Presidential Actions: Response to Combat COVID-19
April 13, 2021
On 1/20/2021 President JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR. signed an order that appoints a COVID-19 coordinator to coordinate the United States response to the pandemic. It also directs the National Security Advisor to prepare recommendations (within 180 days) regarding emerging domestic and global biological risks and national bio preparedness policies.
Affected Individuals
- Individuals present in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Individuals entering the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic
Exceptions
- Individuals outside the United States who do not plan to enter the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic
Implications for the immigrant population of UT Dallas
- Individuals in the United States and those considering entering the United States should consult the UT Dallas COVID-19 Response page concerning the impact of this order on the UT Dallas community
- Individuals entering the United States should consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for information concerning restrictions on entering the U.S.
