thegatewaypundit--2020-03-17--California Residents Calling 911 to Report Coughing Neighbors

The fraudstream media has caused mass hysteria over the Coronavirus .
On Monday it was reported that Oregon police were begging people to stop calling 911 if they run out of toilet paper .
USA Today reported that California residents are dialing 911 to report coughing neighbors .
TRENDING : EXCLUSIVE : Evidence Shows Director General of World Health Organization Severely Overstated the Fatality Rate of the Coronavirus Leading to the Greatest Global Panic in History As the number of those with the coronavirus grows locally — Riverside County announced its 15th case on Monday and San Bernardino County confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coachella Valley police departments say they ’ ve started fielding 911 reports from concerned callers convinced a neighbor ’ s overly loud sneeze or hacking cough is proof the person has the virus .
Palm Springs police estimate dispatchers had about five of these calls last week , Sgt .
Mike Casavan said .
Americans look out for their neighbors and take care of the elderly , but this mass hysteria is causing Americans to fight over crumbs and toilet paper .
Several counties in the Bay Area are on near total lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to buy groceries or for health care needs .
New York is expected to be on lockdown next and people are losing their minds .

The fraudstream media has caused mass hysteria over the Coronavirus.
On Monday it was reported that Oregon police were begging people to stop calling 911 if they run out of toilet paper.
USA Today reported that California residents are dialing 911 to report coughing neighbors.
Via The Desert Sun:
Neighbors calling 911 to report hearing loud coughing next door? It’s happening. As the number of those with the coronavirus grows locally — Riverside County announced its 15th case on Monday and San Bernardino County confirmed its first case on Sunday — some Coachella Valley police departments say they’ve started fielding 911 reports from concerned callers convinced a neighbor’s overly loud sneeze or hacking cough is proof the person has the virus. Palm Springs police estimate dispatchers had about five of these calls last week, Sgt. Mike Casavan said.
This is totally un-American.
Americans look out for their neighbors and take care of the elderly, but this mass hysteria is causing Americans to fight over crumbs and toilet paper.
Several counties in the Bay Area are on near total lockdown only allowing residents to leave their homes to buy groceries or for health care needs.
New York is expected to be on lockdown next and people are losing their minds.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--Coronavirus: Dare County, North Carolina Closes to Outsiders; Police Man Checkpoints to Bar Visitors

Coronavirus: Dare County, North Carolina Closes to Outsiders; Police Man Checkpoints to Bar Visitors to Popular Outer Banks Vacation Spot

Coronavirus : Dare County , North Carolina Closes to Outsiders ; Police Man Checkpoints to Bar Visitors to Popular Outer Banks Vacation Spot The North Carolina Outer Banks vacation destination spot Dare County is closed to visitors because of the Wuhan coronavirus COVID-19 .
Sheriff ’ s deputies started manning checkpoints for entry to the county at 2 p.m. on Tuesday .
The county has no cases of the virus and is trying to lessen its chances for an outbreak or severity when it comes .
China established similar roadblocks to stem the original outbreak in Hubei province where Wuhan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Virginia Dare , the first English child born in the New World in the Lost Colony of Roanoke .
The county is renowned for being the site of the Wright Brother ’ s first flight at Kitty Hawk and is home to the popular Nag ’ s Head beach town .
The county posted a notice instructing residents and those who meet exemptions to apply online for entry permits .
In response to updated guidelines from the CDC to avoid discretionary travel and follow The President ’ s Coronavirus Guidelines for America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made the decision to restrict visitor access to Dare County beginning today , Tuesday , March 17 at 2:00 p.m .
While there are currently no individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Dare County , officials weighed the potential benefits for community health along with the tremendous impacts these restrictions have on our community .
These restrictions may be inconvenient , disappointing and have financial impacts , however , they were made in the interest of public safety to limit the spread of COVID-19 .
Beginning at 2:00 p.m. , checkpoints @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dare County and no visitors will be allowed access .
Permanent residents , non-resident property owners and non-resident employees of Dare County businesses may review entry guidelines at www.darenc.com/entry .
Reentry permits from previous years will not be accepted .
Staff is working to activate the online permitting system by 1:00 p.m. To avoid contact with personnel , please display your permit on your dashboard so it is clearly visible for checkpoint personnel .
Visitors will not be allowed to travel through Dare County to access Currituck County ( Corolla ) , Hyde @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tyrrell County .
People who reside , own property or work in Corolla or Ocracoke will be allowed entry…

The North Carolina Outer Banks vacation destination spot Dare County is closed to visitors because of the Wuhan coronavirus COVID-19. Sheriff’s deputies started manning checkpoints for entry to the county at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. The county has no cases of the virus and is trying to lessen its chances for an outbreak or severity when it comes. China established similar roadblocks to stem the original outbreak in Hubei province where Wuhan is located.
Dare County is named for Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the New World in the Lost Colony of Roanoke. The county is renowned for being the site of the Wright Brother’s first flight at Kitty Hawk and is home to the popular Nag’s Head beach town.
Dare County government image.
Dare County map via Carolina.com
The county posted a notice instructing residents and those who meet exemptions to apply online for entry permits.
Excerpt of the notice banning visitors:


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--FBI Threatens Shutdown of Gun Purchase Background Checks as Massive Surge in Sales Creates Backlog

FBI Threatens Shutdown of Gun Purchase Background Checks as Massive Surge in Sales Creates Backlog A 300 % spike in gun purchases has overwhelmed the FBI office in charge of the National Instant Background Criminal Background Check System , leading to them considering temporarily shutting down in some areas .
A shutdown of the system would stop or delay new gun sales .
“ As the FBI ’ s National Instant Criminal Background Check System ( NICS ) Section works through the impact of the COVID-19 operationally , we are working to maintain our services .
We are aware that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the health and safety of their employees , which may include a reduction in office availability or even closure to some offices , ” the FBI office said in a statement .
The Washington Examiner reports that the National Shooting Sports Foundation said checks surged 300 % on Monday , after already hitting historic highs all year .
The NSSF statement continued on to say that “ according to NICS , there are delays in the system due to an astronomical volume of transactions over the last several days .
While much of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an immediate ‘ proceed ’ or ‘ deny ’ determination , transactions that result in a delayed status require the work of NICS examiners to investigate whether the transaction should be approved or not .
With daily volumes roughly double that of last year , the NICS team is unable to begin investigations on all delays within three business days , creating a backlog in the delayed checks.
” The organization continued on to say that some states and agencies are “ considering options to protect the health and safety of their employees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff or a temporary closure.
” The NSSF also warned that the Brady transfer date after a sale may now be extended beyond the three business days that it normally takes .
“ The three business day timeframe does not begin until relevant state offices are open for business , ” the statement continued .
“ Additionally , because of the dramatic increase in volume , it is important to recognize FBI staff may not be able to begin their research on delayed transactions as they normally would .
Therefore , you may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response from the NICS before opting to proceed with a sale on any delayed transaction .
We are operating during exceptional and uncertain times , so you may wish to consider implementing temporary changes in order to safeguard yourself and your business .
However , please note that when state offices are closed it does not constitute a ‘ business day ’ for purposes of calculating the “ three business days ” period before an FFL may transfer a firearm to a non-licensee as mandated by the Brady Act .
”

