Rep. Lee Statement on COVID-19 Outbreak

March 2, 2020

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) released the following statement on the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak:

"There's no question that the global COVID-19 outbreak is a serious matter, but what we simply can't afford to do is panic. I am working with state and federal officials to ensure that we have the resources we need to prepare our communities to prevent and treat this virus."

BACKGROUND: On Feb. 28, Rep. Lee and a group of her congressional colleagues sent a letter to House and Senate leadership voicing support for the appropriation of comprehensive supplemental funding to address COVID-19. Follow the link to read the letter. As a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus (PSC), Rep. Lee called for bipartisan cooperation across the country, congressional leadership, and the administration to combat COVID-19. Follow the link to read PSC's statement. Follow the links below for more information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on COVID-19 and steps to take to prevent the spread of the virus:

ADDITIONAL CDC INFORMATION:

CORONAVIRUS: CDC Guidance on Prevention and Treatment
CORONAVIRUS: CDC Guidance on How It Spreads
CORONAVIRUS: CDC Guidance on Symptoms
CORONAVIRUS: CDC Information on Number of Confirmed U.S. Cases
NEW: CORONAVIRUS: CDC Information on States with Confirmed or Presumptive Cases of Coronavirus
CORONAVIRUS: CDC Guidance for Travelers
CORONAVIRUS: CDC Guidance for Businesses/Employers
CORONAVIRUS: CDC Frequently Asked Questions

Issues: Health Care