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COVID-19 Unprepared.    Back to OpEd Page

References:     View OpEd: https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article242268966.html  
    

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(2) S.3678 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act. 109th Congress (2005-2006). https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/3678 
   
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(4) Kentucky Educational Television: Gov. Andy Beshear April 17 5:00 pm Update | Coronavirus | KET. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6elQ9UoAsY
  
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