“Obama declared a National emergency for H1N1 in 09.
It does not necessarily mean the military is patrolling the streets, it frees up resources and cuts out red tape.”
Yes. It allows allocation of funds.
For example free testing has to be paid for.
Exactly. We need to get money freed up for resources (i.e testing kits, possible Remdesivir for treatment-if approved) without typical government red tape.