29 January 2020 – Formation of President’s Coronavirus Task Force

Type of Intervention: New Tool / Service / Body
Sectors Involved: Executive Office
Intervention Categories: Planning and strategy; Creating and using advisory groups or committees
Level of Jurisdiction: Federal
Lead People/Agency: Secretary of Human Health Service Alex Azar

Overview: President Trump announces creation of White House Coronavirus Task Force
Full details here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/statement-press-secretary-regarding-presidents-coronavirus-task-force/

Type of Justification: Perception of an increased threat
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government