Apr 21, 2020
This rolling collection of photos, tweets and articles offers a snapshot of the U.S. commitment to fighting COVID-19 worldwide. We will update frequently.
April 21
Here’s a look at how Americans’ spirit of volunteerism is thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 20
Secretary Pompeo✔@SecPompeo
Solid data will be critical as scientists search for solutions to the #COVID19 pandemic. No challenge is too great for the ingenuity and partnership we see unfolding behind this cause. Glad to see American and South African scientists come together like this. https://twitter.com/USEmbassySA/status/1251466771724451842 …
US Embassy SA✔@USEmbassySA
Data is at the heart of South Africa’s #COVID19 response. As such, our @CDCSouthAfrica American & South African staff have volunteered to assist @nicd with data capturing, collating & cleaning.
April 19
Embaixada EUA Brasil✔@EmbaixadaEUA
Empresas norte-americanas no Brasil estão agindo na luta contra a #COVID19. Veja o exemplo da @Alcoa. #TrabalhandoJuntos #EmpresasEUALideram
April 17
The United States and its NATO allies are helping allied and partner nations combat COVID-19 across two continents.
U.S. Asia Pacific Media Hub✔@eAsiaMediaHub
LATEST: @USAIDAsia gave
‘s National Institute of Health an @AbbottNews disease testing platform that can do rapid, high-volume testing for #COVID19; @USAID commits an additional P66 million ($1.3M) to combat the #coronavirus outbreak in the
& more. https://twitter.com/i/events/1240517005809074178 …
The U.S. Works with Friends, Partners, & Allies to Combat COVID-19
US Africa Media Hub✔@AfricaMediaHub
The @StateDept & @USAID have now committed nearly $508 million in emergency health, humanitarian & economic assistance on top of the funding already provided to multilateral & NGOs that are helping communities globally deal with the #COVID19 pandemic. http://ow.ly/UNPR50zgUM1
April 16
The U.S. government is supplying millions of dollars, training and equipment to African countries to help them combat the spread of the new coronavirus.
USAID/OFDA✔@theOFDA
In Cox’s Bazar, #Bangladesh, @UNmigration is using pre-positioned @USAID plastic sheeting to help refugee camps & host communities prepare for and respond to #Covid_19 by constructing temporary isolation units and treatment centers & upgrading existing health facilities as needed
April 15
US Mission to NATO✔@USNATO
#NATO is moving swiftly & decisively to assist Allies in the fight against #COVID19. As Defense Ministers move continued response plans forward today, see how @NATO Allies are working together to deal with the #coronavirus crisis. #DefMin
U.S. Embassy Islamabad✔@usembislamabad
Have you ever seen a 3D printer in action? Take a look at our #AmericanCenter printer producing face shields to protect local medical workers against #coronavirus. The design was approved by @US_FDA & downloaded from @NIH w/help from local startup Medengg-3D. #COVID #COVID19
April 14
Ken Juster✔@USAmbIndia
Cooperation in combating #CoronaVirus shows the strength of #USBhutan ties. Great to see @US_CDCIndia provide critical lab items to @MoHBhutan to support corona virus testing. Deeply grateful for the care Bhutan has given U.S. patients. Look forward to expanding joint efforts.
US AFRICOM✔@USAfricaCommand
GHANA, SENEGAL & UGANDA: AFRICOM’S PARTNERSHIP ENDURES DURING #Covid19
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In 2019, 4 African nations were provided w/ training & equipment to set-up & operate an UN-standard level-2 hospital. 3 of the 4 nations are deploying them to respond to the virus.
–https://go.usa.gov/xvKn9
April 13
The United States is pledging an additional $225 million to the global fight against COVID-19, strengthening its commitment to stopping the global pandemic.
USAID✔@USAID
We’re providing $2.3 million to #Indonesia to help stop the spread of the novel #coronavirus disease (#COVID19) by supporting disease prevention, detection, and response efforts.
Learn more here: http://ow.ly/2vj450zbdzQ #coronavirus
USAID✔@USAID
In #TimorLeste, we committed $1.1 million to support Timor-Leste’s efforts against the #COVID19 pandemic.
