truepundit--2020-03-27--Dr. Fauci: Private Sector Saved Us On Testing, Govt ‘System’ Can’t Handle It

Dr. Anthony Fauci , the nation ’ s leading infectious diseases expert , explained Thursday during a open discussion with NBA player Steph Curry that the government “ system ” caused the delay in coronavirus testing , praising the private sector for stepping up and taking over .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) was unable to keep up with the pace for the amount of tests necessary for effective COVID-19 testing , Dr. Fauci explained , suggesting the government simply can not be expected to outperform the private sector in this regard .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are out there now , mostly because we got the private sector involved , of the companies who know how to make it well , make large amounts , ” the doctor told Curry , explaining the initial lag in testing .
Later in the stream , Curry again pressed Dr. Fauci on what exactly was holding up the COVID-19 testing .
“ What are the things inhibiting those being accessible to the masses ?
” he asked .
“ Well , there should be nothing now that ’ s inhibiting it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the system , the way it was set up , Steph , was not geared to this kind of massive capability of instantaneously , safely getting a test , getting it done in a really good period of time – not days and days , but hours.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious diseases expert, explained Thursday during a open discussion with NBA player Steph Curry that the government “system” caused the delay in coronavirus testing, praising the private sector for stepping up and taking over.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was unable to keep up with the pace for the amount of tests necessary for effective COVID-19 testing, Dr. Fauci explained, suggesting the government simply cannot be expected to outperform the private sector in this regard.
“We have hundreds of thousands of tests that are out there now, mostly because we got the private sector involved, of the companies who know how to make it well, make large amounts,” the doctor told Curry, explaining the initial lag in testing.
Later in the stream, Curry again pressed Dr. Fauci on what exactly was holding up the COVID-19 testing. “What are the things inhibiting those [the tests] being accessible to the masses?” he asked.
“Well, there should be nothing now that’s inhibiting it,” Fauci responded. “But originally, the system, the way it was set up, Steph, was not geared to this kind of massive capability of instantaneously, safely getting a test, getting it done in a really good period of time – not days and days, but hours.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--China cashes in off coronavirus, selling Spain $467 million in supplies, some of them substandard

As the novel coronavirus sweeps across the world , some countries are finding themselves in a difficult situation .
Low on supplies or money , traditional American allies like Spain , Italy , France and Japan have had to turn to China for help .
“ China creates the poison and sells the solution to it , ” foreign affairs expert Gordon Chang told Fox News .
China has used its money , medical equipment and teams of doctors and nurses in a high-stakes campaign to show the world that while the United States scrambles to contain the novel coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moving in on some of America ’ s closest allies .
“ Never let a good crisis go to waste , ” Dimitar Bechev , a senior fellow in the Atlantic Council ’ s Eurasia Center , wrote .
“ There is no better illustration that the medical supplies and crews of doctors China has been supplying to Italy and other European countries battling COVID-19 .
Beijing does carry a large share of the blame for the global pandemic… but now it seeks to shape the narrative of the crisis unfolding before our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the idea that it has donated all of the medical supplies out of concern for the world .
That ’ s not the case , Chang said .
“ A lot of the stuff that China claims has been donated has not been donate , ” he said .
“ It ’ s been sold.
” China has come through for several countries but , in some , it has fallen short of expectations .
In Spain , for example , Health Minister Salvador Illa announced Wednesday that the country had bought $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including 950 ventilators , 5.5 million testing kits , 11 million gloves and more than half a billion protective face masks .
Soon after receiving the supplies , the Spanish government announced plans to return 9,000 “ quick result ” test kits to China , El Pais reported , because they were deemed substandard , specifically the sensibility of the test was around 30 percent , when it should be higher than 80 percent .
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As the novel coronavirus sweeps across the world, some countries are finding themselves in a difficult situation.
Low on supplies or money, traditional American allies like Spain, Italy, France and Japan have had to turn to China for help.
“China creates the poison and sells the solution to it,” foreign affairs expert Gordon Chang told Fox News.
China has used its money, medical equipment and teams of doctors and nurses in a high-stakes campaign to show the world that while the United States scrambles to contain the novel coronavirus within its borders, China is busy moving in on some of America’s closest allies.
“Never let a good crisis go to waste,” Dimitar Bechev, a senior fellow in the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, wrote. “There is no better illustration that the medical supplies and crews of doctors China has been supplying to Italy and other European countries battling COVID-19. Beijing does carry a large share of the blame for the global pandemic… but now it seeks to shape the narrative of the crisis unfolding before our eyes.”
China has also been floating the idea that it has donated all of the medical supplies out of concern for the world. That’s not the case, Chang said.
“A lot of the stuff that China claims has been donated has not been donate,” he said. “It’s been sold.”
China has come through for several countries but, in some, it has fallen short of expectations.
In Spain, for example, Health Minister Salvador Illa announced Wednesday that the country had bought $467 million in medical supplies from China, including 950 ventilators, 5.5 million testing kits, 11 million gloves and more than half a billion protective face masks.
Soon after receiving the supplies, the Spanish government announced plans to return 9,000 “quick result” test kits to China, El Pais reported, because they were deemed substandard, specifically the sensibility of the test was around 30 percent, when it should be higher than 80 percent. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--U.S. Naval College Professor: China Should Make Full Reparations For Damage To U.S.

In a lengthy piece about the responsibility for the impact of the coronavirus on the world , a professor of international maritime law at the U.S .
Naval War College surmises that the United States should make China make full reparations for the damage wrought by the virus .
James Kraska , the chair and Charles H. Stockton professor of international maritime law in the Stockton Center for International Law at the U.S .
Naval War College , starts his essay by noting that after the novel coronavirus “ incubated in Wuhan from mid-December to mid-January , the Chinese state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerning the outbreak , providing false assurances to the population preceding the approach of the Lunar New Year celebrations on Jan. 25.
” Kraska notes that the initial outbreak likely came from workers and customers of the city ’ s Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in mid-December , and on Dec. 26 , Chinese news outlets released reports of an anonymous laboratory technician who said the virus was 87 percent similar to SARS .
That was followed by Li Wenliang , an ophthalmologist at Wuhan Central Hospital , who publicized the news in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cites Wuhan public health authorities leaving out Li ’ s discussion about SARS or a novel coronavirus .
He delineates how Li and other medical professionals were shut down from publicizing what was really going on .
He writes , “ On Dec. 31 , the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission falsely stated that there was no human-to-human transmission of the disease , which it described as a seasonal flu that was ‘ preventable and controllable , ” adding , “ On Feb. 1 , the New York Times reported that “ the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed the virus to gain a tenacious hold .
At critical moments , officials chose to put secrecy and order ahead of openly confronting the growing crisis to avoid public alarm and political embarrassment.
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In a lengthy piece about the responsibility for the impact of the coronavirus on the world, a professor of international maritime law at the U.S. Naval War College surmises that the United States should make China make full reparations for the damage wrought by the virus.
James Kraska, the chair and Charles H. Stockton professor of international maritime law in the Stockton Center for International Law at the U.S. Naval War College, starts his essay by noting that after the novel coronavirus “incubated in Wuhan from mid-December to mid-January, the Chinese state made evidently intentional misrepresentations to its people concerning the outbreak, providing false assurances to the population preceding the approach of the Lunar New Year celebrations on Jan. 25.”
Kraska notes that the initial outbreak likely came from workers and customers of the city’s Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in mid-December, and on Dec. 26, Chinese news outlets released reports of an anonymous laboratory technician who said the virus was 87 percent similar to SARS. That was followed by Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist at Wuhan Central Hospital, who publicized the news in an online chatroom on Dec. 30.
Kraska cites Wuhan public health authorities leaving out Li’s discussion about SARS or a novel coronavirus. He delineates how Li and other medical professionals were shut down from publicizing what was really going on. He writes, “On Dec. 31, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission falsely stated that there was no human-to-human transmission of the disease, which it described as a seasonal flu that was ‘preventable and controllable,” adding, “On Feb. 1, the New York Times reported that “the government’s initial handling of the epidemic allowed the virus to gain a tenacious hold. At critical moments, officials chose to put secrecy and order ahead of openly confronting the growing crisis to avoid public alarm and political embarrassment.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Cuomo: Not sure if closing all businesses, keeping everyone home was ‘the best public health strateg

Cuomo: Not sure if closing all businesses, keeping everyone home was ‘the best public health strategy’

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that his stay-at-home order for the entirety of New York State was “ probably not the best public health strategy.
” In a press conference in Albany , Cuomo said the smartest way forward would be a public health strategy that complemented a “ get-back-to-work strategy.
” “ What we did was we closed everything down .
That was our public health strategy .
Just close everything , all businesses , old workers , young people , old people , short people , tall people , ” said Cuomo .
“ Every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you rethought that or had time to analyze that public health strategy , I don ’ t know that you would say quarantine everyone , ” Cuomo admitted .
“ I don ’ t even know that that was the best public health policy .
Young people then quarantined with older people was probably not the best public health strategy because the younger people could have been exposing the older people to an infection .
“ Cuomo stressed the need for both public health and economic growth .
“ We have to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ re working on it.
” At the same time , Cuomo addressed the newly released unemployment statistics , which showed 3.3 million people filed for unemployment benefits last week .
Cuomo called the news a “ terrible , frightening feeling for everyone.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that his stay-at-home order for the entirety of New York State was “probably not the best public health strategy.”
In a press conference in Albany, Cuomo said the smartest way forward would be a public health strategy that complemented a “get-back-to-work strategy.”
“What we did was we closed everything down. That was our public health strategy. Just close everything, all businesses, old workers, young people, old people, short people, tall people,” said Cuomo. “Every school closed, everything.”
“If you rethought that or had time to analyze that public health strategy, I don’t know that you would say quarantine everyone,” Cuomo admitted. “I don’t even know that that was the best public health policy. Young people then quarantined with older people was probably not the best public health strategy because the younger people could have been exposing the older people to an infection. “
Cuomo stressed the need for both public health and economic growth. “We have to do both,” said the governor. “We’re working on it.”
At the same time, Cuomo addressed the newly released unemployment statistics, which showed 3.3 million people filed for unemployment benefits last week. Cuomo called the news a “terrible, frightening feeling for everyone.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Bahrain, Belgium Report COVID-19 Treatment Touted By Trump Is Working For Patients

