thedailycaller--2020-03-16--‘It’s Bad’: President Trump Shares Conversation He Had With Son Barron About Coronavirus

President Donald Trump said he has talked with his son Barron Trump about the coronavirus and admitted “ it ’ s bad , ” but we are hopeful to be a “ best case.
” The comments came Monday during a White House Press Briefing about the spread of COVID-19 in the United States when a reporter asked how the president is “ talking to his own family ” and youngest son , 13-year-old Barron , about the virus as Americans , as she explained , are living with so “ much anxiety ” and “ fear.
” ( RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Over Growing Coronavirus Concerns ) “ I think they ’ re very scared , ” Trump shared .
“ I think they see that we are doing a very professional job .
We have been working with the governors and the , frankly , the mayors , local government at every level .
We have a FEMA totally involved.
” ( RELATED : Here Are The Members Of Congress Self-Quarantining After Meeting Person With Coronavirus At CPAC ) “ Usually , we see FEMA for the hurricanes and the tornadoes , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this .
They have been doing a fantastic job locally working with people they know .
Like as an example , in California , in the state of Washington .
They work with them a lot on other things , and they are very familiar , so they are working on it .
” Trump continued , “ What you can do and all you can do is professional , totally confident .
We have the best people in the world .
We have really , the greatest experts in the world .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ end and we ’ ll be back to where it was.
” Trump admitted that the coronavirus “ came up so suddenly .
We were all surprised.
” “ We heard about it , we heard about reports from China that something was happening , ” the president explained .
“ And all of a sudden , we did make a good decision and we closed our borders to China very quickly , very rapidly , otherwise , we would be in a very bad position .
Much worse than we would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hard time , ” he added.
” I think that what we do , and I ’ ve spoken actually with my son , he says , ‘ how bad is this ?
’ ‘ It ’ s bad .
It ’ s bad.
’ But we ’ re going to hopefully be a best case , not a worse case .
”

President Donald Trump said he has talked with his son Barron Trump about the coronavirus and admitted “it’s bad,” but we are hopeful to be a “best case.”
The comments came Monday during a White House Press Briefing about the spread of COVID-19 in the United States when a reporter asked how the president is “talking to his own family” and youngest son, 13-year-old Barron, about the virus as Americans, as she explained, are living with so “much anxiety” and “fear.” (RELATED: Pearl Jam Postpones North American Tour Over Growing Coronavirus Concerns)
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“I think they’re very scared,” Trump shared. “I think they see that we are doing a very professional job. We have been working with the governors and the, frankly, the mayors, local government at every level. We have a FEMA totally involved.” (RELATED: Here Are The Members Of Congress Self-Quarantining After Meeting Person With Coronavirus At CPAC)
“Usually, we see FEMA for the hurricanes and the tornadoes,” he added “We have FEMA involved in this. They have been doing a fantastic job locally working with people they know. Like as an example, in California, in the state of Washington. They work with them a lot on other things, and they are very familiar, so they are working on it. ”
Trump continued, “What you can do and all you can do is professional, totally confident. We have the best people in the world. We have really, the greatest experts in the world. Someday soon, hopefully, it will end and we’ll be back to where it was.”
Trump admitted that the coronavirus “came up so suddenly. We were all surprised.”
“We heard about it, we heard about reports from China that something was happening,” the president explained. “And all of a sudden, we did make a good decision and we closed our borders to China very quickly, very rapidly, otherwise, we would be in a very bad position. Much worse than we would be right now.”
“Italy is having a hard time,” he added.”I think that what we do, and I’ve spoken actually with my son, he says, ‘how bad is this?’ ‘It’s bad. It’s bad.’ But we’re going to hopefully be a best case, not a worse case.”
“And that’s what we’re working for,” Trump concluded.


thedailycaller--2020-03-16--Amazon To Hire 100,000 New Workers Because Of Coronavirus

Amazon will hire 100,000 more employees in America as the company is dealing with more online deliveries because of the novel coronavirus outbreak .
The e-commerce giant will also raise pay for e-commerce delivery employees in the U.S. and Canada by $ 2 an hour through April , The Wall Street Journal reported .
Pay raises will also be seen in the U.K. and many EU countries .
This news comes as more and more Americans are turning to online shopping in an effort to remain self-quarantined as the virus continues to make its way across the world .
Amazon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all U.S. online orders , eMarketer reported according to the WSJ .
“ We are seeing a significant increase in demand , which means our labor needs are unprecedented for this time of year , ” Dave Clark , Amazon ’ s senior vice president of operations , said according to a memo seen by the WSJ .
This job surge also comes as many other in-person stores are closing down .
Numerous states have forced bars , restaurants and other locations to shut down in-store service .
Others are voluntarily closing doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the novel coronavirus .
( RELATED : LIVE UPDATES : Here ’ s What Every State In America Is Doing To Combat The Spread Of The Coronavirus ) Some airlines have announced that they will have to cut workers because of the virus .
Countries have begun to shut borders and the airlines have been forced to ground hundreds of thousands of planes .
Most could be bankrupt within three months , the Center for Aviation said Sunday .

Amazon will hire 100,000 more employees in America as the company is dealing with more online deliveries because of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
The e-commerce giant will also raise pay for e-commerce delivery employees in the U.S. and Canada by $2 an hour through April, The Wall Street Journal reported. Pay raises will also be seen in the U.K. and many EU countries.
This news comes as more and more Americans are turning to online shopping in an effort to remain self-quarantined as the virus continues to make its way across the world. Amazon is responsible for about 39% of all U.S. online orders, eMarketer reported according to the WSJ.
“We are seeing a significant increase in demand, which means our labor needs are unprecedented for this time of year,” Dave Clark, Amazon’s senior vice president of operations, said according to a memo seen by the WSJ.
This job surge also comes as many other in-person stores are closing down. Numerous states have forced bars, restaurants and other locations to shut down in-store service. Others are voluntarily closing doors in an effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. (RELATED: LIVE UPDATES: Here’s What Every State In America Is Doing To Combat The Spread Of The Coronavirus)
Some airlines have announced that they will have to cut workers because of the virus. Countries have begun to shut borders and the airlines have been forced to ground hundreds of thousands of planes. Most could be bankrupt within three months, the Center for Aviation said Sunday.


thedailycaller--2020-03-16--EXCLUSIVE: Behind The Trump Campaign’s Lawsuits Against Three Media Companies

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The Trump campaign is suing CNN, the New York Times and the Washington Post for libel over claims published on their platforms involving Russian collusion. The lawsuits are proceeding, which could produce multimillion-dollar judgments against the media behemoths.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Minnesota Vikings Trade Stefon Diggs To The Buffalo Bills

The Minnesota Vikings have traded wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills .
Jay Glazer reported the news late Monday night .
The move comes after Diggs has wanted out of Minnesota for awhile .
According to Tom Pelissero , the Bills gave up multiple draft picks , including their first-round pick , to get Diggs .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Diggs has wanted out of Minnesota for awhile .
The writing was essentially on the wall that he wouldn ’ t be playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really was where he would go .
It wasn ’ t if he ’ d go .
It was much more about where his landing spot would be .
Well , now he ’ s found it , and it ’ s a good one .
The Bills have one of the best young quarterbacks in the league with Josh Allen .
The Bills just provided their young quarterback with a star receiving option , and that could be huge for Josh Allen ’ s development .
Whenever you can provide your young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re likely going to see positive results .

The Minnesota Vikings have traded wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills.
Jay Glazer reported the news late Monday night. The move comes after Diggs has wanted out of Minnesota for awhile. According to Tom Pelissero, the Bills gave up multiple draft picks, including their first-round pick, to get Diggs. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Bills have acquired @stefondiggs in a trade from the Vikings. @NFLonFOX — Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) March 17, 2020
The #Vikings have traded WR Stefon Diggs and a seventh-round pick to the #Bills for a first-round pick, a fifth-round pick, a sixth-round pick and a fourth-round pick in 2021, source said. @JayGlazer first on the trade — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 17, 2020
Diggs has wanted out of Minnesota for awhile. The writing was essentially on the wall that he wouldn’t be playing there next year.
The only question really was where he would go. It wasn’t if he’d go. It was much more about where his landing spot would be.
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Well, now he’s found it, and it’s a good one. The Bills have one of the best young quarterbacks in the league with Josh Allen.
The Bills just provided their young quarterback with a star receiving option, and that could be huge for Josh Allen’s development.
Whenever you can provide your young gunslinger with a star target, you’re likely going to see positive results.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Trump Calls Coronavirus ‘The Chinese Virus’ For The First Time

President Donald Trump faced backlash after using the term “ Chinese Virus ” for the first time to refer to the coronavirus outbreak , which originated China , in a tweet Monday night .
“ The United States will be powerfully supporting those industries , like Airlines and others , that are particularly affected by the Chinese Virus , ” Trump tweeted .
“ We will be stronger than ever before !
” ( RELATED : Katie Hill Claims She ‘ Almost Certainly ’ Has Coronavirus ) Earlier Monday , the president outlined , during a press conference in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed to follow in order to help prevent the spread of the virus for the next 15 days .
Trump also suggested that the United States could be struggling with the coronavirus up until July or August .
Trump ’ s comments come after Chinese government officials have openly spread conspiracy theories accusing the United States for the spread of the virus .
Zhao Lijian , a Chinese government spokesperson , accused the US army on Thursday of last week of bringing the coronavirus to the Chinese city of Wuhan .
“ What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It might be US Army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan .
Be transparent !
Make public your data !
US owe us an explanation !
” said Zhao .
The President faced backlash on Twitter where several individuals , including New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio , accused Trump of racism and bigotry for using the term “ Chinese ” to described the virus .
The coronavirus originated in China last year and has now spread to over 100 countries with approximately 181,580 reported cases worldwide leading to 7,137 deaths , @ @ @ @ @ @

