CDC Predicts About 189,000 Americans Will Die From COVID-19 By Sept. 5

The video discusses predictions of COVID-19 deaths in the US, noting a recent peak in daily deaths despite a drop in daily cases. An emergency physician explains the lag between these statistics, attributing it to states reversing reopening measures. CDC Director Robert Redfield highlights the US's lack of pandemic preparedness due to underinvestment in public health.

What did CDC director Robert Redfield say about the US's preparedness for the pandemic?

What factors contributed to the US being underprepared for the pandemic according to the text?