January 13
NEWS: @HumanitarianGC– supported by @USAID @FCDOGovUK & @DutchMFA– is awarding $4.5M to @SyriaCivilDef, @TranslatorsWB/@hotosm/ @NeedsList4Good, @TranslatorsWB & Murmurate to support new innovations that transform humanitarian aid in the wake of COVID-19. https://t.co/vEkURxjXft
— USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (@USAIDSavesLives) January 13, 2021
January 12
Here’s how the @USAID and @UKAidDirect funded ACCELERE! project in DRC launched “Lecture pour la vie,” a local language interactive audio instruction radio pilot program in response to #COVID19 school closures. @Chemonics https://t.co/Uzfzgntxl2 #DistanceLearning pic.twitter.com/DLsCynX1kh
— USAID Education (@USAIDEducation) January 12, 2021
January 11
Historic investments lay the groundwork for our COVID-19 response. At nearly $10 billion dollars each year, the U.S. provides nearly 40% of worldwide global assistance for health – nearly five times the next highest donor. pic.twitter.com/BmZ2pAfbCZ
— U.S. Foreign Assistance (@USForeignAssist) January 11, 2021

January 7
USAID is committed to helping our partner countries rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID-19 in order to continue on their Journey to Self-Reliance. #AmericaActs https://t.co/juIYaZkLqc
— USAID (@USAID) January 7, 2021
January 6
The U.S. is working with international partners to help countries around the world recover from the economic hardship wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.


December 23
Cette semaine, les États-Unis ont fait un autre don de matériel médical pour soutenir la lutte contre le paludisme et la COVID-19 et renforcer la capacité du secteur de la santé à collecter et à analyser des données. pic.twitter.com/yfxUMdKT7l
— U.S. Embassy Yaounde (@USEmbYaounde) December 23, 2020

December 17
See how USAID will be able to more flexibly adapt to the needs and conditions of a world altered by COVID-19: https://t.co/Z8NskHCBj2 #AmericaActs
— USAID (@USAID) December 17, 2020
December 15
The U.S. is working to diversify global supply chains because, as COVID-19 has shown, if supply chains are too concentrated they can be easily disrupted.

December 14
U.S. embassies worked with Garage48 and Startup Wise Guys to host a worldwide coding event aimed at app development to address COVID-19 recovery.

December 10
The United States continues to help African nations fight COVID-19 while also helping their economies recover from the pandemic.

December 9
The U.S. @DeptofDefense and @TeamAFP V. Luna Medical Center published their second joint research study in two months as the U.S. and the Philippines continue to cooperate in addressing COVID-19. #FriendsPartnersAllies.
Full study here: https://t.co/V2xG11Wauz pic.twitter.com/Q7jhUgsOsC
— U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (@USEmbassyPH) December 9, 2020

December 8
Dr. Yoav Mintz is a surgeon at Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center in #Jerusalem. With the support of @USAID, his team has developed an open-source ventilator to save #COVID19 patients in #Israel. Learn more about the hospital's research + development enabled by USAID.#AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/VtQAMlX1xH
— USAID Middle East (@USAIDMiddleEast) December 8, 2020
December 3

NEWS: @USAID has signed a new Memo of Understanding with U.S. apparel and footwear companies to help address the needs of garment industry workers who have been affected by COVID-19 in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Learn more: https://t.co/90XonVbB0Y #AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/PUALrSMce6
— USAID (@USAID) October 29, 2020
December 2
Blood plasma donated by COVID-19 survivors in the United States is helping develop treatments to fight the disease.
November 25
We delivered 15 new, state-of-the-art ventilators to the Royal Government of Bhutan. This USAID donation is one example of how the United States battles #COVID19 at home & supports our partners around the world. #AmericaActs https://t.co/VLdF1qL5hH pic.twitter.com/uGuXyrplbO
— USAID (@USAID) November 25, 2020
November 24
Learning good #handwashing technique early is 🔑to stopping disease spread, especially during the #COVID19 pandemic. In #Venezuela, our partner is working to teach children how to stay safe and healthy. pic.twitter.com/mcvdwUhg0a
— USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (@USAIDSavesLives) November 24, 2020
November 23
In March 2020, OTI’s #NERI program set out to #StoptheSpread of #COVID19 in #Nigeria by training volunteers to educate their communities on responding to and preventing disease. #InternationalEduWeek https://t.co/Azi4oDAv2N
— USAID in Africa (@USAIDAfrica) November 23, 2020
November 19
Two U.S.-supported COVID-19 vaccine candidates appear to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19, a major step in the United States’ historic push to end the global pandemic.

November 18
A 14-year-old American student’s award-winning science project could offer insights into a potential treatment for COVID-19.
Anika Chebrolu won a $25,000 prize for discovering a lead molecule that can bind to proteins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, also known as #COVID19. 💪🏽https://t.co/73fy1aJICr
— Girl Scouts (@girlscouts) October 27, 2020
The U.S. Agency for International Development is preparing to help international partners overcome economic and humanitarian hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. USAID’s Over the Horizon Strategic Review is a plan to help partner nations on their journey to recovery and self-reliance in a world altered by COVID-19.

Despite the ongoing pandemic, Midwife Muzhda Rasooli continues to provide high-quality and respectful care to #MomAndBaby daily at the health center where she works in northwestern #Afghanistan.
Read her story: https://t.co/TmNYXlHxzw
— USAID (@USAID) November 18, 2020

November 12
Together with @StatePRM and the
authorities, we are thrilled to support @IOMGREECE in launching a rapid response to provide accurate coronavirus-related information to vulnerable people who often cannot access mainstream media. Learn more: https://t.co/Ky2vboJxAw pic.twitter.com/Atp8XChF79
— U.S. Embassy Athens (@USEmbassyAthens) November 12, 2020
November 11
USAID will continue supporting the vulnerable countries and communities in which we work and that have been increasingly impacted by #COVID19.
Read how we will make changes to the ways we work, in order to do so more effectively: https://t.co/k5CZghibJB #AmericaActs
— USAID (@USAID) November 11, 2020

November 5
La decisión de viajar ilegalmente hacia los Estados Unidos sólo arriesga tu vida y pone en peligro la salud de tu país, porque la amenaza de #COVID19 está presente.
#NoExpongasTusHijos#SuFuturoEstáAquí pic.twitter.com/teBjC62lbs— U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa (@usembassyhn) November 5, 2020
November 4
Another round of #MadeInUSA ventilators from the NATO stockpile were delivered to one of our Allies, this time #Montenegro! @NATO Allies continue to stand together against the #COVID19 crisis. #WeAreNATO https://t.co/CIMhUSq6iY
— US Mission to NATO (@USNATO) November 4, 2020
November 3
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October 29
Together @usaid_manila, @DOHgovph, and 28 public and private organizations launched the #BIDASolusyon campaign to empower workers to make life-saving choices during #COVID19. https://t.co/S8wnGKfgbL pic.twitter.com/hhHZXxEWu1
— USAID Global Health (@USAIDGH) October 29, 2020
October 28
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October 27
The United States’ support for the worldwide distribution of vaccines has saved countless lives and laid the groundwork for distributing a future COVID-19 vaccine.

