U.S. President Donald Trump plans to declare a national emergency on March 13, as public life in America continues to grind to a halt. Concerns about the coronavirus pandemic rippled across the globe, as more events were canceled and more landmarks were shuttered; U.S. schools closed to millions of students; Louisiana delayed its presidential primary until summer; and the Group of Seven leaders planned a virtual crisis conference.
Washington Post: Trump to declare a national emergency
People walk by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 09, 2020 in New York City.