The Trump administration announced Friday it has formed a new committee to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. This is an effort to asses and respond quickly to the threat and bring better informed decision making about public heath policy and implementation.
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Director Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier said in a statement – “We are creating a direct line to the nation’s top scientific minds on public health. With the complexities of assessing and responding to emerging infectious diseases, a standing committee will build on the great work being done by the Trump Administration to rapidly engage with experts from the private sector, non-governmental organizations, the academic community, and relevant stakeholders from the broader science community.”
He also stated, “This committee is a critical tool for examining emerging infectious diseases, like the COVID-19 outbreak, and providing expedited, strategic input to policy making processes.”
