thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Here’s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus

Countries around the world are taking vast measures to stave off the coronavirus , which has continued its spread from China and infected over 150,000 people internationally .
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday , freeing up $ 50 billion in federal resources to combat the outbreaks domestically .
The U.S. is also banning travel from Europe , most recently with the inclusion of the U.K. , bringing the total of European countries affected by the ban to 28 .
Here are the countries around the world where lockdowns , quarantines , travel restrictions and border closings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to contain the coronavirus spread .
( RELATED : Here Are All The Major Places And Events Closed Due To Coronavirus Pandemic ) Afghanistan : Closure of all educational institutions until April 21 ; border closures with Iran & Pakistan Albania : Bars/restaurants closed ; 72-hour curfew allowing only transportation of basic needs ; three-month loan holiday for businesses and families allowing postponing of payments on loans ; weekend lockdown , allowing only state or freight vehicles and ambulances on the road Algeria : Suspension of flights to/from Morocco , flagship airline Air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mid-April Angola : Travel ban on China , South Korea , Iran , Italy , Nigeria , Egypt , Algeria , other African countries with registered coronavirus cases Antigua and Barbuda : All foreign nationals traveling from or transiting through mainland China temporarily banned from entry Argentina : Suspension of traveler visas and flights from the U.S. , China , Japan , South Korea , and European countries ; public attendance at sporting events and large gatherings banned in Buenos Aires Armenia : Schools , universities closed until at least March 23 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entry visas for Iranian citizens , suspension of some round trip flight routes from Yerevan to Italy until April 8 Australia : 14-day self-isolation period for Australians returning from China , Japan , South Korea , Iran , Italy ; non-citizens who have transited or been in China are not allowed to enter or transit through Australia ; flight suspensions to China Austria : Italians barred from entry , border checks with Switzerland and Liechtenstein ; flight connections with France , Spain and Switzerland banned Azerbaijan : Road and air transportation to and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Georgia ; school activities suspended until March 27 ; suspension of entry for trucks and importing from Iran Bahamas : Entry ban on non-residents that have traveled to China , Iran , South Korea and Italy Bahrain : All schools and universities suspended until March 29 ; Bahrain ’ s national airline suspends all flights to and from Saudi Arabia Belgium : Sport events cancelled or postponed ; restaurants , bars , ordered shut until April 3 ; schools closed until April 4 Bolivia : Suspension of flights to and from Europe ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ban on gatherings of more than 1,000 people Bosnia and Herzegovina : Entry ban for tourists from “ at-risk areas ; ” schools and universities closed ; all large public gatherings over 300 people banned Botswana : Suspension of government travels to international events ; mandatory self-quarantines for travelers from affected countries Brunei : Entry restrictions for individuals arriving from Iran , Italy and China ; Royal Brunei Airlines suspends flights to mainland China and Seoul with route cuts to Hong Kong and Taipei Bulgaria : Schools closed until March 29 ; visits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banned ; travel to 14 countries including Iran , Spain , France , Japan , Italy and China banned or restricted Burundi : Travelers from affected countries , including China , South Korea , Iran , Italy , Germany , France , Japan and Spain , will be quarantined for 14 days .
Cambodia : 30-day entry ban for tourists from Italy , Germany , Spain , France , U.S. beginning March 17 Canada : Air Canada suspends flights to and from Italy , parliament closed for five weeks ; cruise ship with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in country ’ s ports until July 1 ; bans throughout country of gatherings exceeding 250 people ; schools closed in Ontario ; closure of all child care facilities , public libraries , and community centers in Toronto Cape Verde : All flights to and from Italy suspended until March 20 ; Cabo Verde Airlines suspends service to Washington , D.C. Chile : Ban on public events with more than 500 people , partial closure of borders China : Lockdown of Hubei province , flight suspensions between international destinations into mainland China Comoros @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be denied entry .
Travelers from other affected countries will be quarantined for 14 days in an unaffected third-party country Croatia : Schools closed for two weeks ; foreign nationals entering from China , Italy , South Korea subject to mandatory 14-day quarantine Cyprus : Ban on entry for non-residents for 15 days beginning March 15 Czech Republic : National lockdown ; Czech nationals banned from traveling to high-risk countries including Germany , France , Austria , Belgium and foreigners from these countries are banned from entering Czech Republic ; all shops except @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all universities and schools shut down ; public events with over 30 people in attendance banned Democratic Republic of Congo : Quarantine of travelers from Germany , Italy , France , China Ecuador : Border closures to all foreign travelers ; all public activities banned El Salvador : Ban on all non-resident and non-diplomat visitors ; schools suspended for 21 days Eritrea : Travelers from China , Italy , South Korea and Iran must be quarantined Estonia : Schools closed until May 1 ; public gatherings banned ; cruise sales halted ; travelers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran , South Korea , Singapore , Sweden , Belgium and parts of France , German and Spain would be subject to two weeks in isolation Fiji : Travelers from Italy , Iran and South Korean cities of Daegu and Cheongdo not permitted entry ; travel ban on all visitors who had been in mainland China within 14 days of intended travel to Fiji Finland : Partial closure of schools and universities ; events with more than 500 attendees cancelled France : Lockdown ; closure of all non-essential places such as restaurants , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed Gabon : Schools closed until March 30 ; suspension of tourist visas for areas affected ; gatherings of more than 50 people banned ; bars and nightclubs closed until further notice Greece : All museums , ruins , shops , bars and restaurants shut down ; all flights to Italy banned Grenada : Travel restrictions for visitors who recently traveled in China Guatemala : Ban on flights from U.S. , Canada , China , South Korea , North Korea and Europe Honduras : Schools closed ; public events cancelled for two weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Europe , China , Iran , South Korea Hungary : Ban on travel inbound from Italy , South Korea , Iran and China for non-nationals Iceland : Ban on public gatherings of 100 or more people ; secondary schools and universities closed for four weeks India : All tourist visas suspended ; all entering India from China , France , Germany , Iran , Italy , South Korea and Spain put under 14-day quarantine Indonesia : Ban on entry of all foreign visitors arriving from 10 of the hardest-hit regions of Iran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Suspended all flights to and from China Iraq : Public gatherings banned ; ban on entry of travelers from Kuwait , Bahrain , China , Iran , Japan , South Korea , Thailand , Singapore , Italy , Germany , Qatar ; closed border with Iran ; Iraqi Airlines stops flights to India , Lebanon , Iran ; curfew in Baghdad province from March 17-24 Israel : Public gatherings of more than 10 people banned ; ban on entry of foreign nations who have been in China , Thailand , Singapore , Japan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Israeli citizens must self-isolate after returning from “ at risk ” areas Japan : 14-day quarantine for visitors from China or South Korea ; Entry ban on foreign visitors from parts of South Korea and Iran ; Some visas revoked from travelers from China and South Korea ; Schools closed until late March Jordan : All outbound passenger flights suspended ; ban on all public gatherings ; borders with Egypt , Iraq , Israel , Syria , occupied Palestine closed ; all schools and universities closed for two weeks ; all cinemas , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : All public events banned ; all schools and colleges closed South Korea : Entry ban on foreigners who had been to Hubei Province , China ( effective February 4 ) Kuwait : All commercial flights outbound and inbound suspended ; two-week holiday beginning March 26 for government employees ; ban on public gatherings Latvia : All international travel by air , railway , sea and road will be banned beginning March 17 ; all public gatherings of over 15 people banned ; only Latvians and foreigners with residency rights able to enter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on flights from France , Germany , Spain , U.K. , Iraq , Egypt and Syria ; bars , nightclubs and exhibition centers closed ; schools and universities closed Lithuania : Public gatherings of more than 100 people banned ; schools closed Madagascar : Airlines prohibited from servicing passengers who had visited China , Hong Kong and Macao up to 14 days before intended arrival in the country Malaysia : All mass gatherings encouraged to be cancelled ; travel ban on all arrivals from Denmark Maldives : Temporary ban on all cruise ships @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; travelers from China banned Malta : 14-day quarantine on all arrivals ; travel with Italy , Germany , France , Spain , Switzerland banned Marshall Islands : All inbound travel banned until March 22 ; air and sea arrivals from China , Japan , South Korea , Germany , France and Spain banned Mexico : Considering border restrictions with the U.S. Moldova : All foreigners from affected countries banned from entering by plane Mongolia : Borders with China closed ; Flights from South Korea , China and Japan banned Montenegro : Gatherings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smaller border crossings closed ; government warns that criminal charges would be filed against anyone not implementing its measures Morocco : Flights to and from 25 countries including the most affected suspended ; all schools closed ; public gatherings of more than 50 people banned Mozambique : Travel to and from China suspended Namibia : Mass gatherings banned for 30 days , inbound and outbound travel to and from Qatar , Ethiopia and Germany suspended Nepal : Mount Everest shut down ; suspension of visa-on-arrival services until April 30 ; travel visas suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of over 100 people banned ; museums closed ; sporting events , concerts cancelled ; flights from China , Hong Kong , Iran , Italy and South Korea suspended New Zealand : National lockdown ; travel restrictions for individuals who had traveled through mainland China and Iran Oman : Tourist visas suspended for one month beginning March 15 ; entry ban on visitors from six countries most affected ; open ship-to-ship transfers with Iranian vessels banned ; cinemas , gyms , arcades closed Pakistan : Border with Iran , Afghanistan closed for two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until April 5 ; large public gatherings including weddings banned for two weeks ; international flights to operate only from Karachi , Lahore and Islamabad Palestine Territories : All foreign tourists to West Bank banned ; Bethlehem sealed off indefinitely Panama : Schools closed until at least April 7 Papua New Guinea : Visitors from Asia banned ; Indonesian border closed ; visa program suspended ; mandatory thermal screenings for all returning travelers Paraguay : Flights to Madrid suspended for the rest of March ; large public gatherings suspended for at least 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspended until March 30 ; Travelers from China , France , Italy and Spain must quarantine at home for 14 days Poland : Full checks at border crossings until March 23 ; ban on public gatherings of more than 50 people ; restaurants , clubs , and bars only available for take-out orders ; international flights and trains suspended from Sunday ; shopping centers shut down Portugal : All passenger flights to Italy suspended for 14 days beginning March 11 ; schools and public places shut down in affected regions in Portugal ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspended Qatar : Ban on entry of people coming from India , Bangladesh , China , Egypt , Iran , Iraq , Lebanon , Nepal , Pakistan , Philippines , South Korea , Sri Lanka , Syria and Thailand ; Qatar Airways suspends flights to and from Italy ; flights suspended from India Romania : Government in self-isolation ; export of medicine suspended ; schools and public activities suspended Russia : Travel ban on Chinese nationals ; most flights to and from Italy , Germany , France and Spain suspended ; suspension of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Citizen travel ban to and from 39 countries including the EU , Switzerland , India , Pakistan , Sri Lanka , Sudan , Ethiopia , South Sudan , Eritrea , Kenya , Djibouti and Somalia ; passenger traffic through land crossings with Jordan suspended Serbia : Border closings for travelers from most affected countries ; travel ban on people arriving from Italy , certain provinces of China , South Korea , Iran and parts of Switzerland Seychelles : entry ban on any person that has been to China in the past 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ban on anyone in Seychelles from traveling to China , except returning Chinese residents , effective January 29 Singapore : Entry ban on travelers from northern Italy , Iran and South Korea Slovakia : Nearly all travel suspended to and from country ; international airports shut down ; cross-border train and bus travel suspended Slovenia : Public gatherings banned in closed spaced with 500 people or more ; flights from Italy , China , South Korea and Iran banned ; health checks at borders with Italy ; non-Slovenian nationals subject to health checks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European countries including France , Spain , Germany , Switzerland , Denmark , Netherlands , Sweden and Austria , and Italy banned .
Flights from Iran and South Korea also banned for two weeks beginning March 15 Sudan : Suspension of visa issuances and flights services to eight countries including Egypt and Italy Sweden : Events with more than 500 people banned Switzerland : Schools closed ; ban on public gatherings of more than 100 people ; travel restrictions for Italians Syria : Schools and universities closed ; civil servant staffing cut 60 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities ; ban of shisha smoking at cafes Taiwan : Mandatory quarantine of suspicious cases enforced through cell phone monitoring ; ban on surgical mask exports ; air and sea border control Tajikistan : Entry ban on citizens of China , Iran , South Korea , Afghanistan and Italy Thailand : Ban on face mask exports ; Thai Airways suspends flights to Rome and Milan Trinidad and Tobago : Entry ban on non-nationals originating in France , Germany , Spain , China , Italy , Iran , Japan , Singapore , South Korea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cafes must obey 4 p.m. curfew ; ban on all public gatherings ; maritime borders closed ; all flights to and from Italy suspended ; reduction of flights to and from Egypt , Germany , Britain , France Turkey : Entry ban on people arriving from Italy ; flights from China , Iran , Iraq , Italy and South Korea suspended ; temporary closing of schools and universities ; foreign visa distribution suspended ; ban on spectators at sporting events Turkmenistan : Most land borders , especially with Iran , closed Uganda : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Belgium , U.S. , U.K. , Netherlands , Sweden , Norway , Australia , Malaysia Ukraine : All air traffic closed as of March 17 ; all schools and universities closed ; public gatherings of 200 or more people banned United Arab Emirates : Schools and educational institutions closed for four weeks beginning March 8 ; students and education workers returning from abroad must spend compulsory two weeks at home ; cruise ships banned ; attractions closed ; flights inbound and outbound to London , Turkey , Syria and Iraq suspended from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from China , South Korea , Japan , Singapore , Iran , Spain , Italy , France and Germany must go into mandatory quarantine for 14 days Venezuela : All flights from Colombia and Europe suspended for at least a month Vietnam : Entry ban on citizens of Denmark , Finland , France , Germany , Norway , Spain , Sweden and U.K .

