The COVID-19 pandemic brings public health emergency preparedness and response to the forefront. Based on a review of current COVID-19 literature and your personal experience with the pandemic, write a post responding to the following prompts:

How has this disaster (pandemic) impacted different populations in the U.S.?
List vulnerable populations that have experienced a significant impact from COVID-19 and discuss one population in greater detail.
Briefly evaluate the public health response to COVID-19 in the U.S. Has it been a successful response? Why or why not?