THREAD
Timeline of POTUS& #39; efforts to prepare for the chinese coronavirus.
January-March 2nd
1/17
First misconception is that funding to CDC was cut. That NEVER happened.
https://www.factcheck.org/2020/03/false-claim-about-cdcs-global-anti-pandemic-work/
https://www.factcheck.org/2020/03/f... href=" https://apnews.com/d36d6c4de29f4d04beda3db00cb46104THREAD:">https://apnews.com/d36d6c4de...
Timeline of POTUS& #39; efforts to prepare for the chinese coronavirus.
January-March 2nd
1/17
First misconception is that funding to CDC was cut. That NEVER happened.
https://www.factcheck.org/2020/03/false-claim-about-cdcs-global-anti-pandemic-work/
https://www.factcheck.org/2020/03/f... href=" https://apnews.com/d36d6c4de29f4d04beda3db00cb46104THREAD:">https://apnews.com/d36d6c4de...
2/17
January 7th
CDC established a chinese coronavirus incident management system.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6905e1.htm">https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volu...
January 7th
CDC established a chinese coronavirus incident management system.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6905e1.htm">https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volu...
3/17
January 7th
Pelosi started the 3 week holding of the articles of impeachment. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/07/trump-articles-of-impeachment-senate-trial-pelosi-strategy">https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2...
January 7th
Pelosi started the 3 week holding of the articles of impeachment. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/07/trump-articles-of-impeachment-senate-trial-pelosi-strategy">https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2...
4/17
January 14th
WHO says there’s evidence of human to human transmission of the chinese coronavirus.
January 14th
WHO says there’s evidence of human to human transmission of the chinese coronavirus.
5/17
January 21st
CDC activated its emergency operations to provide ongoing support to combat the chinese coronavirus.
Dems were writing their opening arguments for the Impeachment Trial. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6905e1.htm">https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volu...
January 21st
CDC activated its emergency operations to provide ongoing support to combat the chinese coronavirus.
Dems were writing their opening arguments for the Impeachment Trial. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6905e1.htm">https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volu...
6/17
January 27th
HHS’ Secretary Azar held a Brief Update on the U.S. Response to the Chinese Coronavirus Outbreak. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpPWX2Y9MkU">https://www.youtube.com/watch...
January 27th
HHS’ Secretary Azar held a Brief Update on the U.S. Response to the Chinese Coronavirus Outbreak. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpPWX2Y9MkU">https://www.youtube.com/watch...
7/17
January 29th
POTUS creates the chinese coronavirus Task Force. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/statement-press-secretary-regarding-presidents-coronavirus-task-force/">https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings...
January 29th
POTUS creates the chinese coronavirus Task Force. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/statement-press-secretary-regarding-presidents-coronavirus-task-force/">https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings...
8/17
January 30th
WHO declares the chinese coronavirus a Global Health Emergency. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/30/who-declares-china-coronavirus-a-global-health-emergency.html">https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/3...
January 30th
WHO declares the chinese coronavirus a Global Health Emergency. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/30/who-declares-china-coronavirus-a-global-health-emergency.html">https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/3...
9/17
January 31st
POTUS declared the chinese coronavirus a Public Health Emergency and initiated a travel ban for China. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/01/31/801686524/trump-declares-coronavirus-a-public-health-emergency-and-restricts-travel-from-c?t=1585793117954">https://www.npr.org/sections/...
January 31st
POTUS declared the chinese coronavirus a Public Health Emergency and initiated a travel ban for China. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/01/31/801686524/trump-declares-coronavirus-a-public-health-emergency-and-restricts-travel-from-c?t=1585793117954">https://www.npr.org/sections/...
11/17
Feb 2nd
Dems encouraged NYers to go about their lives normally and even gather in crowded places like the parade and said the city was very prepared for the pandemic.
Feb 2nd
Dems encouraged NYers to go about their lives normally and even gather in crowded places like the parade and said the city was very prepared for the pandemic.
12/17
Feb 4th
POTUS mentions efforts to combat the chinese coronavirus on the State of the Union address.
Pelosi tore the speech at the end.
Feb 4th
POTUS mentions efforts to combat the chinese coronavirus on the State of the Union address.
Pelosi tore the speech at the end.
14/17
Feb 9th
Task force met with Governors to coordinate response efforts. https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2020/02/09/representatives-of-coronavirus-task-force-brief-governors-at-nga.html">https://www.hhs.gov/about/new...
Feb 9th
Task force met with Governors to coordinate response efforts. https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2020/02/09/representatives-of-coronavirus-task-force-brief-governors-at-nga.html">https://www.hhs.gov/about/new...
15/17
Feb 24th
POTUS requested additional funds to fight the chinese coronavirus. https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/24/trump-coronavirus-budget-request-117275">https://www.politico.com/news/2020...
Feb 24th
POTUS requested additional funds to fight the chinese coronavirus. https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/24/trump-coronavirus-budget-request-117275">https://www.politico.com/news/2020...
16/17
Feb 27th
Task force delivers remarks. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-vice-president-pence-members-coronavirus-task-force-press-conference/">https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings...
Feb 27th
Task force delivers remarks. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-vice-president-pence-members-coronavirus-task-force-press-conference/">https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings...
17/17
March 2nd
POTUS secured commitments from top pharmaceuticals to develop a vaccine to fight the chinese coronavirus. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-drugmakers/trump-administration-says-drug-makers-will-work-together-to-combat-coronavirus-idUSKBN20Q042">https://www.reuters.com/article/u...
March 2nd
POTUS secured commitments from top pharmaceuticals to develop a vaccine to fight the chinese coronavirus. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-drugmakers/trump-administration-says-drug-makers-will-work-together-to-combat-coronavirus-idUSKBN20Q042">https://www.reuters.com/article/u...
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The pandemic team was not fired/dissolved.
There were overlapping functions which reduced their efficiency. The reorganization allowed them to operate better. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/03/16/no-white-house-didnt-dissolve-its-pandemic-response-office/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/...
The pandemic team was not fired/dissolved.
There were overlapping functions which reduced their efficiency. The reorganization allowed them to operate better. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/03/16/no-white-house-didnt-dissolve-its-pandemic-response-office/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/...