Seeing Congress would not pass appropriations for H&HS before the start of the fiscal year, President Trump signed EO 13887 on Sept 19, 2019 to make flue season and immunization a CDC priority. This allowed CDC to redirect available funds. Congress did not pass appropriations until Dec 19 and reduced CDC line items for immunization and for public health response by almost $660 million compared to FY 2019.
The oped writer fails to provide facts and only voices their hatred.
The President institued travel restrictions and quaratines in accordance with laws. The CDC has provided resources and monitoring of the virus. The state health departments failed to implement appropriate training and isolation procedures before and during the outbreak.
That writer must live a pathetic sad life.