100 ventilators reached Bangladesh last week. These brand-new, quality machines will help to save lives as we all work together to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. #AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/rU2Kevyfdn
— USAID (@USAID) October 27, 2020
October 26
Good hygiene is essential to preventing #COVID19, so @USAID is working with the St. Kitts and Nevis Red Cross to provide vital hygiene and cleaning supplies. pic.twitter.com/H5MzG83zQ9
— USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (@USAIDSavesLives) October 26, 2020

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October 22
Meet Sandugash, one of 58 counselors in #Kazakhstan providing psychological support to people, esp. youth to deal with the stress brought on by #COVID19. @USAID has partnered with @unicef_kaz to provide psychological assistance to the people of 🇰🇿. https://t.co/qM3736w4Ac pic.twitter.com/5y9UI274zp
— USAID Central Asia (@USAIDCtrAsia) October 22, 2020
October 21
NEWS: @usaid_india gives $5M to @Impact_Speaks’s @CovActionCollab & @WadhwaniAI to bolster efforts of like-minded organizations working on #COVID19 & use tech such as #ArtificialIntelligence to better predict outbreaks & plan accordingly. #AmericaActs https://t.co/zCtCVI4W4j pic.twitter.com/aXb1TrGoAV
— USAID India (@usaid_india) October 21, 2020
October 20
The United States is delivering 100 American-made ventilators to Bangladesh as part of the two countries’ growing cooperation in the fight against COVID-19 and other challenges. The donation builds on U.S. efforts to ensure a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region through close collaboration with partner nations.
Congratulations Anika Chebrolu! The 14-year-old #IndianAmerican student wins the 2020 #YoungScientist Challenge and $25,000 for a discovery that may help provide a potential treatment for COVID-19. #DostiUnitesUs #WomenInSTEM pic.twitter.com/ZeUSp7VE5q
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) October 20, 2020

October 15
Oct. 15 is #GlobalHandwashingDay! @USAID promotes handwashing w/ soap around the world to strengthen public health, contain the spread of #COVID19, & improve communities' resilience & self-reliance. Learn more in @USAIDWater’s Global Waters Stories: https://t.co/Z2LaN1SDk4 pic.twitter.com/JgJ8AI1bO8
— US Mission to the AU (@US_AU) October 15, 2020
October 14
USAID communicated the importance of handwashing to prevent COVID-19 in Haiti by distributing 500,000 leaflets, 250,000 brochures, and 100,000 posters to raise awareness on infection prevention practices like #handwashing for COVID-19. https://t.co/dlfDRXek74 @USAIDHaiti
— USAID (@USAID) October 14, 2020

October 13
The 20-bed ward is designed to handle the most severe Covid-19 patients and will later be repurposed to treat patients with other respiratory illnesses. The project was constructed by #UNDP and funded by #USAID.
— U.S. Consulate General Erbil (@USCGERBIL) October 13, 2020

October 8
Working with the @WFP_Nepal and the Gov't of Nepal, we're proud to support providing meals to 150,000 families in Sudur Paschim & Karnali provinces. We stand together with Nepal & Nepalis to #beatthevirus. @USDA https://t.co/X2NGyLaBU9
— U.S. Embassy Nepal (@USEmbassyNepal) October 8, 2020
October 7
.@USAID donated 200 American-made ventilators to support the Kenyan people during their response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and underscored the paramount importance of maintaining accountability and transparency with all U.S. Government assistance. https://t.co/3NsIMfZNVr pic.twitter.com/WKtiu0Yfse
— US Africa Media Hub (@AfricaMediaHub) October 7, 2020

October 6
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October 5
With USAID support, Indonesia put a network of GeneXpert rapid diagnosis machines in place to fight TB.
Today, those machines are helping lab workers like Siti test samples for COVID-19 in record time: https://t.co/BLyoaB7QzP #J2SR #AmericaActs #TBAccelerator
— USAID (@USAID) October 5, 2020

October 1
NEWS: @usaid_india, on behalf of the U.S. Government, is contributing $1.9M to India to provide financial aid to informal sector workers & micro-enterprises that are facing economic challenges brought on by #COVID19. #AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/vLwIZIbX99
— USAID India (@usaid_india) October 1, 2020
Meet Anna, a volunteer health worker in Indonesia on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. With USAID support and GeneXpert know-how, she’s helping patients get test results as fast as they can: https://t.co/qGrUlN5u3C #J2SR #AmericaActs #TBAccelerator
— USAID (@USAID) October 1, 2020
September 30
On behalf of the United States Government, we are proud to support Vietnam with 100 ventilators to assist with its response to COVID-19. https://t.co/KAvAv2bHmI#AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/e73iT8LEvc
— USAID (@USAID) September 30, 2020

September 29
.@USAID_BD's PRERONA project, implemented by @CAREBdesh continues to deliver capacity building training on social distancing, safety protocols, temperature measurement and handwashing to institutions & communities amidst #COVID19 in Cox’s Bazar. https://t.co/DxeCC3FE9c pic.twitter.com/1gL3wYOU58
— U.S. Embassy Dhaka (@usembassydhaka) September 29, 2020

