WPBN NBC 7 Traverse City: Senator pushes for Coronavirus outbreak funding

U.S. Senator Gary Peters is doing his part to make sure Michiganders are protected from the Coronavirus.

In a letter, Peters highlights the importance of sufficient funding to address the number of pressing needs, including assisting state and local public health agencies in detecting and preventing the spread of COVID-19, restoring funding to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) pandemic prevention programs and securing critical equipment and supplies, including personal protective equipment like masks and gloves and vaccines.

“As Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, keeping Michiganders and all Americans safe is my top priority,” wrote Senator Peters. “Families in Michigan and across the country are counting on us to provide them with the resources, information and equipment needs to protect public health and prevent a widespread outbreak in the United States.”

Just last week, the Senator convened a call with public health officials and hospitals from across the state on preventing the spread of Coronavirus within the state.

Peters also joined Homeland Security Committee Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) in requesting detailed information about the Trump Administration’s strategy for responding to the emerging outbreak and called on the Administration to fully fund pandemic preparedness and response efforts in the 2021 budget.