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Trump expands role of US army to tackle Covid-19, says 'we're in a war'

US till Friday reported 7,380 deaths and at least 276,500 infections due to the deadly coronavirus

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File pic: US President Donald Trump at The White House | Photo: AP

Press Trust of India Washington

US President Donald Trump has expanded the role of the US Army in the fight against deadly coronavirus, saying that no one is better prepared to fight the current situation which is like a war. US till Friday reported 7,380 deaths and at least 276,500 infections due to the deadly coronavirus, the highest for any country in the world.

"We are expanding the role of the Armed Forces in our response effort because no one is better prepared to win a war of the United States military, and we are in a war. Invisible enemy, Trump told reporters during