Trump says he's approved the disaster declaration request for Washington and will approve the California request very quickly, maybe tonight. He says there are "large quantities" of medical equipment and supplies on the way to the hardest-hit states.
Trump says he has ordered eight large federal medical stations with 1,000 beds for NY; eight large with 2,000 beds for CA; three large and four small with 1,000 beds for WA.
Trump says supplies for NY and CA will get there within 48 hours. Says the hospital ship Mercy will be deployed to Los Angeles. (Washington state had also wanted it.)