Bahrain and Belgium report their hospitals are successfully treating coronavirus patients with the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine touted by President Trump @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic .
The Kingdom of Bahrain ’ s Supreme Council of Health chairman said @ @ @ @ @ first to use the drug and that its impact has been “ profound , ” @ @ @ @ @ Agency .
Dr. Shaikh Mohamed , who leads the National Taskforce for Combating COVID-19 , @ @ @ @ @ news agency as saying hydroxychloroquine was administered according to the same regimens as those used @ @ @ @ @ .
The first COVID-19 case in Bahrain was reported on Feb. 21 , and hydroxychloroquine @ @ @ @ @ showing virus symptoms on Feb. 26 .
Bahrain has 419 deaths as a result of @ @ @ @ @ with 442 deaths worldwide , according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Research Center .
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Bahrain and Belgium report their hospitals are successfully treating coronavirus patients with the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine touted by President Trump as a possible breakthrough in the pandemic.
The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Supreme Council of Health chairman said his country was among the first to use the drug and that its impact has been “profound,” according to the Bahrain News Agency.
Dr. Shaikh Mohamed, who leads the National Taskforce for Combating COVID-19, was also quoted by the news agency as saying hydroxychloroquine was administered according to the same regimens as those used in China and South Korea.
The first COVID-19 case in Bahrain was reported on Feb. 21, and hydroxychloroquine was first administered to patients showing virus symptoms on Feb. 26.
Bahrain has 419 deaths as a result of the virus, behind Croatia with 442 deaths worldwide, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Research Center. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--‘Economist’ Runs Chinese Coronavirus Propaganda Disguised as News

The Economist is running Chinese propaganda from an outlet that is violating U.S. law to spread the message that Chinese president Xi Jinping has done a masterful job handling the coronavirus pandemic .
The propaganda advertorials , which are ads designed to look like news stories , come from the Beijing Review , an entity backed by the Chinese Communist Party .
The outlet has never registered with the Department of Justice as required by the Foreign Agents Registration Act ( FARA ) and does not include a legally required disclaimer that the ad is being pushed by a foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battle against COVID-19 outbreak toward victory , ” an advertorial published in the March 21 edition of the Economist reads .
“ China has rolled out ‘ probably the most ambitious , agile , and aggressive disease containment effort in history . '
” The Chinese government has routinely placed propaganda articles intended to mimic news reports .
Most Chinese official mouthpieces , however , are registered as foreign agents in the United States and include the necessary disclaimer in their publications .
The Beijing Review does not , making the dissemination of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most egregious violation of law thus far .
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The Economist is running Chinese propaganda from an outlet that is violating U.S. law to spread the message that Chinese president Xi Jinping has done a masterful job handling the coronavirus pandemic.
The propaganda advertorials, which are ads designed to look like news stories, come from the Beijing Review, an entity backed by the Chinese Communist Party. The outlet has never registered with the Department of Justice as required by the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and does not include a legally required disclaimer that the ad is being pushed by a foreign nation.
“President Xi [Jinping] leads the battle against COVID-19 outbreak toward victory,” an advertorial published in the March 21 edition of the Economist reads. “China has rolled out ‘probably the most ambitious, agile, and aggressive disease containment effort in history.'”
The Chinese government has routinely placed propaganda articles intended to mimic news reports. Most Chinese official mouthpieces, however, are registered as foreign agents in the United States and include the necessary disclaimer in their publications. The Beijing Review does not, making the dissemination of its materials in the United States the most egregious violation of law thus far. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Planned Parenthood Sues Texas After Governor Declares Abortion ‘Non-Essential’

Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights have partnered with an abortion rights law firm to sue the state of Texas after Republican governor Greg Abbott declared abortion services “ non-essential ” amid the coronavirus crisis , forcing the nation ’ s largest abortion provider to shutter its doors .
Abbott issued the ban , Fox News reports , to protect the state ’ s supply of emergency medical equipment and personal protective gear “ after warnings from health care professionals that patients sick with the coronavirus might overwhelm hospital capacity and deplete supplies , such as personal protective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governor implored health care providers like Planned Parenthood to postpone any procedures that are not medically necessary and donate their medical supplies to doctors and hospitals treating an influx of coronavirus patients .
Planned Parenthood , however , does not believe abortions are “ non-essential ” services and , Wednesday night , announced in an email to supporters that it would be suing governor Abbott to continue its practice statewide .
“ Gov .
Abbott and anti-abortion activists nationwide are forcing a legal and political fight in the middle of a public health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acting president said in her letter .
“ Elected leaders are expending valuable time and resources exploiting a global pandemic to score political points instead of rallying to respond to this crisis.
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Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights have partnered with an abortion rights law firm to sue the state of Texas after Republican governor Greg Abbott declared abortion services “non-essential” amid the coronavirus crisis, forcing the nation’s largest abortion provider to shutter its doors.
Abbott issued the ban, Fox News reports, to protect the state’s supply of emergency medical equipment and personal protective gear “after warnings from health care professionals that patients sick with the coronavirus might overwhelm hospital capacity and deplete supplies, such as personal protective equipment for doctors and nurses.”
The governor implored health care providers like Planned Parenthood to postpone any procedures that are not medically necessary and donate their medical supplies to doctors and hospitals treating an influx of coronavirus patients.
Planned Parenthood, however, does not believe abortions are “non-essential” services and, Wednesday night, announced in an email to supporters that it would be suing governor Abbott to continue its practice statewide.
“Gov. Abbott and anti-abortion activists nationwide are forcing a legal and political fight in the middle of a public health crisis,” Planned Parenthood’s acting president said in her letter. “Elected leaders are expending valuable time and resources exploiting a global pandemic to score political points instead of rallying to respond to this crisis.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Amid coronavirus pandemic, man’s note to hospital staff who saved wife goes viral

A man in Morristown , N.J. , has gone viral after he was spotted holding a sign thanking medical staff for “ saving wife ’ s life.
” The man , whose identity is unclear at this time , was seen through the back window of the emergency department at Morristown Medical Center .
“ Thank you all in emergency for saving my wife ’ s life .
I love you all , ” reads the sign .
The man also appears to be holding his hand over his heart .
While it ’ s not clear if the man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ novel coronavirus , or COVID-19 , which has infected more than 4,000 people in The Garden State alone , the moment was touching nevertheless .
“ This picture brought us all to tears .
It ’ s amazing to see not only the ER staff but all the floors coming together during this challenging time .
We couldn ’ t do this without nurses , techs , residents , doctors , secretaries , registrars housekeeping , ” Paige Vander Vliet , a nurse in the Morristown Medical Center ’ s emergency department , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who later posted the image to Facebook , told The Daily Record .
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A man in Morristown, N.J., has gone viral after he was spotted holding a sign thanking medical staff for “saving [his] wife’s life.”
The man, whose identity is unclear at this time, was seen through the back window of the emergency department at Morristown Medical Center.
“Thank you all in [the] emergency for saving my wife’s life. I love you all,” reads the sign. The man also appears to be holding his hand over his heart.
While it’s not clear if the man’s wife was treated for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has infected more than 4,000 people in The Garden State alone, the moment was touching nevertheless.
“This picture brought us all to tears. It’s amazing to see not only the ER staff but all the floors coming together during this challenging time. We couldn’t do this without nurses, techs, residents, doctors, secretaries, registrars [and] housekeeping,” Paige Vander Vliet, a nurse in the Morristown Medical Center’s emergency department, who shared the photo with her sister-in-law, who later posted the image to Facebook, told The Daily Record. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Prof Who Predicted 500K UK Deaths Now Says Under 20K Will Die, Peak In Two Weeks