Countries around the world are taking vast measures to stave off the coronavirus, which has continued its spread from China and infected over 150,000 people internationally.
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday, freeing up $50 billion in federal resources to combat the outbreaks domestically. The U.S. is also banning travel from Europe, most recently with the inclusion of the U.K., bringing the total of European countries affected by the ban to 28.
Here are the countries around the world where lockdowns, quarantines, travel restrictions and border closings, and other efforts have gone into effect to contain the coronavirus spread. (RELATED: Here Are All The Major Places And Events Closed Due To Coronavirus Pandemic)
Afghanistan: Closure of all educational institutions until April 21; border closures with Iran & Pakistan
Albania: Bars/restaurants closed; 72-hour curfew allowing only transportation of basic needs; three-month loan holiday for businesses and families allowing postponing of payments on loans; weekend lockdown, allowing only state or freight vehicles and ambulances on the road
Algeria: Suspension of all sea and air travel outbound and inbound from Europe beginning Thursday; suspension of flights to/from Morocco
Angola: Travel ban on China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, other African countries with registered coronavirus cases
Antigua and Barbuda: All foreign nationals traveling from or transiting through mainland China temporarily banned from entry
Argentina: Suspension of traveler visas and flights from the U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, and European countries; public attendance at sporting events and large gatherings banned in Buenos Aires
Armenia: Schools, universities closed until at least March 23, tightened border control with Iran and re-introduced entry visas for Iranian citizens, suspension of some round trip flight routes from Yerevan to Italy until April 8
Australia: Federal government urges Australians abroad to return home ASAP via commercial flights; 14-day self-isolation period for Australians returning from China, Japan, South Korea, Iran, Italy; non-citizens who have transited or been in China are not allowed to enter or transit through Australia; flight suspensions to China
Austria: Italians barred from entry, border checks with Switzerland and Liechtenstein; flight connections with France, Spain and Switzerland banned; gatherings of more than 5 people banned
Azerbaijan: Road and air transportation to and from Turkey suspended, border closings with Georgia; school activities suspended until March 27; suspension of entry for trucks and importing from Iran
Bahamas: Entry ban on non-residents that have traveled to China, Iran, South Korea and Italy
Bahrain: All schools and universities suspended until March 29; Bahrain’s national airline suspends all flights to and from Saudi Arabia
Bangladesh: National airline suspends flights to India, Qatar and Kuwait
Belgium: Sport events cancelled or postponed; restaurants, bars, nightclubs ordered shut until April 3; schools closed until April 4
Bhutan: Tourist entry banned for 2 weeks beginning March 6; school closings
Bolivia: Suspension of flights to and from Europe; schools closed until end of March; ban on gatherings of more than 1,000 people
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Entry ban for tourists from “at-risk areas;” schools and universities closed; all large public gatherings over 300 people banned
Botswana: Suspension of government travels to international events; mandatory self-quarantines for travelers from affected countries
Brazil: Third-largest airline Azul cuts flights to Portugal and Florida
Brunei: Entry restrictions for individuals arriving from Iran, Italy and China; Royal Brunei Airlines suspends flights to mainland China and Seoul with route cuts to Hong Kong and Taipei
Bulgaria: Schools closed until March 29; visits to public spaces including gyms and restaurants banned; travel to 14 countries including Iran, Spain, France, Japan, Italy and China banned or restricted
Burundi: Travelers from affected countries, including China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Germany, France, Japan and Spain, will be quarantined for 14 days.
Cambodia: Schools closed; 30-day entry ban for tourists from Italy, Germany, Spain, France, U.S. beginning March 17
Canada: Borders shut to non-citizens and non-permanent residents and their families with exception to Americans; Air Canada suspends flights to and from Italy; parliament closed for five weeks; cruise ship with more than 500 people banned from docking in country’s ports until July 1; bans throughout country of gatherings exceeding 250 people; schools closed in Ontario; closure of all child care facilities, public libraries, and community centers in Toronto; all long-term care facilities in Nova Scotia closed to visitors; schools and child care centers in Nova Scotia are closed
Cape Verde: All flights to and from Italy suspended until March 20; Cabo Verde Airlines suspends service to Washington, D.C.
Chile: Ban on public events with more than 500 people, partial closure of borders
China: Lockdown of Hubei province, flight suspensions between international destinations into mainland China
Colombia: Health emergency, border closings with Venezuela
Comoros: Travelers from Japan and China may be denied entry. Travelers from other affected countries will be quarantined for 14 days in an unaffected third-party country
Costa Rica: “At-risk” schools closing for two weeks, university classes suspended; bars and discos closed
Côte d’Ivoire: Border controls set up, thermal imaging camera at airports
Croatia: Schools closed for two weeks; foreign nationals entering from China, Italy, South Korea subject to mandatory 14-day quarantine
Cyprus: Ban on entry for non-residents for 15 days beginning March 15
Czech Republic: National lockdown; Czech nationals banned from traveling to high-risk countries including Germany, France, Austria, Belgium and foreigners from these countries are banned from entering Czech Republic; all shops except food stores, pharmacies all closed; all universities and schools shut down; public events with over 30 people in attendance banned
Democratic Republic of Congo: Quarantine of travelers from Germany, Italy, France, China
Denmark: National lockdown; entry for non-nationals suspended until April 13; borders closed
Djibouti: Travel restrictions and health screenings
Ecuador: Border closures to all foreign travelers; all public activities banned
Egypt: Mass gatherings banned; Qatar citizens banned from entry; flights with Sudan suspended; all international flights suspended until March 31 beginning March 19; hotels and tourist sites will be sanitized during closure; schools and universities closed beginning March 15 for two weeks
El Salvador: Ban on all non-resident and non-diplomat visitors; schools suspended for 21 days
Eritrea: Travelers from China, Italy, South Korea and Iran must be quarantined
Estonia: Schools closed until May 1; public gatherings banned; cruise sales halted; travelers from countries including Italy, China, Iran, South Korea, Singapore, Sweden, Belgium and parts of France, German and Spain would be subject to two weeks in isolation
Fiji: Travelers from Italy, Iran and South Korean cities of Daegu and Cheongdo not permitted entry; travel ban on all visitors who had been in mainland China within 14 days of intended travel to Fiji
Finland: Closure of schools and universities; events with more than 500 attendees cancelled
France: Full lockdown; total home confinement for at least 15 days beginning noon March 17; gas, electricity, water bills to be suspended; all external borders closed for 30 days
Gabon: Schools closed until March 30; suspension of tourist visas for areas affected; gatherings of more than 50 people banned; bars and nightclubs closed until further notice
Gambia: Foreign overseas travel for officials suspended
Georgia: Flights to Italy, China, Iran suspended
Germany: Non-essential shops closed; restaurants only permitted to open between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.; no tourist travels domestically or abroad; overnight stays only permitted for work-related travel; places of worship to close; borders with Austria, Switzerland, and France closed; flights with Iran suspended
Ghana: Foreign travel for officials suspended
Greece: All museums, ruins, shops, bars and restaurants shut down; all flights to Italy banned
Grenada: Travel restrictions for visitors who recently traveled in China
Guatemala: Ban on flights from U.S., Canada, China, South Korea, North Korea and Europe
Honduras: Schools closed; public events cancelled for two weeks; ban on entry of people coming from Europe, China, Iran, South Korea
Hungary: Closed borders to all foreigners, with only Hungarian citizens allowed to enter
Iceland: Ban on public gatherings of 100 or more people; secondary schools and universities closed for four weeks
India: All tourist visas suspended; all entering India from China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, South Korea and Spain put under 14-day quarantine
Indonesia: Ban on entry of all foreign visitors arriving from 10 of the hardest-hit regions of Iran, Italy and South Korea; Jakarta closes schools for at least two weeks
Iran: Suspended all flights to and from China; public spaces including schools and universities closed
Iraq: All Iraqi airports, including those in the Kurdistan Region, will close to commercial flights from 6 p.m. on March 17 until 6 p.m. on March 24; 72-hour curfew will be imposed on Erbil and Sulaimani (Kurdistan Region) starting from March 16 at midnight; public gatherings banned; ban on entry of travelers from Kuwait, Bahrain, China, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Italy, Germany, Qatar; closed border with Iran; curfew in Baghdad province from March 17-24
Ireland: Schools, universities and childcare facilities closed until March 29; pubs asked to close until March 29; mass gatherings banned
Israel: Public gatherings of more than 10 people banned; ban on entry of foreign nations who have been in China, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea (temporary); Israeli citizens must self-isolate after returning from “at risk” areas
Italy: National lockdown; Rome’s second airport, Ciampino, is closed, while Fiumicino is to close one of its three terminals from March 17
Jamaica: Jamaica’s air and seaports will be closed to incoming passenger traffic for a period of at least 14 days (announced March 21)
