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What is COVID-19 teaching us about US preparedness for pandemics?

What is COVID-19 teaching us about US preparedness for pandemics?

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We are literally waking up in a new world every day as we work to better understand the comprehensive threat of the coronavirus and how to stop its spread. 

New federal guidelines regarding the virus are expected from the White House Monday. They will follow state and local closings of schools last week, the cancellation of sporting events, concerts and conferences across the country, the closing of retail stores and churches that are moving sermons to online only. Some states have taken the additional measure of ordering bars and restaurants closed until further notice.

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