September 28
The United States is the world’s largest donor of foreign aid, contributing $34.6 billion in 2019. This year, the U.S. has contributed more than $20 billion to fight COVID-19 around the world.
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September 24
President @realDonaldTrump: We will distribute a vaccine, we will DEFEAT the virus, we will END the pandemic, and we will enter a new era of unprecedented prosperity, cooperation and peace. #UNGA75 pic.twitter.com/UHKB2juLS3
— US Embassy, Armenia (@usembarmenia) September 24, 2020
September 23
USAID has provided 50 ventilators, building on nearly $35 million in #COVID19 assistance that USAID and @StateDept have already provided to DRC.
We remain committed to supporting DRC to beat this pandemic. https://t.co/aIPVZjMSbC#InThisTogether #AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/B2RHxQEAnM
— USAID (@USAID) September 23, 2020

September 22
Committed to support our partners against #COVID-19, @usaid_india & @BhutanFdn delivered 200,000 non-medical face masks to Bhutan Govt. Produced by the Bhutanese people for the Bhutanese people with support from the American people. #AmericaActs https://t.co/xfhaCBG030
— USAID India (@usaid_india) September 22, 2020

September 21
U.S. leadership in vaccine development and infectious disease treatment is vital in efforts to combat COVID-19 worldwide. U.S. research is responsible for vaccines that protect the world’s citizens from yellow fever, measles and polio. Lessons learned from these U.S. scientific breakthroughs are helping efforts to rapidly develop a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19.

Conflict forced Ahmed to close his 🥕🥦🍅 stand, but he's back in business with support from @USAID partner @mercycorps. We’re providing assistance to vulnerable Iraqis impacted by conflict & #COVID19 that enables them to buy critical necessities & provide for their families. pic.twitter.com/HBU5GHeS7x
— USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (@USAIDSavesLives) September 21, 2020
September 17
This #WorldPatientSafetyDay, USAID is speaking up for health worker safety: Infection prevention practices save health workers’ lives! That’s why our multi-country COVID19 response equipped 30,000 health workers with critical skills: https://t.co/6dM1BLZX4G @MTaPS_Program pic.twitter.com/wCoj4FjhQV
— USAID Global Health (@USAIDGH) September 17, 2020

September 15
Ambassador DeSombre and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul toured the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences today. #AFRIMS is a collaboration between @USArmy and @armypr_news fighting diseases for more than 60 years. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/mEHZIbK4Jl
— Ambassador Robert F. Godec (@USAmbThailand) September 15, 2020
September 17
This #WorldPatientSafetyDay, USAID is speaking up for health worker safety: Infection prevention practices save health workers’ lives! That’s why our multi-country COVID19 response equipped 30,000 health workers with critical skills: https://t.co/6dM1BLZX4G @MTaPS_Program pic.twitter.com/wCoj4FjhQV
— USAID Global Health (@USAIDGH) September 17, 2020
On #WorldPatientSafetyDay, we extend gratitude to the government of Jordan and Jordan’s Private Hospitals Association for their crucial work through USAID’s @LHSSproject to ensure safety for patients and health workers in the #COVID19 response. @PHA_Jordan pic.twitter.com/JbzwlSRIvj
— USAID Global Health (@USAIDGH) September 17, 2020
September 16
Today the U.S. Mission to Uganda announces additional #COVID19 assistance for refugees and Ugandan host communities, including funding for food, and improving access to water, sanitation, & hygiene. #HandInHandWithUganda Read the full press release here>>> https://t.co/qXqRgJBMcN pic.twitter.com/nUhnmAUwjV
— U.S. Mission Uganda (@usmissionuganda) September 16, 2020
September 14
Hapsatou is #CultivatingHope & boosting the nutrition of her community in Senegal so families, especially kids, can combat preventable illnesses & malnutrition. When COVID-19 hit, she led her village to stop the spread of the virus: https://t.co/IHeWIRUGe2 #EndHunger pic.twitter.com/gltAO8GLxn
— USAID (@USAID) September 14, 2020
September 11
Find out how @USAIDMozambique partners with @FDC_Moz, @VillageReach and @JohnsHopkinsCCP to provide COVID-19 information to those who need it most: https://t.co/GgnCDWGuFe #AmericaActs
— USAID (@USAID) September 11, 2020
September 10
The U.S. Department of State has provided $350 million to help migrants and refugees as part of the international COVID-19 response in countries around the world.


September 8
#ICYMI: Last week, #SOUTHCOM's Humanitarian Assistance Program donated 2 mobile hospitals to #DominicanRepublic, on behalf of the U.S., to assist the country's #COVID19 response. Each mobile hospital can accommodate up to 40 patient beds. https://t.co/bFcJPCpr05
— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) September 8, 2020
September 7
.@USAID has delivered more than 6,000 ventilators worldwide to help fight #COVID19.
THANK YOU to all the American workers helping build these life-saving machines. These ventilators are equipping #HealthHeroes to save lives. #AmericaActs
— USAID Global Health (@USAIDGH) September 7, 2020

September 3
Today, @UsAmbUzbekistan Rosenblum handed over 200 ventilators to the Ministry of Health to aid #Uzbekistan in the fight against #COVID19 #AmericaActs @USAID pic.twitter.com/qoccxXd1at
— USAID Central Asia (@USAIDCtrAsia) September 3, 2020
September 2
In #Uganda, trainers like Jackson from @USAID partner @FondazioneAVSI adapt jobs training programs to include messages on handwashing & social distancing- helping keep participants healthy & hopeful during #COVID19 while learning new skills. #AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/Lk6EoZ5yMb
— USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (@USAIDSavesLives) September 2, 2020

September 1
Two of the six candidate vaccines for #COVID19 are now in Phase III trials as #OperationWarpSpeed moves ahead: https://t.co/DtGScpcIiG pic.twitter.com/JeZtF0CHQs
— Department of Defense 🇺🇸 (@DeptofDefense) September 1, 2020
August 31
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August 27
💻 On-line system to manage covid-19 test results
🥋🎽New large apparel factory in south #Kyrgyzstan
😷Boosting local face mask production@USAIDKG June newsletter is here 👇https://t.co/RnGAdDefo3
— U.S. Embassy Bishkek (@USEmbassyKG) August 27, 2020
August 26
The U.S. is proud to have delivered 2268 ventilators to date to our partners in the Western Hemisphere.
We continue to support the region to combat COVID-19 and remain focused on our work to expand prosperity, security, and democracy for all. pic.twitter.com/hxdqCSazmt
— Brian A. Nichols (@WHAAsstSecty) August 26, 2020

