Senator notes that current pandemic is a historical reminder of the pre-vaccine world
Senator Declan O’Scanlon issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has reached two communities within his district, Little Silver and Hazlet:
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Posted: March 9th, 2020 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Declan O'Scanlon, Monmouth County News, New Jersey | Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Declan O'Scanlon, Monmouth County News, New Jersey, Senator Declan O'Scanlon, Vaccines | Comments Off on O’Scanlon: COVID-19 is cause for diligence, not panic
Congressman Chris Smith, the ranking member of the House global health subcommittee, today called on Congress to immediately act on President Donald Trump’s request for emergency funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) and other agencies’ response to the threat from the coronavirus.
“This week, the Trump administration is requesting at least $2.5 billion in additional funding to combat the coronavirus,” said Smith. “The President, Secretary Azar, and others have moved swiftly to identify comprehensive ways to protect US citizens and prepare for a potential pandemic.” Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: February 26th, 2020 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Chris Smith, Health Care | Tags: CDC, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Congressman Chris Smith, coronavirus, COVID-19, President Donald Trump | 3 Comments »
