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1 online resource (viii, 387 pages) : color illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"November 2020." |
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"GAO-21-191." |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Description based on online resource, PDF version; title from cover (GAO, viewed Nov. 30, 2020). |
| Contents |
Matters for congressional consideration. -- Recommendations for executive action. -- Introduction. -- Background. -- Executive summary. -- Overview. -- Medical supply shortages. -- COVID-19 testing. -- COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. -- Nursing home care. -- Assistance to individuals and businesses. -- Program integrity. -- Additional matters for Congress and agency recommendations. -- Closing. -- congressional addressees. -- Appendixes and enclosures. |
| Summary |
As of November 12, 2020, the U.S. had over 10.3 million cumulative reported cases of COVID-19 and about 224,000 reported deaths, according to federal agencies. The country also continues to experience serious economic repercussions. Four relief laws, including the CARES Act, were enacted as of November 2020 to provide appropriations to address the public health and economic threats posed by COVID-19. As of September 30, 2020, of the $2.6 trillion appropriated by these acts, the federal government had obligated a total of $1.8 trillion and expended $1.6 trillion of the COVID-19 relief funds, as reported by federal agencies. This report examines the federal government's continued efforts to respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. GAO is making 11 new recommendations for agencies that are detailed in this Highlights and in the report. GAO is also raising one matter for congressional consideration |
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United States. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
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COVID-19 (Disease) -- Economic aspects -- United States.
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COVID-19 (Disease) -- United States.
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Public health administration -- United States.
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Emergency management -- Finance -- Law and legislation.
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Administrative agencies -- United States -- Rules and practice.
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Public health laws -- United States.
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Personal protective equipment -- United States.
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United States -- Appropriations and expenditures.
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Administrative agencies
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COVID-19 (Disease)
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COVID-19 (Disease) -- Economic aspects
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Emergency management -- Finance -- Law and legislation
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Expenditures, Public
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Personal protective equipment
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Public health administration
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Public health laws
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United States https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq
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Rules
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| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-21-191 |
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