The spread of coronavirus is disrupting work, travel, and spending in ways that jeopardize the jobs and paychecks of tens of thousands of Americans — and potentially many more. Government assistance to carry us through the coronavirus scare should be temporary, and it should be targeted at workers and businesses who need it most. The best way to fight the supply problems coronavirus has caused is to restore confidence that the virus is being suppressed and that its health risks are being mitigated. These are the targeted, temporary relief efforts President Trump is trying to put into place. Until that answer becomes clear, targeted relief to individuals and businesses most affected by coronavirus could help prevent a temporary economic slowdown from becoming something worse.

Source: Fox News March 12, 2020 21:33 UTC