The Trump Administration Has Launched A Whole Of Government Effort Along With Unprecedented Private-Public Partnerships To Counter The Coronavirus And To Keep Americans Healthy And Safe

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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HAS CONTINUED TO TAKE DRAMATIC STEPS IN ORDER TO BOLSTER CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE EFFORTS

Last Friday, the Trump Administration announced a National Emergency Declaration regarding coronavirus which opened up access to up to $50 billion for emergency preparedness and coronavirus response efforts across the country.

The Trump Administration has worked to ensure coronavirus testing is available in all 50 states and tests can be conducted much more rapidly at a much higher volume. Thanks to the Trump Administration , the U.S. will have 1.9 million high-throughput tests available this week, in up to 2,000 labs, which will allow coronavirus tests to be processed much more rapidly and at a much higher volume.

The Trump Administration has instituted an additional travel ban barring the entry of non-American travelers who have been in Europe during the past 14 days.

The Administration has partnered with Google to develop a coronavirus screening website that will be dedicated to coronavirus education, prevention and local resources nationwide.

The Administration has been in close contact with the leadership of grocery stores across the country and received commitments from grocery store executives that the supermarkets will stay open during the crisis.

THE LATEST STEPS FOLLOW THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S QUICK ACTIONS DURING THE INITIAL CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

On January 7, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established a coronavirus incident management system to provide support for the government's coronavirus response. The CDC has issued guidance for healthcare professionals to assess exposure to the virus and to evaluate individuals. The CDC has also developed a test which will allow state and local labs to diagnose the virus.

Following the outbreak of the virus, the Trump Administration quickly committed billions in resources to address the virus including signing a bill that provides $7.76 billion to federal, state and local agencies to combat the virus and authorizes $500 million in waivers for Medicare telehealth restrictions. Additionally, the Trump Administration transferred $35 million to the CDC to help state and local communities that have been impacted most by the coronavirus. President Trump donated his quarterly salary to the Department of Health and Human Services to support efforts to confront the coronavirus.

The Trump Administration also initiated travel bans and quarantines of individuals suspected of potentially having the virus including suspending entry of foreign nationals who have been to China and Iran within the past 14 days.

The Trump Administration's response to the virus has been praised by Democrat Governors from Washington, California and New York. Democrat Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, praised President Trump for supporting his state saying "he said everything I could have hoped for… and every single thing he said, they followed through on." Washington Governor Jay Inslee said the Federal government was responsive and diligent to the needs of his state regarding the coronavirus. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo praised the Trump Administration's appointment of Mike Pence to head the coronavirus task force and said his administration had a "highly functional relationship" with the Trump Administration.



OVER THE PAST DAYS, THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HAS TAKEN DRAMATIC STEPS IN ORDER TO BOLSTER CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE EFFORTS

Last Friday, The Trump Administration Declared A National Emergency Declaration Regarding Coronavirus Which Has Opened Up Access To Up To $50 Billion For Emergency Preparedness And Coronavirus Response Efforts

Last Friday, The Trump Administration Declared A National Emergency Declaration Regarding The Spread Of The Coronavirus. "NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 201 and 301 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) and consistent with section 1135 of the Social Security Act (SSA), as amended (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5), do hereby find and proclaim that the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States constitutes a national emergency, beginning March 1, 2020." ( The White House , 03/13/20)

President Trump Announced That By Declaring A National Emergency He Was Opening Up Access To $50 Billion For States, Territories And Localities. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: "The action I am taking will open up access to up to $50 billion of very importantly - very important and a large amount of money for states and territories and localities in our shared fight against this disease." ( The White House , 03/13/20)

Additionally, The Administration Announced They Were Urging States To Set Up Emergency Operations Centers Immediately. TRUMP: "In furtherance of the order, I'm urging every state to set up emergency operation centers effective immediately." ( The White House , 03/13/20)

The Administration Asked Hospitals In The Country To Activate Their Emergency Preparedness Plans. TRUMP: "I'm also asking every hospital in this country to activate its emergency preparedness plan so that they can meet the needs of Americans everywhere." ( The White House , 03/13/20)

