The US has suffered over 38,000 deaths, with nearly half coming from New York state. All 50 states in the union have recorded at least one death, with the unincorporated territory of American Samoa in the Pacific being the only part of US territory not to have been affected. On Twitter , Mrs Quote: : “We salute essential workers in the healthcare industry who are fighting to save lives.
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“Those who ensure that our power plants & factories are up & running, that we have internet & phones to stay in touch.”
Mrs Trump has been the American First Lady since January 2017.
She continued: “Those delivering mail & packages to all us at home & keeping the shelves stocked.
Melania Trump paid tribute to key workers (Image: GETTY) “Our deepest gratitude & appreciation goes to each & every one of you.”
Mrs Trump’s native Slovenia has recorded 70 coronavirus deaths out of 1,317 confirmed cases.
Mrs Trump’s husband Donald has spent recent days embroiled in disputes with state governors.
Under US law, the federal government only has powers given in the US constitution.
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Trump had tweeted calling for the liberation for states under lockdown.
On Thursday at a briefing, he had said: “We are starting our life again, we are starting rejuvenation of our economy again, in a safe and structured and very responsible fashion.”
The Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo had a personal spat with the President.
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Andrew Cuomo has ruled out a Presidential bid (Image: GETTY) The POTUS tweeted Mr Cuomo should spend more time “doing” and less time “complaining”.
Mr Cuomo responded: “If he’s sitting at home watching TV, maybe he should get up and go to work.”
Trump is currently running for nomination as the Republican candidate for a second term.
Latest worldwide coronavirus statistics (Image: EXPRESS) The only candidate remaining against him is businessman Rocky De La Fuente.
Trump is, however, the overwhelming favourite to win the nomination.
The US is currently in a dispute with China over the causes of the virus.
A billboard in Cinncinati, Ohio (Image: GETTY) Trending Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said Washington would like access to a P4 laboratory in Wuhan.
This is to examine whether the virus originated there.
Beijing had earlier speculated the virus was a US biological weapon.