Learn more here: http://ow.ly/3VVy50zauki #coronavirus
Ambassador Hutchison✔@USAmbNATO
Our
@usairforce airmen & women are maintaining @NATO readiness even in the face of the challenges posed by the spread of #COVID19. Last week they were in
#Germany conducting important airborne operations alongside Allies. #WeAreNATO
April 11
Secretary Pompeo✔@SecPompeo
The U.S. is providing a robust assistance package to our close friend and Ally #Italy. Our Italian friends have been working around the clock to contain #COVID19, and this assistance will help bolster their efforts. We will defeat this by #StandingTogether.
USAID✔@USAID
We’re providing $1.3 million to #SriLanka to help stop the spread of the novel #coronavirus disease (#COVID19) by supporting technical experts for response and preparedness, risk communication, and more.
More here: http://ow.ly/Jnp350zaufB #coronavirus
April 10
U.S. scientists are getting closer to a vaccine to keep the world safe from COVID-19.
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines✔@USEmbassyPH
The U.S. government is donating nearly 1,300 new cots to support the Philippine government’s response to #COVID19. @USAmbManila was joined by @DFAphl Sec. @TeddyBoyLocsin, and @CivilDefensePH Usec. Jalad for the handover. #FriendsPartnersAllies #COVID19PH
April 9
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. has provided more than $18 million in emergency health and humanitarian assistance to countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
USAID Global Health✔@USAIDGH
USAID is empowering #HealthWorkers in #Tanzania to protect themselves and their patients from #COVID19 and other infections with education on hygiene and practical skills like how to prepare chlorine disinfectant. #WHWWeek @MTaPS_Program http://ow.ly/Z7Mg50z6myU
April 8
U.S. Asia Pacific Media Hub✔@eAsiaMediaHub
Prime Minister Matovič,
President @TokayevKZ, &
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry re: the fight against #coronavirus. READ: https://twitter.com/i/events/1240517005809074178 …
The U.S. Works with Friends, Partners, & Allies to Combat COVID-19
April 7
U.S. charities are donating millions to stop the spread of COVID-19, funding research into new therapies and helping cities around the world improve detection and treatment.
The people of the United States care for the people of China. As the People’s Republic of China grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, U.S. companies sprang into action to provide assistance, relief and containment efforts.
State_SCA✔@State_SCA
Great example of how the #USIndia strategic partnership benefits the world: NY biotech company @Codagenix & @SerumInstIndia are collaborating to rapidly co-develop a #COVID19 vaccine. #StrongerTogether AGW
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/codagenix-and-serum-institute-of-india-initiate-co-development-of-a-scalable-live-attenuated-vaccine-against-the-2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-301004654.html …Codagenix and Serum Institute of India Initiate Co-Development of a Scalable, Live-Attenuated…
/PRNewswire/ — Codagenix, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing prophylactic vaccines and oncolytic virus therapies, today announced a…
prnewswire.com
U.S. Embassy Bern✔@USEmbassyBern
From fragrances to #handsanitizer: Swiss company @Firmenich, with locations across the U.S., increases its hand sanitizer production to support hospitals and medical services across Switzerland and the U.S. Thank you for your support! #USwissPartnership @SelectUSA https://twitter.com/firmenich/status/1246104805388492804 …
Firmenich@firmenichCombating the global crisis, we are expanding our hand sanitizer production to 100 tons, supporting hospitals & medical & emergency services across US & Switzerland. Bravo to all who are making this happen #WeAreFirmenich #ForGoodNaturally #TogetherForGood https://www.firmenich.com/en_INT/company/news/Firmenich-Expands-Hand-Sanitizer-Production-Donating-100-Tons-Across-USA-and-Switzerland.html …
April 6
Les États-Unis 🇺🇸 continuent de fournir assistance à la RDC 🇨🇩pour la réponse au coronavirus. Au cours du week-end,
nôtre @CDC a fourni à @inrb_kinshasa matériel de visioconférence pour la riposte. #COVID19 #TousEnsemble #PP4PP pic.twitter.com/n8WAJj7L4f— U.S.Embassy Kinshasa #PortezUnMasque (@USEmbKinshasa) April 6, 2020
U.S. Embassy North Macedonia✔@USEmbassySkopje
Pleased to announce that the U.S. Government has committed $1.1 million to mitigate the spread of the #COVID-19 outbreak in North Macedonia. Details about the donation
https://mk.usembassy.gov/u-s-provides-assistance-to-north-macedonia-to-respond-to-covid-19/ …
US Embassy Sarajevo✔@USEmbassySJJ
The @AmCham_BiH helped procure 150,000 tests for the #COVID19 and donated two rapid RNA extraction instruments to the FBIH Government. They also will #donate necessary #medical #supplies to #hospitals across the country, with the aim of combating the #COVID19 pandemic. https://twitter.com/AmCham_BiH/status/1247184286291308545 …
AmCham BiH@AmCham_BiHIn view of the current scarcity of tests for the #coronavirus, the Board of Governors of #AmChamBiH, together with its members, actively participated in the #procurement, #transportation and #delivery of 150,000 tests to the #FBIH #Government.