August 25
#DCMBurger meets with Governor @ghatzimarkos to discuss the important geographic position of the South Aegean Region, #COVID19 preparedness in vulnerable communities aided by US migrant and refugee assistance to Greece of nearly $4.7 million, and @USNavy and military support. pic.twitter.com/zRaIu8Fv5C
— U.S. Embassy Athens (@USEmbassyAthens) August 25, 2020
August 24
Poor nutrition + #COVID19 = bad news for vulnerable kids in northern #Kenya. To help fight #COVID19, @USAID partners @mercycorps & @CatholicRelief are providing 225 handwashing stations 💧🤲 & 10,000 litres of soap 🧼 through the Nawiri nutrition program. #AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/OZIiBZOAF1
— USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (@USAIDSavesLives) August 24, 2020

August 20
.@StateDept: The St. Dep. is launching a multi-million $ fund for organizations and partner governments to fight human trafficking during COVID-19. The U.S. is committed to helping victims of trafficking get the help they need. For more information visit: https://t.co/adoIvGtHXE. pic.twitter.com/JRGGkuUG5c
— US Embassy, Armenia (@usembarmenia) August 20, 2020
August 19
50 brand-new, U.S.-manufactured ventilators have been donated to our friends in the Pacific Islands!
✔️ 30 have arrived in Fiji
✔️ 10 in Nauru
✔️ 10 are on the way to Kiribati.This donation will help these countries as they prepare to fight COVID-19. #AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/DlVxgtxEuE
— USAID (@USAID) August 19, 2020

August 18
Meet Hauwa Abdu Garba. She works for USAID partner @IMC_Worldwide leading a network of hundreds of volunteers in NE Nigeria. To save lives, they educate people in 300 communities on how to protect themselves and their families form threats like COVID-19. #AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/aXH06q6tWn
— USAID (@USAID) August 18, 2020
August 17
By barge🛥️, truck🚚 & plane🛩️, we are getting humanitarian assistance to people in conflict-wracked #CentralAfricanRepublic to keep people safe and healthy as they face #COVID19. #AmericaActs @USAIDAfrica @EmbassyBangui @logcluster pic.twitter.com/jtpqiKxrd3
— USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (@USAIDSavesLives) August 17, 2020
August 13
The United States has allocated $20.5 billion in aid to the global COVID-19 fight, including $53 million more in State Department and USAID funding. “The United States continues to lead the world in the fight against COVID-19,” Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo said while announcing the latest humanitarian and economic assistance.

Vaccines need to be safe and effective to protect the public. Responsible governments are working to find a vaccine for COVID-19 using accepted scientific standards. Learn the way responsible governments will develop a vaccine in this video.

.@USAID is coordinating with other U.S. Government agencies, international organizations, the donor community, foundations, the private sector, and others to ensure effective and streamlined support to the global effort to combat COVID-19. #AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/GjW6QzaMmT
— USAID Asia (@USAIDAsia) August 13, 2020
August 12
When Peter Tsai invented the material that made the N95 mask possible, he never expected it would save millions of lives decades later. Now the mask — which can trap viruses and bacteria — is used by first responders, medical professionals and at-risk people around the world. “My invention is just an ordinary invention in an extraordinary time,” Tsai said.

Earlier this week we delivered 50 #MadeinAmerica ventilators to Mozambique.
USAID has been partnering with Mozambique for over 35 years to improve the lives & health of its people and we will continue to work together to defeat COVID-19. #AmericanActs pic.twitter.com/8WKbgmHWdD
— USAID (@USAID) August 12, 2020

August 11
By funding training for health workers and providing resources to hospitals, USAID’s global health investments put the world in a stronger position as COVID-19 emerged. Meet six health care workers around the world who received support from USAID and are now on the front lines of the COVID-19 response.
Happening Now: Official handover ceremony of U.S. made ventilators to the government of Nigeria. .@USAIDNigeria pic.twitter.com/0uE3N9fydo
— USAID/Nigeria (@USAIDNigeria) August 11, 2020
August 10
To fight #COVID19 in #Somalia, @USAID is supporting @WFP_UNHAS, the humanitarian logistics & 🛩️ air transport provider, to deliver aid workers & life-saving medicine 💊💊, health ⚕️ & sanitation 🚰 supplies where they’re needed. #AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/rPBTf25NkY
— USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (@USAIDSavesLives) August 10, 2020

August 6
.@USAID works with village health teams to support breastfeeding women in the homes and in work places, balancing their needs with proper social distancing protocols and ensuring that they continue breastfeeding even in times of crisis. #HandInHandWithUganda pic.twitter.com/ms7fXARdgl
— U.S. Mission Uganda (@usmissionuganda) August 6, 2020
August 5
I appreciate the delivery of 250 state-of-the-art ventilators and other critical care equipment by the #USGovernment to assist Ethiopia with our #COVID19 response. The delivery of these items is timely as we experience an upward surge in positive cases. pic.twitter.com/nQedH4Am0T
— Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 (@AbiyAhmedAli) August 5, 2020
August 4
America, along with the rest of the world, is working swiftly to develop a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19. Despite the efforts to work quickly, safety remains the top priority of researchers in the U.S.

Le secteur privé aux États-Unis aide l’ASEAN à lutter contre la COVID-19: https://t.co/w9mwNb35PG pic.twitter.com/NN6TqhAuzI
— U.S. Embassy Senegal (@usembassydakar) August 4, 2020
August 3
#ICYMI: new fact sheet! America is leading the world’s response to COVID-19 with $20.5 billion allocated from across the USG for the international response, including commitments to the development of vaccines, preparedness efforts, and foreign assistance. https://t.co/MYOMWjLzwZ
— U.S. Foreign Assistance (@USForeignAssist) August 3, 2020
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The U.S. government is providing financial assistance and technical support to multiple Caribbean nations fighting COVID-19. Help ranges from distribution of medical and protective equipment to support for programs in which young leaders engage students while schools are closed.
July 22
Artificial intelligence is becoming a powerful tool for tracking and treating COVID-19 in the U.S. and abroad. Several U.S. institutions are developing new AI technology or using current technology to monitor and treat the new coronavirus.
July 21
Infectious disease experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are helping Latin American medics to fight COVID-19 with interactive webinars.