The Emergency Orders Issued By The Secretary Of Health And Human Services Also Conferred Broad Authority To The Secretary Of Health And Human Services. TRUMP: "The emergency orders I am issuing today will also confer broad new authority to the Secretary of Health and Human Services." ( The White House , 03/13/20)

Under The Emergency Order, The Secretary Of HHS Is Able To Immediately Waive Provisions Of Applicable Laws And Regulations To Give Doctors, Hospitals And Healthcare Providers Maximum Flexibility To Respond To The Virus. TRUMP: "The Secretary of HHS will be able to immediately waive provisions of applicable laws and regulations to give doctors, hospital - all hospitals - and healthcare providers maximum flexibility to respond to the virus and care for patients." ( The White House , 03/13/20)

Authorities Conferred Included The Ability To Waive Laws To Enable Telehealth, The Power To Waive Certain Federal License Requirements And The Waiving Of Requirements Regarding Lengths Of Stay And Regarding Emergency Capacity Requirements. TRUMP: "The ability to waive laws to enable telehealth, a fairly new and incredible thing that's happened in the - in the not-so-distant past. I tell you, what they've done with telehealth is incredible. It gives remote doctors' visits and hospital check-ins. The power to waive certain federal license requirements so that doctors from other states can provide services and states with the greatest need. Number two. The ability to waive requirements that critical-access hospitals limit the number of beds to 25 and the length of stay to 96 hours. The ability to waive the requirements of a three-day hospital stay prior to admission to a nursing home. Big thing. The authority to waive rules that hinder hospitals' ability to bring additional physicians on board or obtain needed office space. They can do as they want. They can do what they have to do. They know what they have to do. Now they don't have any problem getting it done. The authority to waive rules that severely restrict where hospitals can care for patients within the hospital itself, ensuring that the emergency capacity can be quickly established." ( The White House , 03/13/20)

The Trump Administration Has Instituted An Additional Travel Ban Barring Entry Of Non-American Travelers Who Have Been In Europe During The Preceding 14 Days

The Trump Administration Has Issued A Travel Ban From Europe Including The U.K. And Ireland, Countries Previously Exempted Under Prior Travel Bans. "The Trump administration said it was broadening travel restrictions from Europe to include the U.K. and Ireland, as countries across the globe raced to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic and mitigate the economic damage. The expanded European travel restriction was made after a "unanimous recommendation" by health experts on the White House's coronavirus task force, Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday, though U.S. residents would be able to return." ( The WSJ , 03/14/20)

Under The Ban, The Entry Of All Foreign Aliens Who Have Been Present In Europe Within The Previous 14 Days Are Banned From Entry Into The United States. "Given the importance of protecting persons within the United States from the threat of this harmful communicable disease, I have determined that it is in the interests of the United States to take action to restrict and suspend the entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of all aliens who were physically present within the Schengen Area during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States." ( The White House , 03/11/20)

The Schengen Area Of Europe Currently Has The Highest Number Of Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus Outside Of China. "Highest Number OfThe World Health Organization has determined that multiple countries within the Schengen Area are experiencing sustained person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2. For purposes of this proclamation, the Schengen Area comprises 26 European states: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. The Schengen Area currently has the largest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases outside of the People's Republic of China. As of March 11, 2020, the number of cases in the 26 Schengen Area countries is 17,442, with 711 deaths, and shows high continuous growth in infection rates. In total, as of March 9, 2020, the Schengen Area has exported 201 COVID-19 cases to 53 countries. Moreover, the free flow of people between the Schengen Area countries makes the task of managing the spread of the virus difficult." ( The White House , 03/11/20)

The Trump Administration Has Worked To Ensure Coronavirus Testing Is Available In All 50 States And Tests Can Be Conducted Much More Rapidly And At A Much Higher Volume

The Administration Has Worked To Ensure Coronavirus Testing Is Available In All 50 States. VICE PRESIDENT PENCE: "First, some fundamentals. As the American people know, testing is now available in all 50 states. Either state labs are either conducting the tests themselves, or the CDC is processing tests. They're using the traditional manner of a manual test that allows for 40 to 60 tests a day." ( The White House , 03/15/20)