Japan: 14-day quarantine for visitors from China or South Korea; Entry ban on foreign visitors from parts of South Korea and Iran; Some visas revoked from travelers from China and South Korea; Schools closed until late March
Jordan: All outbound passenger flights suspended; ban on all public gatherings; borders with Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Syria, occupied Palestine closed; all schools and universities closed for two weeks; all cinemas, sporting facilities and tourist sites closed
Kazakhstan: All public events banned; all schools and colleges closed
Kenya: Public events banned; Kenya Airways flights to China, Rome, Geneva suspended
North Korea: Borders closed to foreign nationals
South Korea: Entry ban on foreigners who had been to Hubei Province, China (effective February 4)
Kuwait: All commercial flights outbound and inbound suspended; two-week holiday beginning March 26 for government employees; ban on public gatherings
Kyrgyzstan: All mass gatherings suspended
Latvia: All international travel by air, railway, sea and road will be banned beginning March 17; all public gatherings of over 15 people banned; only Latvians and foreigners with residency rights able to enter country; schools closed
Lebanon: Ban on flights from France, Germany, Spain, U.K., Iraq, Egypt and Syria; bars, nightclubs and exhibition centers closed; schools and universities closed; land, sea, air borders including Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International airport closed, effective March 18
Lesotho: All international travel suspended
Libya: Schools closed for two weeks
Lithuania: Public gatherings of more than 100 people banned; schools closed
Luxembourg: Closure of all places and businesses open to the public
Madagascar: Airlines prohibited from servicing passengers who had visited China, Hong Kong and Macao up to 14 days before intended arrival in the country
Malaysia: All mass gatherings encouraged to be cancelled; travel ban on all arrivals from Denmark
Maldives: Temporary ban on all cruise ships from entering or docking in the islands; travelers from China banned
Malta: 14-day quarantine on all arrivals; travel with Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland banned
Marshall Islands: All inbound travel banned until March 22; air and sea arrivals from China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France and Spain banned
Mexico: Considering border restrictions with the U.S.
Moldova: All foreigners from affected countries banned from entering by plane
Mongolia: Borders with China closed; Flights from South Korea, China and Japan banned
Montenegro: Gatherings banned, schools and universities closed, smaller border crossings closed; government warns that criminal charges would be filed against anyone not implementing its measures
Morocco: Flights to and from 25 countries including the most affected suspended; all schools closed; public gatherings of more than 50 people banned
Mozambique: Travel to and from China suspended
Myanmar: Mass gatherings banned
Namibia: Mass gatherings banned for 30 days, inbound and outbound travel to and from Qatar, Ethiopia and Germany suspended
Nepal: Mount Everest shut down; suspension of visa-on-arrival services until April 30; travel visas suspended; land ports closed
Netherlands: All schools and daycares closed until at least April 6; cafes, restaurants, sex clubs, cannabis cafes, saunas and sports clubs will all close their doors at 6 p.m. March 15 for three weeks; Gatherings of over 100 people banned; museums closed; sporting events, concerts cancelled; flights from China, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy and South Korea suspended
New Zealand: National lockdown; travel restrictions for individuals who had traveled through mainland China and Iran
Norway: Mandatory 14-day quarantine for international travelers
Oman: Tourist visas suspended for one month beginning March 15; entry ban on visitors from six countries most affected; open ship-to-ship transfers with Iranian vessels banned; cinemas, gyms, arcades closed
Pakistan: Border with Iran, Afghanistan closed for two weeks beginning March 13; Schools closed until April 5; large public gatherings including weddings banned for two weeks; international flights to operate only from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad
Palestine Territories: All foreign tourists to West Bank banned; Bethlehem sealed off indefinitely
Panama: Schools closed until at least April 7
Papua New Guinea: Visitors from Asia banned; Indonesian border closed; visa program suspended; mandatory thermal screenings for all returning travelers
Paraguay: Flights to Madrid suspended for the rest of March; large public gatherings suspended for at least 15 days; schools suspended
Peru: Schools suspended until March 30; Travelers from China, France, Italy and Spain must quarantine at home for 14 days
Philippines: Foreigners banned from entry
Poland: Full checks at border crossings until March 23; ban on public gatherings of more than 50 people; restaurants, clubs, and bars only available for take-out orders; international flights and trains suspended from Sunday; shopping centers shut down
Portugal: All passenger flights to Italy suspended for 14 days beginning March 11; schools and public places shut down in affected regions in Portugal; all in person classes at select universities suspended
Qatar: Ban on entry of people coming from India, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria and Thailand; Qatar Airways suspends flights to and from Italy; flights suspended from India
Romania: Government in self-isolation; export of medicine suspended; schools and public activities suspended
Russia: Entry ban on foreign visitors; most flights to and from Italy, Germany, France and Spain suspended; suspension of tourist visas to Italian citizens
Rwanda: Public gatherings banned
Saudi Arabia: Citizen travel ban to and from 39 countries including the EU, Switzerland, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Eritrea, Kenya, Djibouti and Somalia; passenger traffic through land crossings with Jordan suspended
Senegal: Schools closed; public gatherings banned; cruise ship docking ban; health controls at all borders
Serbia: Border closings for travelers from most affected countries; travel ban on people arriving from Italy, certain provinces of China, South Korea, Iran and parts of Switzerland
Seychelles: entry ban on any person that has been to China in the past 14 days, effective February 3; exit ban on anyone in Seychelles from traveling to China, except returning Chinese residents, effective January 29
Singapore: Entry ban on travelers from northern Italy, Iran and South Korea
Slovakia: Nearly all travel suspended to and from country; international airports shut down; cross-border train and bus travel suspended
Slovenia: Public gatherings banned in closed spaced with 500 people or more; flights from Italy, China, South Korea and Iran banned; health checks at borders with Italy; non-Slovenian nationals subject to health checks at border
Spain: National lockdown; all private hospitals and healthcare providers nationalized
Sri Lanka: Flights from European countries including France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden and Austria, and Italy banned. Flights from Iran and South Korea also banned for two weeks beginning March 15
Sudan: Suspension of visa issuances and flights services to eight countries including Egypt and Italy
Sweden: Events with more than 500 people banned
Switzerland: State of emergency; all restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops will be closed starting at midnight March 16; all public and private events will also be banned; All measures will last until April 19th
Schools closed; ban on public gatherings of more than 100 people; travel restrictions for Italians
Syria: Schools and universities closed; civil servant staffing cut 60%; suspension of cultural and sporting activities; ban of shisha smoking at cafes
Taiwan: Mandatory quarantine of suspicious cases enforced through cell phone monitoring; ban on surgical mask exports; air and sea border control
Tajikistan: Entry ban on citizens of China, Iran, South Korea, Afghanistan and Italy
Tanzania: Air Tanzania flights to China suspended
Thailand: Schools closed; bars, movie theaters, cockfighting arenas closed; ban on face mask exports; Thai Airways suspends flights to Rome and Milan
Trinidad and Tobago: Entry ban on non-nationals originating in France, Germany, Spain, China, Italy, Iran, Japan, Singapore, South Korea
Tunisia: Prayers in mosque suspended; cafes must obey 4 p.m. curfew; ban on all public gatherings; maritime borders closed; all flights to and from Italy suspended; reduction of flights to and from Egypt, Germany, Britain, France
Turkey: Entry ban on people arriving from Italy; flights from China, Iran, Iraq, Italy and South Korea suspended; temporary closing of schools and universities; foreign visa distribution suspended; ban on spectators at sporting events
Turkmenistan: Most land borders, especially with Iran, closed
Uganda: Travel restrictions on travelers from San Marino, Belgium, U.S., U.K., Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Australia, Malaysia
Ukraine: All air traffic closed as of March 17; all schools and universities closed; public gatherings of 200 or more people banned
United Arab Emirates: Schools and educational institutions closed for four weeks beginning March 8; students and education workers returning from abroad must spend compulsory two weeks at home; cruise ships banned; attractions closed; flights inbound and outbound to London, Turkey, Syria and Iraq suspended from March 17
United Kingdom: Some school closings
Uruguay: All travelers arriving from China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Iran, Spain, Italy, France and Germany must go into mandatory quarantine for 14 days
Venezuela: All flights from Colombia and Europe suspended for at least a month
Vietnam: All visas suspended; schools closed; visitors from countries including the United States must quarantine; entry denied to travelers from the UK and the 26 Schengen countries and includes travelers that have visited or transited through these countries in the past 14 days, effective for 30 days
Zimbabwe: Public officials banned from traveling abroad
List will be updated with developments.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Unfit To Print Episode 43: NYT Writer Claims Racism After MSNBC Math Fiasco

