Trump lauds Pakistani-American girl scout as 'coronavirus hero'

'Laila donated 100 boxes of cookies to local medical workers and firefighters'

United States President Donald Trump recognised a 10-year-old Pakistani-American girl as a 'coronavirus hero'.

"Congrats to 10-year-old Laila Khan, a Pakistani-American girl scout recognized by President Trump during a ceremony honoring coronavirus heroes! Laila donated 100 boxes of cookies to local medical workers & firefighters," tweeted the US Embassy Islamabad on Sunday.

Congrats to 10-year-old Laila Khan, a Pakistani-American girl scout recognized by President Trump during a ceremony honoring coronavirus heroes! Laila donated 100 boxes of cookies to local medical workers & firefighters. Read more: https://t.co/Ch7E26DpVg
Photo Credit: AFP #COVID pic.twitter.com/aTLc1Oydr2

— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) May 17, 2020

The ceremony on Friday was held in the White House Rose Garden to honour local coronavirus heroes, including Girl Scouts from Maryland who donated cookies to local firefighters, doctors and nurses.

Girl Scout Troop 744 of Elkridge, Maryland, has donated 100 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to local firefighters, doctors, and nurses! 🍪

They have also sent hundreds of personalized cards to local healthcare workers, including those at Children's National Hospital! pic.twitter.com/3TZRgEhohO

— The White House 45 Archived (@WhiteHouse45) May 17, 2020

According to the White House's Twitter account, the ceremony was meant to honour "several great Americans from different walks of life who have uplifted their communities through hard work, heroism and hope".

In Friday's Presidential Recognition Ceremony, President @realDonaldTrump introduced several great Americans from different walks of life who have uplifted their communities through hard work, heroism, and hope! pic.twitter.com/XEqSuTWlcV

— The White House 45 Archived (@WhiteHouse45) May 17, 2020