Thread by @TPPatriots

Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis,

The Trump administration has taken quick & decisive action to combat the spread of the deadly virus.

President @realDonaldTrump's actions have saved American lives. (Thread)

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On January 6, less than a week after the @WHO was notified of the existence of the coronavirus,

the @CDCgov issued a travel watch for all China-related travel, to help monitor any & all spread of the new virus.

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On January 17, only 3 days after the @WHO said there was "no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission"

The @CDCgov & @DHSgov started routing Americans traveling from travel-restricted countries to specific airports for testing & isolation if needed.

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On January 21, the @CDCgov activated its emergency-operations center to provide ongoing support to the coronavirus response.

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On January 23, the @CDCgov sought a "special emergency authorization" from the @US_FDA to allow states to use its newly developed test.

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On January 27, the @CDCgov issued a “Level 3” travel-health notice urging Americans to avoid all non-essential travel to China due to the coronavirus.

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On January 28, one week after the first reported cases of the coronavirus in the United States and multiple other countries,

President @realDonaldTrump expanded airport screening to identify travelers showing symptoms & instituted mandatory quarantines.

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On January 29, the @WhiteHouse announced the formation of the Coronavirus Task Force to help monitor and contain the spread of the virus and provide updates to the president.

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On January 30, the @CDCgov confirms person-to-person spread of the coronavirus and applauds the @WHO decision to declare a global-health emergency.

That same day, President @realDonaldTrump created the @WhiteHouse Coronavirus Task Force.

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On January 31, President @realDonaldTrump declared the coronavirus a public health emergency and shut down all travel between the United States & China.

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On February 3, the @CDCgov had a team ready to travel to China to obtain critical information on the novel coronavirus, but were stuck in the United States awaiting permission from the Chinese government.

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On February 4, President @realDonaldTrump vowed in his State of the Union Address to "take all necessary steps" to protect Americans from the coronavirus.

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On February 4, at the urging of President @realDonaldTrump, the @US_FDA issued emergency authorization for the @CDCgov to begin coronavirus diagnostic testing,

allowing use of the test at any CDC-qualified lab in the country.

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On February 6, the @CDCgov began shipping CDC-developed coronavirus test kits U.S. and international labs.

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On February 11, @HHSgov expanded a partnership with Janssen Research & Development to expedite the development of a coronavirus vaccine.

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On February 12, the United States shipped test kits to approximately 30 countries that lacked the necessary materials.

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On February 12, the @CDCgov was still prepared to travel to China but had yet to receive permission from the Chinese government.

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On February 14, the @CDCgov began working with five labs to conduct "community-based influenza surveillance" to study and detect the spread of the coronavirus.

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On February 18, @HHSgov announced it would engage with pharmaceutical company @SanofiPasteur to quickly develop a coronavirus vaccine and to develop a treatment for the coronavirus.

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On February 20, the administration raised travel warnings to the highest level for hot-spot locations, including Japan and South Korea.

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On February 24, the Trump administration sent a letter to Congress requesting at least $2.5 billion to help combat the spread of the coronavirus.

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On February 26, on the same day the 1st case of local transmission was reported in the United States,

President @realDonaldTrump named @VP Mike Pence the head of the Coronavirus Task Force.

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On February 26, @VP Pence named Dr. Deborah Birx to serve as the @WhiteHouse coronavirus response coordinator.

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On February 29, the same day as the first coronavirus death in the United States, @realDonaldTrump expanded the travel ban to include Iran & China, with travel warnings for a variety of other countries.

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On March 3, the @WhiteHouse announced that the @CDCgov had lifted restrictions for virus testing.

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On March 3, the @WhiteHouse announced that @realDonaldTrump donated his fourth-quarter salary to fight the coronavirus.

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On March 4, the Trump administration announced the purchase of approximately 500 million N95 respirators over the next 18 months to respond to the outbreak.

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On March 4, @SecAzar announced @HHSgov was transferring $35 million to the @CDCgov to help state and local communities impacted by the coronavirus.

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On March 6, @realDonaldTrump signed legislation securing $8.3 billion in coronavirus response funding.

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On March 9, @realDonaldTrump called on Congress to pass a payroll tax cut, in response to the coronavirus.

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On March 10, @realDonaldTrump & @VP Pence met with top health-insurance companies and secured a commitment to waive co-pays for coronavirus testing.

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On March 12, @realDonaldTrump announced further travel restrictions on global hot-spots, including Europe.

On that same day, @SBAgov announced disaster loans of up to $2 million to provide help to impacted businesses.

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On March 13, @realDonaldTrump declared a national emergency,

recommending 15 days of "social distancing" and freeing up access to over $42 billion to help affected states, territories, and tribes.

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On March 13, @realDonaldTrump announced strategic partnerships with state and local governments, as well as the private sector, to combat the spread of the virus.

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On March 14, the coronavirus relief bill passed the House of Representatives.

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On March 14, President @realDonaldTrump imposed a ban on travel with the UK & Ireland.

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On March 15, @Google announced a partnership with the Trump administration to develop a website dedicated to coronavirus education, prevention and local resources.

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On March 16, President @realDonaldTrump participated in a call with G7 leaders who committed to increasing coordination in response to the coronavirus and restoring global economic confidence.

