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how was the coronavirus pandemic handled by the united states?
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the united states handled the coronavirus pandemic with a patchwork of measures, including nationwide lockdowns, the deployment of contact tracers and health care workers, widespread testing, the development and widespread distribution of vaccines, and the implementation of various regulations and guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus.
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