The US now leads the world in confirmed coronavirus cases, but it appears we haven’t reached the worst yet.President Trump signed a $2 trillion economic relief package for Americans and businesses. How much relief is in the relief bill? And will it be enough? The president is also eager to reopen the country, which could be a disaster if it’s done too early. Is President Trump wrong to say he doesn’t think New York will need tens of thousands of ventilators? How is the American healthcare system responding so far? Aaron Carroll and Betsey Stevenson join the panel for this week’s episode.
What’s our prognosis?
President Donald J. Trump signs H.R. 4334- The Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020. March 25, 2020. Photo credit: Shealah Craighead/White House
Credits
Guests:
- Aaron Carroll - Indiana University School of Medicine - @aaronecarroll
- Betsey Stevenson - Economics professor at the University of Michigan and former member of President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers - @betseystevenson