Al Kipone schreef op 22 april 2020 22:02:
Jan. 5
The
WHO reported a "pneumonia of unknown cause" in Wuhan, China.
Jan. 9
The
WHO released a statement announcing the source of the disease: "Chinese authorities have made a preliminary determination of a novel (or new)
coronavirus, identified in a hospitalized person with pneumonia in WuhanJan. 22
Asked by CNBC whether there were any concerns about the virus spreading to the U.S.,
Trump responded: "
We have it totally under control. It's one person coming in from China, and we have it under control.
It's going to be just fine."
Jan. 24
In a tweet,
Trump praised China for its efforts to prevent the spread of the virus. "China has been working very hard to contain the Coronavirus. The United States greatly appreciates their efforts and transparency. It will all work out well. In particular, on behalf of the American People, I want to thank President Xi!"
Jan. 29
Dr. Mike Ryan, head of the
WHO's Health Emergencies Programme, said, "The whole world needs to be on alert now.
The whole world needs to take action and be ready for any cases that come from the epicenter or other epicenter that becomes established."
Jan. 30
At a campaign rally in Iowa,
Trump talked about the U.S. partnership with China to control the disease. "
We only have five people. Hopefully,
everything's going to be great. They have somewhat of a problem, but hopefully, it's all going to be great. But we're working with China, just so you know, and other countries very, very closely. So it doesn't get out of hand."
Tedros [WHO]announced that the outbreak had become a "
public health emergency of international concern over the global outbreak of novel coronavirus."
Feb. 2
In an interview with Sean Hannity, Trump said, "We pretty much shut it down coming in from China." His executive order banning anyone who has been in China in the previous 14 days — with exceptions, including for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents and their close family members — went into effect.
Feb. 10
At a campaign rally in Manchester, N.H., Trump said: "Looks like by April, you know, in theory, when it gets a little warmer, it miraculously goes away. I hope that's true. But we're doing great in our country. China, I spoke with President Xi, and they're working very, very hard. And I think it's going to all work out fine."
Feb. 13
In an interview with Geraldo Rivera, Trump characterized the threat of the virus in the U.S. by saying: "In our country, we only have, basically, 12 cases, and most of those people are recovering and some cases fully recovered. So it's actually less."
Feb. 24
In a tweet, Trump wrote, "The Coronavirus is very much under control in the USA. We are in contact with everyone and all relevant countries. CDC & World Health have been working hard and very smart. Stock Market starting to look very good to me!"
CDC & World Health have been working hard and very smart. Stock Market starting to look very good to me!
President Trump, Feb. 24
Feb. 26
In a news conference, Trump said: "When you have 15 people, and the 15 within a couple of days is going to be down to close to zero, that's a pretty good job we've done."
Feb. 28
The WHO raises the global risk of the coronavirus from "high" to "very high."
March 10
In a meeting with Republican senators at the U.S. Capitol, Trump said, "This was unexpected. ... And it hit the world. And we're prepared, and we're doing a great job with it. And it will go away. Just stay calm. It will go away."
March 11
Trump said in an Oval Office address: "The vast majority of Americans, the risk is very, very low."
Tedros said the WHO had "made the assessment that COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic."
March 17
Trump told reporters: "This is a pandemic. ... I felt it was a pandemic long before it was called a pandemic."
March 24
Trump said: "Easter is a very special day for me. And I see it sort of in that timeline that I'm thinking about. And I say, wouldn't it be great to have all of the churches full?"
April 7
Trump criticized the WHO for mishandling the pandemic. "The WHO really blew it. For some reason, funded largely by the United States, yet very China-centric. We will be giving that a good look. Fortunately, I rejected their advice on keeping our borders open to China early on. Why did they give us such a faulty recommendation?"
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