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On March 16, the assistant secretary for health confirmed the availability of 1 million coronavirus tests and projected availability of 2 million tests the next week and 5 million the following week.

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On March 17, at the direction of the Trump administration, the @USTreasury deferred without penalty $300 billion in tax payments for 90 days.

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On March 18, President @realDonaldTrump signed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” ensuring American families and businesses impacted by the virus have access to free testing and paid leave.

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On March 18, the president also announced guidelines for Americans to follow to help slow the spread of the virus launching public-service announcements on all major networks & digital platforms.

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On March 18, the White House also worked with the private sector to launch a central website where families, students and educators can access online education technologies.

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On March 18, the @USDOL announced up to $100 million in dislocated-worker grants in response to the coronavirus.

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On March 18, the president took action to give @HHSgov authority to waive rules & regulations so that healthcare providers could have maximum flexibility to respond to this outbreak.

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On March 18, the @USNavy announced it would deploy two medical ships to help support impacted areas.

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On March 18, the president announced he is invoking the “Defense Production Act.”

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On March 18, the @NIH announced the beginning of a clinical trial for a coronavirus vaccine.

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On March 18, the Trump administration announced it was halting all foreclosures & evictions to help support families affected by the outbreak.

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On March 18, the @HHS temporarily suspended a regulation that prevents doctors from practicing across state lines.

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On March 19, @VP Pence announced tens of thousands of ventilators have been identified that can be converted to treat patients.

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On March 19, the @StateDept issued a global "Level 4” travel advisory, urging all Americans to avoid international travel.

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On March 19, the president announced @CarnivalCruise will be making its ships available as makeshift hospitals for non-coronavirus patients.

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On March 20, President @realDonaldTrump declared New York a major disaster area, freeing up funds to flow to the state.

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On March 20, the president also announced a mutual agreement with Mexico & Canada to close the border to all non-essential travel.

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On March 20, the Trump administration announced it will return all illegal aliens who cross the border between ports of entry.

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On March 20, the @USTreasury moved Tax Day from April 15 to July 15.

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On March 20, the @USEDgov announced it has given broad approval for colleges and universities to move classes online.

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On March 20, the @USEDgov announced it had lowered interest rates on federally held student loans to 0% for at least 60 days.

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On March 21, @VP Pence announced more than 195,000 Americans had been tested for the coronavirus.

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On March 21, the administration announced more than 10 million testing kits had been put into the commercial market.

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On March 22, President @realDonaldTrump announced governors will remain in command of @USNationalGuard forces and that the federal government will fund 100% of operations.

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On March 22, President @realDonaldTrump announced the @USNavy Ship Mercy will be deployed to Los Angeles.

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On March 22, President @realDonaldTrump announced he directed the federal government to provide four large medical stations with 2,000 beds for CA & 1,000 beds for NY & WA.

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On March 22, President @realDonaldTrump declared Washington state and California major disaster areas.

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On March 23, Attorney General Barr announced that all 93 U.S. Attorneys would combat hoarding & price gouging.

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On March 23, the @USTreasury announced it’s working with the Fed to loan up to $300 billion to businesses and local governments.

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On March 24, @VP Pence announced individuals that had recently been to New York should self-quarantine for 14 days.

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On March 24, President @realDonaldTrump approved a major disaster declaration for the state of Iowa, due to the Coronavirus.

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On March 24, Dr. Deborah Birx announced the U.S. has conducted more coronavirus tests in the last week than South Korea has over the prior eight weeks.

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On March 24, the @USArmy issued orders for three army hospitals to deploytheir health care professionals to New York and Washington state, at the directionof Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy.

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On March 25, President @realDonaldTrump approved major disaster declarations related to the coronavirus outbreak for: Texas, Florida and North Carolina.

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On March 25, President @realDonaldTrump & @VP Pence held a conference call with 140 non-profit organization leaders, including @SalvationArmyUS & @RedCross, to discuss coronavirus response efforts.

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On March 25, President @realDonaldTrump signed a bill reauthorizing The Older Americans Act, which supports senior citizens by providing meals, transportation, and other crucial services.

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On March 25, @VP Pence held a conference call with equipment manufacturers to discuss on-going coronavirus response efforts.

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On March 25, @VP Pence held discussions with multiple governors, including the Governor of Indiana & the Governor of Michigan.

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On March 26, the $2.2 trillion economic relief package passed the Senate and currently awaits a vote in the House.

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On March 26, President @realDonaldTrump signed legislation that provides paid sick and family leave for workers experiencing coronavirus-related employment interruptions.

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On March 26, the Trump Administration directed federal student loan lenders to allow borrowers to waive interest and payments without penalty for 60 days.

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On March 26, President @realDonaldTrump directed the @SBAgov to issue low-interest loans to small businesses affected by the coronavirus.

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On March 26, President @realDonaldTrump signed legislation providing funding and flexibility for emergency nutritional aid for senior citizens, women, children, and low-income families.

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On March 26, @USDOL announced up to $100 million in dislocated worker grants in response to the coronavirus national health emergency.

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March 27, the House quickly passed the $2 trillion stimulus package in a voice vote.

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On March 27, President @realDonaldTrump signed the $2 trillion stimulus into law.

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On March 28, President @realDonaldTrump invoked the Defense Production act to compel GM to manufacture ventilators.

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