties in the Detroit area, according to state officials.

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