Imperial College London ’ s Neil Ferguson – who originally estimated 500,000 deaths in the UK due to Coronavirus , now says that the virus will peak in just two or three weeks , and that UK deaths from the disease are now unlikely to exceed 20,000 , according to NewScientist .
The need for intensive care beds will get very close to capacity in some areas , but won ’ t be breached at a national level , said Ferguson .
The projections are based on computer simulations of the virus spreading , which take into account the properties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between people asked to stay at home and the capacity of hospitals , particularly intensive care units .
–NewScientist Why the change of heart from Ferguson – who himself has contracted COVID-19 ?
Ferguson – whose ‘ Terrifying ’ research from just 10 days ago predicted 2.2 million deaths in the US and that the UK would need to be under quarantine for 18 months or more – now says that coronavirus will not overwhelm the UK ’ s ICU beds , and that over 1/2 of those it will kill would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyway because they were so old and sick .
His reasoning is that estimates of the virus ’ s transmissibility are much higher than previously thought – and that many more people have gotten it than we realize , making it less dangerous overall .
New data from the rest of Europe suggests that the outbreak is running faster than expected , said Ferguson .
As a result , epidemiologists have revised their estimate of the reproduction number ( R0 ) of the virus .
This measure of how many other people a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be just over three , he said , up from 2.5 .
“ That adds more evidence to support the more intensive social distancing measures , ” he said .
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Imperial College London’s Neil Ferguson – who originally estimated 500,000 deaths in the UK due to Coronavirus, now says that the virus will peak in just two or three weeks, and that UK deaths from the disease are now unlikely to exceed 20,000, according to NewScientist.
The need for intensive care beds will get very close to capacity in some areas, but won’t be breached at a national level, said Ferguson. The projections are based on computer simulations of the virus spreading, which take into account the properties of the virus, the reduced transmission between people asked to stay at home and the capacity of hospitals, particularly intensive care units. –NewScientist
Why the change of heart from Ferguson – who himself has contracted COVID-19?
Ferguson – whose ‘Terrifying’ research from just 10 days ago predicted 2.2 million deaths in the US and that the UK would need to be under quarantine for 18 months or more – now says that coronavirus will not overwhelm the UK’s ICU beds, and that over 1/2 of those it will kill would have died by the end of the year anyway because they were so old and sick.
His reasoning is that estimates of the virus’s transmissibility are much higher than previously thought – and that many more people have gotten it than we realize, making it less dangerous overall.
New data from the rest of Europe suggests that the outbreak is running faster than expected, said Ferguson. As a result, epidemiologists have revised their estimate of the reproduction number (R0) of the virus. This measure of how many other people a carrier usually infects is now believed to be just over three, he said, up from 2.5. “That adds more evidence to support the more intensive social distancing measures,” he said. –NewScientist – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Bill Gates To POTUS: Country Needs 6-10 Weeks Of Extreme Shutdown

Philanthropist and billionaire Bill Gates who just left Microsoft over a week ago to work on other things , is using his time to contradict Pres .
Trump on whether or not the country should remain locked down to stop the spread of COVID-19 or lift restrictions .
“ It ’ s very irresponsible for somebody to suggest we can have the best of both worlds , ” the Microsoft co-founder said in an interview with TED on Tuesday .
“ What we need is an extreme shutdown so that in six to 10 weeks , if things go well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up.
” Gates noted that while isolation in populated areas — along with widespread testing — is difficult and “ disastrous ” for the economy , “ the sooner you do it in a tough way , the sooner you can undo it.
” At the same time , Gates acknowledged that the uncertainty is going to take a massive toll on the global economy , particularly on developing countries .
“ We can ’ t say for sure that even the rich countries will be out of this in six to 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant price , ” Gates explained .
“ Two to three years from now , this thing , even on a global basis , will essentially be over with a gigantic price tag.
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Philanthropist and billionaire Bill Gates who just left Microsoft over a week ago to work on other things, is using his time to contradict Pres. Trump on whether or not the country should remain locked down to stop the spread of COVID-19 or lift restrictions.
“It’s very irresponsible for somebody to suggest we can have the best of both worlds,” the Microsoft co-founder said in an interview with TED on Tuesday. “What we need is an extreme shutdown so that in six to 10 weeks, if things go well, then you can start opening back up.”
Gates noted that while isolation in populated areas — along with widespread testing — is difficult and “disastrous” for the economy, “the sooner you do it in a tough way, the sooner you can undo it.”
At the same time, Gates acknowledged that the uncertainty is going to take a massive toll on the global economy, particularly on developing countries.
“We can’t say for sure that even the rich countries will be out of this in six to 10 weeks… the developing countries will bear a significant price,” Gates explained. “Two to three years from now, this thing, even on a global basis, will essentially be over with a gigantic price tag.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--5,000 respirator masks found in crypt of DC National Cathedral. They’d been in storage since 2006 bi

5,000 respirator masks found in crypt of DC National Cathedral. They’d been in storage since 2006 bird flu scare — and now are being donated for coronavirus.

A stonemason discovered what one might call a national treasure .
Amid the coronavirus pandemic that ’ s depleting much-needed hospital beds and medical supplies around the country , the skilled tradesman happened upon 5,000 masks — the N95 variety — in a crypt in the Washington National Cathedral , the iconic church noted on Twitter .
They are respirator masks , WUSA-TV reported .
According to the Food and Drug Administration , an “ N95 respirator is … designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles .
The ‘ N95 ’ designation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of very small ( 0.3 micron ) test particles .
If properly fitted , the filtration capabilities of N95 respirators exceed those of face masks .
However , even a properly fitted N95 respirator does not completely eliminate the risk of illness or death.
” On Wednesday the cathedral said it donated the stash of masks to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children ’ s National Hospital .
The cathedral will keep a small number of them for pastoral care needs , WUSA said .
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A stonemason discovered what one might call a national treasure.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic that’s depleting much-needed hospital beds and medical supplies around the country, the skilled tradesman happened upon 5,000 masks — the N95 variety — in a crypt in the Washington National Cathedral, the iconic church noted on Twitter.
They are respirator masks, WUSA-TV reported. According to the Food and Drug Administration, an “N95 respirator is … designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles. The ‘N95’ designation means [it] … blocks at least 95 percent of very small (0.3 micron) test particles. If properly fitted, the filtration capabilities of N95 respirators exceed those of face masks. However, even a properly fitted N95 respirator does not completely eliminate the risk of illness or death.”
Seek and ye shall find, apparently. Today @WNCathedral sent 3000 N95 masks to @MedStarGUH and 2000 to @ChildrensNatl after a stonemason found a forgotten stash in the Cathedral crypt. Certified by manufacturer as still good. pic.twitter.com/UNAvhOPssx — Washington National Cathedral (@WNCathedral) March 25, 2020
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Woman intentionally coughs on grocery store’s food — so store is forced to throw away $35,000 in was

Woman intentionally coughs on grocery store’s food — so store is forced to throw away $35,000 in wasted items

A Pennsylvania mom and pop grocery store chain was forced to dispose of at least $ 35,000 worth of goods in one of its stores after a woman reportedly entered the premises and coughed on several cases of food .
The incident took place on Wednesday when the as-yet identified woman entered a Gerrity ’ s Supermarket in Hanover Township and reportedly intentionally coughed all over the produce , bakery , meat case , and more .
Store employees immediately phoned police , who arrived on the scene .
At least 15 store employees and members of the Hanover Township @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clean and disinfect the store .
The chain ’ s co-owner , Joe Fasula , addressed the incident in a now-viral Facebook post .
Fasula wrote , “ Today was a very challenging day .
At 2:20 PM today , I got a call from our Hanover Township store .
The manager informed me that a ￼woman , who the police know to be a chronic problem in the community , came in to the store and proceeded to purposely cough on our fresh produce , and a small section of our bakery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

A Pennsylvania mom and pop grocery store chain was forced to dispose of at least $35,000 worth of goods in one of its stores after a woman reportedly entered the premises and coughed on several cases of food.
The incident took place on Wednesday when the as-yet identified woman entered a Gerrity’s Supermarket in Hanover Township and reportedly intentionally coughed all over the produce, bakery, meat case, and more.
Store employees immediately phoned police, who arrived on the scene. At least 15 store employees and members of the Hanover Township’s health department worked furiously to clean and disinfect the store.
The chain’s co-owner, Joe Fasula, addressed the incident in a now-viral Facebook post.
Fasula wrote, “Today was a very challenging day. At 2:20 PM today, I got a call from our Hanover Township store. The manager informed me that a ￼woman, who the police know to be a chronic problem in the community, came in to the store and proceeded to purposely cough on our fresh produce, and a small section of our bakery, meat case and grocery.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--SEIU Healthcare Union Suddenly Finds 39 Million N95 Masks

The Service Employees International Union said it has located 39 million N95 masks and will be facilitating the sale of them to healthcare providers .
Via SEIU : The union launched an exhaustive search for masks and other personal protective equipment ( PPE ) five days ago in response to pleas from frontline healthcare workers that they need more protection and feel unsafe on the job as they treat the growing number of COVID-19 patients .
SEIU-UHW has 97,000 members who work in hospitals across California .
Within 48 hours of painstakingly calling leads and potential suppliers , the union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million masks , and has since found another supplier who says his company can produce 20 million more masks a week .
The union also has found a supplier who can deliver millions of face shields .
The union said it will be selling the masks to states , counties and hospitals for $ 5 apiece and claims it “ has no financial interest in the transactions.
” Similar N95 masks are available on the Home Depot website for $ 23.97 for a box of 20 , or about $ 1.20 apiece .
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The Service Employees International Union said it has located 39 million N95 masks and will be facilitating the sale of them to healthcare providers.
Via SEIU: The union launched an exhaustive search for masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) five days ago in response to pleas from frontline healthcare workers that they need more protection and feel unsafe on the job as they treat the growing number of COVID-19 patients. SEIU-UHW has 97,000 members who work in hospitals across California.
Within 48 hours of painstakingly calling leads and potential suppliers, the union discovered a distributor who had the 39 million masks, and has since found another supplier who says his company can produce 20 million more masks a week. The union also has found a supplier who can deliver millions of face shields.
The union said it will be selling the masks to states, counties and hospitals for $5 apiece and claims it “has no financial interest in the transactions.”
Similar N95 masks are available on the Home Depot website for $23.97 for a box of 20, or about $1.20 apiece. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--U.S. Surgeon General Rips Media For Hyping ‘Worst-Case Scenarios’