Thanks To The Efforts Of The Food And Drug Administration, Which Has Approved High-Throughput Coronavirus Testing, The Administration Will Have Access To More Than 2,000 Labs Across The Country That Have The Equipment To Process Coronavirus Tests More Rapidly And At A Much Higher Volume For The American People. PENCE: "And based on the unprecedented speed of the FDA, which last week approved high-throughput coronavirus testings for Roche and Thermo Fisher, we will now have access in the days ahead to more than 2,000 labs across the country that have the equipment today to process coronavirus tests much more rapidly and a much higher volume for the American people." ( The White House , 03/15/20)

Additionally, More Than 10 States Have Implemented Their Own Drive Through Testing Sites For The Coronavirus. PENCE: "In terms of delivering those services, more than 10 states - in addition to CDC labs, public health labs, and labs that states can now authorize in their states - more than 10 states have implemented their own drive-through testing sites. And we want to commend New York, Colorado, Delaware, Washington State, Texas, and others that have implemented these on-site places where people can obtain tests." ( The White House , 03/15/20)

Thanks To The Efforts Of The Administration, The U.S. Will Have 1.9 Million High-Throughput Tests Available This Week In Up To 2000 Labs. ADMIRAL BRETT GIROIR: "So we're going from somewhat manual, relatively slow phases, to a testing regimen that we can test many tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of individuals per week and maybe even more. We will have 1.9 million of these high-throughput tests available this week with numerous labs, up to 2,000, starting to turn the lights on beginning this week and rolling out over the week. That is really a game-changer for us because the back-of-the-shop testing capability is there." ( The White House , 03/15/20)

Following The President's Declaration Of Emergency, The Admiral And Our Public Health Service Have Forged A Partnership With FEMA And Have Reached Out To All 50 States To Create A Process That Will Enable All Americans Who Need To Be Tested To Go To A Community-Based Testing Site Outside Of Usual Healthcare Facilities. PENCE: "Following the President's declaration of emergency, the Admiral and our Public Health Service have forged a partnership now with FEMA, made possible by that declaration. And they've reached out to all 50 states to create a process that will enable all Americans who need to be tested to go to a community-based testing site outside of usual healthcare facilities." ( The White House , 03/15/20)

The Administration Has Partnered With Google To Develop A Coronavirus Screening Website That Will Be Dedicated To Coronavirus Education, Prevention And Local Resources Nationwide

On March 15, 2020, Google Announced They Were Partnering With The U.S. Government to Develop A Website Dedicated To Coronavirus Education, Prevention And Local Resources Nationwide. "We're partnering with the U.S. government in developing a website dedicated to COVID-19 education, prevention, and local resources nationwide." ( Google , 03/15/20)

Google Announced Their Website Would Include Best Practices On Prevention, Links To Authoritative Information From The WHO And The Centers For Disease Control And Helpful Tips And Tools From Google For Individuals, Teachers And Businesses. "This includes best practices on prevention, links to authoritative information from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and helpful tips and tools from Google for individuals, teachers and businesses." ( Google , 03/15/20)

Google Will Be Rolling Out An Initial Version Of The Website Late Monday And Continue To Enhance And Update It With More Resources On An Ongoing Basis. "We'll be rolling out an initial version of the website late Monday, March 16, and we'll continue to enhance and update it with more resources on an ongoing basis." ( Google , 03/15/20)

The Administration Has Also Received Commitments From Grocery Stores Across The Country To Stay Open Throughout The Crisis

The President Has Been In Contact With The Leadership Of Grocery Stores Across The Country. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: "I just had a phone call with very impressive people - the biggest in the world, in the world of stores and groceries and all. And I'll give you the names: Dave Clark, Whole Foods. Mark Clouse, CEO of Campbell Soup Company. Brian Cornell, CEO of Target. Randy Edeker, Chairman and CEO, President of Hy-Vee. Jeff Harmening, CEO of General Mills. A great company. Kevin Hourican, President and CEO of Sysco. Craig Jelinek, CEO of Costco. Todd Jones, CEO of Publix Super Markets. Donnie King, Tyson Foods. David MacLennan, Chairman and CEO of Cargill. Rodney McMullan, CEO, Chairman of Kroger - a big company. Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart. He's been fantastic. Doug was here, as you know, on Friday. And he watched the market go up 2,000 points. On Friday, it went up 2,000 - almost 2,000 points. Todd Vasos, CEO of Dollar General Corporation. And Vivek Sankaran, President and CEO of Albertsons." ( The White House , 03/15/20)