A 300% spike in gun purchases has overwhelmed the FBI office in charge of the National Instant Background Criminal Background Check System, leading to them considering temporarily shutting down in some areas.
A shutdown of the system would stop or delay new gun sales.
“As the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Section works through the impact of the COVID-19 operationally, we are working to maintain our services. We are aware that states may be considering options to protect the health and safety of their employees, which may include a reduction in office availability or even closure to some offices,” the FBI office said in a statement.
The Washington Examiner reports that the National Shooting Sports Foundation said checks surged 300% on Monday, after already hitting historic highs all year.
“Monday, March 16, 2020, the NICS staff experienced over a 300% increase compared to this same time period in 2019. As we’ve seen in the past with other national events, our citizens often seek to exercise their Second Amendment rights during times of uncertainty,” the NSSF said.
The NSSF statement continued on to say that “according to NICS, there are delays in the system due to an astronomical volume of transactions over the last several days. While much of the NICS System is automated and yields an immediate ‘proceed’ or ‘deny’ determination, transactions that result in a delayed status require the work of NICS examiners to investigate whether the transaction should be approved or not. With daily volumes roughly double that of last year, the NICS team is unable to begin investigations on all delays within three business days, creating a backlog in the delayed checks.”
The organization continued on to say that some states and agencies are “considering options to protect the health and safety of their employees, which may include a reduction in staff or a temporary closure.”
The NSSF also warned that the Brady transfer date after a sale may now be extended beyond the three business days that it normally takes.
“The three business day timeframe does not begin until relevant state offices are open for business,” the statement continued. “Additionally, because of the dramatic increase in volume, it is important to recognize FBI staff may not be able to begin their research on delayed transactions as they normally would. Therefore, you may want to consider waiting on a definitive response from the NICS before opting to proceed with a sale on any delayed transaction. We are operating during exceptional and uncertain times, so you may wish to consider implementing temporary changes in order to safeguard yourself and your business. However, please note that when state offices are closed it does not constitute a ‘business day’ for purposes of calculating the “three business days” period before an FFL may transfer a firearm to a non-licensee as mandated by the Brady Act.”


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--“Most of Those Infected Won’t Even Know It” – Israeli Virologist Tells World Leaders to Calm Unneces

“Most of Those Infected Won’t Even Know It” – Israeli Virologist Tells World Leaders to Calm Unnecessary Panic over ‘Exaggerated’ Coronavirus

“ Most of Those Infected Won ’ t Even Know It ” – Israeli Virologist Tells World Leaders to Calm Unnecessary Panic over ‘ Exaggerated ’ Coronavirus The cases of the coronavirus jumped to 9,225 in the US on Wednesday .
The number of deaths blamed on the virus is 150 in the US .
The number of estimated deaths from the flu this year , based on numbers from the CDC is 22,000 .
Top Israeli virologist Prof. Jihad Bishara , the director of the Infectious Disease Unit at Petah Tikva ’ s Beilinson Hospital , said this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without even knowing they were sick .
Dr. Bishara said global leaders and the media need to quit pushing panic and calm people down .
A leading Israeli virologist on Sunday urged world leaders to calm their citizens about the coronavirus pandemic , saying people were being whipped into unnecessary panic .
Prof. Jihad Bishara , the director of the Infectious Disease Unit at Petah Tikva ’ s Beilinson Hospital , said that some of the steps being taken in Israel and abroad were very important , but the virus is not airborne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recover without even knowing they were sick , the at-risk groups are now known , and the global panic is unnecessary and exaggerated .
“ I ’ ve been in this business for 30 years , ” Bishara said in a Channel 12 interview .
“ I ’ ve been through MERS , SARS , Ebola , the first Gulf war and the second , and I don ’ t recall anything like this .
There ’ s unnecessary , exaggerated panic .
We have to calm people down .
“ People are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of virus , it ’ s in the air , it ’ s going to attack every one of us , and whoever is attacked is going to die , ” he said .
“ That ’ s not the way it is at all .
It ’ s not in the air .
Not everyone [ who is infected ] dies ; most of them will get better and won ’ t even know they were sick , or will have a bit of mucus.
” But in Israel and around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else up into panic — the leaders , via the media , and the wider public — who then in turn start to stress out the leaders .
We ’ ve entered some kind of vicious cycle .
”

Dr. Jihad Bishara
The cases of the coronavirus jumped to 9,225 in the US on Wednesday.
The number of deaths blamed on the virus is 150 in the US.
The number of estimated deaths from the flu this year, based on numbers from the CDC is 22,000.
Top Israeli virologist Prof. Jihad Bishara, the director of the Infectious Disease Unit at Petah Tikva’s Beilinson Hospital, said this week most people will recover from the coronavirus without even knowing they were sick.
Dr. Bishara said global leaders and the media need to quit pushing panic and calm people down.
The Times of Israel reported:


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--BREAKING: GOP Florida Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart , 58 , is the first member of the House or Senate to test positive for the @ @ @ @ @ chambers have self-quarantined after potential exposure to others with the virus , Fox News reporter @ @ @ @ @ evening .
“ On Saturday evening , Congressman Diaz-Balart developed symptoms , including a fever @ @ @ @ @ a short while ago , he was notified that he has tested positive for COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ in a statement .
“ While in quarantine Diaz-Balart has been working from his apartment @ @ @ @ @ want you to know that I am feeling much better , ” Díaz-Balart said in @ @ @ @ @ , it is important that everyone take this extremely seriously and follow CDC guidelines in @ @ @ @ @ and mitigate the spread of this virus ”

