US Emergency Legal Responses to Novel Coronavirus
Lawrence O. Gostin, James G. Hodge
Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses the policy and legal ramifications of the national public health emergency declared by the US government in response the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, and examines the lawfulness of quarantine and other compulsory measures.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Public healthGovernment (linguistics)OutbreakCoronavirusQuarantine2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Medical emergencyCoronavirus InfectionsVirologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)NursingPathologyLinguisticsPhilosophyMedical Malpractice and Liability Issues