April 4
USAID Egypt@USAIDEgyptIn 1993, USAID & CDC started the Field Epidemiology Training Program to train Egyptian epidemiologists & build a strong disease surveillance system. Now, run by the Ministry of Health & Population, they’re on the front lines of the #COVID19 response in Egypt. #USEgyptPartnership
US Consulate Kolkata✔@USAndKolkata
.@StateIVLP alumna Ananya Chatterjee Chakraborti, chairperson or the West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights has come up with plans to offer helpline numbers for children under stress due to the #COVID19 pandemic. Impressive work! #ExchangeAlumni
Joint Task Force-Bravo✔@jtfbravo
We all have a common stake in our shared future. Today, our #WingedWarriors moved 18K meals to our partners in #ElSalvador. Great work — we continue to accomplish our mission while supporting the response to #COVID19. @Southcom @USEmbassySV #ProgressThroughUnity
April 3
Many of America’s most successful companies are giving money, supplies and know-how to take on the COVID-19 crisis at home and abroad.
USAID Ethiopia@USAIDEthiopiaTo support #COVID19 response in Ethiopia, the U.S. is embedding infectious disease experts in national & regional emergency operations centers in Addis Ababa + 9 regions to train health workers & medical staff in handling coronavirus cases to keep themselves and patients safe.
U.S. Mission Uganda✔@usmissionuganda
See video (https://youtu.be/9TXkE8OSZ04 ) on new mobile hospital in Bombo #Uganda that can transport, isolate, & treat #COVID19 patients. The U.S. government provided this hospital to Uganda through the African Peacekeeping Rapid Response Partnership (APRRP) program. @USAfricaCommand
April 2
U.S. Consulate General Erbil✔@USConGenErbil
US Embassy Ghana✔@USEmbassyGhana
The strong partnership between the U.S. and the Ghana Armed Forces is at the forefront of combating COVID-19. The #GAF is deploying one state of the art Level II Field Hospital from two that Amb. Sullivan handed over Feb 4 on behalf of the U.S. Govt. http://ow.ly/Cbp250z3xS3
AMCHAM Malaysia@AmChamMalaysia@Dell back at it again! Thank you for your admirable donations to Teluk Intan Hospital.#togetherwecan #myamchamcares #COVID19 @usembassykl
Small businesses across America are part of a nationwide mobilization against COVID-19. Producers of everything from athletic gear to boat covers and whiskey have shifted production to making masks, face shields and hand sanitizer to slow the spread of the disease.
April 1
Two U.S. Navy hospital ships, familiar to many people they’ve helped in other countries, are taking on civilian patients while docked in Los Angeles and New York. It’s part of the government’s “whole-of-America approach” to fighting the coronavirus outbreak.
Georgette Mosbacher✔@USAmbPoland
American brands are supporting Polish paramedics, doctors, and nurses fighting #COVID19 and saving Polish lives. #KFC, #PizzaHut, #BurgerKing and #Starbucks have already donated over 10,000 meals to support Polish healthcare workers who are working around the clock. Thank you!
