STOCKHOLM — When the coronavirus swept into Scandinavian countries, Norway and Denmark scrambled to place extensive restrictions on their borders to stem the outbreak. Sweden, their neighbor, took a decidedly different path. While Denmark and Norway closed their borders, restaurants and ski slopes and told all students to stay home this month, Sweden shut only…
Trump claims no knowledge of White House pandemic unit’s disbanding
President Donald Trump said Friday that he did not know anything about the elimination of jobs addressing global pandemics at the White House National Security Council.
Justin Trudeau addresses his wife’s COVID-19 diagnosis
Coronavirus outbreak: Justin Trudeau addresses his wife’s COVID-19 diagnosis | FULL Addressing Canadians from outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Friday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the status of his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, who officials confirmed on Thursday had tested positive for COVID-19. Trudeau reiterated that her symptoms were “mild” at this point.…
The Worst Outcome – Trump and the Coronavirus Crisis
If somebody other than Donald Trump were in the White House, the coronavirus crisis would not be unfolding this way. At every turn, President Trump’s policy regarding coronavirus has unfolded as if guided by one rule: How can I make this crisis worse? Presidents are not all-powerful, especially not in the case of pandemic disease.…