Biden to Announce 12-Member Task Force for Coronavirus Response

  • Bringing crisis under control was key promise of his campaign
  • Team’s leaders include former surgeon general, ex-FDA chief
WATCH: President-Elect Joe Biden addresses the nation following his victory in the presidential election against Donald Trump.(Source: Bloomberg)
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President-elect Joe Biden said he would appoint a 12-member coronavirus task force on Monday, his first step toward fulfilling one of his biggest campaign promises -- to mount an effective response to the pandemic that has infected millions and damaged the U.S. economy.