Trump’s strategy to contain coronavirus is extreme but necessary

Published March 12, 2020 1:36am ET



President Trump’s strategy to contain the coronavirus and prevent its continued spread is exactly what the country needs.

Trump announced Wednesday night in an Oval Office address that the federal government will be restricting travel from Europe, with the exception of the United Kingdom, for the next 30 days. Insurance companies will waive all co-pays on coronavirus tests. Trump also called on Congress to take legislative action to aid small businesses, workers, and all those who might be financially affected by this pandemic. He added that the Small Business Administration would aid companies harmed by the pandemic through low-interest loans.

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