Mask Mandates & Vaccines
Which state issued the earliest statewide mask mandate during the pandemic?
California
What level had the most control over COVID policy; Federal or State Power?
What is the state government?
This $2.2 trillion economic relief bill, passed on March 27th, sent direct payments to Americans and expanded unemployment benefits
CARES Act
This organization officially named the disease COVID-19 on February 11th, 2020.
WHO
Which state resisted a statewide mask mandate, instead deferring to local governments?
Arizona
Which state had cities that implemented additional economic relief measures like halting evictions and providing grocery vouchers, even when not required statewide
Washington
What two states experienced major conflicts between state governments and their cities when local officials implemented mask mandates that went against state-level bans or the absence of statewide requirements
Texas and Arizona
These “15 days” guidelines were issued by the white house on March 16th to encourage social distancing
15 Days to Slow the Spread
This U.S airport was one of the first three where the CDC began screening travelers from Wuhan, China.
San Francisco
Which state froze evictions and utility shutoffs during the early pandemic months using emergency executive powers?
Washington
what was the federal vaccine mandate controversy?
NFIB v. OSHA
President Trump invoked this act on March 18th to increase supplies of medical equipment
Defense Protection Act
On January 31, 2020, this administration declared a public health emergency and suspended entry of foreign nationals
Trump Administration
Which state was the first to issue a stay-at-home order, and which lifted all mask mandates the earliest?
California and Texas
Which state used ARPA funds for internet, wifi, and infrastructure?
Texas
Which two major federal relief acts supported states and businesses during the pandemic
CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan Act
This hospital ship was deployed to LA on March 22nd to increase medical capacity
USNS Mercy
This office, chaired by HHS Secretary Alex Azar, was formed by the White House on January 29th, 2020.
Coronavirus Task Force
What percentage of ARPA funds were delivered on schedule, and which category received the most funding
99% on schedule, with most funds going to government operations
The FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization on February 29th for these CDC-developed diagnostic tools.
COVID-19 Test Kits