On Friday , U.S .
Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams blasted the media for hyping “ worst-case scenarios ” when discussing the coronavirus crisis .
Adams appeared on CBS “ This Morning , ” where co-host Gayle King ripped President for a similar perspective to Adams ’ arguing that the president had “ no medical training.
” Dr. Adams , let ’ s talk about ventilators for just a second .
You know , doctors and nurses around the country are saying , “ Hello , government , we need ventilators , we need ventilators now.
” But President Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
I want you to hear what he said last night and get your response to that .
King then played a clip of the president saying , “ But I have a feeling that a lot of the numbers that are being said in some areas are just bigger than they ’ re going to be .
I don ’ t believe you need 40,000 or 30,000 ventilators .
You know , you go in major hospitals , sometimes they ’ ll have two ventilators .
So now all of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Can we order 30,000 ventilators ?
” Adams , who is an anesthesiologist and vice admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps , answered , “ Well , you mentioned ventilators , and Dr. Birx said this , when you look at some of the projections out there , they ’ re based on worst-case scenarios and doing something .
I heard a reporter yelling at Peter Navarro yesterday , ‘ Where is a million ventilators ?
’ A million ventilators for the United States would mean one in 300 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at once .
There is nowhere in the world where we ’ ve seen that type of spread of coronavirus , not even close .
And so , some of these projections are way off .
But we are leaning into supply .
I was on a meeting with the American Society of Anesthesiologists last week and they ’ ve identified 70,000 ventilators that are in communities right now that can be converted.
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On Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams blasted the media for hyping “worst-case scenarios” when discussing the coronavirus crisis. Adams appeared on CBS “This Morning,” where co-host Gayle King ripped President for a similar perspective to Adams’ arguing that the president had “no medical training.”
As Kyle Drennen of Newsbusters reports, King began the exchange by asserting:
Dr. Adams, let’s talk about ventilators for just a second. You know, doctors and nurses around the country are saying, “Hello, government, we need ventilators, we need ventilators now.” But President Trump seems to have a different take on that. I want you to hear what he said last night and get your response to that.
King then played a clip of the president saying, “But I have a feeling that a lot of the numbers that are being said in some areas are just bigger than they’re going to be. I don’t believe you need 40,000 or 30,000 ventilators. You know, you go in major hospitals, sometimes they’ll have two ventilators. So now all of a sudden they’re saying, ‘Can we order 30,000 ventilators?”
Adams, who is an anesthesiologist and vice admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, answered, “Well, you mentioned ventilators, and Dr. Birx said this, when you look at some of the projections out there, they’re based on worst-case scenarios and doing something. I heard a reporter yelling at Peter Navarro yesterday, ‘Where is a million ventilators?’ A million ventilators for the United States would mean one in 300 people in this country were on a ventilator at once. There is nowhere in the world where we’ve seen that type of spread of coronavirus, not even close. And so, some of these projections are way off. But we are leaning into supply. I was on a meeting with the American Society of Anesthesiologists last week and they’ve identified 70,000 ventilators that are in communities right now that can be converted.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Chinese Distributed Faulty Coronavirus Test Kits Throughout Europe, Reports Indicate

Thousands of rapid test kits purchased from China by European countries have proven to be defective , according to local @ @ @ @ @ which currently has the fourth-highest number of coronavirus cases in the world , the government @ @ @ @ @ from China and South Korea as it fights the pandemic .
Experts soon discovered , @ @ @ @ @ it purchased from Chinese company Bioeasy were only correctly identifying coronavirus cases 30 percent of @ @ @ @ @ Spain ’ s El Pais .
The Czech Republic also purchased 150,000 rapid test kits @ @ @ @ @ likewise found problems .
One doctor using the tests found that 80 percent of the @ @ @ @ @ reverted back to the conventional lab tests , which are significantly slower to process .
@ @ @ @ @ the tests did not meet its standards and returned them .
The Czech Republic is @ @ @ @ @ arguing that the kits do work and methodological errors are to blame for the high @ @ @ @ @ doctor .
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Thousands of rapid test kits purchased from China by European countries have proven to be defective, according to local reports.
In Spain, which currently has the fourth-highest number of coronavirus cases in the world, the government purchased 640,000 rapid test kits from China and South Korea as it fights the pandemic. Experts soon discovered, however, that the tests it purchased from Chinese company Bioeasy were only correctly identifying coronavirus cases 30 percent of the time, according to Spain’s El Pais.
The Czech Republic also purchased 150,000 rapid test kits from China, and have likewise found problems. One doctor using the tests found that 80 percent of the kits were faulty and has reverted back to the conventional lab tests, which are significantly slower to process.
The Spanish government confirmed that the tests did not meet its standards and returned them. The Czech Republic is standing by its purchase, arguing that the kits do work and methodological errors are to blame for the high error rate identified by the doctor. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Trump’s Blistering Response To CNN: ‘I Have No Time For Stupidity’

President Trump absolutely hammered the media during a coronavirus briefing on Wednesday , then turned to Twitter to unload on @ @ @ @ @ saying , “ I have no time for stupidity.
” The verbal onslaught began earlier @ @ @ @ @ responded to CBS News ’ Paula Reid who insinuated the President ’ s desire to @ @ @ @ @ the economy going might be based on his “ political interests.
” “ Just so @ @ @ @ @ ready ?
” Trump fired back .
“ I think there are certain people who @ @ @ @ @ open so quickly .
I think there are certain people that would like it to @ @ @ @ @ think that would be very good as far as defeating me at the polls.
” @ @ @ @ @ all ?
Is the media actively cheering on the decimation of the American economy ?
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President Trump absolutely hammered the media during a coronavirus briefing on Wednesday, then turned to Twitter to unload on CNN, in particular, saying, “I have no time for stupidity.”
“I think it’s very clear that there are people in your profession that write fake news. You do,” President Trump says to CBS News’ @PaulaReidCBS during the White House coronavirus task force update https://t.co/jDTU91Xjk4 pic.twitter.com/mNTGL4IjOZ — CBS News (@CBSNews) March 25, 2020
The verbal onslaught began earlier in the day when he responded to CBS News’ Paula Reid who insinuated the President’s desire to reopen the country and get the economy going might be based on his “political interests.”
I hear that Fake News CNN just reported that I am isolated in the White House, wondering out loud, “when will life return to normal?” Does anybody really believe that? There was no leak, they made it up – they are CORRUPT & FAKE NEWS…. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 25, 2020
“Just so you understand, are you ready?” Trump fired back. “I think there are certain people who would like it to not open so quickly. I think there are certain people that would like it to do financially poorly because they think that would be very good as far as defeating me at the polls.”
Does anybody doubt that at all? Is the media actively cheering on the decimation of the American economy? – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Chinese Restaurant Hangs Banner ‘Celebrating the Epidemic in the U.S.’

Chinese state media confirmed on Wednesday the legitimacy of an image circulating online of a Shenyang , China , restaurant @ @ @ @ @ in the United States .
The Global Times , a state-run publication that has run @ @ @ @ @ Army of artificially engineering the Wuhan virus and unleashing it as an attack on the @ @ @ @ @ offending restaurant as “ Mother Yang ’ s Porridge Restaurant ” and claimed that police @ @ @ @ @ putting up a banner apparently wishing for the pandemic China allowed to occur to do @ @ @ @ @ United States and Japan as possible .
“ Celebrating the epidemic in the U.S. and @ @ @ @ @ to Japan , ” a large red banner over the restaurant read , according to @ @ @ @ @ .
Other translations note that the Chinese characters also insult Japan as “ little ” @ @ @ @ @ “ forever after that ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast @ @

Chinese state media confirmed on Wednesday the legitimacy of an image circulating online of a Shenyang, China, restaurant banner celebrating Chinese coronavirus deaths in the United States.
The Global Times, a state-run publication that has run conspiracy theories accusing the U.S. Army of artificially engineering the Wuhan virus and unleashing it as an attack on the Chinese state, identified the offending restaurant as “Mother Yang’s Porridge Restaurant” and claimed that police arrested the manager responsible for putting up a banner apparently wishing for the pandemic China allowed to occur to do as much damage in the United States and Japan as possible.
Banner at restaurant in #CCP ruled #China says: “Congratulations on the #epidemic in the US! We wish the epidemic in dwarf Japan will last forever and ever!”
What do you think? I call it anti-humanity. Do these kinds of people have the right to protest again “racism”? #CCPVirus pic.twitter.com/N6dODztUI8 — Jennifer Zeng 曾錚 (@jenniferatntd) March 23, 2020
“Celebrating the epidemic in the U.S. and wishing coronavirus a nice trip to Japan,” a large red banner over the restaurant read, according to the Global Times’ translation. Other translations note that the Chinese characters also insult Japan as “little” and hope the virus spread “forever after that [arrival into Japan]” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Texas Roadhouse CEO To Donate ‘Salary And Bonus’ To ‘Front-Line Employees’ During COVID-19 Crisis