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, 58, is the first member of the House or Senate to test positive for the Coronavirus.
Members from both chambers have self-quarantined after potential exposure to others with the virus, Fox News reporter Chad Pergram said on Wednesday evening.
GOP FL Rep Mario Diaz-Balart is the 1st mbr of the House or Senate to test positive for coronavirus. A number of mbrs from both sides of the Capitol have self-quarantined after potential exposure to others with the virus — Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) March 18, 2020
“On Saturday evening, Congressman Diaz-Balart developed symptoms, including a fever and a headache. Just a short while ago, he was notified that he has tested positive for COVID-19,” the Congressman said in a statement.
“While in quarantine Diaz-Balart has been working from his apartment in DC.”
“I want you to know that I am feeling much better,” Díaz-Balart said in a statement. “However, it is important that everyone take this extremely seriously and follow CDC guidelines in order to avoid getting sick and mitigate the spread of this virus”


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--Approx. 200 Patients and Staff at Wisconsin Children’s Hospital Being Tested for Coronavirus After D

Approx. 200 Patients and Staff at Wisconsin Children’s Hospital Being Tested for Coronavirus After Doctor Confirmed Positive

Approx .
200 Patients and Staff at Wisconsin Children ’ s Hospital Being Tested for Coronavirus After Doctor Confirmed Positive Approximately 200 staff members and patients at a Wisconsin children ’ s hospital are being tested for the Chinese coronavirus after a doctor tested positive .
The doctor at the Children ’ s Hospital of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa who tested positive had contacted the virus after travelling out of state .
Andy Brodzeller , spokesperson for the hospital , told The Hill that the doctor had tested positive for the virus on Monday and has since been “ quarantined at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” He added that the doctor had been on the Milwaukee campus from March 9-15 .
“ In the 48 , 10 are patients we are caring for in the hospital .
Thirty-eight were either discharged from the hospital or never admitted , ” he continued .
The spokesperson said that the hospital has “ rigorous internal systems for infection prevention , and have expanded them greatly in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
” The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that none of the patients considered to be at the highest risk of developing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus .
The father of a teenage girl with leukemia who is being isolated with his daughter said that they have not been tested yet , however , due to a shortage of the tests .
“ What if she ’ s negative and I come down with it and infect her ?
” the father told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel .
“ They are setting themselves up for a huge lawsuit because common sense isn ’ t being used here.
” He added that nurses and doctors had not been wearing masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctor being confirmed positive .
“ There are so many questions and not enough transparency , ” the nurse added .

Approximately 200 staff members and patients at a Wisconsin children’s hospital are being tested for the Chinese coronavirus after a doctor tested positive.
The doctor at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa who tested positive had contacted the virus after travelling out of state.
Andy Brodzeller, spokesperson for the hospital, told The Hill that the doctor had tested positive for the virus on Monday and has since been “quarantined at home with mild symptoms and is recovering.” He added that the doctor had been on the Milwaukee campus from March 9-15.
“In total, 48 patient families, plus staff, have been identified and contacted. They have all been advised on next steps based on [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] guidelines, ranging from monitoring for symptoms, self-quarantine or testing,” Brodzeller said.
“In the 48, 10 are patients we are caring for in the hospital. Thirty-eight were either discharged from the hospital or never admitted,” he continued.
The spokesperson said that the hospital has “rigorous internal systems for infection prevention, and have expanded them greatly in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.”
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that none of the patients considered to be at the highest risk of developing serious respiratory illness tested positive for the virus.
The father of a teenage girl with leukemia who is being isolated with his daughter said that they have not been tested yet, however, due to a shortage of the tests.
“What if she’s negative and I come down with it and infect her?” the father told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “They are setting themselves up for a huge lawsuit because common sense isn’t being used here.”
He added that nurses and doctors had not been wearing masks when treating his daughter prior to the doctor being confirmed positive.
A nurse told the paper that “it’s tense, tense, tense.”
“There are so many questions and not enough transparency,” the nurse added.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--Pregnant Guatemalan Teen Dies Falling From The Border Wall While Trying To Sneak Into USA

