American Oversight has obtained additional records that add to the picture of poor coordination on the part of federal agencies during the early months of the pandemic.

Records from the Washington Department of Health in response to American Oversight's request for communications with the White House, the Department of Health and Human Services, or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in light of the coronavirus outbreak. These records span from January to February 2020.

The uncertainty and fear surrounding the coronavirus have laid bare the deadly consequences of President Donald Trump’s demand for obsequious loyalty and a refusal to take responsibility for mistakes.

Request to Washington State Health Department seeking communications with the White House, the Department of Health and Human Services, or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in light of the coronavirus outbreak.