On Wednesday , MarketWatch reported that W. Kent Taylor , the CEO of steak restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse , had decided to “ forgo his base salary and bonus from the pay period starting March 18 through Jan. 7 , 2021 , ” and redirect that money “ to pay front-line workers.
” The move comes as businesses across the country are struggling to stay afloat while the COVID-19 pandemic burns through the nation .
The virus has led many states and localities to close all non-essential businesses , and ask that residents stay at home in a bid to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the curve.
” While many restaurants have been allowed to continue takeout and delivery services , table service has been shut down in many states , severely limiting revenue .
The Daily Wire reached out to Texas Roadhouse corporate for comment , and received the following reply from Vice President of Communications Travis Doster : Kent Taylor has always said that Texas Roadhouse is a people-company that just happens to serve great steaks .
The donation of his salary and bonus to help front-line employees is the embodiment of that saying .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader who considers “ Roadies ” to be family .
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On Wednesday, MarketWatch reported that W. Kent Taylor, the CEO of steak restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse, had decided to “forgo his base salary and bonus from the pay period starting March 18 through Jan. 7, 2021,” and redirect that money “to pay front-line workers.”
The move comes as businesses across the country are struggling to stay afloat while the COVID-19 pandemic burns through the nation. The virus has led many states and localities to close all non-essential businesses, and ask that residents stay at home in a bid to slow down the spread and “flatten the curve.”
While many restaurants have been allowed to continue takeout and delivery services, table service has been shut down in many states, severely limiting revenue.
The Daily Wire reached out to Texas Roadhouse corporate for comment, and received the following reply from Vice President of Communications Travis Doster:
Kent Taylor has always said that Texas Roadhouse is a people-company that just happens to serve great steaks. The donation of his salary and bonus to help front-line employees is the embodiment of that saying. We are proud to have such a selfless leader who considers “Roadies” to be family. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Rosanna Arquette blames Trump, GOP for the coronavirus’ deaths in the US

Rosanna Arquette bashed President Trump ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic now that the U.S. has recorded more cases @ @ @ @ @ The 60-year-old actress took to Twitter on Thursday to share the news that America had @ @ @ @ @ the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases , with more than 82,000 in total .
The @ @ @ @ @ vocal on social media about her distaste for the way Trump has handled the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ blame of the death toll caused by the virus directly on the president and the @ @ @ @ @ United States of America has more cases of corona virus then any country in the @ @ @ @ @ .
“ this all could have been avoided had we had a real leader who @ @ @ @ @ and not just profit.
” She added : “ this will be the Gops legacy @ @ @ @ @ innocent people .
shame.
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Rosanna Arquette bashed President Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic now that the U.S. has recorded more cases than any other country.
The 60-year-old actress took to Twitter on Thursday to share the news that America had surpassed China and Italy in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, with more than 82,000 in total.
The actress, who has been vocal on social media about her distaste for the way Trump has handled the pandemic so far, laid the blame of the death toll caused by the virus directly on the president and the Republican Party.
The United States of America has more cases of corona virus then any country in the world. this all could have been avoided had we had a real leader who cared about the American people and not just profit. this will be the Gops legacy. the many deaths of innocent people . shame . — Rosanna Arquette🌎✌🏼 (@RoArquette) March 26, 2020
“The United States of America has more cases of corona virus then [sic] any country in the world,” she tweeted. “this all could have been avoided had we had a real leader who cared about the American people and not just profit.”
She added: “this will be the Gops legacy. the many deaths of innocent people . shame.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Actor Michael Rapaport calls for ‘little f***ing Barron Trump’ to be exposed to coronavirus (VIDEO)

Earlier this week , we reported that actor Michael Rapaport had blasted First Lady Melania Trump as a “ dumb animal.
” Now , he is going after her 13-year-old son Barron Trump , calling for the young boy to be exposed to coronavirus .
Rapaport posted a video to social media on Wednesday night in which he told President Donald Trump to encourage his children , including Barron , to break quarantine and expose themselves to coronavirus by leaving their homes .
The profanity-laced video was posted in response to Trump saying that the media wants him to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible to lower his chances of being reelected .
“ F***ing pig — the real people want to get back to work ASAP ?
You never worked a day in your life , ” Rapaport said .
“ You ’ re worried about the next four years ?
You need to be worried about the next four days , motherf***er .
You need to be worried about the next four weeks — the next four months , you motherf***er .
You are the worst possible motherf***er in power we could have , making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t you send your f***ing son , dick stain Donald Trump Jr. , big-toothed Eric Trump , little f***ing Barron , f***ing Ivanka , junkyard Jared… let them go out there and test the f***ing waters , ” he said .
“ Let them see if sh*t is sweet .
Let them take the cars , the trains , the buses , the Amtrak , let them play in the park .
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Earlier this week, we reported that actor Michael Rapaport had blasted First Lady Melania Trump as a “dumb animal.” Now, he is going after her 13-year-old son Barron Trump, calling for the young boy to be exposed to coronavirus.
Rapaport posted a video to social media on Wednesday night in which he told President Donald Trump to encourage his children, including Barron, to break quarantine and expose themselves to coronavirus by leaving their homes. The profanity-laced video was posted in response to Trump saying that the media wants him to keep the country shut down as long as possible to lower his chances of being reelected.
“F***ing pig — the real people want to get back to work ASAP? You never worked a day in your life,” Rapaport said. “You’re worried about the next four years? You need to be worried about the next four days, motherf***er. You need to be worried about the next four weeks — the next four months, you motherf***er. You are the worst possible motherf***er in power we could have, making decisions right now.”
“Why don’t you send your f***ing son, dick stain Donald Trump Jr., big-toothed Eric Trump, little f***ing Barron, f***ing Ivanka, junkyard Jared… let them go out there and test the f***ing waters,” he said. “Let them see if sh*t is sweet. Let them take the cars, the trains, the buses, the Amtrak, let them play in the park. And if everything’s good after five days of them playing in the streets, we’ll all go back to [work].” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--New Orleans Mayor on Coronavirus: Trump Admin Should Have Warned Us to Stop Mardi Gras

Thursday on CNN , New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said her city was given “ no red flag ” from Homeland Security , FBI or the CDC to cancel the Mardi Gras celebrations to help stop the spread of coronavirus .
She argued the agencies follow the “ response of our national leader , ” who Cantrell said was not taking it seriously .
Anchor Wolf Blitzer said , “ Experts say , Mayor , that the Mardi Gras celebrations at the end of February in New Orleans may have actually played a role in accelerating the spread of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came to your beautiful city at the time .
We are showing some video of that right now .
At the time , Mayor , did you have any guidance from health experts on the potential risk of coronavirus ?
” Cantrell answered , “ Well , you know that the city of New Orleans as it relates to Mardi Gras , we plan Mardi Gras as a year-long effort .
Around a part of our unified command is the federal government .
Homeland Security , as well as the FBI .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directors and public safety officials , every step of the way consulted with federal partners as well as the CDC in reference to COVID-19.
” She continued , “ The federal government did not issue any red flags and , therefore , we moved forward with federal agents being a part of our unified command on the ground .
And with the first time the city of New Orleans for Mardi Gras , we ’ re at a rating that was an improvement given to us by the federal government .
So every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government has been partners with us with Mardi Gras .
No red flags were given .
So absolutely , we moved forward.
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Thursday on CNN, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said her city was given “no red flag” from Homeland Security, FBI or the CDC to cancel the Mardi Gras celebrations to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
She argued the agencies follow the “response of our national leader,” who Cantrell said was not taking it seriously.
Anchor Wolf Blitzer said, “Experts say, Mayor, that the Mardi Gras celebrations at the end of February in New Orleans may have actually played a role in accelerating the spread of this virus. More than a million people came to your beautiful city at the time. We are showing some video of that right now. At the time, Mayor, did you have any guidance from health experts on the potential risk of coronavirus?”
Cantrell answered, “Well, you know that the city of New Orleans as it relates to Mardi Gras, we plan Mardi Gras as a year-long effort. Around a part of our unified command is the federal government. Homeland Security, as well as the FBI. So in reaching out, meaning my health directors and public safety officials, every step of the way consulted with federal partners as well as the CDC in reference to COVID-19.”
She continued, “The federal government did not issue any red flags and, therefore, we moved forward with federal agents being a part of our unified command on the ground. And with the first time the city of New Orleans for Mardi Gras, we’re at a rating that was an improvement given to us by the federal government. So every step of the way, the federal government has been partners with us with Mardi Gras. No red flags were given. So absolutely, we moved forward.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Upset Cash Relief Does Not Extend to Noncitizens