Pregnant Guatemalan Teen Dies Falling From The Border Wall While Trying To Sneak Into USA A “ migrant ” from Guatemala has died after she tried to climb over the big beautiful border wall and ended up falling to the ground .
19-year-old Miriam Estefany Giron Luna was 30 weeks pregnant and trying to enter the United States illegally with her “ partner ” Dilver Israel Diaz Garcia .
The details of Girón Luna ’ s life are sparse , but according to social media posts from friends , she was a social worker and beauty pageant winner in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner made the more than 3,000-mile journey to the U.S.-Mexico border in hopes of finding work to financially support her family .
Their journey ended tragically when Girón Luna attempted to scale an 18-foot portion of the border wall and fell onto her back .
Diaz Garcia carried Girón Luna until he found Border Patrol agents , who called for an ambulance .
In a statement from CBP to Prism , the agency said Girón Luna “ was in pain ” when Border Patrol agents encountered her , “ but [ she ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the federal immigration agency , both Diaz Garcia and the mortally injured Girón Luna were considered under arrest and in CBP custody when they were found and when Girón Luna died Mar .
10 in a Texas hospital .
Local news outlets report that the 19-year-old suffered a brain bleed , lacerations to the liver and kidneys , and a broken pelvis .
CBP told Prism that upon Girón Luna ’ s arrival at the hospital , doctors performed an emergency C-section , followed by surgery for fractured pelvis and internal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medicated , underwent a CT scan , blood transfusions , “ another surgery [ and ] dialysis , ” which stabilized her until her death .
Medical staff were also unable to save Girón Luna ’ s baby .
United States Customs and Border Protection released this statement , vowing to find those who encouraged her to engage in this risky behavior : U.S. Customs and Border Protection is saddened to report a 19-year-old , 8 -month pregnant woman from Guatemala was pronounced deceased Tuesday afternoon in an El Paso , Texas hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On Saturday , March 7 , at 7 p.m. MDT , a 19-year-old Guatemalan national was encountered by El Paso Sector Border Patrol agents , east of El Paso in Clint , Texas .
A male companion with the woman indicated she fell from the steel mesh border barrier , landing on her back .
Agents immediately contacted Emergency Medical Services , which transported her to a local hospital where she underwent emergency medical intervention including an emergency C-section .
Despite the best efforts of medical personnel , her unborn child did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address her injuries , she was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at 2:39 p.m. MDT on Tuesday , March 10 .
“ Despite the best efforts of our Border Patrol agents and medical professionals , sadly more lives have perished at the hands of human smugglers , ” said El Paso Sector Chief Gloria Chavez .
“ Someone in Mexico guided this 8 month pregnant woman from Guatemala to this section of the border and encouraged her and helped her climb the steel mesh border barrier .
We will engage our law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for placing these lives in danger.
” The care of those in CBP ’ s custody is paramount .
Consistent with policy , CBP ’ s Office of Professional Responsibility has initiated a review .
The Department of Homeland Security ’ s Office of the Inspector General and the Government of Guatemala have been notified .
Of course the crazed leftists try to blame Trump , as the Daily Koz article continues : U.S. immigration policies have only become more deadly under the Trump administration , which has further militarized the border , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , given Border Patrol agents unbelievable discretion over migrants ’ lives , and implemented policies like Migration Protection Protocols ( MPP ) , which essentially makes migrants sitting ducks in Mexico , subjecting them to kidnapping , sexual assault , extortion , and sometimes death .
For all of the federal immigration agency ’ s hand wringing over smugglers , immigration attorneys who work at the U.S.-Mexico border have said Trump is “ the best thing that could have happened to organized crime.
” In Brownsville , Texas , the Trump administration has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sole purpose of which seems to be funneling people into Mexico indefinitely as part of MPP .
There , just a few days after Girón Luna died , Dr. Michele Heisler , the medical director at Physicians for Human Rights ( PHR ) and a professor of internal medicine and of public health at the University of Michigan , and her PHR colleague , attorney Joanna Naples-Mitchell , spent several days observing court proceedings where they saw migrants cry and sometimes beg not to be returned to Mexico .
Heisler told Prism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other migrants like her in an “ untenable situation.
” “ People know there is nothing they can do to navigate this situation , so they take dangerous routes or make risky decisions ” Heisler said .
“ People will continue to fall .
I fear people will continue to die .
The United States has created this system of torture .
If you know your only chance at making it is to scale something designed to kill you , what do you call that ?
The U.S. has created a system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s created public infrastructure designed to make people fall , to gravely injure them , or to kill them.
” According to the far left , it ’ s not at all the fault of the pregnant teen who thought this would be a good idea , or the people who enabled her .
The Al Jazeera write up spends more time trashing Trump than talking about the now-deceased teen : Tekandi Paniagua , a Guatemalan consular official based in the state of Texas , told the Washington Post that new restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been causing asylum seekers to take more risks and that since October , at least five other Guatemalans have suffered broken bones and other serious injuries after falling from the border wall .
“ This is a very worrisome trend , ” he told the Washington Post .
“ People are taking more and more risks , and they ’ re losing their lives.
” Trump , who has made a crackdown on immigration a central focus of his presidency and his re-election campaign , has put in place measures that have made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apply for asylum in the US .
At least 60,000 asylum seekers have been sent back to Mexico to wait while their cases are processed in the US under the Trump administration ’ s “ Remain in Mexico ” programme .
Meanwhile , Judicial Watch reports that another “ migrant caravan ” from Guatemala is on its way north .

A “migrant” from Guatemala has died after she tried to climb over the big beautiful border wall and ended up falling to the ground.
19-year-old Miriam Estefany Giron Luna was 30 weeks pregnant and trying to enter the United States illegally with her “partner” Dilver Israel Diaz Garcia.
Wacked out far left site Daily Koz reports:
The details of Girón Luna’s life are sparse, but according to social media posts from friends, she was a social worker and beauty pageant winner in her hometown of Quetzaltenango. She and her partner made the more than 3,000-mile journey to the U.S.-Mexico border in hopes of finding work to financially support her family. Their journey ended tragically when Girón Luna attempted to scale an 18-foot portion of the border wall and fell onto her back. Diaz Garcia carried Girón Luna until he found Border Patrol agents, who called for an ambulance. In a statement from CBP to Prism, the agency said Girón Luna “was in pain” when Border Patrol agents encountered her, “but [she] was answering questions about her condition.” According to the federal immigration agency, both Diaz Garcia and the mortally injured Girón Luna were considered under arrest and in CBP custody when they were found and when Girón Luna died Mar. 10 in a Texas hospital. Local news outlets report that the 19-year-old suffered a brain bleed, lacerations to the liver and kidneys, and a broken pelvis. CBP told Prism that upon Girón Luna’s arrival at the hospital, doctors performed an emergency C-section, followed by surgery for fractured pelvis and internal bleeding. CBP said Girón Luna was medicated, underwent a CT scan, blood transfusions, “another surgery [and] dialysis,” which stabilized her until her death. Medical staff were also unable to save Girón Luna’s baby.
United States Customs and Border Protection released this statement, vowing to find those who encouraged her to engage in this risky behavior:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is saddened to report a 19-year-old, 8 -month pregnant woman from Guatemala was pronounced deceased Tuesday afternoon in an El Paso, Texas hospital. Our condolences are with her family. On Saturday, March 7, at 7 p.m. MDT, a 19-year-old Guatemalan national was encountered by El Paso Sector Border Patrol agents, east of El Paso in Clint, Texas. A male companion with the woman indicated she fell from the steel mesh border barrier, landing on her back. Agents immediately contacted Emergency Medical Services, which transported her to a local hospital where she underwent emergency medical intervention including an emergency C-section. Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, her unborn child did not survive. After multiple surgeries to address her injuries, she was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at 2:39 p.m. MDT on Tuesday, March 10. “Despite the best efforts of our Border Patrol agents and medical professionals, sadly more lives have perished at the hands of human smugglers,” said El Paso Sector Chief Gloria Chavez. “Someone in Mexico guided this 8 month pregnant woman from Guatemala to this section of the border and encouraged her and helped her climb the steel mesh border barrier. We will engage our law enforcement partners in Mexico to find those responsible for placing these lives in danger.” The care of those in CBP’s custody is paramount. Consistent with policy, CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility has initiated a review. The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Inspector General and the Government of Guatemala have been notified.
Of course the crazed leftists try to blame Trump, as the Daily Koz article continues:
U.S. immigration policies have only become more deadly under the Trump administration, which has further militarized the border, created a years-long backlog in immigration courts, given Border Patrol agents unbelievable discretion over migrants’ lives, and implemented policies like Migration Protection Protocols (MPP), which essentially makes migrants sitting ducks in Mexico, subjecting them to kidnapping, sexual assault, extortion, and sometimes death. For all of the federal immigration agency’s hand wringing over smugglers, immigration attorneys who work at the U.S.-Mexico border have said Trump is “the best thing that could have happened to organized crime.” In Brownsville, Texas, the Trump administration has set up “tent courts,” the sole purpose of which seems to be funneling people into Mexico indefinitely as part of MPP. There, just a few days after Girón Luna died, Dr. Michele Heisler, the medical director at Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and a professor of internal medicine and of public health at the University of Michigan, and her PHR colleague, attorney Joanna Naples-Mitchell, spent several days observing court proceedings where they saw migrants cry and sometimes beg not to be returned to Mexico. Heisler told Prism that the Trump administration put Girón Luna and other migrants like her in an “untenable situation.” “People know there is nothing they can do to navigate this situation, so they take dangerous routes or make risky decisions” Heisler said. “People will continue to fall. I fear people will continue to die. The United States has created this system of torture. If you know your only chance at making it is to scale something designed to kill you, what do you call that? The U.S. has created a system where this is the case; it’s created public infrastructure designed to make people fall, to gravely injure them, or to kill them.”
According to the far left, it’s not at all the fault of the pregnant teen who thought this would be a good idea, or the people who enabled her. The Al Jazeera write up spends more time trashing Trump than talking about the now-deceased teen:
Tekandi Paniagua, a Guatemalan consular official based in the state of Texas, told the Washington Post that new restrictions imposed by US President Donald Trump have been causing asylum seekers to take more risks and that since October, at least five other Guatemalans have suffered broken bones and other serious injuries after falling from the border wall. “This is a very worrisome trend,” he told the Washington Post. “People are taking more and more risks, and they’re losing their lives.” Trump, who has made a crackdown on immigration a central focus of his presidency and his re-election campaign, has put in place measures that have made it increasingly more difficult for migrants to apply for asylum in the US. At least 60,000 asylum seekers have been sent back to Mexico to wait while their cases are processed in the US under the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” programme. Trending: JUST IN: Fulton County Clerk Releases New Statement on Leaked Trump Docs That Matched Fani Willis’s Indictments and It’s a Doozy
Meanwhile, Judicial Watch reports that another “migrant caravan” from Guatemala is on its way north.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--Desperate and Washed Up Actress Debra Messing Says ‘MAGA’ Supporters ‘Will Die,’ Over Trump’s Corona