U.S. Embassy Bangkok✔@USEmbassyBKK
.@USAIDAsia is partnering w/ @ifrc Thailand & @ThaiRedCross to respond to #COVID19 through a mobile app called “Phonphai.” It enables users to report locations of people at risk & those infected & need assistance.
iOS: http://ow.ly/e3ph50z1PY7
Android: http://ow.ly/tkRS50z1PY8
AmCham Australia✔@AmChamAU
#AmChamMember News: @pfizer is pleased to be working with @BioNTech to start COVID-19 vaccine trials in April.
They will jointly develop an mRNA-based vaccine and accelerate global development, leveraging expertise and resources from both companies.#covid19 #ForceForGood
Dr. Stephen M. Hahn✔@SteveFDA
FDA is using every tool at its disposal to combat the #COVID19 pandemic. Here are the latest actions we’ve taken: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-daily-roundup-march-31-2020 …
March 31
See how U.S. funding is strengthening countries’ responses to the new coronavirus.
CDC Kenya✔@CDCKenya
DYK that the U.S. government, through @CDCKenya, supported @MOH_Kenya in establishing the National Influenza Center? We are thankful this lab is conducting testing around the clock to detect #COVID19. #KomeshaCorona
WHO Kenya✔@WHOKenya
To the lab experts who are working very long hours to deliver the #COVID19Kenya tests results, we @WHO thank you! You are a critical component of this response.@National Influenza Centre@MOH_Kenya #KomeshaCorona
US Embassy Brussels✔@usembbrussels
U.S.-Belgian cooperation in action! Working w/ @JanssenBelgium, @JNJNews will begin human testing of its experimental #COVID19 vaccine in September for possible emergency rollout in early 2021. @HHSGov & @KU_Leuven’s Rega Institute for Medical Research are also participating. https://twitter.com/JNJNews/status/1244611612461412356 …
Johnson & Johnson✔@JNJNews
#JNJ announces a lead #COVID19 vaccine candidate plus a landmark partnership with @BARDA to together commit over $1 billion of investment to co-fund vaccine research, development & clinical testing & a commitment by J&J to accelerated manufacturing plans: https://bit.ly/3atDBEv
March 30
Ambassador George E. Glass✔@USAmbPortugal
American Corners throughout #Portugal are using their U.S.-government-funded, 3D printers to produce medical visors to combat #COVID19. Thank you @FCTNOVA, #UofAzores, and @istecnico for being great partners! #AllTogether #AlliesinAction #SidebySide @statedeptspox @SecPompeo
Marie Royce✔@ECA_AS
Amidst this pandemic, #ExchangeAlumni work to make global health guidance accessible to all. #YoungPacificLeaders alumnus Krishneer Sen uses sign language to translate the #Fiji Prime Minister’s #COVID19 messaging for the deaf community. #AccessForAll
March 27
Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy✔@USAmbCambodia
We have an amazing @USEmbPhnomPenh asset in our Naval Medical Research Center (NAMRU-2) experts, working hand-in-hand with local health authorities to fight disease in #Cambodia, including COVID-19. These dedicated doctors & scientists are on the frontlines against the pandemic.
The U.S. private sector is ramping up its efforts against COVID-19 while the U.S. is making the world’s most advanced supercomputers available to scientists around the world to help with the fight.
March 26
U.S. Embassy Singapore✔@RedWhiteBlueDot
Researchers from @DukeNUS Medical School, a strategic collaboration between @DukeU and @NUSingapore, are working tirelessly to combat #COVID19. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-coronavirus-duke-nus-antibody-tests-12469184 …
Duke-NUS used COVID-19 antibody tests to establish link between church clusters in a world-first
SINGAPORE: In a world-first, a research team at Duke-NUS Medical School established a link between two COVID-19 clusters in Singapore …
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An American and a French scientist who met through the J. William Fulbright international exchange program are part of a worldwide hunt to find existing drugs that can be used to treat COVID-19.