President Donald Trump faced backlash after using the term “Chinese Virus” for the first time to refer to the coronavirus outbreak, which originated China, in a tweet Monday night.
“The United States will be powerfully supporting those industries, like Airlines and others, that are particularly affected by the Chinese Virus,” Trump tweeted. “We will be stronger than ever before!” (RELATED: Katie Hill Claims She ‘Almost Certainly’ Has Coronavirus)
The United States will be powerfully supporting those industries, like Airlines and others, that are particularly affected by the Chinese Virus. We will be stronger than ever before! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 16, 2020
Earlier Monday, the president outlined, during a press conference in the White House, four guidelines that American needed to follow in order to help prevent the spread of the virus for the next 15 days. Trump also suggested that the United States could be struggling with the coronavirus up until July or August.
Trump’s comments come after Chinese government officials have openly spread conspiracy theories accusing the United States for the spread of the virus. Zhao Lijian, a Chinese government spokesperson, accused the US army on Thursday of last week of bringing the coronavirus to the Chinese city of Wuhan.
“What are the names of the hospitals? It might be US Army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan. Be transparent! Make public your data! US owe us an explanation!” said Zhao.
2/2 CDC was caught on the spot. When did patient zero begin in US? How many people are infected? What are the names of the hospitals? It might be US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan. Be transparent! Make public your data! US owe us an explanation! pic.twitter.com/vYNZRFPWo3 — Lijian Zhao 赵立坚 (@zlj517) March 12, 2020
The President faced backlash on Twitter where several individuals, including New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio, accused Trump of racism and bigotry for using the term “Chinese” to described the virus.
If you’re looking for someone to pin this crisis on, try the guy who made up a phony Google website or promised testing kits that he STILL hasn’t delivered. Our Asian-American communities — people YOU serve — are already suffering. They don’t need you fueling more bigotry. https://t.co/jjcO7treC2 — Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) March 17, 2020
And I hate bringing more attention to the fact that he said Chinese virus… but I’d like us to continue to look out for our Asian brothers and sisters who are experiencing attacks against them because people are assuming they have the virus because they are Chinese https://t.co/NPvwUKn95Q — aj rafael (@ajRAFAEL) March 17, 2020
Mr. President: This is not acceptable. Calling it the “Chinese virus” only instigates blame, racism, and hatred against Asians – here and abroad. We need leadership that speaks clearly against racism; Leadership that brings the nation and world together. Not further divides. https://t.co/wPTcnoO5QU — Eugene Cho (@EugeneCho) March 17, 2020
The coronavirus originated in China last year and has now spread to over 100 countries with approximately 181,580 reported cases worldwide leading to 7,137 deaths, according to the Washington post.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Kentucky Derby Postponed For First Time Since 1945 Due To Coronavirus

The 146th running of the Kentucky Derby will be postponed in response to the spread of the coronavirus , multiple sources reported Monday evening .
The postponement marks the first time the Derby will not be held on the first Saturday in May since 1945 , WLKY reported .
It will be moved to Saturday , Sept. 5 .
The official announcement will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. “ During times of uncertainty , our traditions provide a great sense of comfort .
We realize that for many of you , the Kentucky Derby is a treasured annual tradition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The time-honored traditions of the Kentucky Derby are as much about the fans as the race itself , ” the Derby ’ s message to its fans reads .
“ …We have been working carefully and diligently with relevant health experts and authorities to ensure we make the most responsible decision regarding the timing of the 146th Kentucky Derby this year.
” The decision follows the cancellations or postponements of thousands of events across the country in response to the coronavirus .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancelled or postponed Sunday .
President Donald Trump also recommended Americans avoid groups of more than 10 people Monday in an announcement of guidelines for the following 15 days .
( RELATED : Trump Announces Four Steps Of New Coronavirus Guidance To Be Followed By All Americans For 15 Days )

The 146th running of the Kentucky Derby will be postponed in response to the spread of the coronavirus, multiple sources reported Monday evening.
The postponement marks the first time the Derby will not be held on the first Saturday in May since 1945, WLKY reported. It will be moved to Saturday, Sept. 5. The official announcement will be Tuesday at 9 a.m.
“During times of uncertainty, our traditions provide a great sense of comfort. We realize that for many of you, the Kentucky Derby is a treasured annual tradition, and for others, a bucket-list experience. The time-honored traditions of the Kentucky Derby are as much about the fans as the race itself,” the Derby’s message to its fans reads. “…We have been working carefully and diligently with relevant health experts and authorities to ensure we make the most responsible decision regarding the timing of the 146th Kentucky Derby this year.”
The decision follows the cancellations or postponements of thousands of events across the country in response to the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that events consisting of 50 or more people be cancelled or postponed Sunday. President Donald Trump also recommended Americans avoid groups of more than 10 people Monday in an announcement of guidelines for the following 15 days. (RELATED: Trump Announces Four Steps Of New Coronavirus Guidance To Be Followed By All Americans For 15 Days)


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--‘Decadent And Foolish’: Tucker Rips Mitt Romney’s Temporary ‘Guaranteed Basic Income’ Proposal

As a step to help the American public make ends meet during the economically harmful actions taken to fight the coronavirus pandemic , Romney proposed Monday to temporarily give every adult $ 1,000 .
“ That ’ s likely a well-meaning idea , a lot of smart people are behind it , but it ’ s also decadent and foolish , ” Carlson said of the plan , which was first put forward this election cycle by former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang .
“ Name a place that ’ s become happier and more prosperous under a scheme like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Indian reservations ?
The inner city ?
Rural areas where half the male population gets monthly disability checks ?
Or for that matter , if we are being honest , how many happily idle inherited money people do you know ?
Rich people ?
None .
They ’ re all drunk .
Of course they are .
People need to work , they want to work.
” ( RELATED : Tucker Carlson : Shutting Down Economy Poses ‘ Its Own Kind Of Public Health Risk ’ ) Carlson praised a German system that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ reduced hours , ” with the government making up the difference : “ This idea has a clear goal and it achieves it , ” he said .
“ During the 2008 financial crisis , Germany ’ s economy shrank by a higher proportion than ours did in America .
At the same time , Germany ’ s unemployment rate actually fell … more people were working than before .
That ’ s the key as we look forward to turbulent times .
Employment , stability , meaningful work .
”

Fox News host Tucker Carlson criticized Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney’s temporary universal basic income (UBI) proposal during a Monday night “Tucker Carlson Tonight” segment.
As a step to help the American public make ends meet during the economically harmful actions taken to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Romney proposed Monday to temporarily give every adult $1,000.
“That’s likely a well-meaning idea, a lot of smart people are behind it, but it’s also decadent and foolish,” Carlson said of the plan, which was first put forward this election cycle by former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang.
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“Name a place that’s become happier and more prosperous under a scheme like that,” the Daily Caller co-founder said. “Indian reservations? The inner city? Rural areas where half the male population gets monthly disability checks? Or for that matter, if we are being honest, how many happily idle inherited money people do you know? Rich people? None. They’re all drunk. Of course they are. People need to work, they want to work.” (RELATED: Tucker Carlson: Shutting Down Economy Poses ‘Its Own Kind Of Public Health Risk’)
Carlson praised a German system that allows stressed employers to placed employees on “reduced hours,” with the government making up the difference:
“This idea has a clear goal and it achieves it,” he said. “During the 2008 financial crisis, Germany’s economy shrank by a higher proportion than ours did in America. At the same time, Germany’s unemployment rate actually fell … more people were working than before. That’s the key as we look forward to turbulent times. Employment, stability, meaningful work.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Ohio Primary To Be Delayed After Push From Governor Mike DeWine

Republican Ohio Gov .
Mike DeWine announced Monday that he will be closing the polls for the primary elections in the state , as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the U.S. “ During this time when we face an unprecedented public health crisis , to conduct an election tomorrow would force poll workers and voters to place themselves at an unacceptable health risk of contracting coronavirus , ” Dewine said in a statement .
Just hours before , an Ohio court officially denied a request to delay the state ’ s primary election after calls from DeWine , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be postponed due to fears of the virus spreading .
Ohio is the fourth state to suspend it ’ s primary election since the coronavirus has ramped up .
“ It is clear that tomorrow ’ s in-person voting does not conform and can not conform with these CDC guidelines .
We can not conduct this election tomorrow , ” DeWine said at a press conference .
( RELATED : Ohio Governor Calls For Primary To Be Delayed One Day Before Election ) “ The power to suspend an election , the power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one we have .
It rests with the legislature and the courts , ” Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose added at the press conference , ” Politico reported .
“ I hope and anticipate the judge will agree with us.
” DeWine says the elections should be postponed until June , as a safety measure to protect voters from the spread of the deadly disease .
( RELATED : Here ’ s What The $ 8.3 Billion Bill For Coronavirus Actually Does ) There are three other states holding primaries Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday that he will be closing the polls for the primary elections in the state, as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the U.S.
“During this time when we face an unprecedented public health crisis, to conduct an election tomorrow would force poll workers and voters to place themselves at an unacceptable health risk of contracting coronavirus,” Dewine said in a statement.
As such, @DrAmyActon will order the polls closed as a health emergency. While the polls will be closed tomorrow, Secretary of State @FrankLaRose will seek a remedy through the courts to extend voting options so that every voter who wants to vote will be granted that opportunity. — Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) March 17, 2020
Just hours before, an Ohio court officially denied a request to delay the state’s primary election after calls from DeWine, who suggested Monday that the Tuesday primary should be postponed due to fears of the virus spreading. Ohio is the fourth state to suspend it’s primary election since the coronavirus has ramped up.
“It is clear that tomorrow’s in-person voting does not conform and cannot conform with these CDC guidelines. We cannot conduct this election tomorrow,” DeWine said at a press conference. (RELATED: Ohio Governor Calls For Primary To Be Delayed One Day Before Election)
“The power to suspend an election, the power to delay an election, is not one we have. It rests with the legislature and the courts,” Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose added at the press conference,” Politico reported. “I hope and anticipate the judge will agree with us.”
DeWine says the elections should be postponed until June, as a safety measure to protect voters from the spread of the deadly disease. (RELATED: Here’s What The $8.3 Billion Bill For Coronavirus Actually Does)
There are three other states holding primaries Tuesday, including Arizona, Florida and Illinois.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Jim Banks Says China Could Repay US For Coronavirus, Starting With ‘Significant Debt Forgiveness’

