Response to COVID-19 Pandemic (Examples: Germany, South Korea, New Zealand, Norway). Step 1 Test. Step 2 Trace. Step 3 Isolate. Trump response to COVID-19 pandemic. Step 1 Deny. We have it totally under control. - Jan 22. The 15 withing a couple of days is going to be down close to zero. Feb 26. Step 2 Isolate. Step 3 Open it up!!