5 Years Later: US Coronavirus Response Still a Mixed Bag After Initial Outbreak

It's been five years since the initial response to coronavirus spread in the United States, a time when officials were unsure of its contagiousness, and much of the country was focused on other issues, but the virus slowly began to take hold. The US government responded by closing schools and banning large gatherings in an effort to slow its spread. However, it wasn't until March 2020 that the true extent of the outbreak became clear. As the pandemic continues to evolve, experts reflect on how much has changed since then.