White House Requests $2.5 Billion To Fight Coronavirus Outbreak

The transcript discusses the White House's funding plan for the coronavirus outbreak, requesting $1.25 billion in new emergency funding and reallocating $535 million from Ebola treatment. The plan aims to support public health surveillance, treatment, and vaccine development. The virus has caused significant global impact, with over 80,000 infections and 2,705 deaths, primarily in China. In the US, 14 cases have been confirmed, with additional Americans treated after overseas infections. Democratic lawmakers criticized the funding as insufficient, with plans to propose their own package.

What measures did the White House Office of Management and Budget mention to support public health?

What was the total amount of emergency funding requested by the Trump administration for the coronavirus outbreak?

How did the Trump administration plan to fund the $2.5 billion plan to combat the coronavirus?

What is the current status of coronavirus cases in the United States as mentioned in the text?

What was the reaction of Democratic lawmakers to the White House's budget proposal?