President Donald Trump has signed into law a 2 Trillion Dollar rescue plan to salvage the US economy crippled by the novel coronavirus.
The United States has recorded more than 100,000 confirmed cases of virus infections and almost 1,700 deaths. The House of Representatives passed the package, with legislators uniting to approve the mega-plan.
Mr Trump's signature triggers the distribution of millions of relief cheques of up to US$3,400 for an average American family of four.
He said: "I want to thank Democrats and Republicans for coming together and putting America first." "This will deliver urgently needed relief to our nation's families, workers and businesses.