MSNBC ’ s Brian Williams and the New York Times ’ Mara Gay teamed up this week to create some bad TV , insisting that former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg could ’ ve given every American a million dollars with the $ 500 million he spent on his presidential campaign .
The only problem is that the math doesn ’ t add up — if Bloomberg divided up that money among Americans , each person would receive just $ 1.50 .
Gay initially handled the mistake well , but then insisted the backlash she was receiving was coming from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : NYT Editorial Board Member Nailed Again By Critics After Blaming Bloomberg Math Mistake Backlash On ‘ Racist Twitter Mob ’ ) Host Amber Athey also talks about the media ’ s reaction to former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s aggressive encounter with an auto worker in Michigan .
Biden came across like a drunk uncle , but he received praise from journalists who will do anything to cover for him .
Thanks for watching and check out past episodes : Unfit To Print Episode 42 : Trump Campaign Sues NYT And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ABC News Correspondent Suspended For Telling The Truth If you like Amber ’ s podcast , check out more of her work at Spectator USA and use the code AMBER for 10 % off a subscription

MSNBC’s Brian Williams and the New York Times’ Mara Gay teamed up this week to create some bad TV, insisting that former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg could’ve given every American a million dollars with the $500 million he spent on his presidential campaign.
LISTEN:
The only problem is that the math doesn’t add up — if Bloomberg divided up that money among Americans, each person would receive just $1.50. Gay initially handled the mistake well, but then insisted the backlash she was receiving was coming from a “racist Twitter mob.” (RELATED: NYT Editorial Board Member Nailed Again By Critics After Blaming Bloomberg Math Mistake Backlash On ‘Racist Twitter Mob’)
LISTEN:
Host Amber Athey also talks about the media’s reaction to former Vice President Joe Biden’s aggressive encounter with an auto worker in Michigan. Biden came across like a drunk uncle, but he received praise from journalists who will do anything to cover for him.
WATCH:
Thanks for watching and check out past episodes:
Unfit To Print Episode 42: Trump Campaign Sues NYT And WaPo
Unfit To Print Episode 41: ABC News Correspondent Suspended For Telling The Truth
If you like Amber’s podcast, check out more of her work at Spectator USA and use the code AMBER for 10% off a subscription


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Cuomo Paints Dire Picture Of Coronavirus In New York, Expects ‘Wave’ Of Patients To Flood Hospitals

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo painted a dire picture Sunday of the state ’ s fight against coronavirus , saying he expects a “ wave ” of patients to overwhelm hospitals there .
“ Assume the wave breaks at a higher level than the hospital system can accommodate , ” Cuomo said at a press conference .
“ I believe that ’ s what ’ s going to happen.
” Cuomo , a Democrat , called for increased testing for coronavirus , more social distancing and authorization from President Donald Trump to activate the Army Corps of Engineers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are looking at a new war that nobody has seen before , ” said Cuomo .
“ We have never fought a virus before like this with this potential consequence.
” Cuomo said that 729 people have tested positive in New York as of Sunday for coronavirus , the most of any state .
Of those , 19 % , or 137 , are hospitalized .
Sixty-five are in intensive care units , and 47 require intubation .
( RELATED : Two New York Lawmakers Test Positive For Coronavirus ) At least 59 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus , including three so far in New York .
Health experts have said that the number of coronavirus cases will rise dramatically over the next few weeks , as testing improves and as more people become infected with the virus .
“ It ’ s going to get worse , ” Dr. Anthony Fauci , an expert on infectious disease who is on the White House coronavirus task force , told Congress Wednesday .
Cuomo said the biggest concern is the lack of ICU hospital beds in the state .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which are needed to deal with viruses that hit the respiratory system , as coronavirus does .
Only around 600 of the state ’ s 3,000 ICU beds are currently available for use , Cuomo said .
“ The overwhelming crush is going to be on the ICU beds , ” he said .
Cuomo also discussed the trajectory of the spread of coronavirus , which public health experts have dubbed “ the curve.
” The goal , Cuomo said , is to “ flatten ” the curve — or slow down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to blunt the impact on the medical system , and hospitals .
“ The curve is a wave , and the wave could break on the hospital system , ” the governor said .
“ If you have too high a number of people sick at the same time , when they descend on the hospital system , you will overwhelm the hospital system , ” he continued .
“ That ’ s the issue here.
” Cuomo said he , like other state and local leaders , is grappling with whether to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as bars and restaurants .
The mayor of Hoboken , New Jersey , on Saturday ordered bars to close , and mayors in other cities have put restrictions on crowd sizes allowed to gather at businesses and other venues .
Cuomo stopped short Sunday of saying he will order them shut down entirely , but he said he is not taking the option off the table .
“ I will get more aggressive on the mandatory regulations , ” Cuomo said , urging proprietors to “ voluntarily close down your bar , your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nobody does it , then we can take more actions , ” he said .
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 .

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo painted a dire picture Sunday of the state’s fight against coronavirus, saying he expects a “wave” of patients to overwhelm hospitals there.
“Assume the wave breaks at a higher level than the hospital system can accommodate,” Cuomo said at a press conference. “I believe that’s what’s going to happen.”
Cuomo, a Democrat, called for increased testing for coronavirus, more social distancing and authorization from President Donald Trump to activate the Army Corps of Engineers to help build medical facilities.
“We are looking at a new war that nobody has seen before,” said Cuomo. “We have never fought a virus before like this with this potential consequence.”
Cuomo said that 729 people have tested positive in New York as of Sunday for coronavirus, the most of any state. Of those, 19%, or 137, are hospitalized. Sixty-five are in intensive care units, and 47 require intubation. (RELATED: Two New York Lawmakers Test Positive For Coronavirus)
At least 59 people have died across the U.S. from the virus, including three so far in New York. Health experts have said that the number of coronavirus cases will rise dramatically over the next few weeks, as testing improves and as more people become infected with the virus.
“It’s going to get worse,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, an expert on infectious disease who is on the White House coronavirus task force, told Congress Wednesday.
Cuomo said the biggest concern is the lack of ICU hospital beds in the state. He said ICU beds are equipped with ventilators, which are needed to deal with viruses that hit the respiratory system, as coronavirus does.
Only around 600 of the state’s 3,000 ICU beds are currently available for use, Cuomo said.
“The overwhelming crush is going to be on the ICU beds,” he said.
Cuomo also discussed the trajectory of the spread of coronavirus, which public health experts have dubbed “the curve.”
The goal, Cuomo said, is to “flatten” the curve — or slow down the transmission of coronavirus — in order to blunt the impact on the medical system, and hospitals.
“The curve is a wave, and the wave could break on the hospital system,” the governor said.
“If you have too high a number of people sick at the same time, when they descend on the hospital system, you will overwhelm the hospital system,” he continued. “That’s the issue here.”
WATCH:
Cuomo said he, like other state and local leaders, is grappling with whether to mandate closures of non-essential businesses, such as bars and restaurants. The mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey, on Saturday ordered bars to close, and mayors in other cities have put restrictions on crowd sizes allowed to gather at businesses and other venues.
Cuomo stopped short Sunday of saying he will order them shut down entirely, but he said he is not taking the option off the table.
“I will get more aggressive on the mandatory regulations,” Cuomo said, urging proprietors to “voluntarily close down your bar, your restaurant, your gymnasium.”
“If nobody does it, then we can take more actions,” he said.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Trump ‘Strongly Considering’ Full Pardon For Michael Flynn

