Pritzker declares state of emergency for COVID-19 [View all]

[icymist]

Source: State Journal Register

Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation Monday after four more people tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the state’s total cases to 11.

“A disaster proclamation is an operational procedure that opens up a substantial set of federal and state resources and tools,” Pritzker said. “It allows our state disaster relief fund to cover the costs related to our preparations and our response.”

Illinois can request more medical experts and on-site support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Pritzker also said the proclamation qualifies Illinois for federal reimbursement if the federal government chooses to take action to provide emergency relief for states.

Read more: https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200309/pritzker-declares-state-of-emergency-for-covid-19

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