Desperate and Washed Up Actress Debra Messing Says ‘MAGA’ Supporters ‘Will Die,’ Over Trump’s Coronavirus Response

Desperate and Washed Up Actress Debra Messing Says ‘ MAGA ’ Supporters ‘ Will Die , ’ Over Trump ’ s Coronavirus Response Debra Messing , a washed up actress , sent an unhinged tweet on Tuesday claiming that “ MAGA ” supporters “ will die ” over the administration ’ s response to the coronavirus .
The 51-year-old Messing once starred on the hit television show Will and Grace , but now spends seemingly all her time crying about the president on Twitter for attention .
“ LIAR-IN-CHIEF , ” Messing tweeted .
“ # Maga have been unmoved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since elected .
Now that innumerable people ( including MAGA ) will die , because of his lies and inaction , I wonder if MAGA will recognize that 45 must be voted out ?
” The tweet included a video of Trump speaking over a graph of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States .
Soundbites from the president included him saying things like , “ We have it totally under control.
” Last year , President Trump called out the obsessed Messing and noted that when they met she called him “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that when it was announced that I was going to do The Apprentice , and when it then became a big hit , helping NBC ’ s failed lineup greatly , @ DebraMessing came up to me at an Upfront & profusely thanked me , even calling me “ Sir.
” How times have changed !
” Trump tweeted after one of the aging actresses weird tirades .

Debra Messing, a washed up actress, sent an unhinged tweet on Tuesday claiming that “MAGA” supporters “will die” over the administration’s response to the coronavirus.
The 51-year-old Messing once starred on the hit television show Will and Grace, but now spends seemingly all her time crying about the president on Twitter for attention.
“LIAR-IN-CHIEF,” Messing tweeted. “#Maga have been unmoved by the 16500 lies 45 has made since elected. Now that innumerable people (including MAGA) will die, because of his lies and inaction, I wonder if MAGA will recognize that 45 must be voted out?”
The tweet included a video of Trump speaking over a graph of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States. Soundbites from the president included him saying things like, “We have it totally under control.”
Last year, President Trump called out the obsessed Messing and noted that when they met she called him “sir.”
“I have not forgotten that when it was announced that I was going to do The Apprentice, and when it then became a big hit, helping NBC’s failed lineup greatly, @DebraMessing came up to me at an Upfront & profusely thanked me, even calling me “Sir.” How times have changed!” Trump tweeted after one of the aging actresses weird tirades.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--JUST IN: Senate Passes Coronavirus Economic Aid Package 90-8, President Trump Expected to Sign

JUST IN : Senate Passes Coronavirus Economic Aid Package 90-8 , President Trump Expected to Sign The Senate on Wednesday afternoon passed the House ’ s Coronavirus economic aid package in a 90 – 8 vote .
The 8 Senators who voted against the package were all Republicans .
Two GOP Senators Cory Gardner ( CO ) and Rick Scott ( FL ) didn ’ t vote because they are at home in self quarantine .
The Coronavirus package bill provides expanded paid sick leave and unemployment benefits .
The Senate passed a bill Wednesday to expand paid leave and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , part of a staggering response expected in the coming weeks to avoid economic calamity .
The House bill that the Senate considered provides enhanced unemployment insurance , ensures that businesses that have fewer than 500 employees offer two weeks of paid sick leave to their workers , and includes increased funding for food assistance programs and guarantees free testing for the coronavirus .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will be working on a larger stimulus package .
Congress is working on a 3rd bill to ‘ help workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would “ not adjourn the Senate until we pass a far bolder package which must include significant relief for small businesses all across our country .
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Update: President Trump signed the Coronavirus bill.
The Senate on Wednesday afternoon passed the House’s Coronavirus economic aid package in a 90 – 8 vote.
The 8 Senators who voted against the package were all Republicans.
Two GOP Senators Cory Gardner (CO) and Rick Scott (FL) didn’t vote because they are at home in self quarantine.
Senate ok'd Hse's 2nd phase coronavirus bill 90-8. All 8 nays came from GOPers: Blackburn, Inhofe, Johnson, Lankford, Lee, Paul, Sasse & ScottSC — Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) March 18, 2020
The Coronavirus package bill provides expanded paid sick leave and unemployment benefits.
Via CNBC:
The Senate passed a bill Wednesday to expand paid leave and unemployment benefits in response to the coronavirus pandemic, part of a staggering response expected in the coming weeks to avoid economic calamity. The House bill that the Senate considered provides enhanced unemployment insurance, ensures that businesses that have fewer than 500 employees offer two weeks of paid sick leave to their workers, and includes increased funding for food assistance programs and guarantees free testing for the coronavirus.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will be working on a larger stimulus package.
Congress is working on a 3rd bill to ‘help workers and families.’
McConnell said Wednesday he would “not adjourn the Senate until we pass a far bolder package which must include significant relief for small businesses all across our country.”
WATCH:


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--FLASHBACK: WHO Idiots in January Said “No Clear Evidence of Human-to-Human Transmission” of Coronavi

FLASHBACK: WHO Idiots in January Said “No Clear Evidence of Human-to-Human Transmission” of Coronavirus

FLASHBACK : WHO Idiots in January Said “ No Clear Evidence of Human-to-Human Transmission ” of Coronavirus The controversial Ethiopian politician and Director General of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) , , claimed in a press conference in early March that the fatality rate for the coronavirus was many multiples that of the fatality rate of the common flu .
This has led to the greatest economic panic in world history .
The Director General of the WHO spoke on March 3 , 2020 and shared this related to the coronavirus : While many people globally have built @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 is a new virus to which no one has immunity .
That means more people are susceptible to infection , and some will suffer severe disease .
Globally , about 3.4 % of reported COVID-19 cases have died .
By comparison , seasonal flu generally kills far fewer than 1 % of those infected .
Here is the video of Dr. Ghebreyesus ’ s remarks .
This statement led to the greatest panic in world history as the global elite media shared and repeated that the coronavirus was many , many times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The problem is his statement is false .
A look at the numbers : ** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus used the actual number of deaths due to coronavirus divided by confirmed cases to get his 3.4 % mortality rate number ( from last week -since that time the mortality rate based on current reported numbers is near 4 % ) ** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus then compared the actual coronavirus mortality rate to an estimated flu mortality rate of 0.1 % — The US flu mortality rate is based on an estimated 22,000 deaths divided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving a 0.1 % mortality rate .
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus compared known numbers for coronavirus ( 3.4 percent mortality rate ) but did not include the estimated number of those infected who are asymtomatic .
This number is likely in the tens of thousands and could be in the millions !
There is no way of knowing right now .
One study released this week revealed that 6 of 7 people infected by coronavirus are asymptomatic !
They do not know they are infected !
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus then compared the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the millions of estimated annual cases of flu cases .
Again he does not include the asymtomatic cases , the 6 of 7 people infected who do not suffer severe symptoms .
** If asymtomatic cases are included in Ghebreyesus ’ s calculation the actual mortality rate of the coronavirus is somewhere between 0.2 % to 0.8 % or lower .
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ’ s calculations of a 3.4 % mortality rate is off by nearly 3.0 % !
The same World Health Organization in January found “ no clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .

The controversial Ethiopian politician and Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , claimed in a press conference in early March that the fatality rate for the coronavirus was many multiples that of the fatality rate of the common flu.
This egregiously false premise
The Director General of the WHO spoke on March 3, 2020 and shared this related to the coronavirus:
While many people globally have built up immunity to seasonal flu strains, COVID-19 is a new virus to which no one has immunity. That means more people are susceptible to infection, and some will suffer severe disease. Globally, about 3.4% of reported COVID-19 cases have died. By comparison, seasonal flu generally kills far fewer than 1% of those infected.
Here is the video of Dr. Ghebreyesus’s remarks.
This statement led to the greatest panic in world history as the global elite media shared and repeated that the coronavirus was many, many times more deadly than the common flu.
The problem is his statement is false.
A look at the numbers:
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus used the actual number of deaths due to coronavirus divided by confirmed cases to get his 3.4% mortality rate number (from last week -since that time the mortality rate based on current reported numbers is near 4%)
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus then compared the actual coronavirus mortality rate to an estimated flu mortality rate of 0.1% — The US flu mortality rate is based on an estimated 22,000 deaths divided by an estimated 36 million flu cases giving a 0.1% mortality rate.
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus compared known numbers for coronavirus (3.4 percent mortality rate) but did not include the estimated number of those infected who are asymtomatic. This number is likely in the tens of thousands and could be in the millions! There is no way of knowing right now. One study released this week revealed that 6 of 7 people infected by coronavirus are asymptomatic! They do not know they are infected!
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus then compared the known numbers of 206,845 cases of coronavirus to the millions of estimated annual cases of flu cases. Again he does not include the asymtomatic cases, the 6 of 7 people infected who do not suffer severe symptoms.
** If asymtomatic cases are included in Ghebreyesus’s calculation the actual mortality rate of the coronavirus is somewhere between 0.2% to 0.8% or lower.
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus’s calculations of a 3.4% mortality rate is off by nearly 3.0%!
And then there’s this…
The same World Health Organization in January found “no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission” of the coronavirus.
Wow.
Hat Tip Marooned in Marin.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--House Democrats Propose Lifting Tariffs On Chinese Imports, Rewarding China for Downplaying Wuhan Vi

House Democrats Propose Lifting Tariffs On Chinese Imports, Rewarding China for Downplaying Wuhan Virus

A leading House Democrat is suggesting that we end tariffs on Chinese imports amid the spread of Wuhan Virus , essentially rewarding the Chinese for their secretive and problematic handling of the virus that is quickly spreading to all corners of the globe .
Florida Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy , whose husband manufactures sportswear in Chinese factories according to an article by The Hill , could potentially benefit from such a move .
The proposed legislation is co-sponsored by Democrat Joe Cunningham of South Carolina .
Murphy also owns a patent on one of the products manufactured by her husband .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ not provide any insight or plans on how they would make sure said imports , which include everything from food to construction supplies , would be properly tested to make sure they are not carrying the Wuhan Virus .
Furthermore , the individuals involved in loading , shipping , and unloading said imports have no requirements to be tested by American officials to determine if they are also carrying the Wuhan Virus .
To say that this is reckless would be an understatement .
As the Chinese Communist Party continues their propaganda effort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of the virus , which originated within their country and was mishandled by their government , lifting tariffs is the exact last thing we need to be doing .
We should instead be looking at increasing tariffs and demanding inspection of Chinese imports by American interests from when they are loaded in China and until they are unloaded in the United States .
Jamison Johnson , who is a graduate of the The Citadel in South Carolina , also served three tours of duty as a marine in the Middle East .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in South Carolina ’ s 1st District to take on incumbent Congressman Joe Cunningham , the co-sponsor of Murphy ’ s pro-China legislation .
“ The Wuhan Virus came from China .
If they would ’ ve been open and honest with us from the beginning , far less people would ’ ve gotten sick and far less people would have died .
As a marine with three combat tours , I understand all too well how to deal with bullies like China .
You have to show resolve and not back down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remaining firm and steadfast in handling them .
At the end of the day , it is quite clear that “ Smoking Joe ” simply lacks the moral compass or courage to unite and lead us in any capacity , ” Cunningham told TGP in an exclusive statement Wednesday afternoon .
It is unclear how much support this effort has , but Murphy and Cunningham are pushing to have this placed in the Coronavirus aid package being considered and developed by President Trump .
This is a breaking news story and we will @ @ @ @ @ @

