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Trump puts Pence in charge of US coronavirus response

Democrats throw punches as readiness becomes hot political issue

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U.S. President Donald Trump explains his administration's coronavirus response at the White House on Feb. 26. © Reuters

ALEX FANG, Nikkei staff writer
February 27, 2020 07:28 JST
Updated on February 27, 2020 10:46 JST

NEW YORK -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Vice President Mike Pence will lead the nation's response to the new coronavirus.

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