Trump to deploy National Guard

Coronavirus: Trump to deploy National Guard in three states

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US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of National Guard troops in the three states hardest hit by the coronavirus outbreak.

Troops will be used in New York, California and Washington to deliver medical aid and set up medical stations after the number of deaths nationwide rose to 471 and infections to 35,244.

There are fears of a shortage of key medical supplies in New York City.

A bill to fund national relief efforts has been blocked in the Senate.

Opposition Democrats want the emergency stimulus bill, which is worth almost $1.4 trillion (£1.2 trillion), to include more money for state and local governments and hospitals, while Mr Trump's Republicans are pushing for quick action to reassure financial markets.

In other developments:

• The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) says the coronavirus pandemic is "accelerating"
• UK health secretary tells people who ignoring government advice they're "selfish"
• South Korea reports the lowest number of new coronavirus cases since infection rates peaked four weeks ago
• London Underground passengers crowded on to packed trains despite warnings to minimise travel
• Death toll in Spain passes 2,000 and globally nearly 15,000

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National Guardsmen have been mobilized in all states, 3 territories and DC