Indiana Republican Rep. Jim Banks said Monday that China could repay the United States for the spread of coronavirus by forgiving a sizable chunk of the national debt .
Banks made the comments during a segment of “ Tucker Carlson Tonight , ” saying that forgiving some of the U.S. debt held by the Chinese would be a big step in repaying Americans for the havoc created by the continuing spread of the virus .
Host Tucker Carlson began the segment by explaining just what China had done to allow the virus to spread unchecked .
( RELATED : ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Brit Hume Says It ’ s Clear That Biden Is Slipping ) “ The Coronavirus is a Chinese virus no matter what they are telling you , it originated in China and was able to spread to the rest of the world because the Chinese government hid the truth of what was happening early in the outbreak from the rest of the world , ” Carlson said .
They lied about it and that caused the terrible consequences we are watching now .
You can blame China for that.
” Carlson then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and President Donald Trump might be able to hold the Chinese government accountable for its failure to address and contain the threat .
“ We need to start by forcing China to pay the burden and the cost incurred on the United States of America due to the Coronavirus .
I think there are many ways we can do that , ” Banks explained .
“ The president could force China to relieve a great amount of American debt .
He could institute tariffs on China and designate the funds from that into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cost incurred on Americans and American taxpayers due to the negligence on China ’ s behalf that has led to the crisis in America today.
” Banks went on to say that he believed the Trump administration just might be willing to push for this , adding , “ I have no doubt that President Trump will do everything he can to hold China accountable for what they have caused on Americans today .
”

Indiana Republican Rep. Jim Banks said Monday that China could repay the United States for the spread of coronavirus by forgiving a sizable chunk of the national debt.
As I told @TuckerCarlson tonight on his show, @realDonaldTrump should force China to pay USA back for the havoc created by Coronavirus and a good place to start is significant debt forgiveness to pay down our national debt. #makechinapay — Jim Banks (@RepJimBanks) March 17, 2020
Banks made the comments during a segment of “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” saying that forgiving some of the U.S. debt held by the Chinese would be a big step in repaying Americans for the havoc created by the continuing spread of the virus.
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Host Tucker Carlson began the segment by explaining just what China had done to allow the virus to spread unchecked. (RELATED: ‘I Have Traces Of This Myself’: Brit Hume Says It’s Clear That Biden Is Slipping)
“The Coronavirus is a Chinese virus no matter what they are telling you, it originated in China and was able to spread to the rest of the world because the Chinese government hid the truth of what was happening early in the outbreak from the rest of the world,” Carlson said. They lied about it and that caused the terrible consequences we are watching now. You can blame China for that.”
Carlson then brought Banks in to discuss how Congress and President Donald Trump might be able to hold the Chinese government accountable for its failure to address and contain the threat.
“We need to start by forcing China to pay the burden and the cost incurred on the United States of America due to the Coronavirus. I think there are many ways we can do that,” Banks explained. “The president could force China to relieve a great amount of American debt. He could institute tariffs on China and designate the funds from that into a coronavirus victim relief fund to pay the cost incurred on Americans and American taxpayers due to the negligence on China’s behalf that has led to the crisis in America today.”
Banks went on to say that he believed the Trump administration just might be willing to push for this, adding, “I have no doubt that President Trump will do everything he can to hold China accountable for what they have caused on Americans today.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--New Poll: Trump Leads Bernie And Biden In Florida

President Donald Trump leads Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden in the battleground state of Florida , according to a new poll released Monday .
In one-on-one match up between Biden and Trump , the president takes the lead with 48 % of Floridian voters , according to a Univision survey .
Trump has a similar lead over Sanders in the same survey with 49 % of the vote while the Vermont senator stands at 42 % .
( RELATED : ‘ Nasty Question ’ : Trump Snaps At Reporter During Coronavirus Press Conference ) There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the former vice president leads with 63 % support from Floridians while Sanders falls behind at 25 % .
The Democratic Florida primary is still set for Tuesday despite worries over the recent outbreak of the coronavirus , News Channel 8 reports .
Trump currently , according to the poll , has an approval rating of 54 % within the state of Florida which is home to the president ’ s Mara-a-Lago resort , also known as the “ winter White House.
” Trump ’ s overall average approval rating stands at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Univision poll has a margin of error of +/-3 % , and was conducted between March 6th -12th with 1,071 registered voters in Florida .

President Donald Trump leads Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden in the battleground state of Florida, according to a new poll released Monday.
In one-on-one match up between Biden and Trump, the president takes the lead with 48% of Floridian voters, according to a Univision survey. Trump has a similar lead over Sanders in the same survey with 49% of the vote while the Vermont senator stands at 42%. (RELATED: ‘Nasty Question’: Trump Snaps At Reporter During Coronavirus Press Conference)
There was some clear-cut good news for Biden as the former vice president leads with 63% support from Floridians while Sanders falls behind at 25%. The Democratic Florida primary is still set for Tuesday despite worries over the recent outbreak of the coronavirus, News Channel 8 reports.
Trump currently, according to the poll, has an approval rating of 54% within the state of Florida which is home to the president’s Mara-a-Lago resort, also known as the “winter White House.” Trump’s overall average approval rating stands at 44.5%, RealClearPolitics reports.
The Univision poll has a margin of error of +/-3%, and was conducted between March 6th -12th with 1,071 registered voters in Florida.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Sanders Adviser: Having Elections When Black Colleges Are On Spring Break Is ‘Voter Suppression’

Phillip Agnew appeared to suggest Monday that holding elections while black colleges were on spring break amounted to “ voter @ @ @ @ @ senior adviser to independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders , made the comments on CNN ’ @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : Bernie ’ s Boasts About The ‘ Youth Vote ’ Don ’ @ @ @ @ @ In His Own State ) Agnew referenced the recent primary in Mississippi — a primary @ @ @ @ @ Biden won with over 81 % of the vote — and appeared to claim that @ @ @ @ @ Biden had bested Sanders by a 65 % margin .
“ I think across the @ @ @ @ @ has a lot of work to do to make sure that young black folks and @ @ @ @ @ to the ballot box , ” Agnew concluded .
“ And our campaign is proud @ @ @ @ @ of that .
And it ’ s not just our campaign .
Across the board @ @ @ @ @ of work to do .
”

Phillip Agnew appeared to suggest Monday that holding elections while black colleges were on spring break amounted to “voter suppression.”
Agnew, a senior adviser to independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, made the comments on CNN’s “New Day.” (RELATED: Bernie’s Boasts About The ‘Youth Vote’ Don’t Add Up, Even In His Own State)
Bernie Sanders adviser Phillip Agnew (@iPhilSomething): “There were a number of black colleges who were on spring break during Election Day. So we are up against rampant voter suppression efforts that are pushing young black folks out of the booth.” pic.twitter.com/osGTBks7kt — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) March 17, 2020
Agnew referenced the recent primary in Mississippi — a primary that former Vice President Joe Biden won with over 81% of the vote — and appeared to claim that voter suppression was the reason Biden had bested Sanders by a 65% margin.
“I think across the board, the Democratic Party has a lot of work to do to make sure that young black folks and older black folks have access to the ballot box,” Agnew concluded. “And our campaign is proud to actually been a part of that. And it’s not just our campaign. Across the board, we got a lot of work to do.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Tucker Carlson: Shutting Down Economy Poses ‘Its Own Kind Of Public Health Risk’

Fox News host Tucker Carlson struck a balanced approach between epidemiologists who would argue for shutting everything down to fight the coronavirus pandemic and those concerned that an economic recession and even depression could pose “ its own kind of public health risk.
” Acknowledging the “ major threat to the country ” that coronavirus poses , Carlson pointed out the fact that there is “ no clear consensus on how the country should respond.
” “ That should not surprise you , ” said the Fox News host on Monday night ’ s edition of “ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ working toward a couple of different goals tonight which at times collide with one another.
” While the “ first obligation ” is always public safety and should be accomplished if possible , Carlson pointed out that protecting the economy should also be considered .
“ At the same time though , we need to protect our economy , and it ’ s not just something that Wall Street cares about , to be totally clear , ” he said .
“ Economic decline is dangerous for everyone , especially at the bottom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a legitimate human concern .
It ’ s not just financial , it ’ s about families.
” The “ two imperatives ” can “ often conflict , ” the Fox News host contended .
“ So if you ask an epidemiologist what we ought to do next , the answer is simple : shut it down , close every public space until the virus passes.
” “ From a public health standpoint , that makes sense , but what would be the consequences of doing that ?
” he asked .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their jobs , some of them for good .
We would enter a severe recession with mass unemployment and it could get worse from there .
It ’ s not a joke , that could happen .
You would see an awful lot of people in poverty in middle America and that poses its own kind of public health risk .
Poor countries are never healthy countries .
If you want great health care , you ’ ve got to pay for it and you have to have money to do so.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is a “ complex question ” with “ no obvious answers.
” Later in the monologue , Carlson warned against printing cheap money and eventually entering a situation where the U.S. “ becomes Zimbabwe.
” ( RELATED : Jennifer Rubin : More Republicans Will Die From Coronavirus Than Democrats ) “ It ’ s missing the point anyway , ” he said .
“ The real imperative is saving jobs .
For government bureaucrats and administrators and corporate H.R .
directors , a month out of the office constitutes a vacation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be the beginning of a long spiral , a real one .
Of waiters , bartenders , retail workers , huge parts of the service industry on which we are dependent could see their income dropped to zero and not come back.
” Carlson called the “ guaranteed basic income ” proposed by Utah Sen. Mitt Romney a “ well-meaning ” idea but in actuality “ decadent and foolish.
” “ Name a place that ’ s become happier and more prosperous under a scheme like that , ” he said before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to place their workers on “ reduced hours ” with the government making up the difference .