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is “ strongly considering ” a pardon for Michael Flynn , the former national security adviser who pleaded guilty in the special counsel ’ s probe to lying to the FBI .
Trump cited an unspecified report that the FBI and Justice Department “ lost ” records related to Flynn , a retired Army general .
“ How convenient , ” Trump wrote on Twitter .
“ I am strongly considering a Full Pardon !
” Flynn pleaded guilty on Dec. 1 , 2017 , to making false statements in January 2017 regarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Russia ’ s ambassador .
Flynn , who replaced his legal team in June 2019 , has recently filed motions to withdraw his guilty plea in the special counsel ’ s investigation .
( RELATED : Trump ’ s Top Military Adviser Is Lobbying For Obscure Dutch Firm With Ties To Turkish Government ) “ I am innocent of this crime , and I request to withdraw my guilty plea , ” Flynn said in a Jan. 29 court filing .
Flynn claimed in the court filing that he entered a plea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 15 years in prison and also threatened to file charges against his son .
Judge Emmet Sullivan , who is handling Flynn ’ s case , has delayed sentencing multiple times while he sorts out arguments between Flynn ’ s lawyers and prosecutors regarding the plea agreement .
Sullivan said in January that Flynn may have to testify under oath before he will consider a plea withdrawal .
Flynn cooperated extensively with the special counsel ’ s probe as part of his plea agreement , as well as with prosecutors in Virginia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s former business partner , Bijan Rafiekian .
Rafiekian was indicted on charges that he acted as an unregistered agent of Turkey while he worked for Flynn ’ s consulting firm , Flynn Intel Group .
The company signed a $ 600,000 agreement in August 2016 with a shell company operated by a Turkish businessman with ties to the Turkish government .
Flynn and Rafiekian were aware that Turkish government officials provided guidance to the Turkish businessman , Ekim Alptekin , as part of the consulting agreement .
The Justice Department began investigating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failing to register as a foreign agent of Turkey .
As part of his with cooperation the government , Flynn agreed to plead guilty to making false statements to the FBI in exchange for protection against charges related to his firm ’ s Turkey-related work .
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 .

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is “strongly considering” a pardon for Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser who pleaded guilty in the special counsel’s probe to lying to the FBI.
Trump cited an unspecified report that the FBI and Justice Department “lost” records related to Flynn, a retired Army general.
“How convenient,” Trump wrote on Twitter. “I am strongly considering a Full Pardon!”
So now it is reported that, after destroying his life & the life of his wonderful family (and many others also), the FBI, working in conjunction with the Justice Department, has “lost” the records of General Michael Flynn. How convenient. I am strongly considering a Full Pardon! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 15, 2020
Flynn pleaded guilty on Dec. 1, 2017, to making false statements in January 2017 regarding phone calls he had the month before with Russia’s ambassador.
Flynn, who replaced his legal team in June 2019, has recently filed motions to withdraw his guilty plea in the special counsel’s investigation. (RELATED: Trump’s Top Military Adviser Is Lobbying For Obscure Dutch Firm With Ties To Turkish Government)
“I am innocent of this crime, and I request to withdraw my guilty plea,” Flynn said in a Jan. 29 court filing.
Flynn claimed in the court filing that he entered a plea agreement because prosecutors threatened him with up to 15 years in prison and also threatened to file charges against his son.
Judge Emmet Sullivan, who is handling Flynn’s case, has delayed sentencing multiple times while he sorts out arguments between Flynn’s lawyers and prosecutors regarding the plea agreement. Sullivan said in January that Flynn may have to testify under oath before he will consider a plea withdrawal.
Flynn cooperated extensively with the special counsel’s probe as part of his plea agreement, as well as with prosecutors in Virginia, who filed charges against Flynn’s former business partner, Bijan Rafiekian.
Rafiekian was indicted on charges that he acted as an unregistered agent of Turkey while he worked for Flynn’s consulting firm, Flynn Intel Group. The company signed a $600,000 agreement in August 2016 with a shell company operated by a Turkish businessman with ties to the Turkish government.
Flynn and Rafiekian were aware that Turkish government officials provided guidance to the Turkish businessman, Ekim Alptekin, as part of the consulting agreement.
The Justice Department began investigating Flynn Intel Group in November 2016 for failing to register as a foreign agent of Turkey.
As part of his with cooperation the government, Flynn agreed to plead guilty to making false statements to the FBI in exchange for protection against charges related to his firm’s Turkey-related work.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Immigration Officials Seize Suspected Fake Coronavirus Test Kits At LAX

Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) officials working at the Los Angeles International Airport ( LAX ) seized a package containing suspected counterfeit COVID-19 test kits from the United Kingdom .
CBP officers working at LAX ’ s International Mail Facility on Thursday opened a package that was listed as “ Purified Water Vials , ” which contained vials filled with a white liquid and labeled as “ Virus1 Test Kit ” and Corona Virus 2019nconv ( COVID-19 ) , ” the agency announced Saturday .
The package — which had a declared value of $ 196.81 — was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drug Administration for further analysis .
CBP Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan warned the public against counterfeiters who are attempting to capitalize off the coronavirus panic .
“ Counterfeiters are trying to capitalize on this National Emergency , ” Morgan tweeted Saturday .
“ Test kits found online for purchase are fake.
” Authorized testing for COVID-19 is conducted in verified state & local public health labs , ” he continued .
“ Our [ CBP ] officers are keeping the public safe from these bogus test kits.
” Testing for coronavirus is administered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilities across the country , CBP noted .
The agency also warned the public against “ bogus ” test kits for sale .
The World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus as a global pandemic on Wednesday , and President Donald Trump declared the disease ’ s spread as a national emergency on Friday .
During this pandemic , there have been a growing reports of individuals attempting to profit off the crisis .
( RELATED : Disaster Capitalism In Full Swing As Kid Caught Selling Squirts Of Hand Sanitizer And Americans Go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ duty to intercept illicit and counterfeit goods , protecting the public from being taken advantage of during this emergency .
“ CBP commits substantial resources to detect , intercept and seize illicit goods arriving in the air package environment , ” the CBP Port Director at LAX , LaFonda Sutton-Burke , said in a statement Saturday .
“ Smugglers are constantly attempting to take advantage of consumers by disguising their illicit goods as legitimate shipments.
” Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For licensing opportunities of our original content , please contact licensing @ dailycallernewsfoundation.org .

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials working at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) seized a package containing suspected counterfeit COVID-19 test kits from the United Kingdom.
CBP officers working at LAX’s International Mail Facility on Thursday opened a package that was listed as “Purified Water Vials,” which contained vials filled with a white liquid and labeled as “Virus1 Test Kit” and Corona Virus 2019nconv (COVID-19),” the agency announced Saturday.
The package — which had a declared value of $196.81 — was handed over to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for further analysis.
CBP Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan warned the public against counterfeiters who are attempting to capitalize off the coronavirus panic.
“Counterfeiters are trying to capitalize on this National Emergency,” Morgan tweeted Saturday. “Test kits found online for purchase are fake.”
Authorized testing for COVID-19 is conducted in verified state & local public health labs,” he continued. “Our [CBP] officers are keeping the public safe from these bogus test kits.”
Testing for coronavirus is administered at verified local and state public health facilities across the country, CBP noted. The agency also warned the public against “bogus” test kits for sale.
The World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus as a global pandemic on Wednesday, and President Donald Trump declared the disease’s spread as a national emergency on Friday. During this pandemic, there have been a growing reports of individuals attempting to profit off the crisis. (RELATED: Disaster Capitalism In Full Swing As Kid Caught Selling Squirts Of Hand Sanitizer And Americans Go Berserk At Stores)
CBP reaffirmed its duty to intercept illicit and counterfeit goods, protecting the public from being taken advantage of during this emergency.
“CBP commits substantial resources to detect, intercept and seize illicit goods arriving in the air package environment,” the CBP Port Director at LAX, LaFonda Sutton-Burke, said in a statement Saturday. “Smugglers are constantly attempting to take advantage of consumers by disguising their illicit goods as legitimate shipments.”
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Devin Nunes Suggests Going Out To Restaurants — Health Experts Advise The Opposite Amid Coronavirus

Devin Nunes Suggests Going Out To Restaurants — Health Experts Advise The Opposite Amid Coronavirus Fears

California Republican Rep. Devin Nunes suggested that despite coronavirus concerns , people who feel healthy should go out and patronize local restaurants .
Nunes sat down with “ Sunday Morning Futures ” host Maria Bartiromo to discuss both the continuing spread of the virus and the economic impact thus far .
Bartiromo began by asking Nunes for his overall assessment of the way the Trump administration had been handling the spread of the virus .
( RELATED : ‘ Our Job Is To Not Let That Worst Case Scenario Happen ’ : Dr. Fauci Says Preparation Is Key ) Nunes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to “ stop panicking.
” “ Number one , if you ’ re sick , at all , be smart .
Stay away from people , ” Nunes said .
“ Number two , if you know someone that is senior , or if you have an underlying health condition especially with your lungs , you are at high risk , so we need to focus all of our energy on our senior population with underlying health concerns , and there is no reason , Maria , for the American people to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27 packs of toilet paper .
Okay ?
” Nunes acknowledged then that people were certainly scared , but said that their fear would ultimately take its toll on the economy .
“ I will just say if you ’ re healthy , you and your family it ’ s a great time to just go out and go to a local restaurant , likely you can get in easily , ” he said .
“ Let ’ s not hurt the working people in this country , that are relying on wages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going .
Don ’ t run to the grocery store and buy , you know , $ 4,000 of food.
” “ They are cleaning off the shelves , ” Bartiromo nodded .
What neither Nunes nor Bartiromo mentioned was the fact that health experts — including Dr. Anthony Fauci and other members of President Donald Trump ’ s coronavirus response team — have been advising “ social distancing ” even for those who feel healthy , because even those who have no symptoms can still carry the virus and potentially expose people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CNN ’ s “ State of the Union , ” guest host Brianna Keilar discussed those concerns with Fauci , saying , “ A new study suggests that it ’ s young Americans who aren ’ t really showing the symptoms that could really be spreading this and putting older Americans in jeopardy , more so than we realize .
”