The Administration Has Received Commitments From These Grocery Stores To Stay Open Throughout The Crisis. VICE PRESIDENT PENCE: "As the President said, he received a commitment from those grocery store executives that stores will stay open throughout the days that lie ahead." ( The White House , 03/15/20)

Additionally, These Grocery Store Executives Also Reiterated Their Commitment To Continue To Support Local Food Banks Around The Country. "Also, very movingly, those same executives all reiterated their commitment to continue to support local food banks in the way that our grocers continue to do around America." ( The White House , 03/15/20)

THESE LATEST ACTIONS FOLLOW THE ADMINISTRATION'S QUICK RESPONSE TO ENSURE U.S. PREPAREDNESS TO THE VIRUS

During The Initial Outbreak Of The Coronavirus, The Trump Administration Took Decisive Action To Ensure The United States Could Effectively Address The Virus

The Coronavirus Outbreak Was Not Identified By Chinese Officials Until December 31st, 2019. "Last week, Zhong Nanshan, one of China's most highly regarded epidemiology experts and the leader of the National Health Commission's task force on the epidemic, said officials had identified a coronavirus by Dec. 31 and took too long to publicly confirm human-to-human transmission." ( The Wall Street Journal , 3/6/20)

On January 9, 2020, Chinese Authorities Publicly Announced The Outbreak Of The Coronavirus. "Still, Chinese authorities didn't publicly confirm an outbreak of a new coronavirus until Jan. 9, two days after The Wall Street Journal revealed it, citing people familiar with the findings. They didn't share the genome with the rest of the world until Jan. 12." ( The Wall Street Journa l , 3/6/20)

On January 7, 2020 The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Established A Coronavirus Incident Management System And On January 21, 2020 Activated its Emergency Operations Center To Provide Ongoing Support To The Coronavirus Response. "CDC established a COVID-19 Incident Management System on January 7, 2020. On January 21, CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center to better provide ongoing support to the COVID-19 response." ( CDC, Accessed 03/10/20)

In 2018, President Trump Signed The National Biodefense Strategy To Improve Speed Of Actions Against Situations Such As The One Presented By The Coronavirus. "The President's top priority is the health and welfare of the American people. That is why, in 2018, President Trump signed the National Biodefense Strategy, which improves speed of action in situations such as this. The Administration, led by the President's Task Force, will continue to work to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus." ( The White House , 01/29/20)

On January 29, 2020, The White House Announced The Formation Of A Task Force To Help Monitor And Contain The Spread Of The Virus. "Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the formation of the President's Coronavirus Task Force. Members of the Task Force have been meeting on a daily basis since Monday. At today's meeting, which the President chaired, he charged the Task Force with leading the United States Government response to the novel 2019 coronavirus and with keeping him apprised of developments." ( The White House , 01/29/20)

The CDC Is Currently Implementing Its Pandemic Preparedness And Response Plans And Working On Multiple Fronts To Prepare Communities To Respond To The Spread Of The Virus . "CDC is implementing its pandemic preparedness and response plans, working on multiple fronts, including providing specific guidance on measures to prepare communities to respond to local spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. There is an abundance of pandemic guidance developed in anticipation of an influenza pandemic that is being adapted for a potential COVID-19 pandemic." ( CDC, Accessed 03/10/20)

The CDC Has Issued Clinical Guidance For Healthcare Professions In Assessing Potential Risk Of Exposure And Evaluating Persons Under Investigation For The Virus. " CDC has issued clinical guidance, including: On January 30, CDC published guidance for healthcare professionals on the clinical care of COVID-19 patients. On February 3, CDC posted guidance for assessing the potential risk for various exposures to COVID-19 and managing those people appropriately. On February 27, CDC updated its criteria to guide evaluation of persons under investigation for COVID-19. On March 8, CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN)." ( CDC , Accessed 03/10/20)