Fox News host Tucker Carlson struck a balanced approach between epidemiologists who would argue for shutting everything down to fight the coronavirus pandemic and those concerned that an economic recession and even depression could pose “its own kind of public health risk.”
Acknowledging the “major threat to the country” that coronavirus poses, Carlson pointed out the fact that there is “no clear consensus on how the country should respond.”
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“That should not surprise you,” said the Fox News host on Monday night’s edition of “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” “People of good faith are working toward a couple of different goals tonight which at times collide with one another.”
While the “first obligation” is always public safety and should be accomplished if possible, Carlson pointed out that protecting the economy should also be considered.
“At the same time though, we need to protect our economy, and it’s not just something that Wall Street cares about, to be totally clear,” he said. “Economic decline is dangerous for everyone, especially at the bottom of the economy. It’s a legitimate human concern. It’s not just financial, it’s about families.”
The “two imperatives” can “often conflict,” the Fox News host contended. “So if you ask an epidemiologist what we ought to do next, the answer is simple: shut it down, close every public space until the virus passes.”
“From a public health standpoint, that makes sense, but what would be the consequences of doing that?” he asked. “Millions and millions of people would lose their jobs, some of them for good. We would enter a severe recession with mass unemployment and it could get worse from there. It’s not a joke, that could happen. You would see an awful lot of people in poverty in middle America and that poses its own kind of public health risk. Poor countries are never healthy countries. If you want great health care, you’ve got to pay for it and you have to have money to do so.”
Any proper response “requires balance” and is a “complex question” with “no obvious answers.”
Later in the monologue, Carlson warned against printing cheap money and eventually entering a situation where the U.S. “becomes Zimbabwe.” (RELATED: Jennifer Rubin: More Republicans Will Die From Coronavirus Than Democrats)
“It’s missing the point anyway,” he said. “The real imperative is saving jobs. For government bureaucrats and administrators and corporate H.R. directors, a month out of the office constitutes a vacation, but for the classes below, it could be the beginning of a long spiral, a real one. Of waiters, bartenders, retail workers, huge parts of the service industry on which we are dependent could see their income dropped to zero and not come back.”
Carlson called the “guaranteed basic income” proposed by Utah Sen. Mitt Romney a “well-meaning” idea but in actuality “decadent and foolish.”
“Name a place that’s become happier and more prosperous under a scheme like that,” he said before lauding the German system that allows employers to place their workers on “reduced hours” with the government making up the difference.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Katie Hill Claims She ‘Almost Certainly’ Has Coronavirus

Former California congresswoman Katie Hill claimed Monday that her doctor said she “ almost certainly ” has contracted the Coronavirus .
Hill resigned last November after nude photos of her with a younger female staffer were leaked to the media .
She formerly represented California ’ s 25th district , and was the first openly bisexual member of Congress .
( RELATED : Former Rep. Katie Hill Says ‘ Biphobia ’ Caused Her Resignation From Congress ) “ I have had a dry cough , shortness of breath , & a fever since Saturday , ” Hill wrote in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found out Saturday afternoon that he ’ d spent a lot of time with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 .
I was exposed to my dad , but I could have been way before that too… we will never know.
” However , Hill says she will not be tested unless she is “ hospitalized ” because she did not come in direct contact with the individual who had the virus .
“ I ’ m lucky .
I ’ m young .
I probably won ’ t get too sick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my apartment for two weeks .
But my doctor told me yes , you almost certainly have it but nothing to do except quarantine myself & if it gets worse , like I literally CAN NOT BREATHE , go to the hospital.
” Hill added , “ So , don ’ t expect a test , shut yourself in , PLEASE don ’ t go to the hospital unless you ABSOLUTELY have to , and let ’ s ride this thing out together.
” According to the Washington Post , there have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United States leading to 69 deaths .
Last week , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) labeled the COVID-19 outbreak a “ pandemic ” resulting in many countries banning large gatherings of people .

Former California congresswoman Katie Hill claimed Monday that her doctor said she “almost certainly” has contracted the Coronavirus.
Hill resigned last November after nude photos of her with a younger female staffer were leaked to the media. She formerly represented California’s 25th district, and was the first openly bisexual member of Congress. (RELATED: Former Rep. Katie Hill Says ‘Biphobia’ Caused Her Resignation From Congress)
“I have had a dry cough, shortness of breath, & a fever since Saturday,” Hill wrote in a tweet on Monday. “My dad found out Saturday afternoon that he’d spent a lot of time with a person who tested positive for COVID-19. I was exposed to my dad, but I could have been way before that too… we will never know.”
However, Hill says she will not be tested unless she is “hospitalized” because she did not come in direct contact with the individual who had the virus.
“I’m lucky. I’m young. I probably won’t get too sick, & I can hang out in my apartment for two weeks. But my doctor told me yes, you almost certainly have it but nothing to do except quarantine myself & if it gets worse, like I literally CANNOT BREATHE, go to the hospital.”
I was exposed to COVID-19. Here’s what happened. TLDR: 1) we’re not testing enough ppl to know how big this thing is; 2) if you think you’re in the clear, you’re not; 3) our healthcare system is about to be dangerously overloaded & only we can save it so #StayTheFuckHome
(1/x) — Katie Hill (@KatieHill4CA) March 16, 2020
Hill added, “So, don’t expect a test, shut yourself in, PLEASE don’t go to the hospital unless you ABSOLUTELY have to, and let’s ride this thing out together.”
According to the Washington Post, there have been an estimated 4,287 cases of the Coronavirus in the United States leading to 69 deaths. Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) labeled the COVID-19 outbreak a “pandemic” resulting in many countries banning large gatherings of people.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--House passes updated coronavirus bill

House passes updated coronavirus bill

The House of Representatives on Monday passed a reworked coronavirus bill as the deadly disease continues to spread throughout the @ @ @ @ @ the plan via unanimous consent .
The House will now send the original coronavirus package @ @ @ @ @ the Senate .
The Senate hopes to pass the legislation this week and send it @ @ @ @ @ Trump signed an $ 8.3 billion funding bill Friday to help fight coronavirus .
That @ @ @ @ @ 3 billion for the research and development of vaccines .
There is also $ 800 @ @ @ @ @ .
It also includes $ 2 billion for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention @ @ @ @ @ 61 million to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) , according to @ @ @ @ @ : Senate Passes Coronavirus Spending Bill ) Trump held a press conference at the end @ @ @ @ @ U.S. will deal with the disease and put Vice President Mike Pence in charge of @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : President Trump Appoints Vice President Pence To Head Coronavirus Task Force )

The House of Representatives on Monday passed a reworked coronavirus bill as the deadly disease continues to spread throughout the U.S.
The House approved the plan via unanimous consent. The House will now send the original coronavirus package plus a retooled version to the Senate. The Senate hopes to pass the legislation this week and send it to President Donald Trump.
Trump signed an $8.3 billion funding bill Friday to help fight coronavirus. That bill gives more than $3 billion for the research and development of vaccines. There is also $800 million for research for treatments. It also includes $2 billion for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and $61 million to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to Yahoo Finance. (RELATED: Senate Passes Coronavirus Spending Bill)
Trump held a press conference at the end of February discussing how the U.S. will deal with the disease and put Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the task force. (RELATED: President Trump Appoints Vice President Pence To Head Coronavirus Task Force)
The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic Wednesday.


thedailycaller--2020-03-16--DOJ Asks To Drop Charges Against Russian Companies That Funded Troll Farm