California Republican Rep. Devin Nunes suggested that despite coronavirus concerns, people who feel healthy should go out and patronize local restaurants.
Nunes sat down with “Sunday Morning Futures” host Maria Bartiromo to discuss both the continuing spread of the virus and the economic impact thus far.
WATCH:
Bartiromo began by asking Nunes for his overall assessment of the way the Trump administration had been handling the spread of the virus. (RELATED: ‘Our Job Is To Not Let That Worst Case Scenario Happen’: Dr. Fauci Says Preparation Is Key)
Nunes’ initial response was that people need to “stop panicking.”
“Number one, if you’re sick, at all, be smart. Stay away from people,” Nunes said. “Number two, if you know someone that is senior, or if you have an underlying health condition especially with your lungs, you are at high risk, so we need to focus all of our energy on our senior population with underlying health concerns, and there is no reason, Maria, for the American people to be running to the grocery store to buy 27 packs of toilet paper. Okay?”
Bartiromo laughed as Nunes continued.
Nunes acknowledged then that people were certainly scared, but said that their fear would ultimately take its toll on the economy. “I will just say if you’re healthy, you and your family it’s a great time to just go out and go to a local restaurant, likely you can get in easily,” he said. “Let’s not hurt the working people in this country, that are relying on wages and tips to keep their small business going. Don’t run to the grocery store and buy, you know, $4,000 of food.”
“They are cleaning off the shelves,” Bartiromo nodded.
What neither Nunes nor Bartiromo mentioned was the fact that health experts — including Dr. Anthony Fauci and other members of President Donald Trump’s coronavirus response team — have been advising “social distancing” even for those who feel healthy, because even those who have no symptoms can still carry the virus and potentially expose people whose risk is much higher.
WATCH:
During CNN’s “State of the Union,” guest host Brianna Keilar discussed those concerns with Fauci, saying, “A new study suggests that it’s young Americans who aren’t really showing the symptoms that could really be spreading this and putting older Americans in jeopardy, more so than we realize.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--REPORT: Titans Won’t Pursue Tom Brady, Will Get A Deal Done With Ryan Tannehill

The Tennessee Titans will reportedly not pursue New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in free agency .
According to ESPN ’ s Dianna Russini , the Titans won ’ t go after Brady , and will instead opt to get a deal done with Ryan Tannehill .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The fact the Titans reportedly won ’ t pursue Tom Brady makes me think that they knew they couldn ’ t get him .
Tannehill is a solid option , and he injected the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he ’ s not the six-time Super Bowl champion .
If the Titans thought they could get Tom Brady for a couple years , then I ’ m 100 % sure they would have done whatever they could have to get it done .
The fact they ’ re choosing to ride with Tannehill tells me Brady must not have been a realistic option .
Having said that , the Titans shouldn ’ t be too worried with Tannehill .
As I said above , he balled out last year and took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They ’ re going to be just fine with him running the show .

The Tennessee Titans will reportedly not pursue New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in free agency.
According to ESPN’s Dianna Russini, the Titans won’t go after Brady, and will instead opt to get a deal done with Ryan Tannehill. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The Titans are not interested in Tom Brady, they are working hard to get a deal done with Ryan Tannehill per sources — Dianna (@diannaESPN) March 15, 2020
The fact the Titans reportedly won’t pursue Tom Brady makes me think that they knew they couldn’t get him.
Tannehill is a solid option, and he injected the team with life last season. However, he’s not the six-time Super Bowl champion.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryan Tannehill (@rtannehill17) on Jan 15, 2020 at 7:12pm PST
If the Titans thought they could get Tom Brady for a couple years, then I’m 100% sure they would have done whatever they could have to get it done.
The fact they’re choosing to ride with Tannehill tells me Brady must not have been a realistic option.
Having said that, the Titans shouldn’t be too worried with Tannehill. As I said above, he balled out last year and took the Titans to the AFC championship game.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryan Tannehill (@rtannehill17) on Dec 31, 2019 at 5:34am PST
They’re going to be just fine with him running the show.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Dr. Fauci Comes Close To Recommending Complete Shutdown Of Bars And Restaurants

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday came close to recommending all bars and restaurants be temporarily closed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic .
The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and advisor to the Trump administration ’ s coronavirus task force told NBC News ’ “ Meet the Press ” that “ Americans should be prepared they ’ re going to have to hunker down significantly more than we as a country are doing.
” He also said a national shutdown , with people staying home from work and all social activities , would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When asked directly if that meant closing bars and restaurants , Fauci said , “ Obviously , you ’ re going to have people go to restaurants anyway , but for the most part , and particularly if I can say this , this is particularly appropriate and relevant for people at the high risk : the elderly and those who have underlying conditions , right now should really hunker down.
” ( RELATED : Prison Riots Leave 6 Dead After Italy Bans Visits Amid Coronavirus ) When asked about closing schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always want to be ahead of the curve .
The golden rule I say is that when you think you ’ re doing too much , you ’ re probably doing enough or not enough.
” Fauci emphasized the need to avoid complacency but said it is sometimes necessary to ask “ how far ahead of the curve you want to be … I like to be criticized when I say ‘ oh , you ’ re being too overreactive.
’ That ’ s good for me.
” Fauci was also asked about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slow this [ virus ] down.
” ( RELATED : US Surgeon General Tells Media To Stop Sniping At Trump Over Coronavirus : ‘ No More Bickering … No More Finger Pointing ) “ You know , I would prefer as much as we possibly could .
I think we should really be overly aggressive and get criticized for overreacting , ” he added .
Fauci said he has made these views known to the Trump administration .
“ Is it getting pushback or are they slowly getting there ?
” host Chuck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they listen and they generally go with what we say.
” Last Wednesday , President Donald Trump announced a 30-day travel ban for European visits .
The same day , the World Health Organization officially labeled COVID-19 as a pandemic .

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday came close to recommending all bars and restaurants be temporarily closed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and advisor to the Trump administration’s coronavirus task force told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that “Americans should be prepared they’re going to have to hunker down significantly more than we as a country are doing.”
He also said a national shutdown, with people staying home from work and all social activities, would be in the best interest of combatting COVID-19.
When asked directly if that meant closing bars and restaurants, Fauci said, “Obviously, you’re going to have people go to restaurants anyway, but for the most part, and particularly if I can say this, this is particularly appropriate and relevant for people at the high risk: the elderly and those who have underlying conditions, right now should really hunker down.” (RELATED: Prison Riots Leave 6 Dead After Italy Bans Visits Amid Coronavirus)
When asked about closing schools, the doctor insisted that “you always want to be ahead of the curve. The golden rule I say is that when you think you’re doing too much, you’re probably doing enough or not enough.”
Fauci emphasized the need to avoid complacency but said it is sometimes necessary to ask “how far ahead of the curve you want to be … I like to be criticized when I say ‘oh, you’re being too overreactive.’ That’s good for me.”
Fauci was also asked about ordering a 14-day “national shutdown to slow this [virus] down.” (RELATED: US Surgeon General Tells Media To Stop Sniping At Trump Over Coronavirus: ‘No More Bickering … No More Finger Pointing)
“You know, I would prefer as much as we possibly could. I think we should really be overly aggressive and get criticized for overreacting,” he added.
Fauci said he has made these views known to the Trump administration.
“Is it getting pushback or are they slowly getting there?” host Chuck Todd asked him.
“In fairness, they listen and they generally go with what we say.”
Last Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced a 30-day travel ban for European visits. The same day, the World Health Organization officially labeled COVID-19 as a pandemic.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--POLL: Nearly 60% Of Dems Say Coronavirus Outbreak Has Made Them More Supportive Of Universal Health

POLL: Nearly 60% Of Dems Say Coronavirus Outbreak Has Made Them More Supportive Of Universal Health Care

More than half of Democrats say the coronavirus outbreak is making them more supportive of universal health care coverage , according to a Morning Consult poll published Sunday .
Universal coverage is gaining steam with moderates and partisans alike as cases of people infected with the virus increase , the poll notes .
Meanwhile , 30 % of Democrats don ’ t appear to have changed their position on the issue .
The poll shows that 39 % of Democrats are “ much more likely ” to support universal coverage as they weigh concerns related to coronavirus , or COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in December .
It killed more than 3,000 people in the communist nation as of Sunday .
Another 20 % of Democrats said they are “ somewhat more likely ” to support such health care policies , the poll notes .
( RELATED : De Blasio Lays Out His Case For Nationalizing ‘ Crucial Factories And Industries ’ Amid Virus Pandemic ) Even Republicans saw an increase in support , with 14 % of President Donald Trump ’ s party saying they are now “ much more likely ” to support a policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heath care option .
Sen. Bernie Sanders is using the virus as a way of revitalizing his moribund presidential campaign .
“ In the last few days , we have seen the crisis of the coronavirus continue to grow exponentially here in the United States and around the world , and we have witnessed a global economic meltdown which will impact millions of workers in our own country , ” Sanders said Thursday at a rally in Vermont .
He added : “ In terms of potential deaths and in terms of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis we face from the coronavirus is on the scale of a major war and we must act accordingly.
” Sanders , a self-proclaimed Democratic socialist , reiterated his support for Medicare-For-All , telling rally goers that “ the United States government today must make it clear that in the midst of this emergency , everyone in our country , regardless of income or where they live , must be able to get health care.
” The poll was conducted March 12-13 and contains a margin of error of plus or minus 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 2,000 participants online .
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 .

