Why the American Approach Is Failing

<p>So far, the United States has been losing the battle against the pandemic, with a patchwork of inconsistent measures across the country proving unequal to halting the spread of the virus. Today, we ask: What will it take to change the course of the crisis?</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/donald-g-mcneil-jr?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank">Donald G. McNeil Jr.</a>, a science and health reporter for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. </p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>President Trump has played down the threat of the virus, while at least 16 states institute stay-at-home orders.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/world/coronavirus-updates-maps.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage" target="_blank"> Here are the latest updates</a>.</li><li>The rampant spread of the coronavirus has left a trail of loss across most people’s lives.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/23/well/family/coronavirus-grief-loss.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article" target="_blank"> Here is some advice on how to cope</a>.</li></ul>