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) expressed outrage on Thursday that the cash payment portion of the economic relief package , which the Senate unanimously passed Wednesday night , does not extend to noncitizens .
The Senate unanimously approved of the historic coronavirus emergency relief measure on Wednesday evening after days of partisan battles .
As many Republican leaders have stated , the passed bill remains virtually the same as the original bill Democrats rejected on Sunday .
It provides aid for small businesses , creates a lending aid program , and delivers cash assistance directly into the pockets of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most American adults with $ 1,200 , $ 500 of which is for most children .
Ocasio-Cortez , however , is taking issue with the stipulations — specifically , the requirement of a Social Security number .
“ To clarify , $ 1200 checks are ONLY going to some w/social sec numbers , NOT immigrants w/ tax IDs ( ITINs ) , ” she wrote following the Senate ’ s unanimous 96-0 approval of the bill , ” adding , “ Thanks to GOP , these checks will be cut off the backs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) expressed outrage on Thursday that the cash payment portion of the economic relief package, which the Senate unanimously passed Wednesday night, does not extend to noncitizens.
The Senate unanimously approved of the historic coronavirus emergency relief measure on Wednesday evening after days of partisan battles. As many Republican leaders have stated, the passed bill remains virtually the same as the original bill Democrats rejected on Sunday. It provides aid for small businesses, creates a lending aid program, and delivers cash assistance directly into the pockets of American citizens.
The bill will provide most American adults with $1,200, $500 of which is for most children. Ocasio-Cortez, however, is taking issue with the stipulations — specifically, the requirement of a Social Security number.
“To clarify, $1200 checks are ONLY going to some w/social sec numbers, NOT immigrants w/ tax IDs (ITINs),” she wrote following the Senate’s unanimous 96-0 approval of the bill,” adding, “Thanks to GOP, these checks will be cut off the backs of *taxpaying immigrants,* who get nothing.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--New Test Announced Could Determine If People Were Already Infected With Coronavirus And Are Now Immu

New Test Announced Could Determine If People Were Already Infected With Coronavirus And Are Now Immune

A microbiology lab has announced the development of a new test – the first in the U.S. – to detect if someone has already been infected with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and are thus immune and can return to work .
The lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai , led by Dr. Florian Krammer , says it is now rushing to distribute key ingredients for the tests to other organizations and share the testing procedure .
“ Ultimately , this might help us figure out who can get the country back to normal , ” Florian Krammer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sinai ’ s Icahn School of Medicine , told Reuters .
“ People who are immune could be the first people to go back to normal life and start everything up again.
” Other labs are also working on similar tests , according to Reuters : Several academic laboratories and medical companies are rushing to produce these blood tests , which can quickly identify disease-fighting antibodies in people who already have been infected but may have had mild symptoms or none at all .
This is different from the current , sometimes hard-to-come-by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swab to confirm active infection .
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A microbiology lab has announced the development of a new test – the first in the U.S. – to detect if someone has already been infected with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and are thus immune and can return to work.
The lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, led by Dr. Florian Krammer, says it is now rushing to distribute key ingredients for the tests to other organizations and share the testing procedure.
“Ultimately, this [antibody test] might help us figure out who can get the country back to normal,” Florian Krammer, a professor in vaccinology at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine, told Reuters. “People who are immune could be the first people to go back to normal life and start everything up again.”
Other labs are also working on similar tests, according to Reuters: Several academic laboratories and medical companies are rushing to produce these blood tests, which can quickly identify disease-fighting antibodies in people who already have been infected but may have had mild symptoms or none at all. This is different from the current, sometimes hard-to-come-by diagnostic tests that draw on a nasal swab to confirm active infection. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--US overtakes China, Italy in total confirmed coronavirus cases, researchers say

The United States on Thursday overtook China and Italy in confirmed coronavirus cases with over 82,000 in all , a @ @ @ @ @ Hopkins University researchers .
As the U.S. surged up to 82,404 confirmed COVID-19 cases Thursday @ @ @ @ @ spot from China , which has 81,782 cases , followed by Italy with 80,589 cases @ @ @ @ @ accounted for about 14.9 percent of cases worldwide .
It came as many states have @ @ @ @ @ virus .
Around 519,338 coronavirus tests have been administered in the U.S .
However , @ @ @ @ @ giving China ’ s reported statistics much weight .
Chinese leader Xi Jinping touted a @ @ @ @ @ , but foreign affairs analyst Gordon Chang told Fox News , “ For China , @ @ @ @ @ a casualty.
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The United States on Thursday overtook China and Italy in confirmed coronavirus cases with over 82,000 in all, a grim milestone reported by Johns Hopkins University researchers.
As the U.S. surged up to 82,404 confirmed COVID-19 cases Thursday, it took the number-one spot from China, which has 81,782 cases, followed by Italy with 80,589 cases. The U.S. now has accounted for about 14.9 percent of cases worldwide.
It came as many states have mobilized widespread testing for the virus. Around 519,338 coronavirus tests have been administered in the U.S.
However, some analysts have advised against giving China’s reported statistics much weight. Chinese leader Xi Jinping touted a dip in new coronavirus cases, but foreign affairs analyst Gordon Chang told Fox News, “For China, the truth has always been a casualty.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--House passes $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill, sends it to Trump

The House passed a $ 2 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Friday , sending the unprecedented measure to President Donald Trump ’ s desk after a scramble to block an effort to delay its passage .
The chamber approved what is believed to be the largest spending package in U.S. history by voice vote , which simply measures if more lawmakers shout for “ aye ” or “ nay ” on whether to support it .
Rep. Thomas Massie , R-Ky. , tried to force a full yes or no vote on the measure , which could have delayed its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rushed back to Washington in cars and near-empty planes to head off his effort , and some eviscerated him for risking their safety .
The plan , which includes one-time payments to individuals , strengthened unemployment insurance , additional health-care funding and loans and grants to businesses to deter layoffs , got through the Senate unanimously on Wednesday night .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has described the bill “ as mitigation ” of the pandemic ’ s destruction , predicting Congress will draft more plans to aid in “ recovery.
” Trump has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” While it is unclear how quickly the government will dole out some of the money such as increased unemployment benefits and small business loans , the White House and congressional leaders have said some individuals will receive direct payments of up to $ 1,200 within three weeks .
The push to pass the proposal comes a day after data showed unemployment claims skyrocketed to a record 3.3 million last week , as businesses across the country closed to slow the disease ’ s spread .
Hospitals , particularly in ravaged New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they struggle to keep up with a rush of coronavirus patients .

The House passed a $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Friday, sending the unprecedented measure to President Donald Trump’s desk after a scramble to block an effort to delay its passage.
The chamber approved what is believed to be the largest spending package in U.S. history by voice vote, which simply measures if more lawmakers shout for “aye” or “nay” on whether to support it. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., tried to force a full yes or no vote on the measure, which could have delayed its passage by hours. Irritated House members rushed back to Washington in cars and near-empty planes to head off his effort, and some eviscerated him for risking their safety.
The plan, which includes one-time payments to individuals, strengthened unemployment insurance, additional health-care funding and loans and grants to businesses to deter layoffs, got through the Senate unanimously on Wednesday night. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has described the bill “as mitigation” of the pandemic’s destruction, predicting Congress will draft more plans to aid in “recovery.”
Trump has promised to sign the legislation “immediately.” While it is unclear how quickly the government will dole out some of the money such as increased unemployment benefits and small business loans, the White House and congressional leaders have said some individuals will receive direct payments of up to $1,200 within three weeks.
The push to pass the proposal comes a day after data showed unemployment claims skyrocketed to a record 3.3 million last week, as businesses across the country closed to slow the disease’s spread. Hospitals, particularly in ravaged New York, have asked for more resources as they struggle to keep up with a rush of coronavirus patients.


truepundit--2020-03-27--Coronavirus bill includes $350 million for migration, refugee assistance

The $ 2 trillion spending package to boost the economy in response to the coronavirus crisis includes a $ 350 @ @ @ @ @ “ Migration and Refugee Assistance ” — the latest item in the legislative behemoth that @ @ @ @ @ a number of items that Republicans objected to got trimmed in the final Senate bill @ @ @ @ @ Assistance item actually increased by $ 50 million to $ 350 million .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ put forward by House Democrats earlier this week , which included $ 300 million in @ @ @ @ @ ” for the State Department .
“ Democrats : This is not the time to @ @ @ @ @ ” he tweeted before the bill passed the Senate late Wednesday .
“ This is @ @ @ @ @ AmericaFirst.
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The $2 trillion spending package to boost the economy in response to the coronavirus crisis includes a $350 million pot of money for “Migration and Refugee Assistance” — the latest item in the legislative behemoth that is angering critics.
While a number of items that Republicans objected to got trimmed in the final Senate bill, the Migrant and Refugee Assistance item actually increased by $50 million to $350 million. That’s more than the bill put forward by House Democrats earlier this week, which included $300 million in “Migrant and Refugee Assistance” for the State Department.
Millions of Americans need help now. Dangerous poison pills like $350,000,000 for “Migration and Refugee Assistance” put America LAST. Democrats: This is not the time to advance your legislative agenda. This is the time to put #AmericaFirst. pic.twitter.com/1N9ArCVr5V — Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) March 25, 2020
“Democrats: This is not the time to advance your legislative agenda,” he tweeted before the bill passed the Senate late Wednesday. “This is the time to put #AmericaFirst.’ – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Dr. Deborah Birx Shreds Media For Salacious Claims: ‘We Don’t Have Evidence Of That’ (VIDEO)

