How A Pandemic Might Play Out Under Trump (2016)
theatlantic.com
theatlantic.com
Some interesting thoughts on Ebola and fake news though. It seems like there hasn’t been (as far as I’ve seen) much fake news like there was with Ebola. Instead we have people downplaying the severity, which might still be counted as fake news.
> he could shut down travel from affected countries
This is a good thing, and something that does in fact save lives. It is the international equivalent of social distancing. It is good that we have a president willing to take this step. This need not be political, and I would hope any president, regardless of party, would be willing to do this relatively easy thing to save american lives.
> 3) he could fail to empower and financially support disease research and prevention programs and government organizations
The FDA regulations that ensured that COVID tests weren't sent to market are not unique to the trump administration.
With regards to misinformation... Trump announced in his speech that his administration is encouraging people to engage in social distancing. He put forth a quarantine order. They are considering issuing guidance to close schools. He also used his executive authority (which of course does not include funding) to provide funds to small business -- those most at risk of collapse. These are all measures that work.