The Justice Department asked a federal judge on Monday to dismiss charges against two Russian firms indicted in the special counsel ’ s probe on charges that they meddled in the U.S. electoral process .
“ It is no longer in the best interests of justice or the country ’ s national security to continue this prosecution , ” Timothy Shea , the U.S. Attorney in Washington , D.C. , wrote in a motion to dismiss charges against the firms , Concord Consulting and Concord Catering .
On Feb. 16 , 2018 , a grand jury used for the special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nationals , and three Russian firms on charges related to interference in the 2016 election .
Concord Consulting and Concord Catering , which are owned by Yevgeniy Prigozhin , an oligarch close to Vladimir Putin , fought the indictment in court , allowing the companies to obtain classified information through the discovery process .
( RELATED : Here ’ s What The Mueller Probe Found ( Or Didn ’ t ) On Collusion ) The Concord firms fund the Internet Research Agency , a Russian troll farm accused of sowing discord in U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case against Concord was “ properly commenced , ” the firms have no intention of appearing for trial .
“ The government must also weigh the potential risks to the national security that are necessarily associated with a trial of this nature , ” prosecutors said .
“ A trial of this case risks publicizing sensitive law enforcement information regarding measures used to investigate and protect against foreign influence over the political system.
” The government will continue efforts to apprehend the 13 Russian nationals , prosecutors said in the motion .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Russian troll operation began in 2014 with the goal of sowing discord in the U.S. political process .
The Internet Research Agency allegedly created fake personas on social media sites to post content aimed at dividing the U.S. electorate on hot-button issues .
Twelve Russian intelligence officers were also indicted during the special counsel ’ s investigation on charges that they hacked emails from the DNC and releasing them through WikiLeaks .
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The Justice Department asked a federal judge on Monday to dismiss charges against two Russian firms indicted in the special counsel’s probe on charges that they meddled in the U.S. electoral process.
“It is no longer in the best interests of justice or the country’s national security to continue this prosecution,” Timothy Shea, the U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., wrote in a motion to dismiss charges against the firms, Concord Consulting and Concord Catering.
On Feb. 16, 2018, a grand jury used for the special counsel’s probe indicted 13 Russian nationals, and three Russian firms on charges related to interference in the 2016 election.
Concord Consulting and Concord Catering, which are owned by Yevgeniy Prigozhin, an oligarch close to Vladimir Putin, fought the indictment in court, allowing the companies to obtain classified information through the discovery process. (RELATED: Here’s What The Mueller Probe Found (Or Didn’t) On Collusion)
The Concord firms fund the Internet Research Agency, a Russian troll farm accused of sowing discord in U.S. politics.
Prosecutors said that while the case against Concord was “properly commenced,” the firms have no intention of appearing for trial.
“The government must also weigh the potential risks to the national security that are necessarily associated with a trial of this nature,” prosecutors said.
“A trial of this case risks publicizing sensitive law enforcement information regarding measures used to investigate and protect against foreign influence over the political system.”
The government will continue efforts to apprehend the 13 Russian nationals, prosecutors said in the motion.
The special counsel’s office alleged that the Russian troll operation began in 2014 with the goal of sowing discord in the U.S. political process. The Internet Research Agency allegedly created fake personas on social media sites to post content aimed at dividing the U.S. electorate on hot-button issues.
Twelve Russian intelligence officers were also indicted during the special counsel’s investigation on charges that they hacked emails from the DNC and releasing them through WikiLeaks.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-17--‘No Finger-Lickin’!’: Kansas Secretary Of Health Lightens Mood After Someone Calls Him Col. Sanders

Kansas Secretary of Health Dr. Lee Norman definitely did his best to lighten the mood amid concerns of the coronavirus after someone compares his appearance to Colonel Sanders .
“ Here ’ s what I get for being serious , ” Norman tweeted Monday in response to a picture of him on Twitter that compared him to the famed Kentucky Fried Chicken colonel .
( RELATED : Here ’ s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus ) “ And no finger-lickin ’ !
” he added .
“ No , I won ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secret herbs and spices !
” ( RELATED : LIVE UPDATES : Here ’ s What Every State In America Is Doing To Combat The Spread Of The Coronavirus ) The comments came in response to a picture on Twitter that read simply , “ Why is no one talking about this ?
Is Colonel Sanders really the doctor for the state of KS ?
” ( RELATED : REPORT : Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears ) And the photo they used , we have to admit , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent press conference held by the Kansas Secretary of Department of Health and Environment about the positive cases of COVID-19 in the state and as well as steps the state was undergoing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus .
Norman labeled health care workers in the state “ unsung heroes ” over the weekend for their response to the pandemic .
“ Unsung heroes of public health , ” the doctor wrote .
“ Coronavirus lab samples don ’ t run themselves .
These people do .
16 hours per day per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fall onto a swab , ” he added .
“ People mask and gown up to gather samples .
Day/night .
Putting themselves at risk .
I am grateful for their devotion .
”

Kansas Secretary of Health Dr. Lee Norman definitely did his best to lighten the mood amid concerns of the coronavirus after someone compares his appearance to Colonel Sanders.
“Here’s what I get for being serious,” Norman tweeted Monday in response to a picture of him on Twitter that compared him to the famed Kentucky Fried Chicken colonel. (RELATED: Here’s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus)
Here’s what I get for being serious! And no finger-lickin’! No, I won’t share my recipe of the 11 secret herbs and spices! pic.twitter.com/BHcmhGbSpd — Lee Norman (@SecNorman) March 17, 2020
“And no finger-lickin’!” he added. “No, I won’t share my recipe of the 11 secret herbs and spices!”(RELATED: LIVE UPDATES: Here’s What Every State In America Is Doing To Combat The Spread Of The Coronavirus)
The comments came in response to a picture on Twitter that read simply, “Why is no one talking about this? Is Colonel Sanders really the doctor for the state of KS?” (RELATED: REPORT: Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears)
And the photo they used, we have to admit, is quite convincing.
It all followed a recent press conference held by the Kansas Secretary of Department of Health and Environment about the positive cases of COVID-19 in the state and as well as steps the state was undergoing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Norman labeled health care workers in the state “unsung heroes” over the weekend for their response to the pandemic.
“Unsung heroes of public health,” the doctor wrote. “Coronavirus lab samples don’t run themselves. These people do. 16 hours per day per person.”
Unsung heroes of public health. Coronavirus lab samples don’t run themselves. These people do. 16 hours per day per person. Coronaviruses don’t fall onto a swab. People mask and gown up to gather samples. Day/night. Putting themselves at risk. I am grateful for their devotion. pic.twitter.com/W65C2kCWI4 — Lee Norman (@SecNorman) March 15, 2020
“Coronaviruses don’t fall onto a swab,” he added. “People mask and gown up to gather samples. Day/night. Putting themselves at risk. I am grateful for their devotion.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--MSNBC Analyst Suggests Using Coronavirus To Prosecute Trump For Murder — Gets An Assist From Democra

MSNBC Analyst Suggests Using Coronavirus To Prosecute Trump For Murder — Gets An Assist From Democratic Candidate

MSNBC Analyst Glenn Kirschner suggested Tuesday that he would attempt to prosecute President Donald Trump for negligent homicide over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic .
Kirschner laid out his explanation in a series of tweets , first claiming that the president “ may have criminal exposure for some level of negligent homicide or voluntary/involuntary manslaughter for the way he ’ s mishandled the Coronavirus crisis.
” ( RELATED : MSNBC Analyst Accuses Fox News Of ‘ Getting People Killed For Years ’ ) He went on to tout his own career as a prosecutor , saying that he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ novel ways to apply homicide … liability in an attempt to appropriately and ethically hold accountable those who were responsible for taking the life of a fellow human being.
” Kirschner concluded by accusing Trump of “ negligent/grossly negligent ( and/or possibly intentional ) mishandling ” of the response to coronavirus and claiming that the issue was “ thorny ” and “ nuanced ” but that all possible “ criminal charges will have to be investigated.
” Shortly after Kirschner posted the tweets , he got a response from Mark Judson — a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7th Congressional District until he lost the primary on Super Tuesday .

MSNBC Analyst Glenn Kirschner suggested Tuesday that he would attempt to prosecute President Donald Trump for negligent homicide over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Kirschner laid out his explanation in a series of tweets, first claiming that the president “may have criminal exposure for some level of negligent homicide or voluntary/involuntary manslaughter for the way he’s mishandled the Coronavirus crisis.” (RELATED: MSNBC Analyst Accuses Fox News Of ‘Getting People Killed For Years’)
He went on to tout his own career as a prosecutor, saying that he had always been “on the lookout for novel ways to apply homicide … liability in an attempt to appropriately and ethically hold accountable those who were responsible for taking the life of a fellow human being.” (RELATED: Unfit To Print Episode 43: NYT Writer Claims Racism After MSNBC Math Fiasco)
Kirschner concluded by accusing Trump of “negligent/grossly negligent (and/or possibly intentional) mishandling” of the response to coronavirus and claiming that the issue was “thorny” and “nuanced” but that all possible “criminal charges will have to be investigated.” (RELATED: Virologist On MSNBC Says Its ‘Irresponsible For Us To Create Panic,’ Then Predicts 20% Of People Will Die If Coronavirus Becomes Widespread)
Hey All. Can we talk about 1 of the few topics I may actually know too much about: homicide? Specifically, whether Donald Trump may have criminal exposure for some level of negligent homicide or voluntary/involuntary manslaughter for the way he’s mishandled the Coronavirus crisis — Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) March 17, 2020
I spent 22 of my 30 years as a federal prosecutor handling murder cases in Washington, DC. I served as Chief of the Homicide Section at the DC US Attorney’s Office, overseeing all murder prosecutions in the city. I was always on the lookout for novel ways to apply homicide … — Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) March 17, 2020
liability in an attempt to appropriately and ethically hold accountable those who were responsible for taking the life of a fellow human being. I think it’s fair to observe that there’s nothing more devestating to a family then losing a loved one to ether violent crime or to … — Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) March 17, 2020
an illness that could have been prevented or mitigated. I’m trying to assimilate all available evidence (rapidly developing and being reported every day) to fairly assess whether Trump and his administration may have acted/failed to act in a way that could give rise to … — Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) March 17, 2020
homicide liability. This is not an easy question. Further, whereas the evidence is clear that Trump has committed multiple criminal offenses both before his tenure as president (campaign finance crimes) & during his time as president (obstruction of justice, bribery/extortion)… — Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) March 17, 2020
homicide liability by his negligent/grossly negligent (and/or possibly intentional) mishandling of the Coronavirus crisis in the US is a more nuanced and thorny issue and deserves careful consideration. But the homicide liability issue MUST be addressed because … — Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) March 17, 2020
ALL criminal charges will have to be investigated and, if the evidence dictates it, prosecuted come Jan. 2021. Stay tuned … #TrumpCrimesCommission #TCC #JusticeIsComing — Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) March 17, 2020
Shortly after Kirschner posted the tweets, he got a response from Mark Judson — a Democratic candidate for North Carolina’s 7th Congressional District until he lost the primary on Super Tuesday. (RELATED: MSNBC Analyst Accuses Fox News Of ‘Getting People Killed For Years’)
Judson, a CPA, crunched the numbers for Kirschner:


