Coronavirus and America's Response

Coronavirus 2020 History and American Government response:

Date Event Response

Jan. 20,2020 The first known case in the United States

of COVID-19 was confirmed in the 

Pacific Northwest state of Washington

Jan. 29,2020 The White House Coronavirus

Task Force was established.

Jan. 31,2020 The Trump administration 

declared a  public health

emergency, and placed

travel restrictions on entry for

travellers from China.

Feb. 29,2020  First death in the United States was Governor,Jay Inslee, declared

reported in Washington state. a state of emergency

Mar. 03,2020 Schools in the Seattle area

cancelled classes.

Mar. 06,2020  president Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, which provided $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the outbreak. Corporations imposed employee travel restrictions, cancelled conferences, and encouraged employees to work from home. Sports events and seasons were cancelled.

Mar. 11,2020 Trump announced travel restrictions for most of Europe (excluding the United Kingdom) for 30 days, effective 13 March, and on 14 March, he expanded the restrictions to include the United Kingdom and Ireland. On 13 March, he declared a national emergency, which made federal funds available to respond to the crisis.

Mar. 15,2020  Many businesses closed or reduced hours throughout the U.S. as a method to try to combat the virus.

Mar.21,2020  The epidemic was present in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. rose to 26,747, with 340 deaths.

The White House has been criticized for downplaying the threat and controlling the messaging by directing health officials and scientists to coordinate public statements and publications related to the virus with the office of Vice President Mike Pence.

 United States

As of Mar. 22, 2020

Coronavirus Cases:

32,356

Deaths:

414

Note:

What do you think? Was the American Government quick enough to respond?

Are you satisfied with the amount of efforts and available equipment and supplies in the country?

Do you have any suggestions to improve the situation in the country?

It's time to speak and make your voice heard, otherwise it will be to late.