CDC has issued clinical guidance, including: On January 30, CDC published guidance for healthcare professionals on the clinical care of COVID-19 patients. On February 3, CDC posted guidance for assessing the potential risk for various exposures to COVID-19 and managing those people appropriately. On February 27, CDC updated its criteria to guide evaluation of persons under investigation for COVID-19. On March 8, CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN)." ( CDC , Accessed 03/10/20) Additionally, The CDC Has Developed A Test Which Will allow State And Local Labs To Diagnose The Coronavirus. "An important part of CDC's role during a public health emergency is to develop a test for the pathogen and equip state and local public health labs with testing capacity. CDC developed an rRT-PCR test to diagnose COVID-19. As of the evening of March 8, 78 state and local public health labs in 50 states and the District of Columbia have successfully verified and are currently using COVID-19 diagnostic tests. Combined with other reagents that CDC has procured, there are enough testing kits to test more than 75,000 people. In addition, CDC has two laboratories conducting testing for the virus that causes COVID-19. CDC can test approximately 350 specimens per day." ( CDC , Accessed 03/10/20)

Following The Outbreak Of The Virus, The Trump Administration Quickly Committed Billions In Resources To Address The Coronavirus

On March 6, 2020, The Trump Administration Signed An $8.3 Billion Bill For Fighting The Coronavirus Outbreak. "President Trump signed into law an $8.3 billion bill for fighting the coronavirus outbreak, funding efforts to develop a vaccine and assisting local and state governments' responses, as officials said they were also weighing steps to bolster the U.S. economy." ( The Wall Street Journal , 03/06/20)

The Bill Provides $7.76 Billion To Federal, State And Local Agencies To Combat The Coronavirus And Authorizes An Additional $500 Million In Waivers For Medicare Telehealth Restrictions. "President Trump on Friday signed a bill providing $8.3 billion in emergency funding to combat the coronavirus outbreak. The bill provides $7.76 billion to federal, state and local agencies to combat the coronavirus and authorizes an additional $500 million in waivers for Medicare telehealth restrictions." ( The Hill , 03/06/20)

On March 4th, Secretary Azar Announced That HHS Was Transferring $35 Million To The CDC To Help State And Local Communities That Have Been Impacted The Most By The Coronavirus. "Using funds provided to CDC through the HHS Secretary's Transfer, CDC will: Award an initial $25 million cooperative agreement to the states and local jurisdictions who have borne the largest burden of response and preparedness activities to date. This is an initial award for those jurisdictions who require immediate assistance for activities such as monitoring of travelers, data management, lab equipment, supplies, staffing, shipping, infection control, and surge staffing. Once supplemental funding is provided, support will be provided to all states and local jurisdictions for a variety of critical public health activities. Award an initial $10 million cooperative agreement to state and local jurisdictions to begin implementation of coronavirus surveillance across the U.S., building on existing influenza activities and other surveillance systems. This initial award is for a limited number of jurisdictions. Once supplemental funding is provided, additional support will be provided to all states and local jurisdictions to enhancing testing and surveillance. CDC will use existing networks to reach out to state and local jurisdictions to access this initial funding." ( HHS , 3/4/20)

On March 4th, The Trump Administration Announced The Purchase Of $500 Million N95 Respirators Over The Next 18 Months To Respond To The Outbreak Of The Novel Coronavirus. "As part of the government-wide efforts to respond to the global outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services intends to purchase 500 million N95 respirators over the next 18 months for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS)." ( HHS , 3/4/20)

Additionally, President Trump Donated His Salary From The Fourth Quarter Of 2019 "Confront, Contain, And Combat #Coronavirus." "President Trump has donated his quarterly salary to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as it seeks to combat the coronavirus, the White House announced Tuesday. Press secretary Stephanie Grisham tweeted that Trump donated his salary from the fourth quarter of 2019 'to support the efforts being undertaken to confront, contain, and combat #Coronavirus.'" ( The Hill , 03/03/20)

Additionally, The Trump Administration Initiated Travel Bans And Quarantines Of Individuals Suspected Of Potentially Having The Virus