March 24
US Army Europe✔@USArmyEurope
.@USArmy supporting our Italian allies in a battle against #COVID19. The 405th AFSB @USAGItaly is packaging beds, mattresses, stretchers, IV poles, wheelchairs & linens for Humanitarian Assistance Program to the Lombardy region @US_EUCOM @ambasciatausa @21stTSC @ArmyMateriel
USAID Mongolia@usaid_mongolia(1/3) The U.S. government, through @USAID, is providing MNT3.3 billion ($1.2 million) to support the Government of Mongolia in its response to COVID-19 in the country. https://www.facebook.com/USAIDMongolia/posts/2827929873940518 … #COVID19 @usembmongolia @USAIDGH
March 23
Secretary Pompeo✔@SecPompeo
Allies and partners are critical as we work to #stopthespread and address the challenges of #COVID19. @StateDept is proud to work with our Italian friends and @US_EUCOM to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. https://twitter.com/HQUSAFEAFAF/status/1241734646150451200 …
USAFE-AFAFRICA@HQUSAFEAFAF#COVID19 update: @RamsteinAirBase C-130J transported an En-Route Patient Staging System to Aviano AB, #Italy for delivery to the Italian Ministry of Defense. This system provides 10 patient holding/staging beds & can support a max throughput of 40 patients in 24 hrs. @usairforce
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Melinda J. Roth loads medical supplies to be transported to Italy onto an aircraft at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on March 20. (Video: U.S. Air Force/Master Sergeant Roidan Carlson)
International Atomic Energy Agency✔@iaeaorg
Thanks to the U.S. for additional contribution of $5 million to support IAEA’s efforts to combat #COVID19 pandemic around the world. https://twitter.com/usunvie/status/1242094047734509572 …
U.S. Mission to the UN (Vienna)✔@usunvie
ANNOUNCEMENT: United States contributes an additional $5 million to the @iaeaorg to help combat #COVID19. The
March 20
Mike Hammer #PortezUnMasque✔@USAmbDRC
Le #LaveLesMainsChallenge est lancé – voici ma contribution! Ensemble nous arrêterons ce virus! Merci, @AleshOfficiel #Tosungana #CoronaNestPasBon #safehandschallenge @DrTedros @OMSRDCONGO @MinSanteRDC
U.S. Mission to the EU✔@US2EU
Global cooperation is key to tackling #COVID19. This week’s virtual meeting, chaired by
@EMA_News, convened delegates from 17 countries, as well as representatives from @EU_Commission and @WHO, to work towards a common goal: developing a vaccine for the virus. https://twitter.com/FDA_Global/status/1240729535928324099 …
FDA Global✔@FDA_Global
Yesterday US FDA & the EMA/EU co-chaired a virtual global regulatory workshop on COVID-19 vaccine development. The goal: encourage information exchange on global efforts to develop new vaccines against the disease. https://bit.ly/33vHXIl .
McDo Philippines✔@McDo_PH
McDonald’s Philippines, majority owned and operated by Dr. George T. Yang, has announced the release of a P500M response fund to enable the company to provide assistance for its employees and the community it serves.
March 19
Ambassador Randy Berry✔@USAmbNepal
See also: U.S. scientists are at the forefront of the race to create new COVID vaccines, treatments, and tests. A new U.S. law gives them over $8 billion to do so.
March 17
Embajador Ronald Johnson✔@USAmbSV
Agradezco a todas las empresas estadounidenses que han donado alimentos y productos para las personas que se encuentran en cuarentena.
March 12
U.S. Embassy Dhaka✔@usembassydhaka
The U.S. is committing $37M-the first tranche of up to $100M-for countries affected by coronavirus or at high risk of its spread. In Bangladesh, @USAID_BD has mobilized $2.5M for the country’s coronavirus readiness and response. Read the press release here:http://ow.ly/d1oF50yJO0l
March 10
The United States in February pledged to spend up to $100 million to combat the coronavirus disease COVID-19 overseas.
February 7
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has sent hundreds of coronavirus test kits around the world and plans to send thousands more.
February 6
U.S. groups have sent medical supplies to help people responding to the coronavirus outbreak in China.