Arriving soon! @USAIDIndonesia on behalf of U.S. Govt @USEmbassyJkt, is proud to provide #Indonesia w/ ventilators to complement Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to make the best of care urgently available to those in need. #AmericaActs #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/PLXTa0EvBY
— USAID Indonesia (@usaidindonesia) July 21, 2020
July 20
Great to be back in London to reaffirm the #SpecialRelationship we share with our closest ally. Looking forward to meeting with @BorisJohnson and @DominicRaab as we tackle our most pressing global issues in combating COVID-19 and addressing our shared security challenges. pic.twitter.com/cskYXsWFGE
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) July 20, 2020

July 16
The USG is an engaged global partner in the fight against COVID-19! Our latest commitment of more than $208 million in assistance brings our total contribution to $1.5 billion since the outbreak began. Learn more: https://t.co/0GZzW0ybDC pic.twitter.com/7ZjEGpUpr4
— 주한미국대사관 U.S. Embassy Seoul (@USEmbassySeoul) July 16, 2020
July 14
#DoYouKnow: The 100 brand-new ventilators that the #US donated to #India in June have been successfully installed at 8 #AIIMS hospitals in the service of those severely affected by #COVID19. Training was also provided to staff to use these state-of-the-art machines. #AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/MgpF6UvNqV
— USAID India (@usaid_india) July 14, 2020

July 13
Like many people living with HIV in East Africa, Christine, was stranded w/out medication due to #COVID19 travel restrictions. A quick call to her @USAID supported health care provider ensured her medication was replenished. https://t.co/dAJUxe5VMo @USAIDGH pic.twitter.com/EAd4jrjdua
— USAID East Africa (@USAIDEastAfrica) July 13, 2020

WFP Zimbabwe is rolling out new risk-control measures at its food distributions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. WFP has increased the number of distributions to limit overcrowding, has distributed all protective clothing, health and safety items to the field, has installed hand-washing facilities and is ensuring social distancing. WFP and its partners have launched a communications campaign to pass important health, safety and hygiene information, via SMS, radio and in small community meetings.
In the Photo: Rebecca, a single mother of five, carries a sack of WFP food at a WFP food distribution where new health and safety measures have been rolled out to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Madziwa Secondary School, Shamva district, Zimbabwe.
Photo: WFP/Claire Nevill

July 10
We continue to celebrate Philippine-American Friendship Day by featuring U.S. companies’ efforts to support the Philippines in the fight against COVID-19.
Watch our #goodbUSinessPH video to learn about the efforts of @GooglePH, @Cargill, and Dow. pic.twitter.com/CgXdJqGiSw
— U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (@USEmbassyPH) July 10, 2020
July 9
In response to #COVID19, @USAID upgraded #Kyrgyzstan's lab systems to provide rapid and accurate information to healthcare workers. The upgrades are installed in all 12 of the country's labs that test for COVID-19. @USAIDKG #AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/zP6X3PTZYI
— USAID Bureau for Asia (@USAIDAsiaHQ) July 9, 2020
July 8
https://twitter.com/usembislamabad/status/1280824012688494592
July 7
Defeating #COVID19 means fighting the pandemic at home and abroad. The @StateDept and @USAID have invested $1.3 billion to date, building on decades of leadership — nearly $140 billion in global health assistance alone over the last 20 years. #ForeignAssistanceImpact #TipTuesday pic.twitter.com/POYQGQZ35V
— U.S. Foreign Assistance (@USForeignAssist) July 7, 2020


Additional images show more scenes of the team building the prototype.
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July 6
With $12.5 billion allocated to benefit international #COVID19 response, the U.S. Government leads the globe. Read more here: https://t.co/sdY6xnWg1n
— U.S. Embassy Riyadh (@USAinKSA) July 6, 2020
July 5
EEUU se enorgullece de entregar 50 ventiladores a @Salud_Ec enviados por @USAID. Hasta la fecha hemos proporcionado más de $14 millones para la respuesta a la pandemia en Ecuador. ¡Nos solidarizamos con los ecuatorianos mientras luchamos juntos contra el #COVID19!#EstamosUnidosEC pic.twitter.com/HzyyCTTQif
— US Embassy Ecuador (@USembassyEC) July 5, 2020
July 2
The U.S. was proud to provide $11 million to the #IAEA's #COVID19 Technical Cooperation project, which helped procure testing kits for 84 countries, to include Slovenia.https://t.co/UowsYyJ15p
— US Embassy Ljubljana (@USEmbassySLO) July 2, 2020
July 1
Agradecemos al Gobierno de Estados Unidos, a @USAID y @USEmbassyBogota el apoyo que han brindado a Colombia en nuestra lucha contra el #Covid_19 y la donación de estos ventiladores, los cuales nos servirán para atender casos críticos de coronavirus en el país. (2/2) pic.twitter.com/gy7QtK8lhn
— Iván Duque 🇨🇴 (@IvanDuque) July 1, 2020


June 30
.@usaid_manila has collaborated with the @BangsamoroGovt and @MOHBARMM to establish a reliable and safe COVID-19 specimen transport system. By increasing access to quality testing, @USAID is helping to reduce the spread of the pandemic. https://t.co/f7o9GKWGpL pic.twitter.com/ijoVxG3sOk
— U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (@USEmbassyPH) June 30, 2020
June 29
This is how #AmericaActs to help contain the outbreak of #COVID19 in Latin America and the Caribbean ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/52E3H0Razc
— USAID (@USAID) June 29, 2020
June 26
Estos ventiladores son una herramienta esencial para tratar a pacientes en estado crítico. Este equipo valorado en aprox. $638,000, le ayudará a Honduras en su lucha contra el #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/AVuMUYqlBH
— U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa (@usembassyhn) June 26, 2020
June 25
The U.S. stands with Brazil in their fight against #COVID19.
Today @USAID donated a first shipment of 200 brand new, state-of-the-art ventilators. https://t.co/7HIT6uOo7i
— Brian A. Nichols (@WHAAsstSecty) June 25, 2020

June 24
The U.S. partnership with Mexico and Central America continues to encourage a strong COVID-19 response and a brighter economic future for all countries. Since the start of the pandemic, the United States has provided more than $22 million to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico to fight the disease.
A new online tool can estimate how long the virus that causes COVID-19 will survive on surfaces. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security designed the tool to help officials and business owners, in consultation with health professionals, make decisions on reopening facilities.

