Trump Declares Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disaster Declarations For 5 States Including Oklahoma

President Donald Trump added Oklahoma to the list of states that will receive federal assistance, according to a White House press release. 

Sunday, April 5th 2020, 12:58 pm

By: News On 6


President Donald Trump added Oklahoma to the list of states that will receive federal assistance, according to a White House press release. 

Oklahoma is now among 44 states slated to receive additional federal help from FEMA. 

Four other states -- Delaware, South Dakota, Mississippi and New Mexico -- were also added to the coronavirus disaster declaration on Sunday. 

According to the release, a "major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma" which calls for federal assistance to "supplement State, tribal and local recovery efforts" in areas affected by COVID-19. 

Related: OSDH: 1,252 Total Coronavirus Cases Reported, Total Number Of Deaths Up To 46 In Oklahoma

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