Dr. Deborah Birx , who serves as the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator , unloaded on the mainstream media during @ @ @ @ @ for their COVID-19 reporting that is not backed up by factual realities .
Birx began @ @ @ @ @ the U.K. that dramatically revised its projections of the total number of deaths projected in @ @ @ @ @ a million to 20,000.
” “ So , when people start talking about 20 % @ @ @ @ @ , ” Birx later added .
“ It ’ s very scary , but we @ @ @ @ @ that matches that based on the experience.
” Birx then unloaded on the media for @ @ @ @ @ few , if any , ventilators in New York and that doctors may have to @ @ @ @ @ lives and who dies .
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Dr. Deborah Birx, who serves as the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, unloaded on the mainstream media during a press conference on Thursday for their COVID-19 reporting that is not backed up by factual realities.
Birx began by highlighting the study in the U.K. that dramatically revised its projections of the total number of deaths projected in the U.K. from “half a million to 20,000.”
Low-key scolding the media, Dr Deborah Birx says the data doesn’t match the doomsday media predictions or analysis. She just destroyed the media narrative coming from CNN, MSNBC and progressive blue checkmarks. They tell @realdonaldtrump to listen to experts. But will THEY? pic.twitter.com/zbbR2vSl2N — (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) March 26, 2020
“So, when people start talking about 20% of a population getting infected,” Birx later added. “It’s very scary, but we don’t have data that matches that based on the experience.”
Birx then unloaded on the media for its claims that there were few, if any, ventilators in New York and that doctors may have to soon make decisions about who lives and who dies. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--More Americans approve of President Trump than the news media on handling of coronavirus

The poll asked respondents their opinion about nine different entities , and whether they approve or disapprove of how those entities have handled the situation .
The most approved-of entities were hospitals ( 88 % ) , children ’ s schools or daycares ( 83 % ) , the state government and your employer ( both 82 % ) , and government health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute of Health ( 80 % ) .
“ Americans are largely approving of how U.S. institutions and leaders are responding to the coronavirus situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote .
“ Hospitals are held in the highest regard during this health crisis , consistent with the high trust and ethical ratings medical and health workers receive in normal times.
” After that , there is a significant drop in approval rating to Vice President Mike Pence ( 61 % ) , President Trump ( 60 % ) and Congress ( 59 % ) .
Then there ’ s another drop-off to get to the news media — the only entity listed that has a higher disapproval rating than approval rating .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the news media ’ s response to coronavirus , while 55 % disapprove .
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The poll asked respondents their opinion about nine different entities, and whether they approve or disapprove of how those entities have handled the situation.
The most approved-of entities were hospitals (88%), children’s schools or daycares (83%), the state government and your employer (both 82%), and government health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute of Health (80%).
“Americans are largely approving of how U.S. institutions and leaders are responding to the coronavirus situation,” Gallup’s Justin McCarthy wrote. “Hospitals are held in the highest regard during this health crisis, consistent with the high trust and ethical ratings medical and health workers receive in normal times.”
After that, there is a significant drop in approval rating to Vice President Mike Pence (61%), President Trump (60%) and Congress (59%). Then there’s another drop-off to get to the news media — the only entity listed that has a higher disapproval rating than approval rating.
Only 44% of respondents approve of the news media’s response to coronavirus, while 55% disapprove. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--Secretary Of State Pompeo: World Will Hold China Responsible For What Has Happened

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters that the other member nations of the G7 fully understood that China was launching a categorically false propaganda campaign claiming that the U.S. Military was responsible for bringing the coronavirus to China .
A reporter later asked Pompeo about members of Congress who have started talking about launching an international investigation into China over what happened .
“ With respect to the first , I ’ ll leave to Congress .
I ’ m not doing that anymore , ” Pompeo said .
“ I ’ ll leave to Congress to decide how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I said earlier , today is not the day for recriminations and accountability .
We need to make clear that the information that is available to everyone in the world is available .
That means full transparency by everyone , including by the Chinese Communist Party .
This is a continuing challenge .
We still need good information from the Chinese Communist Party about what has taken place there and the level of the virus that continues inside of that country .
We need accurate , transparent information just like we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ But there will be a right time , ” Pompeo added .
“ After we ’ ve managed to address this crisis , after we ’ ve managed to get these economies back on their feet , there ’ ll be a time for the world to evaluate responsibility for what took place.
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters that the other member nations of the G7 fully understood that China was launching a categorically false propaganda campaign claiming that the U.S. Military was responsible for bringing the coronavirus to China.
Sec. of State @MikePompeo: There was discussion at the G-7 about the “Intentional Disinformation Campaign” that China has been engaged in. The idea that the U.S. Military brought Coronavirus to China is “Crazy talk”. pic.twitter.com/NnDuLR8MfY — ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) March 26, 2020
A reporter later asked Pompeo about members of Congress who have started talking about launching an international investigation into China over what happened.
“With respect to the first, I’ll leave to Congress. I’m not doing that anymore,” Pompeo said. “I’ll leave to Congress to decide how they want to proceed. But as I said earlier, today is not the day for recriminations and accountability. We need to make clear that the information that is available to everyone in the world is available. That means full transparency by everyone, including by the Chinese Communist Party. This is a continuing challenge. We still need good information from the Chinese Communist Party about what has taken place there and the level of the virus that continues inside of that country. We need accurate, transparent information just like we’re demanding from every country around the world.”
“But there will be a right time,” Pompeo added. “After we’ve managed to address this crisis, after we’ve managed to get these economies back on their feet, there’ll be a time for the world to evaluate responsibility for what took place.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-27--WATCH: Stunning Visualization Reveals Where Spring Break Covidiots Traveled After Flooding Florida B

WATCH: Stunning Visualization Reveals Where Spring Break Covidiots Traveled After Flooding Florida Beaches

On Monday we reported how thousands of young Americans laughed off warnings to self-isolate and partied on Florida beaches anyway @ @ @ @ @ several now testing positive for COVID-19 .
The poster child for these selfish ‘ covidiots @ @ @ @ @ survive coronavirus – was a spring breaker from Ohio , Bradley Sluder – told CBS @ @ @ @ @ get corona , I get corona .
At the end of the day , I @ @ @ @ @ let it stop me from partying , ” adding “ We ’ re just out @ @ @ @ @ .
Whatever happens , happens.
” In case you were wondering how far these spring @ @ @ @ @ for their ill-advised debauchery data visualization company Tectonix used cell phone location data collected by @ @ @ @ @ the travels of thousands of spring breakers , using special geo-spatial big-data analysis software .
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On Monday we reported how thousands of young Americans laughed off warnings to self-isolate and partied on Florida beaches anyway for spring break – with several now testing positive for COVID-19.
The poster child for these selfish ‘covidiots’ – who will statistically survive coronavirus – was a spring breaker from Ohio, Bradley Sluder – told CBS News: “If I get corona, I get corona. At the end of the day, I’m not gonna let it stop me from partying,” adding “We’re just out here having a good time. Whatever happens, happens.”
This shows the location data of phones that were on a Florida beach during Spring Break. It then shows where those phones traveled. First thing you should note is the importance of social distancing. The second is how much data your phone gives off. pic.twitter.com/iokUX3qjeB — Mikael Thalen (@MikaelThalen) March 26, 2020
In case you were wondering how far these spring break ‘covidiots’ traveled for their ill-advised debauchery data visualization company Tectonix used cell phone location data collected by company X-Mode to map out the travels of thousands of spring breakers, using special geo-spatial big-data analysis software. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--SHOCK VIDEO: Hundreds of Army Tanks in Downtown L.A.: ‘Y’all Better Get Ready; They About to do Some

SHOCK VIDEO: Hundreds of Army Tanks in Downtown L.A.: ‘Y’all Better Get Ready; They About to do Some Sh*t to us’

Why are there hundreds of Army tanks moving through Los Angeles and are they staying there ?
Or where are @ @ @ @ @ what purpose ?
And what does this have to do with curing/treating a supposed pandemic @ @ @ @ @ on the video , folks best wake up .
Meanwhile , the L.A. mayor — @ @ @ @ @ sheet of lying , says there ’ s nothing to see here .
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Why are there hundreds of Army tanks moving through Los Angeles and are they staying there? Or where are they headed?
And For what purpose?
And what does this have to do with curing/treating a supposed pandemic? As Dustin Penner says on the video, folks best wake up. Meanwhile, the L.A. mayor — who has a long rap sheet of lying, says there’s nothing to see here. (See that response below the first video)
Anyone in the military have an explanation? Tanks are made in Ohio — if we were shipping to Saudi Arabia or ME they'd leave from east coast. Common sense. https://t.co/cTzPsi7m1o — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) March 26, 2020
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Coronavirus: 3M to Produce 35,000,000 Respirator Masks a Month in U.S.

