It appears the US likely knew about this before it happened. Read this to learn more:
Maybe the US will be spared.
DRUG PRODUCT MANUFACTURING DURING A PANDEMIC-METHODS OF REPLACING STOCKPILED ANTIVIRALS IN A SHORT TIMELINE
This took place 9 days before they sent 300 military personnel into Wuhan to take part in military games.
From the order it specifically states:
Interesting given that the dosages they're wanting to buy (75mg bid) are the same dosages found to be effective in this Lancet case study. Strange times, all. Strange times indeed.
Maybe the US will be spared.
DRUG PRODUCT MANUFACTURING DURING A PANDEMIC-METHODS OF REPLACING STOCKPILED ANTIVIRALS IN A SHORT TIMELINE
This took place 9 days before they sent 300 military personnel into Wuhan to take part in military games.
From the order it specifically states:
The antiviral stockpile has enough antivirals for a severe pandemic. In the event of a second wave of an influenza pandemic, the depleted stockpile inventory will need replacement. The USG is seeking to gather information from manufacturers on alternative drug product images/formulations with the goal of supplying up to 50 million treatment courses of antivirals to the SNS within one year.
Interesting given that the dosages they're wanting to buy (75mg bid) are the same dosages found to be effective in this Lancet case study. Strange times, all. Strange times indeed.