A leading House Democrat is suggesting that we end tariffs on Chinese imports amid the spread of Wuhan Virus , essentially rewarding the Chinese for their secretive and problematic handling of the virus that is quickly spreading to all corners of the globe.
Florida Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, whose husband manufactures sportswear in Chinese factories according to an article by The Hill, could potentially benefit from such a move. The proposed legislation is co-sponsored by Democrat Joe Cunningham of South Carolina. Murphy also owns a patent on one of the products manufactured by her husband.
Murphy and Cunningham’s plan does not provide any insight or plans on how they would make sure said imports, which include everything from food to construction supplies, would be properly tested to make sure they are not carrying the Wuhan Virus. Furthermore, the individuals involved in loading, shipping, and unloading said imports have no requirements to be tested by American officials to determine if they are also carrying the Wuhan Virus. To say that this is reckless would be an understatement.
As the Chinese Communist Party continues their propaganda effort to blame the United States for the spread of the virus, which originated within their country and was mishandled by their government, lifting tariffs is the exact last thing we need to be doing. We should instead be looking at increasing tariffs and demanding inspection of Chinese imports by American interests from when they are loaded in China and until they are unloaded in the United States.
Jamison Johnson, who is a graduate of the The Citadel in South Carolina, also served three tours of duty as a marine in the Middle East. He is running for the GOP nomination in South Carolina’s 1st District to take on incumbent Congressman Joe Cunningham, the co-sponsor of Murphy’s pro-China legislation.
“The Wuhan Virus came from China. If they would’ve been open and honest with us from the beginning, far less people would’ve gotten sick and far less people would have died. As a marine with three combat tours, I understand all too well how to deal with bullies like China. You have to show resolve and not back down, just like how President Trump is remaining firm and steadfast in handling them. At the end of the day, it is quite clear that “Smoking Joe Cunningham” simply lacks the moral compass or courage to unite and lead us in any capacity,” Johnson told TGP in an exclusive statement Wednesday afternoon.
It is unclear how much support this effort has, but Murphy and Cunningham are pushing to have this placed in the Coronavirus aid package being considered and developed by President Trump. This is a breaking news story and we will update you as more happens.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--America’s Largest Mall Chain Closing Through the End of the Month Over Coronavirus Worries

America ’ s Largest Mall Chain Closing Through the End of the Month Over Coronavirus Worries America ’ s largest mall chain is closing all of their properties in the United States through the end of the month .
Simon Property Group has ordered all of their malls closed by 7 p.m. on Wednesday .
“ The health and safety of our shoppers , retailers and employees is of paramount importance and we are taking this step to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities , ” David Simon , Chairman , Chief Executive Officer and President of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The closure will affect all of their malls , premium outlets and mills in the U.S. Regal Cinemas has also closed all of their over 500 theaters nationwide .
“ Regal announces closure of all theatre locations starting Tuesday , March 17 , 2020 , as a precaution amid the current circumstances .
All theatres will remain closed until further notice .
Please check back soon .
We look forward to serving you again as soon as possible , ” Regal said in a statement posted to Twitter .
“ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthy environment for our employees and guests .
We value your patronage and have no doubt we will be serving you again as soon as possible with a full slate of Hollywood blockbusters , ” their statement on Twitter continued .
As of 2018 , Regal employed 26,047 people .
The theater company has not announced when they will be reopening .
Showcase Cinemas is also closing all of their theaters until April 7 .
Reuters noted that theaters have normally remained open in times of national crisis in the United States , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacks and during World War II .

America’s largest mall chain is closing all of their properties in the United States through the end of the month.
Simon Property Group has ordered all of their malls closed by 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
“The health and safety of our shoppers, retailers and employees is of paramount importance and we are taking this step to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities,” David Simon, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Simon, said in a statement.
The closure will affect all of their malls, premium outlets and mills in the U.S.
Regal Cinemas has also closed all of their over 500 theaters nationwide.
“Regal announces closure of all theatre locations starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, as a precaution amid the current circumstances. All theatres will remain closed until further notice. Please check back soon. We look forward to serving you again as soon as possible,” Regal said in a statement posted to Twitter.
“It’s our goal to provide a safe and healthy environment for our employees and guests. We value your patronage and have no doubt we will be serving you again as soon as possible with a full slate of Hollywood blockbusters,” their statement on Twitter continued.
As of 2018, Regal employed 26,047 people. The theater company has not announced when they will be reopening.
Showcase Cinemas is also closing all of their theaters until April 7.
Reuters noted that theaters have normally remained open in times of national crisis in the United States, including after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and during World War II.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--“I’m Dealing with a F*cking Global Crisis!” – Crazy Bernie Lashes Out at CNN Reporter Asking About H

“I’m Dealing with a F*cking Global Crisis!” – Crazy Bernie Lashes Out at CNN Reporter Asking About His 2020 Campaign Plans

“ I ’ m Dealing with a F*cking Global Crisis !
” – Crazy Bernie Lashes Out at CNN Reporter Asking About His 2020 Campaign Plans Crazy Bernie lashed out at CNN reporter Manu Raju on Wednesday amid rumors he was suspending his failing 2020 campaign .
Bernie ’ s camp suspended Facebook ads on Wednesday after Biden trounced him Tuesday night in the Illinois and Florida primaries , prompting rumors he was dropping out of the 2020 race .
Manu Raju asked Crazy Bernie about his campaign plans and the Commie Senator exploded !
“ I ’ m dealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bernie angrily said to Manu Raju when asked about his campaign .
Bernie , who touts the most economically destructive plans , claimed he was busy making sure the US doesn ’ t have an economic meltdown .
Bernie also said he ’ s doing his best to make sure “ people don ’ t die.
” Old Commie Bernie to the rescue !
According to reports , Bernie became furious after another reporter asked him about his campaign then mellowed out for a few minutes to answer questions about the Coronavirus crisis @