June 23
Today, 250 brand-new, state-of-the-art ventilators arrived safely in Peru. This @USAID donation is another example of American generosity as the United States battles COVID-19 at home and around the world. pic.twitter.com/zQ9vflyZuH
— Ned Price (@StateDeptSpox) June 23, 2020
https://twitter.com/JBarsaUSAID/status/1275446384141807616

@USAID
funding,
@UNICEF
is installing handwashing stations, providing soap, cleaning supplies, & safe water, & is disseminating critical info about preventing the spread of the virus. (© May May Khin/UNICEF)
June 22
United States Supports the Procurement of #COVID19 Laboratory Supplies and Equipment in #Kazakhstanhttps://t.co/lrjaw98iCK@USAID @USAIDCtrAsia
— U.S. Embassy to Kazakhstan (@USembassyKAZ) June 22, 2020
June 21
Many U.S. colleges and universities have stepped up to support international students during Covid-19 by offering remote tutoring and counseling services. Learn more about what it's like to be an international student currently studying in the U.S.. ➡️ https://t.co/RFdMYntWTj pic.twitter.com/p9nnifQAfy
— EducationUSAIndia (@EdUSA_India) June 22, 2020

June 18
For more than half a century, the U.S. has been the world’s largest contributor to #globalhealth security and humanitarian assistance, investing more than $140 BILLION. Now, we are assisting and responding to #COVID19. #AmericaActs @JBarsaUSAID pic.twitter.com/Yo33XVnluj
— USAID Global Health (@USAIDGH) June 18, 2020
.@USAID humanitarian assistance to support #COVID19 efforts includes a new program in #Bangladesh to provide emergency food assistance to 500,000 urban poor communities living in Dhaka, as well as help connect local farmers to markets. 📷: WFP #WorldRefugeeDay #AmericaActs pic.twitter.com/6szXr9bQyn
— USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (@USAIDSavesLives) June 18, 2020

June 17
The U.S. Government, through @USAIDAlbania, has obligated an additional $346,000 to support #Albania's response to the pandemic. These funds were previously announced as part of the over $11 billion commitment by the U.S. Government to respond to #COVID19 across the world. pic.twitter.com/fJRVbJ9yf7
— USEmbassyTirana (@USEmbassyTirana) June 17, 2020
June 16
We delivered the first 100 high-quality, U.S. produced ventilators today to the Indian Red Cross. This life saving equipment will be deployed to help those affected by #COVID19. Thank you to partners @MEAIndia @MoHFW_INDIA @usaid_india @IndianRedCross @MedicalZoll! 🇺🇸🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Dpw5n69pMl
— U.S. Ambassador to India (@USAmbIndia) June 16, 2020

June 15
The U.S. government has committed more than US$305 million (S$425 million) in coronavirus relief support for our Asian and Pacific partners, as part of the more than US$10 billion the American people have provided that will benefit the global COVID-19 response. pic.twitter.com/sb63o1lpuK
— Jonathan Kaplan (@USAmbSG) June 15, 2020
June 14
Information saves lives📢 That's why @USAID is teaming up with @Unicefniger to help educate communities about #COVID19 in #Niger, where 6 out of 8 regions are affected. We are helping to mobilize town criers, traditional and religious leaders, and youth to get the word out. pic.twitter.com/YvCCB49aBZ
— USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (@USAIDSavesLives) June 14, 2020

June 12
We're providing an additional $12 million to the Pacific Islands region, totaling $24.2 million to help stop the spread of #COVID19.
Find out more: https://t.co/P9TcbhzqNa pic.twitter.com/AEV0wdWb3Z
— USAID (@USAID) June 11, 2020

June 11
Some potential good news from Belgium’s Janssen Pharmaceutica, a subsidiary of the American health company Johnson & Johnson. Janssen is set to start testing a potential #COVID19 vaccine on people beginning next month.https://t.co/PtZnaKc2QD
— US Embassy Brussels (@usembbrussels) June 11, 2020

June 10
Hungry and malnourished people are more likely to succumb to infectious diseases.
As part of 🇺🇸U.S. #COVID19 response efforts, the U.S. is providing emergency food assistance to keep people fed as they stay safe at home. 👉 https://t.co/kDWkrV56EW pic.twitter.com/fuvGjnSHJa
— USAID/Food for Peace (@USAIDFFP) June 9, 2020

June 9
Since #COVID19 outbreak began, the @StateDept & @USAID have provided almost $400 million throughout #Africa, & that’s devoted to emergency health, humanitarian, economic, & development assistance specifically aimed at fighting the pandemic. https://t.co/aU0YB4PYro pic.twitter.com/Mhd4xZRW2X
— US Mission to the AU (@US_AU) June 9, 2020

June 8
International relief organizations based in the United States are protecting the world’s most vulnerable people from COVID-19 (see the photo above). U.S. donors have given more than $4.3 billion to COVID-19 relief efforts worldwide.
The U.S. Government through @USAID handed over essential reagents for #COVID19 testing to #Uzbekistan. Accurate and timely testing is a key building block of an effective response to COVID-19. https://t.co/4mn23aMn2t pic.twitter.com/F0stUYIy26
— USAID Central Asia (@USAIDCtrAsia) June 8, 2020

June 5
The US government, through @USAIDCtrAsia and @AKF_Global are providing $2.6 million in assistance to combat COVID-19 in #Tajikistan, which will improve care for patients, create employment opportunities, provide food support, and educate communities about #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/j8HADSjZHm
— U.S. Embassy Dushanbe (@USEmbDushanbe) June 5, 2020
Meet Rebecca! She said the coronavirus has come at a time when the drought was already affecting her family. Now life for them is even more difficult. Find out how @USAID is helping Rebecca & over 1.8 million other Zimbabweans cope during #COVID19 https://t.co/wuGsuiINjH
— USAID (@USAID) June 3, 2020
A @PEPFAR funded HIV Electronic Health Record system now helps prevent COVID-19’s spread in Zimbabwe with @CDCgov & @ICAP support at 7 ports of entry by registering, monitoring, and tracing returning residents and visitors. @CDCgov and @ICAP work with @MOHCC to combat COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/Gmt62DF34D
— U.S. Embassy Zimbabwe (@USEmbZim) June 3, 2020
#American donors of all major religious communities are setting up emergency hospitals, transporting meals, and supporting small businesses around the world to help countries respond to the #COVID19 pandemic. https://t.co/P8No0VsrHk pic.twitter.com/iuPu2kIssp
— U.S. in Holy See (@USinHolySee) June 3, 2020