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Bidet Sales Shoot Up In Response To Toilet Paper Shortages Due To Coronavirus Fears

One business that is seeing a boom in sales due to the coronavirus and toilet paper shortages across the country is companies selling bidets .
“ Sales have been up about [ tenfold ] , which is pretty crazy , ” Jason Ojalvo , CEO of New York-based bidet brand Tushy tells the New York Post in a piece published Tuesday .
( RELATED : Here ’ s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus ) “ Earlier this month it started out , you know , two times [ the sales ] , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sales ] and then boom , like next thing you know it ’ s tenfold , ” he added .
( RELATED : LIVE UPDATES : Here ’ s What Every State In America Is Doing To Combat The Spread Of The Coronavirus ) San Francisco-based bidet brand Brondell said sales were up by more than 300 percent over the past week , Daniel Lalley , communications director for the company told the Los Angeles Times .
“ In the midst of this unprecedented toilet paper run , we ’ re really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who need them with smart solutions for toilet paper replacement , ” Lalley added .
( RELATED : REPORT : Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears ) And so it goes , just as a rush on toilet paper has resulted in a shortage in the country due to the pandemic , a rush on bidets is also apparently causing companies to share be out of stock .
Hellotushy.com has a message on its website that simply reads , “ Got ta Go ?
!
TUSHY bidets are on backorder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off to get them to you ASAP !
” The use of bidets in European countries has been a trend for a long time , but Americans seem to prefer their toilet paper over the bathroom contraption .
According to a report by MentalFloss.com the reason goes back to the founding days of the country .
One developed country conspicuously absent from that list is the U.S. Why the bidet never caught on stateside is a bit of a mystery .
In 2007 , NYU professor Harvey Molotch offered a few theories to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fixture was a French invention , it was rejected by the English , and that sentiment drifted across the pond .
During World War II , the Times notes , American soldiers saw bidets in European brothels , “ perpetuating the idea that bidets were somehow associated with immorality.
” James Lin , the owner of bidet e-commerce site Bidet King , said they were seeing a huge bump in sales amid the fears of COVID-19 , per Wired.com .
“ We ’ re seeing increased site traffic , customer engagement , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ If you want to practice better hygiene and social distancing , getting a bidet sent to your home is a no-brainer .
”

One business that is seeing a boom in sales due to the coronavirus and toilet paper shortages across the country is companies selling bidets.
“Sales have been up about [tenfold], which is pretty crazy,” Jason Ojalvo, CEO of New York-based bidet brand Tushy tells the New York Post in a piece published Tuesday. (RELATED: Here’s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus)
First folks bought all the toilet paper. Now are they going to buy all the bidets? https://t.co/3g41WFzZg9 — Nicholas Thompson (@nxthompson) March 17, 2020
“Earlier this month it started out, you know, two times [the sales], then it went to three times [the sales] and then boom, like next thing you know it’s tenfold,” he added. (RELATED: LIVE UPDATES: Here’s What Every State In America Is Doing To Combat The Spread Of The Coronavirus)
San Francisco-based bidet brand Brondell said sales were up by more than 300 percent over the past week, Daniel Lalley, communications director for the company told the Los Angeles Times.
“In the midst of this unprecedented toilet paper run, we’re really grateful for the opportunity to provide those who need them with smart solutions for toilet paper replacement,” Lalley added. (RELATED: REPORT: Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears)
And so it goes, just as a rush on toilet paper has resulted in a shortage in the country due to the pandemic, a rush on bidets is also apparently causing companies to share be out of stock.
Hellotushy.com has a message on its website that simply reads, “Gotta Go?! TUSHY bidets are on backorder and we’re working our butts off to get them to you ASAP!”
The use of bidets in European countries has been a trend for a long time, but Americans seem to prefer their toilet paper over the bathroom contraption.
According to a report by MentalFloss.com the reason goes back to the founding days of the country.
One developed country conspicuously absent from that list is the U.S. Why the bidet never caught on stateside is a bit of a mystery. In 2007, NYU professor Harvey Molotch offered a few theories to The New York Times. Because the fixture was a French invention, it was rejected by the English, and that sentiment drifted across the pond. During World War II, the Times notes, American soldiers saw bidets in European brothels, “perpetuating the idea that bidets were somehow associated with immorality.”
James Lin, the owner of bidet e-commerce site Bidet King, said they were seeing a huge bump in sales amid the fears of COVID-19, per Wired.com.
“We’re seeing increased site traffic, customer engagement, and sales volume,” Lin shared. “If you want to practice better hygiene and social distancing, getting a bidet sent to your home is a no-brainer.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Lyle Waggoner From The ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Dead At 84

Actor Lyle Waggoner , known for his roles in the ’ 60s and ’ 70s , has died .
Waggoner passed away at his home on Tuesday surrounded by his wife and kids , according to a report published by TMZ .
He was reportedly battling cancer .
Waggoner was 84 years old at the time of his death .
He was most known for his role on “ The Carol Burnett ” show along with his starring role in “ Wonder Woman.
” Waggoner began his own company , Star Waggons , while he worked on the show .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ talent to use while on sets .
( RELATED : Comedian Rip Taylor Dies At 84 Years Old ) In 1973 , Waggoner was chosen as the first male centerfold for Playgirl magazine .
The magazine deemed Waggoner “ the stuff of which sexual fantasies are made , a 6-foot-4 hunk of gorgeous beefcake ” at the time .
He also appeared in TV shows in the ’ 80s including “ The Golden Girls , ” “ Charlie ’ s Angels , ” “ Happy Days ” and “ Murder , She Wrote.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sharon Kennedy and two sons , Jason and Beau .

Actor Lyle Waggoner, known for his roles in the ’60s and ’70s, has died.
Waggoner passed away at his home on Tuesday surrounded by his wife and kids, according to a report published by TMZ. He was reportedly battling cancer. Waggoner was 84 years old at the time of his death.
Lyle Waggoner, the actor with the leading man looks who spent seven seasons on ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ before portraying versions of Steve Trevor a generation apart on ‘Wonder Woman,’ has died at age 84 https://t.co/dx4awQxQDX — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 17, 2020
He was most known for his role on “The Carol Burnett” show along with his starring role in “Wonder Woman.” Waggoner began his own company, Star Waggons, while he worked on the show. He rented out custom motor homes for talent to use while on sets. (RELATED: Comedian Rip Taylor Dies At 84 Years Old)
In 1973, Waggoner was chosen as the first male centerfold for Playgirl magazine. The magazine deemed Waggoner “the stuff of which sexual fantasies are made, a 6-foot-4 hunk of gorgeous beefcake” at the time.
He also appeared in TV shows in the ’80s including “The Golden Girls,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Happy Days” and “Murder, She Wrote.”
Waggoner is survived by his wife Sharon Kennedy and two sons, Jason and Beau.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Today’s Social Distancing And Tomorrow’s Virtual Togetherness