On January 31, 2020, The United States Announced Any U.S. Citizen Returning To The United States From Hubei Province Would Be Subjected To Up To 14 Days Of Mandatory Quarantine. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ALEX AZAR: "In accordance with the declaration, beginning at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time; Sunday, February the 2nd, the United States government will implement temporary measures to increase our abilities to detect and contain the coronavirus proactively and aggressively. Any U.S. citizen returning to the United States who has been in Hubei Province in the previous 14 days will be subject to up to 14 days of mandatory quarantine to ensure they are they are provided proper medical care and health screening." ( The White House , 01/31/20)

Additionally, Any U.S. Citizen Returning From Mainland China Was Required To Undergo Proactive Entry Health Screening At A Select Number Of Ports Of Entry And Up To 14 Days Of Monitored Self-Quarantine To Ensure They Would Not Pose A Public Health Risk. AZAR: "Any U.S. citizen returning to the United States who has been in the rest of Mainland China within the previous 14 days will undergo proactive entry health screening at a select number of ports of entry and up to 14 days of monitored self-quarantine to ensure they've not contracted the virus and do not pose a public health risk." ( The White House , 01/31/20)

Additionally, On January 31, 2020, The President Signed A Proclamation Suspending Entry Into The United States Of Foreign Nationals Who Pose A Risk Of Transmitting The 2019 Novel Coronavirus. "AZAR: "Additionally, the President has signed a presidential proclamation, using his authority pursuant to Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, temporarily suspending the entry into the United States of foreign nationals who pose a risk of transmitting the 2019 novel coronavirus." ( The White House , 01/31/20)

As A Result, Foreign Nationals Who Have Traveled To China Within The Last 14 Days Are Denied Entry Into The United States. "As a result, foreign nationals, other than immediate family of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, who have traveled in China within the last 14 days will be denied entry into the United States for this time." ( The White House , 01/31/20)

On February 29, 2020, The Trump Administration Announced Do Not Travel Warnings To Areas Of Italy And South Korea, Barred All Travel To Iran And Barred Entry Of Foreign Citizens Who Have Visited Iran Within The Last 14 Days. "Vice President Mike Pence said the administration was issuing its highest-level warning, known as a 'do not travel' warning, to areas of Italy and South Korea most affected by the virus. The United States is also barring all travel to Iran, and barring entry to any foreign citizen who has visited Iran in the last 14 days. There will also be screenings of travelers coming from Italy and South Korea." ( The New York Times , 02/29/20)

The Trump Administration's Response To The Coronavirus Has Received Praise From The Democrat Governors Of New York, Washington And California

Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom Praised President Trump For Supporting His State On Combatting The Coronavirus. "California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom praised president Donald Trump on Monday for supporting his state as it combats the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak." ( Newsweek , 03/09/20)

Newsom: "He Said Everything I Could Have Hoped For…And Every Single Thing He Said, They Followed Through On." "'We had a private conversation, but he said, "We're gonna do the right thing" and "You have my support, all of our support, logistically and otherwise,"' Newsom told reporters at a Monday news conference. 'He said everything I could have hoped for," the governor asserted. 'And we had a very long conversation and every single thing he said, they followed through on,' he noted." ( Newsweek , 03/09/20)

Washington Governor Jay Inslee Said The Federal Government Was Responsive And Diligent To The Needs Of His State Regarding The Coronavirus. " Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Sunday the federal government has been responsive to the needs of his state where more than a dozen people have died due to the novel coronavirus. Although he said there were 'troubles' with testing protocols, in the beginning, he said the federal government has been diligent." ( The Washington Time s , 03/08/20)

Governor Andrew Cuomo Praised The Trump Administration's Appointment Of Mike Pence To Head The Task Force Calling It Intelligent. "Gov. Cuomo praised the appointment of Vice President Pence as the lead official in the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. 'Putting in the Vice President was a recognition that this is a government-wide mobilization, and that's intelligent,' Cuomo said, during an appearance on WAMC Friday." ( New York Daily New s , 02/28/20)

Cuomo Also Said His Administration Had A "Highly Functional Relationship" With The Trump Administration. "'It would never affect the coronavirus. I had a good conversation with the vice president yesterday,' Cuomo said, adding that despite their public spats, lawsuits and political differences, his rapport with Trump is 'a highly functional relationship.'" ( New York Daily News , 02/28/20)

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