Washington Post: U.S. Had Health Officials At WHO When Outbreak Began

The World Health Organization (WHO) provided the Trump administration with real-time information on the COVID-19 outbreak. Despite this, President Trump criticized the WHO for lack of transparency and delayed responses. US researchers and health officials were actively involved with the WHO. A report confirmed the presence of CDC members at the WHO, but emphasized they were not decision-makers. President Trump announced a freeze on US funding to the WHO, sparking international criticism.

What was the main criticism President Trump had against the WHO?

• Over-reporting of COVID-19 cases

• Too much involvement in US politics

• Lack of transparency and delays

• Lack of funding

Who were involved in the rotation at the WHO providing information to the US?

• US journalists

• US researchers, physicians, and public health experts

• US politicians

• US military personnel

What did the Department of Health and Human Services confirm about the CDC's involvement with the WHO?

• CDC members were decision makers at the WHO

• CDC members were not involved with the WHO

• CDC members led the WHO's COVID-19 response

• CDC members were present at the WHO in January

What action did President Trump announce regarding the WHO?

• A partnership with the WHO

• A freeze on funding to the WHO

• Increased funding to the WHO

• A new health initiative with the WHO

What was the international reaction to the US decision to freeze WHO funding?

• Outcry from other countries

• Celebration by other countries

• Support from all countries

• Indifference from other countries