On Jan. 22: Asked whether there were any concerns about the coronavirus spreading to the U.S., President Trump said: 'We have it totally under control. It's one person coming in from China, and we have it under control. It's — going to be just fine.'
President Trump at the daily coronavirus briefing on Tuesday, when he declared his intent to halt funding to the World Health Organization; and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO.Alex Brandon/AP; Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images
We looked at the public record to see what Trump and the WHO had to say over the past 15 weeks about the coronavirus pandemic. Here's a timeline highlighting key quotes.The health organization advised against restrictions to China:"WHO advises against the application of any travel or trade restrictions on China based on the current information available on this event.
A security guard stands outside the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where the novel coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, China.Asked by CNBC whether there were any concerns
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