The March 16 chyron accompanying ABC ’ s World News Tonight ’ s report on the coronavirus read , “ America Shutting Down.
” And that ’ s not good .
Yet at the same time , we can see the green shoots of the next society—a more tele-distributed , virtualized society—sprouting up .
And that ’ s an encouraging thought .
For instance , also on March 16 , Anne-Marie Slaughter , president of New America , a mostly liberal D.C. think tank , tweeted , “ @ NewAmerica had a Zoom virtual all-staff today that was better than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing everyone from their homes across the country was wonderful & lots of great humor in the chat !
We must all find ways to build more community , virtual & local , amid isolation.
” Zoom Video Communications , of course , is the buzziest name right now in the videoconferencing space ; its stock has nearly doubled since January , even as the overall market has crashed .
And myriad competitors fill the same space , to say nothing of the many free videochat features of social media .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organizations , as well as millions of Americans , are suddenly getting a taste of virtualized life .
So what do they think of an existence that ’ s ever more online ?
That ’ s hard to say right now , and yet if the virus crisis continues , they ’ re going to have to make it work—and plenty of inventors and entrepreneurs will be there to help them make it work .
And out of that will come a new kind of society and economy , in which the medically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could become the actively desired “ virtual closeness ” of tomorrow .
It might seem hard to understand how this transformation could happen , and yet , of course , it ’ s happened before , and we got through it just fine .
( RELATED : Here Are All The Members Of Congress Who Have Self-Quarantined Due To Coronavirus ) One big transformation , a century back , was the coming of radio .
In the 1920s , people with radios didn ’ t have to go somewhere to hear a speaker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could just flip a switch .
Moreover , whole new forms of entertainment emerged from radio , such as the serial soap opera and the broadcasted sporting event .
Back in the early 1930s , Ronald Reagan ’ s first job in show biz was calling baseball play-by-plays for WHO , Des Moines ’ hot new radio station .
A few decades later came television , and then , of course , the internet .
In each case , people had to get used to the idea that they didn ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear it , to see it , and to interact with it .
Was the experience somewhat alienating ?
Easy to make fun of ?
Subject to manipulation ?
Sure .
Yet people liked it , as the usage numbers showed .
( And the telephone , of course , has been providing its own form of immediacy and interactivity since the late 19th century . )
It was through all these technologies that we have been , in a sense , preparing for the day when the coronavirus—or any similar plague—would strike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Your Community During The Coronavirus Outbreak ) And from the looks of things , we ’ ll need still more technology , because the pressure to disperse and distribute is likely to continue .
Also on the 16th , Axios reported that the White House ’ s coronavirus task force wants Americans to limit their social gatherings to no more than ten people .
Moreover , the report added , “ President Trump said the changes to everyday life as a result of the crisis could be the ‘ new normal ’ in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If , in fact , large meetings are discouraged throughout the summer , then it ’ s quite likely that both the Democratic and Republican conventions will have to change , bigtime .
Most obviously , they could be tele-distributed , as was the March 15 debate between Democratic presidential hopefuls Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders .
To be sure , the Biden-Sanders debate was just a live TV show , and there ’ s nothing special about that .
And yet if the two parties have to grapple with the prospect of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business ( rules , credentials , platform ) being transparently transacted , no celebratory hoopla being televised , and no campaign “ bounce ” gained , then it ’ s a safe bet that they will scramble to get creative .
That is , they will move beyond just cameras and live feeds in their search for ways of capturing the excitement and energy of an old-time convention .
( And yes , cynics say that the Democrats will be secretly pleased not to have a physical convention in Milwaukee , lest they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bros—but if so , then all the more reason for the Democrats to add virtual pizzazz as a diversion . )
Of course , who ’ s to say that the virus crisis will be over by this summer ?
What if it continues through November—what happens then to the national election ?
When the going gets tough , the technologists get going .
We might also add that there ’ s a national security component to this process of tech transformation .
One day we ’ ll figure out exactly where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discover that , yes , there was a weaponization component here by someone , by something—or by some country .
( RELATED : All You Need To Know About Catching Coronavirus By Touching Surfaces ) The virus has certainly has proven effective at paralyzing America .
And so finding a way not to be paralyzed would become a paramount national security objective .
Such way-finding could include medical research , to be sure , but it could also include more technological distributivism .
Speaking of national security , it ’ s worth remembering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the late 1960s , with dispersed survivability and distributed resiliency exactly in mind .
Indeed , as this author noted in this space back in September , America in the past , has had to up its game , dramatically , on short notice—and we ’ ve made it work .
After Pearl Harbor , on December 7 , 1941 , America faced the prospect of no more rubber imports from Asia , and so it became an urgent priority to create a domestic synthetic rubber industry .
So we did , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in World War Two , but also a post-war economic boom , as the industry transitioned from wartime footing to peacetime tire-making .
Moreover , if hundreds of millions of Americans—and billions of people around the world—are cooped up for a long period because of the virus , then the market for new ways of working , as well as new ways of dealing with “ cabin fever , ” will be all the larger .
So what form will these solutions take ?
After all , today , the hurdles against telework @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not as productive in isolation .
So how to fix that ?
Could augmented reality help ?
Virtual reality ?
Haptics ?
Something new altogether ?
Similar questions will be asked , and answered , about everything else as well , from education to healthcare to politics .
Most likely , the answers will include more effective forms of community than the current videoconference—because there ’ s money to be made in satisfying consumer demand .
The one thing we do know is that if necessity is the mother of invention , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ P. Pinkerton served as a domestic policy aide in the White Houses of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush .
He also worked in the 1980 , 1984 , 1988 , 1992 , and 2008 presidential campaigns .
From 1996 to 2016 , he was a contributor to Fox News Channel .
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The March 16 chyron accompanying ABC’s World News Tonight’s report on the coronavirus read, “America Shutting Down.” And that’s not good.
Yet at the same time, we can see the green shoots of the next society—a more tele-distributed, virtualized society—sprouting up. And that’s an encouraging thought. For instance, also on March 16, Anne-Marie Slaughter, president of New America, a mostly liberal D.C. think tank, tweeted, “@NewAmerica had a Zoom virtual all-staff today that was better than the real thing in some ways; seeing everyone from their homes across the country was wonderful & lots of great humor in the chat! We must all find ways to build more community, virtual & local, amid isolation.”
.@newamerica had a Zoom virtual all-staff today that was better than the real thing in some ways; seeing everyone from their homes across the country was wonderful & lots of great humor in the chat! We must all find ways to build more community, virtual & local, amid isolation. — Anne-Marie Slaughter (@SlaughterAM) March 16, 2020
Zoom Video Communications, of course, is the buzziest name right now in the videoconferencing space; its stock has nearly doubled since January, even as the overall market has crashed. And myriad competitors fill the same space, to say nothing of the many free videochat features of social media.
It’s fair to say that thousands of organizations, as well as millions of Americans, are suddenly getting a taste of virtualized life. So what do they think of an existence that’s ever more online? That’s hard to say right now, and yet if the virus crisis continues, they’re going to have to make it work—and plenty of inventors and entrepreneurs will be there to help them make it work. And out of that will come a new kind of society and economy, in which the medically prescribed “social distancing” of today could become the actively desired “virtual closeness” of tomorrow.
It might seem hard to understand how this transformation could happen, and yet, of course, it’s happened before, and we got through it just fine. (RELATED: Here Are All The Members Of Congress Who Have Self-Quarantined Due To Coronavirus)
One big transformation, a century back, was the coming of radio. In the 1920s, people with radios didn’t have to go somewhere to hear a speaker speak, or hear a singer sing—they could just flip a switch. Moreover, whole new forms of entertainment emerged from radio, such as the serial soap opera and the broadcasted sporting event. Back in the early 1930s, Ronald Reagan’s first job in show biz was calling baseball play-by-plays for WHO, Des Moines’ hot new radio station.
A few decades later came television, and then, of course, the internet. In each case, people had to get used to the idea that they didn’t have to be anywhere near the event to hear it, to see it, and to interact with it. Was the experience somewhat alienating? Easy to make fun of? Subject to manipulation? Sure.
Yet people liked it, as the usage numbers showed. (And the telephone, of course, has been providing its own form of immediacy and interactivity since the late 19th century.)
It was through all these technologies that we have been, in a sense, preparing for the day when the coronavirus—or any similar plague—would strike. (RELATED: How To Help Your Community During The Coronavirus Outbreak)
And from the looks of things, we’ll need still more technology, because the pressure to disperse and distribute is likely to continue. Also on the 16th, Axios reported that the White House’s coronavirus task force wants Americans to limit their social gatherings to no more than ten people. Moreover, the report added, “President Trump said the changes to everyday life as a result of the crisis could be the ‘new normal’ in the U.S. until July or August.”
If, in fact, large meetings are discouraged throughout the summer, then it’s quite likely that both the Democratic and Republican conventions will have to change, bigtime. Most obviously, they could be tele-distributed, as was the March 15 debate between Democratic presidential hopefuls Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.
To be sure, the Biden-Sanders debate was just a live TV show, and there’s nothing special about that. And yet if the two parties have to grapple with the prospect of no physical convention, no important party business (rules, credentials, platform) being transparently transacted, no celebratory hoopla being televised, and no campaign “bounce” gained, then it’s a safe bet that they will scramble to get creative.
That is, they will move beyond just cameras and live feeds in their search for ways of capturing the excitement and energy of an old-time convention. (And yes, cynics say that the Democrats will be secretly pleased not to have a physical convention in Milwaukee, lest they face the street-fighting wrath of the Bernie Bros—but if so, then all the more reason for the Democrats to add virtual pizzazz as a diversion.)
Of course, who’s to say that the virus crisis will be over by this summer? What if it continues through November—what happens then to the national election? When the going gets tough, the technologists get going.
We might also add that there’s a national security component to this process of tech transformation. One day we’ll figure out exactly where the coronavirus came from, and we might discover that, yes, there was a weaponization component here by someone, by something—or by some country. (RELATED: All You Need To Know About Catching Coronavirus By Touching Surfaces)
The virus has certainly has proven effective at paralyzing America. And so finding a way not to be paralyzed would become a paramount national security objective. Such way-finding could include medical research, to be sure, but it could also include more technological distributism.
Speaking of national security, it’s worth remembering that the internet was invented, back in the late 1960s, with dispersed survivability and distributed resiliency exactly in mind.
Indeed, as this author noted in this space back in September, America in the past, has had to up its game, dramatically, on short notice—and we’ve made it work.
After Pearl Harbor, on December 7, 1941, America faced the prospect of no more rubber imports from Asia, and so it became an urgent priority to create a domestic synthetic rubber industry. So we did, and the result was not only victory in World War Two, but also a post-war economic boom, as the industry transitioned from wartime footing to peacetime tire-making.
Moreover, if hundreds of millions of Americans—and billions of people around the world—are cooped up for a long period because of the virus, then the market for new ways of working, as well as new ways of dealing with “cabin fever,” will be all the larger.
So what form will these solutions take? After all, today, the hurdles against telework are high; companies find that employees are not as productive in isolation. So how to fix that? Could augmented reality help? Virtual reality? Haptics? Something new altogether?
Similar questions will be asked, and answered, about everything else as well, from education to healthcare to politics. Most likely, the answers will include more effective forms of community than the current videoconference—because there’s money to be made in satisfying consumer demand.
The one thing we do know is that if necessity is the mother of invention, then profitability is its father.
James P. Pinkerton served as a domestic policy aide in the White Houses of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. He also worked in the 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, and 2008 presidential campaigns. From 1996 to 2016, he was a contributor to Fox News Channel.
The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller News Foundation. Content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact licensing@ dailycallernewsfoundation.org.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-17--The Coronavirus Death Rate Might Be Lower Than We Think