More than half of Democrats say the coronavirus outbreak is making them more supportive of universal health care coverage, according to a Morning Consult poll published Sunday.
Universal coverage is gaining steam with moderates and partisans alike as cases of people infected with the virus increase, the poll notes. Meanwhile, 30% of Democrats don’t appear to have changed their position on the issue.
The poll shows that 39% of Democrats are “much more likely” to support universal coverage as they weigh concerns related to coronavirus, or COVID-19, which originated in Wuhan, China in December. It killed more than 3,000 people in the communist nation as of Sunday.
Another 20% of Democrats said they are “somewhat more likely” to support such health care policies, the poll notes. (RELATED: De Blasio Lays Out His Case For Nationalizing ‘Crucial Factories And Industries’ Amid Virus Pandemic)
Even Republicans saw an increase in support, with 14% of President Donald Trump’s party saying they are now “much more likely” to support a policy where all Americans would have a public heath care option.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is using the virus as a way of revitalizing his moribund presidential campaign.
“In the last few days, we have seen the crisis of the coronavirus continue to grow exponentially here in the United States and around the world, and we have witnessed a global economic meltdown which will impact millions of workers in our own country,” Sanders said Thursday at a rally in Vermont.
He added: “In terms of potential deaths and in terms of the economic impact on our economy, the crisis we face from the coronavirus is on the scale of a major war and we must act accordingly.”
Sanders, a self-proclaimed Democratic socialist, reiterated his support for Medicare-For-All, telling rally goers that “the United States government today must make it clear that in the midst of this emergency, everyone in our country, regardless of income or where they live, must be able to get health care.”
The poll was conducted March 12-13 and contains a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points. Morning Consult interviewed more than 2,000 participants online.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--‘Only Essential Services Should Remain Open’: New York City Comptroller Calls For Total Shutdown

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer called for a total city shutdown Sunday , saying that “ only essential services @ @ @ @ @ call comes as coronavirus continues to spread , both in New York and across the @ @ @ @ @ series of tweets , Stringer explained that he believed a total shutdown — effectively enforcing @ @ @ @ @ was the only logical response to the fact that widespread testing was not yet available @ @ @ @ @ should remain open , ” Stringer continued , saying tat he was once again calling @ @ @ @ @ down .
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has said that he intends to @ @ @ @ @ schools open as long as possible , mainly because he ’ s concerned about the @ @ @ @ @ need childcare or whose children take part in the city ’ s free lunch programs @ @ @ @ @ food without it .

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer called for a total city shutdown Sunday, saying that “only essential services should remain open.”
The call comes as coronavirus continues to spread, both in New York and across the United States.
In a series of tweets, Stringer explained that he believed a total shutdown — effectively enforcing “social distancing” — was the only logical response to the fact that widespread testing was not yet available.
The way to get out of crisis is to act logically and strategically. Logic says we need universal testing but that’s sadly not happening. Strategy says we need more aggressive social distancing. That is why today, out of an abundance of caution, I am calling for a city shutdown. — Scott M. Stringer (@NYCComptroller) March 15, 2020
“Only essential services should remain open,” Stringer continued, saying tat he was once again calling for schools to be shut down.
Only essential services should remain open. No bars, restaurants, or movie theaters. And I am again calling for NYC schools to be shut down. We cannot go on with business as usual. — Scott M. Stringer (@NYCComptroller) March 15, 2020
This is about all of us. This is about protecting our most vulnerable. Lives are at stake and there’s no time to waste. We have to flatten the curve. — Scott M. Stringer (@NYCComptroller) March 15, 2020
As Comptroller and as a public school parent, I am painfully aware of the consequences these actions will have: on families who depend on schools for critical services and on the livelihoods of New Yorkers. But the consequences of not acting will be even more devastating. — Scott M. Stringer (@NYCComptroller) March 15, 2020
We need flexible working arrangements for all workers, innovative food distribution plans, support for families with older relatives, child care for essential service workers, access to counseling, and resources for households without internet access. And we need to act now. — Scott M. Stringer (@NYCComptroller) March 15, 2020
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has said that he intends to keep the city’s schools open as long as possible, mainly because he’s concerned about the impact on families who would need childcare or whose children take part in the city’s free lunch programs and would not have enough food without it.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Fox Guest Drops Huge Question On Chris Wallace: ‘What If All Top 3 Contenders In This Race Contract

Fox Guest Drops Huge Question On Chris Wallace: ‘What If All Top 3 Contenders In This Race Contract This Virus?’

Fox News contributor Gillian Turner asked Chris Wallace what could happen if all three major 2020 contenders were to contract coronavirus .
Turner joined Wallace ’ s discussion on “ Fox News Sunday ” about the spread of the virus and the administration ’ s response to its spread .
( RELATED : ‘ Our Job Is To Not Let That Worst Case Scenario Happen ’ : Dr. Fauci Says Preparation Is Key ) “ It ’ s interesting , Axios reported yesterday about a focus group in Minnesota of swing voters who said even if there is a recession @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wouldn ’ t blame that on President Trump , ” Wallace began .
“ The only hiccup there is we don ’ t know where we are going to be six months from now which is when we are going to have this election.
” Wallace went on to wonder aloud how people might feel if the economy had rebounded by November versus how they might respond if that were not the case .
“ I suspect a lot of American voters view this virus as an act of God and politics is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Turner replied , noting that the real question would be how the administration handled the crisis — and that was something that couldn ’ t really be assessed until after the crisis had passed .
“ Quick note on what you just talked about a minute ago when it comes to age , there was a million dollar question that I don ’ t think anyone wants to ask and that is what if all top three presidential contenders contract this virus over the coming months ?
” Turner asked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We are in this unique cycle where all three are 70-plus.
” Turner went on to point out the fact that Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders , who recently had a heart attack on the campaign trail , clearly had an underlying health condition .
In addition , the nature of campaigns — and in Trump ’ s case , serving as president — would lead to increased interactions with others .
“ It is not unreasonable given the amount of people they interact with every day that they might all contract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overlap at the same time , ” Turner concluded .
“ What does that look like ?
This becomes a national security concern very quickly.
” Of the three — Sanders , Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden — only Trump has publicly announced that he has been tested for coronavirus .
That test came back negative on Saturday .

Fox News contributor Gillian Turner asked Chris Wallace what could happen if all three major 2020 contenders were to contract coronavirus.
Turner joined Wallace’s discussion on “Fox News Sunday” about the spread of the virus and the administration’s response to its spread. (RELATED: ‘Our Job Is To Not Let That Worst Case Scenario Happen’: Dr. Fauci Says Preparation Is Key)
WATCH:
“It’s interesting, Axios reported yesterday about a focus group in Minnesota of swing voters who said even if there is a recession that because of the Coronavirus, they wouldn’t blame that on President Trump,” Wallace began. “The only hiccup there is we don’t know where we are going to be six months from now which is when we are going to have this election.”
Wallace went on to wonder aloud how people might feel if the economy had rebounded by November versus how they might respond if that were not the case.
“I suspect a lot of American voters view this virus as an act of God and politics is not really very closely related to it,” Turner replied, noting that the real question would be how the administration handled the crisis — and that was something that couldn’t really be assessed until after the crisis had passed.
“Quick note on what you just talked about a minute ago when it comes to age, there was a million dollar question that I don’t think anyone wants to ask and that is what if all top three presidential contenders contract this virus over the coming months?” Turner asked. “It is not a crazy question. We are in this unique cycle where all three are 70-plus.”
Turner went on to point out the fact that Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who recently had a heart attack on the campaign trail, clearly had an underlying health condition. In addition, the nature of campaigns — and in Trump’s case, serving as president — would lead to increased interactions with others.
“It is not unreasonable given the amount of people they interact with every day that they might all contract this virus and at some point maybe overlap at the same time,” Turner concluded. “What does that look like? This becomes a national security concern very quickly.”
Of the three — Sanders, Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden — only Trump has publicly announced that he has been tested for coronavirus. That test came back negative on Saturday.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--NEIWEEM: Bernie Sanders’ Failed Legacy On Veterans Must Be Exposed

Senator Bernie Sanders is one of two Democrats left standing to challenge President Trump this November .
While I hold several reservations about Senator Sanders politically , which include his favorable perspective of big government , his admiration for communism , and his general far-left views on any social issue — his work and history on veterans issues is the most alarming .
Veterans were dying waiting for care under Senator Sanders ’ lack of leadership when he oversaw the VA committee and it is about time a veteran called him out on it .
Sanders chaired the Senate Veterans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ powerful oversight committee responsible for ensuring the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA ) operates as best as possible for our veterans , from 2013-2015 .
In short , the VA has three agencies underneath its shell : the Veterans Health Administration ( VHA ) , Veterans Benefits Administration ( VBA ) , and the National Cemetery Administration ( NCA ) .
The first operates the largest integrated healthcare system in the country for veterans , the second provides education , disability compensation , home loans , etc.
, and the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the first agency is the most vital as veterans literally depend on the agency for their lives in many cases .
It also stands as a beacon for “ universal health care ” politicians for why single-payer health care is king .
In 2014 , the national news media went wild for months and months as news broke that whistleblowers had come forward to reveal veterans may have died waiting for health care on secret waiting lists .
In one case , it was confirmed that staff members at the veterans hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they created off-the-books waiting lists to mask and keep delays invisible , and it carried on for months .
At the same time these horrible senior leaders ( many later fired ) at the top of this chain of command received bonuses .
It was sad , but true .
Despite more and more evidence coming forward as the news broke , Sanders was quoted in the press suggesting the reports were overblown and he did not want to rush to judgment .
While the U.S. House of Representatives ’ Veterans Affairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senator Sanders only held 7 oversight hearings in the first 17 months of his tenure .
Later he admitted in a public interview things could “ have been better ” in the response .
The signature law that followed the congressional response to this scandal included increased funding for VA hospitals and expanded community care ( care the VA pays for which enables a veteran to see a private doctor outside the system but still remain in the custody of the VA system ) .
There was one big problem that came out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is Sanders ’ legacy and fault : he demanded protections for the employees that caused the scandal .
He worshipped the government affairs unions and was obedient to their wishes on legislative negotiations and even when veterans groups and independent veteran policy professionals insisted that the agency managers be able to fire bad employees caught putting veterans ’ lives in danger , Sanders fought to keep the Merit System Protection Board ( MSPB ) in a strong position and to stop real reform .
The MSPB is a federal entity that hears appeals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place and is informally known as a corrosive union influenced organization .
Senator Sanders and his pro-union pandering is dangerous , proves universal health care can be a total failure without accountability and choices built in for the customers , and has resulted in the death of veterans .
Senator Sanders is a failure on veterans issues and his legacy is big government union pandering at a time when we needed real leadership .
Sanders failed on veterans issues and a Sanders presidency would be a very dangerous thing for veterans like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health care system with choice for health care and honest employees .
President Trump , on the other hand , has delivered on the VA Accountability Act , which was stalled under the Obama administration when the American Federation of Government Employees ( AFGE ) opposed the policy changes in this law that would have allowed for the needed firing authority to remove bad employees .
President Trump took a “ veterans first ” approach largely shared by national veterans groups , Republicans and most Democrats that called for more accountability at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sanders opposed swift accountability at the VA , supported unions over veterans , and even when veterans died waiting for care refused to pursue meaningful reform .
Christopher Neiweem is an Iraq War Veteran , Founder of the American Veterans Policy Network ( AVPN ) an independent policy communications platform , and has testified as an expert witness in both the U.S. House of Representatives , and the U.S. Senate on issues ranging from defense , aviation , veterans health , and foreign policy .
He is a national cable news contributor who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Fox News Channel and in print publications such as the LA times , Washington Examiner , Newsmax , USA Today , and The Hill .

