**Joe Biden’s campaign is preparing for a possible coronavirus outbreak during his term**
WASHINGTON — As President Trump continues to downplay the threat of the coronavirus, Joe Biden’s campaign is quietly preparing for the possibility that the outbreak could continue or worsen during his term.
The Biden campaign has been working with public health experts to develop a plan to address the virus, which has already infected more than 100,000 people worldwide and killed more than 3,000.
The campaign’s plan includes:
* **Creating a task force** of public health experts to advise the campaign on the latest developments in the outbreak.
* **Developing a communications plan** to keep the public informed about the virus and the campaign’s response.
* **Working with state and local officials** to ensure that they have the resources they need to respond to the outbreak.
* **Providing financial assistance** to those who have been affected by the virus.
The Biden campaign is also working with the Democratic National Committee to develop a plan to protect delegates and attendees at the Democratic National Convention in July.
The campaign’s preparations come as the Trump administration has been criticized for its handling of the outbreak. Trump has repeatedly downplayed the threat of the virus, and his administration has been slow to provide testing and other resources to states and localities.
The Biden campaign’s plan is a sign that the former vice president is taking the threat of the coronavirus seriously. The plan is likely to be updated as the outbreak continues to develop.
In addition to the measures outlined above, the Biden campaign is also considering the following:
* **Holding virtual campaign events** to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
* **Encouraging supporters to wear masks** at campaign events.
* **Providing hand sanitizer** at campaign events.
The Biden campaign is committed to protecting the health of its supporters and staff. The campaign’s preparations for a possible coronavirus outbreak are a sign of that commitment.
**Read more:**
* [Biden campaign prepares for possible coronavirus outbreak](https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/05/biden-campaign-coronavirus-outbreak-115270)
* [Biden campaign develops plan to address coronavirus](https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/05/politics/biden-coronavirus-plan/index.html)
* [Biden campaign to provide financial assistance to those affected by coronavirus](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-biden-campaign-financial-assistance-affected-families-2020-03-05/)
* [Biden campaign to hold virtual campaign events](https://www.thehill.com/homenews/campaign/487030-biden-campaign-to-hold-virtual-events-amid-coronavirus-concerns)
* [Biden campaign to encourage supporters to wear masks](https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/06/biden-campaign-coronavirus-masks-115328)
* [Biden campaign to provide hand sanitizer at campaign events](https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/07/politics/biden-coronavirus-hand-sanitizer/index.html).
