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Vaccine Development and Distribution
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This timeline details key government responses and policies implemented to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
National Emergency Declaration in the U.S.
March 13, 2020
President Donald Trump declared the novel coronavirus a national emergency, unlocking federal funding to fight the disease's spread.
Travel Ban on Non-U.S. Citizens
March 13, 2020
The Trump administration issued a travel ban on non-Americans who visited 26 European countries within 14 days of coming to the United States.
Expansion of Telehealth
March 17, 2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) temporarily expanded the use of telehealth services to address the pandemic.
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Clinical Trials and Treatment Research
Economic Impact and Recession
Global Outbreak and Declaration of Pandemic
Global Supply Chain and Economic Disruptions
Healthcare System Overload and Response
Long-Term Economic and Social Consequences
Regional and Country-Specific Responses
Sector-Specific Economic Impacts
Social and Behavioral Impacts
Vaccine Development and Distribution
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