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54 Days: America and the Pandemic

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The first case of COVID-19 is confirmed in the U.S. on January 21, 2020. Despite warnings about the consequences of ignoring this threat to the country's collective health, it took the government 54 days to declare a national emergency. This documentary takes a look at why it took so long for the government to act.

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Runtime: 51 minutes 11 seconds

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