this is an unfortunate truth that every network needs a mitigation plan for nytimes.com/2020/02/26/us/…
some outlets will attempt to normalize him no matter what. But they'll still strive to get the facts out washingtonpost.com/politics/trump…
some will do it better than others
some will try to do the president's job for him huffpost.com/entry/how-to-p…
for those interested, there are guides on what you can do, this from CDC
(just cross off flu with a sharpie and write coronavirus – and yes, Trump should have done that in real time on national television. Now that's communication!)
cdc.gov/nonpharmaceuti…
(just cross off flu with a sharpie and write coronavirus – and yes, Trump should have done that in real time on national television. Now that's communication!)
cdc.gov/nonpharmaceuti…
here are two terrific piece on proper risk assessment and how to prepare
virologydownunder.com/so-you-think-y…
virologydownunder.com/so-you-think-y…
and theatlantic.com/health/archive… from @jameshamblin, an MD and public health subject matter expert
here are some hard facts Trump should have emphasized as the main message (from Anne Schuchat)
since spread is more likely than not, you need to know that containment is to slow but not stop spread. Appearance of virus is not failure, it's a call to action. With the time containment gives us, we need to beef up our medical and first responder capabilities and use the time.
Know also that MOST public health is administered at state and local level. Look to them for guidance and advice. They'll point you back to @CDCemergency more times than not, and that's okay - they are the experts we should be listening to and not the politicians /fin
Added: more media reaction
more media coverage washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/…
