White House Considers Winding Down Coronavirus Task Force This Month

The transcript discusses a plan reported by the New York Times and confirmed by Mike Pence, suggesting that the US could see significant changes by Memorial Day due to social distancing. The administration is considering transferring task force responsibilities to FEMA, while medical experts will continue advising President Trump. Data shows a plateau in COVID-19 cases, with states relaxing measures. However, an AP analysis indicates rising infection rates when excluding the NYC metro area.

What did Vice President Mike Pence confirm regarding the task force's timeline?

• The task force will transition by late May or early June.

• The task force will end by Memorial Day.

• The task force will end by late April.

• The task force will continue indefinitely.

What is the administration discussing with FEMA?

• Reducing FEMA's role in the pandemic response.

• Increasing FEMA's budget.

• Transferring the task force's responsibilities to FEMA.

• Creating a new task force under FEMA.

Who will continue to advise President Trump according to the White House official?

• International diplomats.

• Key medical experts.

• Economic experts.

• Political advisors.

What does the Johns Hopkins University data indicate about COVID-19 cases in the US?

• A complete decline in new cases.

• No change in the number of cases.

• A significant increase in new cases.

• A plateau in new confirmed cases.

What did the Associated Press analysis reveal about the infection rate outside the New York City metro area?

• The infection rate is unknown.

• The infection rate is rising.

• The infection rate is stable.

• The infection rate is decreasing.