🇺🇸 24 hours of all-American teamwork
When President
Trump took the podium at yesterday’s Coronavirus
briefing, he asked Americans to unite behind a single goal. “We’re
announcing new guidelines for every American to follow over the
next 15 days as we combat the virus,” he said.
And in just 24
hours, the selflessness and patriotism on display
all across our great country has been astounding.
The new
guidelines released yesterday deliver a
nationwide game plan. Each one of us has a role to play in stopping
transmission of this virus. Simple steps taken now will have a
massive impact down the road, saving many lives in the weeks ahead:
- Avoid crowds of more than 10
people
- Wash your
hands frequently and
thoroughly
- Work from
home if that’s an option for you
- Disinfect frequently touched
surfaces
- Isolate yourself if you
feel sick
While
every American does their part, the White House
Coronavirus Task Force is coordinating a nationwide response to
protect the health and safety of every community.
🎬 NEW:
FDA is empowering states to expedite testing
To cut red tape and
avoid bureaucratic delay, “we are putting in place a policy for
states to take responsibility for tests developed and used by
laboratories in their states,” the President announced today.
“States can set up a system in which they take responsibility for
authorizing such tests and the laboratories will not engage with
the FDA.”
The
President also
announced
that Medicare telehealth services will be dramatically expanded.
“Medicare patients can now visit any doctor by phone or
videoconference, at no additional cost, including with commonly
used services like FaceTime and Skype—a historic breakthrough,” he
said.
Our seniors,
as well as others most vulnerable to contracting the virus,
shouldn’t have to travel to a doctor’s office or a hospital if
another solution is available. Now, the extra fees typically
associated with telehealth services have been removed.
🎬 WATCH:
Medicare will dramatically expand telehealth
services
True to an
“all-of-America” response to the crisis, President
Trump is continuing to combine the full resources of the Federal Government
with the innovation of America’s world-leading private sector. This
morning, he spoke by phone with restaurant executives from the fast
food industry, who intend to keep feeding their communities through
drive-through, pick-up, and delivery service options in the weeks
ahead.
A few hours
later, he held a phone call with industrial supply
retailers and wholesalers to discuss how to ensure supply chains
are able to meet the demands of healthcare providers, first
responders, and the American people at this critical time.
🎬 WATCH:
We applaud stores for creating seniors-only
shopping times!
In addition to
public health concerns,
President Trump understands the serious challenge
this virus presents to American businesses, workers, and families.
In addition to steps already taken, such as declaring a National
Emergency to free up Federal resources, the Trump Administration is
working with Congress on a significant economic stimulus plan to
provide relief to American workers and industries.
Treasury
Secretary Steven Mnuchin also shared today that
President Trump has authorized the deferral of $300 billion in tax
payments to the IRS, helping American workers and business affected
by closings and other economic effects of the pandemic.
“The world is at war with a hidden enemy,” President Trump tweeted. “WE
WILL WIN!”
🎬 Relief for American workers, industries, and
families is on the way!
STAY INFORMED: For the next 2 weeks, we can all do our part
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President
Trump delivers remarks at a Coronavirus briefing | March 17,
2020
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