Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Mike 03

(16,616 posts)
4. Yes, he's doing a lot. Much of it is posted above. He was the first person I'm aware of to
Wed Apr 29, 2020, 03:59 PM
Apr 2020

set up a network for mayors across the entire country, of large and small cities, to connect them to accurate information about the virus and a way to strategize, share ideas and ask questions of legitimate medical professionals.

So much of this has been in the news.

UPDATED with links

from MARCH 17, and AFTER he'd already launched his Mayors Coronavirus initiative.

Michael R. Bloomberg Accelerates Fight Against Global Coronavirus Pandemic
Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces New $40 Million Coronavirus Global Response Initiative

Coronavirus Local Response Initiative to Begin Virtual Convenings of U.S. Mayors on March 19

NEW YORK — Just days after Mike Bloomberg launched a program to help American mayors improve their coronavirus response, Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced additional actions and funding to combat the pandemic on a global scale. The new $40 million global initiative will support immediate action to prevent or slow the spread of COVID-19 in vulnerable low- and middle-income countries. Bloomberg Philanthropies will partner with the global health organization Vital Strategies on global response efforts, along with the World Health Organization (WHO), to support lower income countries and cities respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.


https://www.bloomberg.org/press/releases/michael-r-bloomberg-accelerates-fight-against-global-coronavirus-pandemic/
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Anyone have information o...»Reply #4