This Is What The Trump Administration Is Doing To Combat Coronavirus

This Is What The Trump Administration Is Doing To Combat Coronavirus

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President Trump declared a national emergency for COVID-19, unlocking $50 billion in federal funds and enabling FEMA's involvement. The virus has infected over 1600 people in the US, affecting 46 states and Washington DC. Drive-through testing clinics are being set up with the help of retailers like Walmart and Walgreens. Testing is limited to symptomatic individuals, and an online screening is required. The pandemic has disrupted daily life, closing schools and canceling events. Financial measures include waiving interest on federal student loans and buying oil for reserves. Travel restrictions are in place for foreign nationals from Europe's Schengen area.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for President Trump's declaration of a national emergency?

To close all schools nationwide

To impose martial law

To access federal funding to combat the virus

To ban all international travel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which retailers offered their parking lots for drive-through testing clinics?

Costco and Sam's Club

Walmart and Walgreens

Kroger and Safeway

Target and CVS

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the administration's guideline regarding who should get tested for the coronavirus?

Testing is only for healthcare workers

Testing is mandatory for all citizens

Only those with symptoms should be tested

Everyone should get tested regardless of symptoms

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial measure did President Trump announce to ease concerns during the pandemic?

Offering free housing for the unemployed

Increasing taxes on luxury goods

Waiving interest on federal student loans

Providing free healthcare for all

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What travel restriction did the US implement starting Friday at midnight?

Banning all flights from Asia

Prohibiting travel to South America

Restricting travel from Europe's Shenzhen area

Closing all domestic flights