June 3
A @PEPFAR funded HIV Electronic Health Record system now helps prevent COVID-19’s spread in Zimbabwe with @CDCgov & @ICAP support at 7 ports of entry by registering, monitoring, and tracing returning residents and visitors. @CDCgov and @ICAP work with @MOHCC to combat COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/Gmt62DF34D
— U.S. Embassy Zimbabwe (@USEmbZim) June 3, 2020
#American donors of all major religious communities are setting up emergency hospitals, transporting meals, and supporting small businesses around the world to help countries respond to the #COVID19 pandemic. https://t.co/P8No0VsrHk pic.twitter.com/iuPu2kIssp
— U.S. in Holy See (@USinHolySee) June 3, 2020

June 2
Journalists must play a role in stopping stigma on victims of COVID-19. May 28, an American media expert led virtual training for Cameroonian journalists, providing advice and techniques to stop stigma on pandemic victims and inform communities about the impact of COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/MK71dSPwne
— U.S. Embassy Yaounde (@USEmbYaounde) June 2, 2020

June 1
.@CDCgov Ethiopia is working closely with @FMoHealth, @EPHIEthiopia, & other public health partners to ensure the people of Ethiopia have access to better diagnostic services to protect them from #COVID19 & help prevent the further spread of the virus. https://t.co/y1AaEqKbSa pic.twitter.com/BmGvJdxdGA
— US Mission to the AU (@US_AU) June 1, 2020
More than just funds: @USAID delivers training, health systems strengthening, and life-saving medications.
As the world’s largest provider of bilateral assistance in global health for decades, the U.S. puts countries in a better position to respond to outbreaks like #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/Zw88Id1OUD— USAID SouthernAfrica (@USAID_SAfrica) June 1, 2020

May 29
AS terus meningkatkan bantuannya kepada negara-negara ASEAN, termasuk Indonesia dalam memerangi #COVID19. @yseali pic.twitter.com/H5k3t4If8x
— usembassyjkt (@usembassyjkt) May 29, 2020

May 28
There are now 30 COVIDsitter sister programs in 21 states across the U.S., and more in Canada, the United Kingdom and Sudan. Volunteers are helping COVID-19 health care workers manage the home front.
Meet Nokuthula, one of 5,000 U.S. supported Community Healthcare Workers in #SouthAfrica who are helping with the #COVID19 response. Through @PEPFAR, she plays a vital role in screening and educating people in the most at-risk communities of South Africa. pic.twitter.com/tHZ1Qlswqc
— US ConsulateCapeTown (@USConsulateCT) May 28, 2020
May 27
The United States continues to lead the world’s COVID-19 response, with a commitment of more than $10 billion to fight the pandemic worldwide. “There is no country that remotely rivals what the United States has done to help combat this terrible virus,” Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo said.

Check out this video to see how the U.S. is working as part of the international community to discover treatment options, share research and build partnerships to defeat COVID-19. The American private sector, academic institutions and government agencies are joining their allies in the unified fight against the new coronavirus.

May 26
Today we are fulfilling the personal commitment made by President @RealDonaldTrump to President @NayibBukele of supporting #ElSalvador's people in their moment of need in the fight against #COVID19. This donation to Hospital Rosales is one of many across El Salvador. pic.twitter.com/JJQXPKX8li
— Katherine Dueholm (@USAmbSV) May 27, 2020

May 26
The United States’ release of tens of thousands of coronavirus studies is enabling experts worldwide to use artificial intelligence (AI) to speed the search for a COVID-19 cure.
Americans have generously joined non-profit and faith-based organizations to address #COVID19 pandemic in some of the hardest-hit places in the world. pic.twitter.com/RkPiZgQBGz
— U.S. Embassy Bangkok (@USEmbassyBKK) May 26, 2020

May 22
In #Somalia, @USAIDSomalia partners continue to provide life-saving assistance while observing strict hygiene practices and social distancing to #StopTheSpread of #COVID19. In #Sool, doctors and other health professionals provide maternal and child health care to IDPs. pic.twitter.com/y2P9ifqd4E
— U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia (@US2SOMALIA) May 22, 2020

May 21
.@USAID supports Yobe State Nigeria with handwashing stations to be placed in strategic public places across the state as a means of preventing the spread of #COVID19 » https://t.co/0hzSYVJ4ls pic.twitter.com/BlP39dJXn3
— U.S. Mission Nigeria (@USinNigeria) May 21, 2020

May 20
U.S. donors of all major religions are helping fight COVID-19 at home and abroad. The United States’ diverse religious communities are setting up emergency hospitals, trucking meals across the country, and supporting small businesses around the world.

🇺🇸 do t'i japin 900,000$ shtesë 🇦🇱 për #COVID19 duke e çuar totalin në >2 milionë$ të dhënë për laboratore, gjurmim rastesh & ndihmë teknike. Mbështetja është pjesë e 700 milionë$ të dhënë prej 2000. 🇺🇸 do jenë gjithnjë krah miqve & do udhëheqin luftën kundër kërcënimeve globale. pic.twitter.com/3fGJM762Kn
— USEmbassyTirana (@USEmbassyTirana) May 20, 2020

May 19
While dozens of U.S. universities are working on vaccines and studies to guide the fight against COVID-19, others also are providing equipment and talent to help local communities.

Globally, American 🇺🇸businesses, nonprofit groups, charities, faith-based organizations, and individuals have committed more than R120 billion in donations and assistance to the world’s efforts to defeat #COVID19. #USAinSA
📷: @PepsiCo pic.twitter.com/rjtZj3RpwR— US Embassy SA (@USEmbassySA) May 19, 2020

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May 18
U.S. researchers are joining forces with scientists around the world to find solutions that will end the COVID-19 pandemic. The collaboration ranges from experiments to adapt a measles vaccine to prevent COVID-19 to efforts to understand how the human immune system’s antibodies attack the coronavirus.
Did you know that U.S. government-trained medical staff are working across Pakistan? Check out where these monitoring and response teams are working across the country to stop the spread of COVID19.#Partners4Prosperity #USPAK #USinPAK #Coronavirus #COVID #COVID2019 pic.twitter.com/KAc6nUwufI
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) May 18, 2020

The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States Europe, Africa and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ryan Lucas)
May 15
Swindlers around the world are trying to cash in on COVID-19 fears with bogus vaccines and cures. They steal money from their victims and spread misinformation. The U.S. Department of Justice is working to put a stop to such fraud.

