The government's stockpile of critically needed medical supplies and equipment is nearly drained just as the numbers of people infected with the coronavirus and in need of critical care is surging.
FILE - In this March 24, 2020, file photo stacks of medical supplies are housed at the Jacob Javits Center that will become a temporary hospital in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in New York. A review of federal purchasing contracts by The Associated Press shows federal agencies waited until mid-March to begin placing bulk orders of N95 respirator masks, mechanical ventilators and other equipment needed by front-line health care workers.
JAN. 18 — Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar makes the first call to Trump about the virus.JAN. 22 — In televised interview, Trump says: “We have it totally under control. … It’s one person coming in from China. We have it under control. It’s going to be just fine.” FEB. 15 — Trump, vacationing in Florida, plays golf at his Trump International club in West Palm Beach.
FEB. 26 — Trump appoints Vice President Mike Pence to lead the U.S. government Coronavirus Task Force. Trump says: “Because of all we’ve done, the risk to the American people remains very low. … When you have 15 people, and the 15 within a couple of days is going to be down to close to zero.” MARCH 4 — HHS announces its intent to purchase 500 million N95 respirators for distribution through the national stockpile over the following 18 months.
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