Multinational corporation 3M will manufacture 35 million much-needed respirator masks in the United States every month for Americans to help President Donald Trump ’ s administration fight the coronavirus .
In the midst of the Wuhan , China-originated coronavirus crisis , 3M CEO Mike Roman announced that they will be manufacturing about 35 million N95 respirator masks a month — 90 percent of which will go to American healthcare workers who are in desperate need of medical supplies .
“ Since the initial COVID-19 outbreak , we ’ ve ramped up to maximum production levels of N95 respirator masks and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of more than 1.1 billion per year , or nearly 100 million per month , ” Roman said in a statement .
“ In the United States we are producing 35 million respirator masks per month ; of these , more than 90 % are now designated for healthcare workers , with the remaining deployed to other industries also critical in this pandemic , including energy , food and pharmaceutical companies.
” Roman said more than half a million respirator masks are currently being delivered from the company ’ s South Dakota-based plant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City and Seattle , Washington .
The respirator masks are expected to arrive on March 23 .
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Multinational corporation 3M will manufacture 35 million much-needed respirator masks in the United States every month for Americans to help President Donald Trump’s administration fight the coronavirus.
In the midst of the Wuhan, China-originated coronavirus crisis, 3M CEO Mike Roman announced that they will be manufacturing about 35 million N95 respirator masks a month — 90 percent of which will go to American healthcare workers who are in desperate need of medical supplies.
“Since the initial COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve ramped up to maximum production levels of N95 respirator masks and doubled our global output to a rate of more than 1.1 billion per year, or nearly 100 million per month,” Roman said in a statement. “In the United States we are producing 35 million respirator masks per month; of these, more than 90% are now designated for healthcare workers, with the remaining deployed to other industries also critical in this pandemic, including energy, food and pharmaceutical companies.”
Roman said more than half a million respirator masks are currently being delivered from the company’s South Dakota-based plant to highly affected cities like New York City and Seattle, Washington. The respirator masks are expected to arrive on March 23. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Ford Joins 3M and GE in Speeding Up Ventilator, Respirator Production

Carmaker Ford Motor Co ( F.N ) on Tuesday jumped into the emergency push by major U.S. manufacturers to produce thousands of ventilators and respirators needed to help combat the spread of the coronavirus under a partnership code-named “ Project Apollo.
” By joining forces with General Electric ’ s ( GE.N ) healthcare unit and 3M Co ( MMM.N ) , Ford is taking heed of U.S. President Donald Trump ’ s call for U.S. automakers to work across sectors in producing equipment needed for the pandemic .
The rapid outbreak , which has killed more than 16,500 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world and led to a shortage of ventilators needed to treat patients suffering from the flu-like illness , which can lead to breathing difficulties and pneumonia in severe cases .
“ We ’ ve been in regular dialogue with federal , state and local officials to understand the areas of greatest needs , ” Ford Chief Executive Jim Hackett said .
Ford said its partnerships were code-named “ Project Apollo ” after the Apollo 13 launch in 1970 when a lunar landing was aborted after an oxygen tank failed two days into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improvise a fix .
Ford and GE Healthcare will expand the production of GE ’ s ventilator design to support patients with respiratory failure or difficulty breathing caused by the pathogen .
In addition , they are developing a simplified design that Ford could begin making at one of its plants .
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Carmaker Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Tuesday jumped into the emergency push by major U.S. manufacturers to produce thousands of ventilators and respirators needed to help combat the spread of the coronavirus under a partnership code-named “Project Apollo.”
By joining forces with General Electric’s (GE.N) healthcare unit and 3M Co (MMM.N), Ford is taking heed of U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for U.S. automakers to work across sectors in producing equipment needed for the pandemic.
The rapid outbreak, which has killed more than 16,500 people globally, has strained healthcare systems around the world and led to a shortage of ventilators needed to treat patients suffering from the flu-like illness, which can lead to breathing difficulties and pneumonia in severe cases.
“We’ve been in regular dialogue with federal, state and local officials to understand the areas of greatest needs,” Ford Chief Executive Jim Hackett said.
Ford said its partnerships were code-named “Project Apollo” after the Apollo 13 launch in 1970 when a lunar landing was aborted after an oxygen tank failed two days into the mission, forcing the astronauts to improvise a fix.
Ford and GE Healthcare will expand the production of GE’s ventilator design to support patients with respiratory failure or difficulty breathing caused by the pathogen. In addition, they are developing a simplified design that Ford could begin making at one of its plants. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Pennsylvania Governor Revokes Emergency Gun Store Ban

Pennsylvania gun stores will remain open on a limited basis after Democratic governor Tom Wolf reversed course on his emergency coronavirus shut-down order on Tuesday .
The governor will allow gun dealers to reopen their stores , but his order still severely restricts what they are allowed to do .
The updated order says gun stores may only operate “ to complete only the portions of a sale/transfer that must be conducted in-person under the law , ” likely referring to the completion of a background check , which must be done in person .
The move comes as demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the pandemic , as a number of police departments , including Philadelphia ’ s , have announced they will no longer arrest people committing certain crimes .
The Democrat amended the order just two days after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied an emergency request from Second Amendment activists challenging the gun store shutdown .
Other states and localities are issuing orders similar to Wolf ’ s , but there has been no clear consensus among them on whether gun stores should be among the exempted businesses .
The order requires that stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” basis and only “ during limited hours.
” Dealers must also “ comply with social distancing , sanitization of applicable area between appointments , and other mitigation measures to protect its employees and the public , ” according to the updated order .
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Pennsylvania gun stores will remain open on a limited basis after Democratic governor Tom Wolf reversed course on his emergency coronavirus shut-down order on Tuesday.
The governor will allow gun dealers to reopen their stores, but his order still severely restricts what they are allowed to do. The updated order says gun stores may only operate “to complete only the portions of a sale/transfer that must be conducted in-person under the law,” likely referring to the completion of a background check, which must be done in person.
The move comes as demand for firearms has surged in the wake of the pandemic, as a number of police departments, including Philadelphia’s, have announced they will no longer arrest people committing certain crimes. The Democrat amended the order just two days after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied an emergency request from Second Amendment activists challenging the gun store shutdown. Other states and localities are issuing orders similar to Wolf’s, but there has been no clear consensus among them on whether gun stores should be among the exempted businesses.
The order requires that stores must operate on an “individual appointment” basis and only “during limited hours.” Dealers must also “comply with social distancing, sanitization of applicable area between appointments, and other mitigation measures to protect its employees and the public,” according to the updated order. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Pence: FDA approving ‘off-label’ use for hydroxychloroquine to help coronavirus patients

Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday that “ the FDA is approving off-label use for the hydroxychloroquine right now ” to help coronavirus patients .
Pence made the comment during Fox News ’ virtual coronavirus town hall in response to a question from Dr. Mehmet Oz about the drug , which has shown encouraging signs in small , early tests .
A similar drug , Chloroquine has also showed positive signs .
Dr. Oz noted that “ the FDA appropriately desires randomized critical trials for proof to guide the medical community , ” but asked the vice president how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also satisfying the demand from physicians , front-line doctors , who want to use these pills for their patients and themselves ?
” In response , Pence said , “ The good news is , the chloroquine medication , we actually deployed in the state of New York resources to be able to be administered to the people.
” New York has reported more than 25,600 confirmed coronavirus cases and 210 deaths , the most in the U.S. , according to data compiled by Fox News .
“ Doctors can prescribe that medication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfectly legal and approved malaria medication , ” Pence told Dr. Oz , “ but doctors can now prescribe chloroquine for that off-label purpose of dealing with the symptoms of coronavirus .
We are making that clear across the country.
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Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday that “the FDA [Food and Drug Administration] is approving off-label use for the [anti-malarial drug] hydroxychloroquine right now” to help coronavirus patients.
Pence made the comment during Fox News’ virtual coronavirus town hall in response to a question from Dr. Mehmet Oz about the drug, which has shown encouraging signs in small, early tests. A similar drug, Chloroquine has also showed positive signs.
Dr. Oz noted that “the FDA appropriately desires randomized critical trials for proof to guide the medical community,” but asked the vice president how the clinical trials can be accelerated “while also satisfying the demand from physicians, front-line doctors, who want to use these pills for their patients and themselves?”
In response, Pence said, “The good news is, the chloroquine medication, we actually deployed in the state of New York resources to be able to be administered to the people.”
New York has reported more than 25,600 confirmed coronavirus cases and 210 deaths, the most in the U.S., according to data compiled by Fox News.
“Doctors can prescribe that medication, which as you know is a perfectly legal and approved malaria medication,” Pence told Dr. Oz, “but doctors can now prescribe chloroquine for that off-label purpose of dealing with the symptoms of coronavirus. We are making that clear across the country.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--WATCH: Ryan Reynolds Mocks Self-Important Celebrity Responses To COVID-19 Pandemic

Actor Ryan Reynolds hilariously trolled the few celebrities who have engaged in self-important grandstanding during the COVID-19 pandemic , like those who joined in a collective rendition of John Lennon ’ s tired song “ Imagine.
” Speaking to his Twitter followers on Monday , Reynolds advised everyone to practice social distancing while acknowledging that celebrities like himself are not nearly as important as the people keeping the Western world stable right now : grocers , healthcare workers , truckers , etc .
“ We need to work to flatten the curve and fight off COVID-19 .
I think in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all know that it ’ s the celebrities we count on most , ” Reynolds cheekily said .
“ They ’ re the ones that are going to get us through this.
” After a brief pause , Reynolds then remembered that celebrities are actually the least important during these trying times .
“ Right after healthcare workers , of course , ” he said .
“ First responders .
People who work in essential services .
Ping pong players .
Mannequins , they ’ re great .
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Actor Ryan Reynolds hilariously trolled the few celebrities who have engaged in self-important grandstanding during the COVID-19 pandemic, like those who joined in a collective rendition of John Lennon’s tired song “Imagine.”
Speaking to his Twitter followers on Monday, Reynolds advised everyone to practice social distancing while acknowledging that celebrities like himself are not nearly as important as the people keeping the Western world stable right now: grocers, healthcare workers, truckers, etc.
“We need to work to flatten the curve and fight off COVID-19. I think in times of crisis, I think we all know that it’s the celebrities we count on most,” Reynolds cheekily said. “They’re the ones that are going to get us through this.”
After a brief pause, Reynolds then remembered that celebrities are actually the least important during these trying times.
“Right after healthcare workers, of course,” he said. “First responders. People who work in essential services. Ping pong players. Mannequins, they’re great. Childhood imaginary friends, sure. Like 400 other types of people.” – READ MORE
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