Researchers from the University of Virginia’s Biocomplexity Institute have won a $10 million grant from the U.S. government to map cases of the new coronavirus and anticipate how communities will be affected. The institute’s computer scientists and epidemiologists will lead teams from several other institutions using big-data computing tools. Such data allows experts to see how human behaviors affect the spread of disease.

The United States, through @USAID, is providing $50 million in critically needed assistance to respond to the #COVID19 pandemic in #Italy. A substantial portion of this assistance will be delivered to #FaithBasedOrganizations already responding to the pandemic. pic.twitter.com/PlsCZc31p0
— U.S. in Holy See (@USinHolySee) May 15, 2020

May 14
Muslims traditionally make a special effort to increase their charitable activities during Ramadan. COVID-19 hasn’t changed that for American Muslims. Read about their stories.

#Jordan & #USA trained together for 7+ years to protect lives through @doddtra programs to counter threats like #COVID19. That partnership continues today, as we work side-by-side to strengthen Jordan's response to the #coronavirus.@CENTCOM @ArmedForcesJOhttps://t.co/3xmR7npqbT
— U.S. Embassy Jordan (@USEmbassyJordan) May 14, 2020
May 13

The United States is at the forefront of global health security. Follow this link for a video on how U.S. leadership in the fight against HIV, Zika, Ebola and other diseases has prepared the international community to better respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scholars around the world who have been part of the State Department’s Fulbright Program are using their experience to help their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Glad to be in Israel to coordinate with @IsraeliPM @Netanyahu and @Gantzbe on countering two critical threats: COVID-19 and Iran. Israel and the United States will take on these challenges side-by-side. pic.twitter.com/aSrzD8MhkS
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) May 13, 2020
May 12

An American company based in California is using drones to transport COVID-19 tests between rural Ghana and two of the country’s main cities. Zipline International Inc. is one example of the many private U.S. companies that are stepping forward to address the coronavirus crisis internationally. But it’s the first time drones have been used to deliver COVID-19 test samples, according to media reports.
#DostiUnitesUs🇺🇸🇮🇳: Great initiative by @WalmartInc & @Flipkart to support #IndiaFightsCorona by donating personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers & funds to organizations that provide essential relief materials to farmers & small businesses. #USIndiaBusiness pic.twitter.com/Pw7kd1xV8R
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) May 12, 2020
May 10
As the #COVID19 pandemic affects #Colombia, @USAID partner @WorldVision is providing critical financial assistance to ensure people can get the supplies they need. #VenEsperanza pic.twitter.com/07IlwzqhrP
— USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (@USAIDSavesLives) May 10, 2020
May 9
.@US2EU: Months into fighting this pandemic, the United States remains dedicated to helping our friends throughout Europe & Eurasia fight #COVID19. To learn more about U.S. contributions worldwide click ▶️https://t.co/zGMCcPAtXP pic.twitter.com/xDaK2tN3DE
— Brussels Media Hub (@USAandEurope) May 9, 2020

May 8
The U.S. government is providing millions of dollars as well as training and supplies to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 to Central and South American countries. A total of more than $73 million has been provided to the Western Hemisphere in response to the pandemic.
May 7
When Americans look for data on COVID-19, the U.S. public health system delivers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gathers data, monitors shifts in disease patterns, and provides safety guidelines to prevent infection. Its experts also collaborate with overseas colleagues to track new cases.

May 6
The United States is providing nearly $40 million to help Pacific Island nations prevent and control COVID-19. Over the last 20 years, the United States has invested over $5 billion in assistance for the Pacific islands, with more than $620 million for health in the past decade.


May 5
May 4
The U.S. is providing more than $110 million to help countries in the Middle East and North Africa fight COVID-19, including Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Lebanon and Morocco, as well as the West Bank. This will improve disease detection and prevention, bolster lab capacity, and treat patients. The U.S. is also partnering with humanitarian groups to support water sanitation and hygiene programs.


May 1
The U.S. is a primary partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations when it comes to investing in health. A new $35 million in U.S. emergency aid is helping ASEAN countries respond to COVID-19. That’s part of the long-term U.S. investments to improve public health in the region.
April 30
Diana Berrent was one of the first people in Port Washington, New York, to test positive for COVID-19. The hope that she would make it and that her antibodies could potentially save others inspired the photographer to start Survivor Corps to urge COVID-19 survivors to donate blood and plasma. Their donations help medical researchers better understand the disease and may ultimately help patients get more effective treatments.


April 29
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The coronavirus pandemic is inspiring people worldwide to help their communities. Some of these local champions are alumni of U.S. Department of State programs, using their leadership and skills to help people in need.
April 24
April 23
The U.S. is the world’s largest donor to global public health, donating billions of dollars each year to fight diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Ebola, malaria, and, now, COVID-19. This commitment remains as the U.S. investigates the World Health Organization’s failure to provide timely, accurate information on the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China.
April 22
The U.S. is helping European nations fight COVID-19, relying on long-standing partnerships to improve disease prevention and detection across the continent.

April 21
Here’s a look at how Americans’ spirit of volunteerism is thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 19
April 17
The United States and its NATO allies are helping allied and partner nations combat COVID-19 across two continents.
April 16
The U.S. government is supplying millions of dollars, training and equipment to African countries to help them combat the spread of the new coronavirus.
Have you ever seen a 3D printer in action? Take a look at our #AmericanCenter printer producing face shields to protect local medical workers against #coronavirus. The design was approved by @US_FDA & downloaded from @NIH w/help from local startup Medengg-3D. #COVID #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/C73ntWAjWe
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) April 15, 2020
April 14
April 13
The United States is pledging an additional $225 million to the global fight against COVID-19, strengthening its commitment to stopping the global pandemic.
April 11
This rolling collection of photos, tweets and articles offers a snapshot of the U.S. commitment to fighting COVID-19 worldwide. We will update frequently.
April 7
U.S. charities are donating millions to stop the spread of COVID-19, funding research (above) into new therapies and helping cities around the world improve detection and treatment.
The people of the United States care for the people of China. As the People’s Republic of China grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, U.S. companies sprang into action to provide assistance, relief and containment efforts.