A Tale of 2 Pandemics and the Government’s Response

Plus: The Biggest Threat From Coronavirus Isn't Racism

Mar 17, 2020   Happy St. Patrick's Day from Washington, where Irish cheer is dampened a wee bit by the closure of bars and restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic. Much the same likely is the case where you work or live. President Trump announces new precautions even as mayors and governors wrestle with such decisions. How does this compare to the swine flu? We're glad you asked. Plus: the role of personal responsibility, the lesson in testing delays, scenes from Madrid, and COVID-19 and the race card. On this date in 1762, the world's first St. Patrick's Day parade is held in New York City by Irish soldiers serving in the British army. Sláinte!     News A Tale of 2 Pandemics and the Government's Response By Fred Lucas As President Trump talks about the U.S. response to the new coronavirus disease, he frequently brings up what he considers his predecessor's poor and slow response to the H1N1 virus. More Commentary Our Efforts to Fight Coronavirus Require Individual Responsibility By Kevin Pham There is still a ways to go, but all the successes thus far have been when Americans, not just the government, participate in efforts to fight the virus. More Commentary Coronavirus Testing Delays Show Why Federal Health Care Rules Need Thorough Review By Robert Moffit The coronavirus pandemic demonstrates how the federal government's vast regulatory apparatus governing health care can be an obstacle to rapid response in a national emergency. More News Trump Says COVID-19 Could Last Until Summer, Urges Social Distancing By Rachel del Guidice "With several weeks of focused action, we can turn the corner and turn it quickly," says President Trump. More Analysis What Life in Madrid Under Lockdown Is Like By Katrina Trinko In Madrid, police are patrolling and imposing fines on those who are outside without an essential reason. Only one person per household may go to the grocery store, and dog walks must be short. More Commentary The Biggest Threat From Coronavirus Isn't Racism By Jarrett Stepman Even the threat of global pandemic apparently can't slow the hysterical culture of modern political correctness. More           The Daily Signal is brought to you by more than half a million members of The Heritage Foundation. Donate to The Daily Signal Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter How are we doing? We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at comments@dailysignal.com. The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) 546-2843     Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames1.diogenes--light@blogger.com. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.

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