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US President Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into America.

In a tweet on Tuesday, Trump said he would be taking the measure to protect the jobs of US citizens as the country fights to curb the spread of COVID-19.

According to Worldometers, the US has recorded 972,938 cases of the disease and 42,518 deaths. The country has so far recorded the highest number of deaths in the world.

On Monday, the US oil also sold in the negative.

“In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!,” the US president tweeted.

In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 21, 2020

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Before Trump’s latest decision, the US had asked medical professionals around the world who want to work in America to reach out for visa appointments.

“We encourage medical professionals seeking to work in the United States on a work or exchange visitor, particularly those working to treat or mitigate the effects of COVID-19, to reach out to the nearest embassy or consulate to request a visa appointment,” a statement by the US department of state in March read.

“For those foreign medical professionals already in the United States: J-1 Alien Physicians (medical residents) may consult with their program sponsor, ECFMG, to extend their programs in the United States.

“Generally, a J-1 program for a foreign medical resident can be extended one year at a time for up to seven years.

“Note that the expiration date on a U.S. visa does not determine how long one can be in the United States.”