This week the global number of confirmed coronavirus cases climbed toward one million, with the U.S. accounting for the highest number of infections in the world. As Late Night host Seth Meyers noted on Thursday, other countries such as Taiwan and South Korea have been much more successful at slowing the spread, their governments executing quick and decisive plans to minimise infections.
Meanwhile, U.S. president Donald Trump recommended people use scarves as makeshift masks on Tuesday.
"Oh great, so now the president is Martha Stewart," quipped Meyers, recording from the confines of his home. "'Using a blanket, a bike helmet, and some Saran Wrap, you can make your own hazmat suit, homemade. Pretty great.'"
Meyers also noted Trump stated on a Monday phone call that he hadn't heard the U.S. had any problems testing for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. This is despite testing issues being a very widely known, prominently reported problem in the U.S.
"If you haven't heard about testing being a problem, then you need to get tested to see if you have a problem," said Meyers.
