Video: how the US squandered its time in fighting COVID-19?

<p>The US has confirmed more than 700,000 coronavirus cases on Saturday, with a death toll over 37,000, according to the latest data from the John Hopkins University.</p><p>Since its first case on January 21, the US has quickly surpassed other countries to become the new epicenter with a death rate of 4.3 percent after the Trump administration turned a blind eye to its development and lulled Americans into a false sense of security because the president wanted to stay positive and be a &quot;cheerleader&quot; for the country.&nbsp;</p><p>Here we present you the fact-based timeline of how the US task force, led by President Donald Trump, has downplayed the coronavirus crisis and squandered the precious time in fighting the virus.&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: rgb(127, 127, 127);">(Video produced by Liang Peiyu, Shan Xin, Yan Yiqiao Chen Lidan <span style="color: rgb(127, 127, 127);">and Lu Hanwen</span>, story</span><span style="color: rgb(127, 127, 127);">&nbsp;written by Shan Xin)</span></p>