The novel coronavirus outbreak has infected over 181,000 people worldwide and only continues to spread , but the death rate for COVID-19 might be lower than most people think .
The U.S. has reported a total of 4,500 cases with 100 total deaths , according to the Washington Post .
The global death toll over 7,100 as of Monday .
The death rate , however , is likely lower than what ’ s been reported .
( RELATED : US Coronavirus State Of Emergency : Everything You Need To Know ) An article published Feb. 28 in the New England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr. Anthony Fauci , a top U.S. health official suggests that the fatality rate might be “ considerably less than 1 % , ” and that COVID-19 might be more similar to the fatality rate of a “ severe seasonal influenza.
” Fauci has since come out and said that the coronavirus is “ 10 times more lethal ” than the seasonal flu , according to CNBC , and the World Health Organization estimates the fatality rate to be 3.4 % The WHO fatality percentage is based on the number of global deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases , per the Washington Post .
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases , however , could be significantly below the number of actual cases .
It is very likely that many cases of COVID-19 are not being reported as some people infected with the virus have no symptoms and therefore do not get tested .
( RELATED : Stores Begin Implementing Measures To Help Elderly Shoppers Stay Protected , Get Essential Items Amid Coronavirus ) The number of deaths may also be skewed , as there are chances of misdiagnosis and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Washington Post reported .
Time Magazine also suggests that based on “ data from other countries with robust testing systems , ” that the mortality rate is lower than that .
“ The mortality rate in South Korea , where more than 1,100 tests have been administered per million residents , comes out to just 0.6 % , for example .
In the U.S. , where only seven tests have been administered per million residents , the mortality rate is above 5 % , ” Time reported on March 9 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ systems , like the U.S. , have had difficulty with “ getting testing up and running , ” Vox added .
Much of the focus has been on testing those traveling to and from foreign countries , and therefore health officials are only testing a portion of those that are sick , another reason the rate might be lower than the WHO estimate .
Vox also notes that the 3.4 % case fatality rate ( CFR ) does not account for regional variation that also comes with variation in healthcare systems .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Under Quarantine Issues Dire Warning : This Could Happen All Over The World ) During the 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic , the disease was much worse in West Africa than in the U.S. where healthcare was much more readily accessible , according to Vox .
WHO notes the regional disparities in China as well .
On average the fatality rate in China is 3.8 % , but in Wuhan , where coronavirus originated , the fatality rate is 5.8 % .
Elsewhere in China the rate is 0.7 % “ When we see systems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only the really sick , but also those who have infection and are outpatients , the CFR is more accurate and drops considerably , ” Isaac Bogoch , a professor at the University of Toronto , told Vox .
While the death toll and the reported cases only continue to increase as testing becomes more readily available , there are lots of people who are still not being tested because again , many people do not experience symptoms .
( RELATED : More Cities Are Shuttering Businesses , And San Fransisco Is On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a [ true ] rate , you need the deaths — which you can more reliably pick up — and you need cases , which you can less reliably pick up , ” Lawrence Gostin , a global health law professor at Georgetown University , told Vox .
“ It ’ s not irresponsible to come out with that [ 3.4 percent ] number , but it should have been more clearly interpreted as not being reliable , or at least mention it ’ ll vary in regions.
” The Dow Jones Industrial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the largest one day point-loss in history , per CBS .
President Donald Trump suggested that the country “ may be ” headed into a recession during a Monday press conference .
Florida , Arizona , Ohio and Illinois all postponed their Tuesday presidential primaries amid the coronavirus outbreak .
Four states , Maryland , New Jersey , New York and Connecticut all made commitments Monday to shut down bars , restaurants and movie theaters to combat the spread of the virus .

The novel coronavirus outbreak has infected over 181,000 people worldwide and only continues to spread, but the death rate for COVID-19 might be lower than most people think. The U.S. has reported a total of 4,500 cases with 100 total deaths, according to the Washington Post. The global death toll over 7,100 as of Monday. The death rate, however, is likely lower than what’s been reported. (RELATED: US Coronavirus State Of Emergency: Everything You Need To Know) An article published Feb. 28 in the New England Journal of Medicine, co authored by Dr. Anthony Fauci, a top U.S. health official suggests that the fatality rate might be “considerably less than 1%,” and that COVID-19 might be more similar to the fatality rate of a “severe seasonal influenza.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Kevin Durant Tests Positive For Coronavirus, 3 Other Nets Players Also Have It

According to Shams Carania , four total Brooklyn Nets players have the virus , but Durant is the only one whose name is public .
He isn ’ t showing symptoms .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The basketball phenom told Stadium and The Athletic , “ Everyone be careful , take care of yourself and quarantine .
We ’ re going to get through this.
” As I ’ ve said before , there ’ s literally nobody out of reach of this virus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organization that is also untouchable .
It initially just shut down the entire NBA .
Now , it ’ s infected one of the top three or four players on the planet .
To say things aren ’ t going well with coronavirus would be an understatement .
Luckily for Durant , it sounds like he ’ s going to be just fine .
He ’ s not showing symptoms , he doesn ’ t seem to be having any issues and he just wants people to be smart .
Hopefully , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to behave smartly .
Let ’ s all hope Durant gets the virus out of his body soon , and we can stop having to hear about people getting coronavirus .
This all just needs to come to a quick end .

NBA superstar Kevin Durant has coronavirus.
According to Shams Carania, four total Brooklyn Nets players have the virus, but Durant is the only one whose name is public. He isn’t showing symptoms. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The basketball phenom told Stadium and The Athletic, “Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We’re going to get through this.”
Kevin Durant tested positive for coronavirus, Durant tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Durant says he is feeling fine: “Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We’re going to get through this.” — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 17, 2020
Durant has not had symptoms and was among four positive test results on the Nets. The two-time NBA Finals MVP’s message is one for everyone to heed: Stay quarantined. https://t.co/7E58fcyFjm — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 17, 2020
As I’ve said before, there’s literally nobody out of reach of this virus, and there’s no event or organization that is also untouchable.
It initially just shut down the entire NBA. Now, it’s infected one of the top three or four players on the planet.
To say things aren’t going well with coronavirus would be an understatement.
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Luckily for Durant, it sounds like he’s going to be just fine. He’s not showing symptoms, he doesn’t seem to be having any issues and he just wants people to be smart.
Hopefully, the fact he has it encourages other people to behave smartly.
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Let’s all hope Durant gets the virus out of his body soon, and we can stop having to hear about people getting coronavirus.
This all just needs to come to a quick end.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--‘Saturday Night Live,’ ‘Star Wars’ And More Productions On Hold Amid Outbreak Of Coronavirus

“ Saturday Night Live , ’ “ Star Wars , ” and more shows are putting productions hold amid concern of the outbreak of the coronavirus .
The NBC late-night sketch comedy series , which was set to return from hiatus March 28th , will not resume production until further notice , an NBC spokesperson told CNN in a piece published Tuesday .
( RELATED : Here Are The Members Of Congress Self-Quarantining After Meeting Person With Coronavirus At CPAC ) The network shared that they will be monitoring the situation closely and make decisions on a week-to-week basis as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ episodes left of the 45th season .
( RELATED : Pearl Jam Postpones North American Tour Over Growing Coronavirus Concerns ) Filming for the highly-anticipated Star Wars Disney+ spin-off starring Obi-Wan Kenobi has reportedly been temporarily suspended , as well as for “ Jurassic World : Dominion , ” due to the coronavirus , per The Daily Mail .
( RELATED : REPORT : Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears ) “ Filming just stopped today and everyone at Pinewood was sent home , ” a source told the Sun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site will now be closed for 30 days starting from next Monday.
” Pinewood Studios spokesperson told the outlet , “ Pinewood Group are continuing to follow guidance set out by the Government , and the studios remain fully operational.
” Game shows like “ Jeopardy !
” and “ Wheel of Fortune ” were the latest shows to announce that production was on hold due to COVID-19 , per the “ Today ” show .
Not long after , Billboard announced that the 2020 Billboard Music Awards , slated for April 29th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rescheduled for a later date due to the pandemic .
The list of awards show and TV series being postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19 continues to grow everyday .
Other shows that have announced a stop to productions include shows like , “ The Ellen DeGeneres Show , ” The Tonight Show , ” and “ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert , ” just to name a few .

“Saturday Night Live,’ “Star Wars,” and more shows are putting productions hold amid concern of the outbreak of the coronavirus.
The NBC late-night sketch comedy series, which was set to return from hiatus March 28th, will not resume production until further notice, an NBC spokesperson told CNN in a piece published Tuesday. (RELATED: Here Are The Members Of Congress Self-Quarantining After Meeting Person With Coronavirus At CPAC)
NBC’s #SaturdayNightLive is shutting down for three weeks https://t.co/OJ9HQPV2d0 — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 16, 2020
The network shared that they will be monitoring the situation closely and make decisions on a week-to-week basis as to when it will return for the episodes left of the 45th season. (RELATED: Pearl Jam Postpones North American Tour Over Growing Coronavirus Concerns)
Filming for the highly-anticipated Star Wars Disney+ spin-off starring Obi-Wan Kenobi has reportedly been temporarily suspended, as well as for “Jurassic World: Dominion,” due to the coronavirus, per The Daily Mail. (RELATED: REPORT: Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears)
“Filming just stopped today and everyone at Pinewood was sent home,” a source told the Sun. “Staff are being told the site will now be closed for 30 days starting from next Monday.”
Pinewood Studios spokesperson told the outlet, “Pinewood Group are continuing to follow guidance set out by the Government, and the studios remain fully operational.”
Game shows like “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” were the latest shows to announce that production was on hold due to COVID-19, per the “Today” show.
With the increasing concern surrounding COVID-19, we have decided to temporarily suspend production on Jeopardy! and @WheelofFortune. The health and well-being of our contestants, staff, and crew are our top priority, and we will continue to monitor the situation as it develops. — Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) March 16, 2020
Not long after, Billboard announced that the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, slated for April 29th, was being postponed and would be rescheduled for a later date due to the pandemic.
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The list of awards show and TV series being postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19 continues to grow everyday. Other shows that have announced a stop to productions include shows like, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,”The Tonight Show,” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” just to name a few.