Senator Bernie Sanders is one of two Democrats left standing to challenge President Trump this November. While I hold several reservations about Senator Sanders politically, which include his favorable perspective of big government, his admiration for communism, and his general far-left views on any social issue — his work and history on veterans issues is the most alarming.
Veterans were dying waiting for care under Senator Sanders’ lack of leadership when he oversaw the VA committee and it is about time a veteran called him out on it.
Sanders chaired the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), a powerful oversight committee responsible for ensuring the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates as best as possible for our veterans, from 2013-2015.
In short, the VA has three agencies underneath its shell: the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and the National Cemetery Administration (NCA). The first operates the largest integrated healthcare system in the country for veterans, the second provides education, disability compensation, home loans, etc., and the last manages final burial of veterans. Arguably, the first agency is the most vital as veterans literally depend on the agency for their lives in many cases. It also stands as a beacon for “universal health care” politicians for why single-payer health care is king.
In 2014, the national news media went wild for months and months as news broke that whistleblowers had come forward to reveal veterans may have died waiting for health care on secret waiting lists. In one case, it was confirmed that staff members at the veterans hospital in Phoenix, Arizona were so overwhelmed that they created off-the-books waiting lists to mask and keep delays invisible, and it carried on for months. At the same time these horrible senior leaders (many later fired) at the top of this chain of command received bonuses.
It was sad, but true.
Despite more and more evidence coming forward as the news broke, Sanders was quoted in the press suggesting the reports were overblown and he did not want to rush to judgment.
While the U.S. House of Representatives’ Veterans Affairs Committee held numerous and constant hearings, Senator Sanders only held 7 oversight hearings in the first 17 months of his tenure. Later he admitted in a public interview things could “have been better” in the response.
The signature law that followed the congressional response to this scandal included increased funding for VA hospitals and expanded community care (care the VA pays for which enables a veteran to see a private doctor outside the system but still remain in the custody of the VA system).
There was one big problem that came out of the bill though, and it is Sanders’ legacy and fault: he demanded protections for the employees that caused the scandal. He worshipped the government affairs unions and was obedient to their wishes on legislative negotiations and even when veterans groups and independent veteran policy professionals insisted that the agency managers be able to fire bad employees caught putting veterans’ lives in danger, Sanders fought to keep the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) in a strong position and to stop real reform. The MSPB is a federal entity that hears appeals and often would put bad employees back in place and is informally known as a corrosive union influenced organization.
Senator Sanders and his pro-union pandering is dangerous, proves universal health care can be a total failure without accountability and choices built in for the customers, and has resulted in the death of veterans.
Senator Sanders is a failure on veterans issues and his legacy is big government union pandering at a time when we needed real leadership.
Sanders failed on veterans issues and a Sanders presidency would be a very dangerous thing for veterans like me that rely on a modern VA health care system with choice for health care and honest employees.
President Trump, on the other hand, has delivered on the VA Accountability Act, which was stalled under the Obama administration when the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) opposed the policy changes in this law that would have allowed for the needed firing authority to remove bad employees. President Trump took a “veterans first” approach largely shared by national veterans groups, Republicans and most Democrats that called for more accountability at the agency and expanded private care.
Senator Sanders opposed swift accountability at the VA, supported unions over veterans, and even when veterans died waiting for care refused to pursue meaningful reform.
Christopher Neiweem is an Iraq War Veteran, Founder of the American Veterans Policy Network (AVPN) an independent policy communications platform, and has testified as an expert witness in both the U.S. House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate on issues ranging from defense, aviation, veterans health, and foreign policy. He is a national cable news contributor who frequently appears on networks such as CNN, Fox News Channel and in print publications such as the LA times, Washington Examiner, Newsmax, USA Today, and The Hill.


thedailycaller--2020-03-16--NCAA Considered A 16-Team March Madness Tournament Before It Was Canceled

The NCAA considered playing a smaller March Madness tournament before the event was canned .
The event was officially canceled last Thursday because of coronavirus , and the move came after conference tournaments were shut down .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Dan Gavitt , NCAA ’ s vice president of men ’ s basketball , told the Associated Press there were discussions about potentially narrowing the field down to the 16 best teams in America .
Gavitt explained the 16-team idea in part with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about not being inclusive enough , with only 16 teams .
But the other thing that was in play at that point in committee members ’ minds , and we saw this play out at conference tournaments , once an NBA player was infected , I think it started to really hit home for the players , from what I ’ ve heard from coaches by text message and anecdotally This would have been an absolute mess if it ’ d happened .
Do I wish we got at least some games ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ A few games would have been better than nothing , but finding out the 16 teams that would be in the tournament would have been a disaster .
Conference championships and auto-bids wouldn ’ t have mattered .
That would have meant the people in the room just picked who they wanted .
The Badgers won the best conference in America .
Would they have even gotten in ?
Who knows .
Again , it would have been a nightmare .
Still , I would have welcomed it with open arms .
Playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The NCAA considered playing a smaller March Madness tournament before the event was canned.
The event was officially canceled last Thursday because of coronavirus, and the move came after conference tournaments were shut down. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) on Mar 12, 2020 at 1:18pm PDT
Dan Gavitt, NCAA’s vice president of men’s basketball, told the Associated Press there were discussions about potentially narrowing the field down to the 16 best teams in America.
Gavitt explained the 16-team idea in part with the following:
There was a real concern about not being inclusive enough, with only 16 teams. But the other thing that was in play at that point in committee members’ minds, and we saw this play out at conference tournaments, once an NBA player was infected, I think it started to really hit home for the players, from what I’ve heard from coaches by text message and anecdotally
This would have been an absolute mess if it’d happened. Do I wish we got at least some games? Yes, of course I do.
A few games would have been better than nothing, but finding out the 16 teams that would be in the tournament would have been a disaster.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) on Mar 13, 2020 at 5:29pm PDT
Conference championships and auto-bids wouldn’t have mattered. That would have meant the people in the room just picked who they wanted.
The Badgers won the best conference in America. Would they have even gotten in? Who knows. Again, it would have been a nightmare.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Basketball (@badgermbb) on Mar 13, 2020 at 9:40am PDT
Still, I would have welcomed it with open arms. Playing zero games is nothing short of cruel.


thedailycaller--2020-03-16--REPORT: Hollywood Could Lose At Least $17 Billion Because Of Coronavirus

Hollywood is taking a huge beating because of coronavirus .
According to The Hollywood Reporter , the entertainment industry has already taken a $ 7 billion hit because of the virus .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) It ’ s projected to lose $ 17 billion if the situation isn ’ t fixed by the end of May .
The numbers are nothing short of staggering .
We ’ re not just talking about a few billion dollars .
We ’ re talking about billions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think $ 17 billion could just get essentially tossed into a furnace because of coronavirus .
It ’ s just a mind-boggling amount !
Coronavirus already stole March Madness and sports from us , and it seems like the damage won ’ t end anytime soon .
Hopefully , coronavirus ‘ s impact comes to a swift end , and we can get back to our normal lives .
This nonsense is truly out of control .
For everybody out there , stay safe , wash your hands and don ’ t panic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or get the situation fixed .
That much is for sure .
Stay level-headed and everything will hopefully return to normal soon enough .

Hollywood is taking a huge beating because of coronavirus.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the entertainment industry has already taken a $7 billion hit because of the virus. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
It’s projected to lose $17 billion if the situation isn’t fixed by the end of May.
The numbers are nothing short of staggering. We’re not just talking about a few billion dollars. We’re talking about billions and billions.
It’s crazy to think $17 billion could just get essentially tossed into a furnace because of coronavirus. It’s just a mind-boggling amount!
Coronavirus already stole March Madness and sports from us, and it seems like the damage won’t end anytime soon.
Hopefully, coronavirus‘s impact comes to a swift end, and we can get back to our normal lives. This nonsense is truly out of control.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) on Mar 12, 2020 at 1:18pm PDT
For everybody out there, stay safe, wash your hands and don’t panic. Panicking won’t accomplish anything or get the situation fixed. That much is for sure. Stay level-headed and everything will hopefully return to normal soon enough.