Crazy Bernie lashed out at CNN reporter Manu Raju on Wednesday amid rumors he was suspending his failing 2020 campaign.
Bernie’s camp suspended Facebook ads on Wednesday after Biden trounced him Tuesday night in the Illinois and Florida primaries, prompting rumors he was dropping out of the 2020 race.
Manu Raju asked Crazy Bernie about his campaign plans and the Commie Senator exploded!
“I’m dealing with a fucking global crisis!” Bernie angrily said to Manu Raju when asked about his campaign.
Sen. Bernie Sanders grew angry when asked about his campaign plans. During a gaggle with reporters in the Capitol, I asked Sanders about his timeframe for making a decision, and he lashed out: "I'm dealing with a fucking global crisis. You know, we're dealing with." — Manu Raju (@mkraju) March 18, 2020
Bernie, who touts the most economically destructive plans, claimed he was busy making sure the US doesn’t have an economic meltdown.
Bernie also said he’s doing his best to make sure “people don’t die.”
Old Commie Bernie to the rescue!
I noted he's running for president, and he said: “Well right now, right now I'm trying to do my best to make sure that we don't have an economic meltdown and that people don't die. Is that enough for you to keep me busy for today?" — Manu Raju (@mkraju) March 18, 2020
According to reports, Bernie became furious after another reporter asked him about his campaign then mellowed out for a few minutes to answer questions about the Coronavirus crisis.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--FITTON: Leftists Using Pretext of Coronavirus Outbreak to Push Unsecure “Vote by Mail” Free For All,

FITTON: Leftists Using Pretext of Coronavirus Outbreak to Push Unsecure “Vote by Mail” Free For All, No Voter ID For 2020 Elections

FITTON : Leftists Using Pretext of Coronavirus Outbreak to Push Unsecure “ Vote by Mail ” Free For All , No Voter ID For 2020 Elections Never let a crisis go to waste , right ?
Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton sounded the alarm and said the left is using the Coronavirus panic to push vote-by-mail in order to try to steal elections .
“ URGENT : Leftists using pretext of the Coronavirus outbreak to push unsecure “ vote by mail ” free for all , no voter ID anywhere for 2020 elections .
# HowtoStealAnElection ” Fitton said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week DNC chief Tom Perez urged states to expand vote-by-mail , absentee balloting and polling station hours in an effort to keep Coronavirus from further disrupting the Dems ’ presidential nominating process , reported OANN ’ s Jennifer Franco .
In one example of how vote-by-mail helped the Democrats for the primaries was clearly shown Tuesday night in Florida .
Biden won the Florida Democrat primary on Tuesday night against Bernie Sanders 62 % to 23 % .
According to the state of Florida , 693,219 Democrats returned their mail-in ballots by Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ primary , a whopping 27 % increase of mail-in ballots from the 2016 Florida primary .
In addition to vote-by-mail , 438,949 Democrats also voted early in the 2020 Florida primary , a 19 % increase from 2016 , reported FiveThirtyEight .
Here ’ s why the Dems are pushing for vote-by-mail with no voter ID free for all… .
Only about 500,000 Florida Democrats actually showed up to vote at the polling stations on Election Day , which is a 40 % decrease from 2016 !
The Coronavirus is not only being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orders , crash the economy , increase unemployment and cause panic , it is being used as a pretext to increase absentee ballot voting !

Tom Fitton
Never let a crisis go to waste, right?
Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton sounded the alarm and said the left is using the Coronavirus panic to push vote-by-mail in order to try to steal elections.
“URGENT: Leftists using pretext of the Coronavirus outbreak to push unsecure “vote by mail” free for all, no voter ID anywhere for 2020 elections. #HowtoStealAnElection” Fitton said in a tweet on Wednesday.
URGENT: Leftists using pretext of #CoronavirusOutbreak to push unsecure, "vote by mail" free for all, no voter id anywhere for 2020 elections. #HowtoStealAnElection https://t.co/rg4Dez2NVe — Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) March 18, 2020
Earlier this week DNC chief Tom Perez urged states to expand vote-by-mail, absentee balloting and polling station hours in an effort to keep Coronavirus from further disrupting the Dems’ presidential nominating process, reported OANN’s Jennifer Franco.
#BREAKING: DNC chairman Tom Perez is urging states to expand vote-by-mail, absentee balloting & polling station hours in an effort to keep the coronavirus from further disrupting the party’s presidential nominating process. — Jenn Franco KESQ (@jennfranconews) March 17, 2020
In one example of how vote-by-mail helped the Democrats for the primaries was clearly shown Tuesday night in Florida.
Biden won the Florida Democrat primary on Tuesday night against Bernie Sanders 62% to 23%.
According to the state of Florida, 693,219 Democrats returned their mail-in ballots by Wednesday morning’s count for the 2020 primary, a whopping 27% increase of mail-in ballots from the 2016 Florida primary.
In addition to vote-by-mail, 438,949 Democrats also voted early in the 2020 Florida primary, a 19% increase from 2016, reported FiveThirtyEight.
Here’s why the Dems are pushing for vote-by-mail with no voter ID free for all….
Only about 500,000 Florida Democrats actually showed up to vote at the polling stations on Election Day, which is a 40% decrease from 2016!
The Coronavirus is not only being used to impose strict “shelter-in” orders, crash the economy, increase unemployment and cause panic, it is being used as a pretext to increase absentee ballot voting!


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--HELLO WORLD! Before Economy Totally Disintegrates – Will Anyone Else Notice WHO Director Made BASIC

HELLO WORLD! Before Economy Totally Disintegrates – Will Anyone Else Notice WHO Director Made BASIC MATH ERROR in Causing Global Coronavirus Panic?

HELLO WORLD !
Before Economy Totally Disintegrates – Will Anyone Else Notice WHO Director Made BASIC MATH ERROR in Causing Global Coronavirus Panic ?
Before the US economy disintegrates into nothingness — Will any so-called expert out there also notice that the WHO Director caused a global coronavirus panic over a basic math error ?
The controversial Ethiopian politician and Director General of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) , , claimed in a press conference in early March that the fatality rate for the coronavirus was many multiples that of the fatality rate of the common flu .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ panic in world history .
The Director General of the WHO spoke on March 3 , 2020 and shared this related to the coronavirus : While many people globally have built up immunity to seasonal flu strains , COVID-19 is a new virus to which no one has immunity .
That means more people are susceptible to infection , and some will suffer severe disease .
Globally , about 3.4 % of reported COVID-19 cases have died .
By comparison , seasonal flu generally kills far fewer than 1 % of those infected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ghebreyesus ’ s remarks .
This statement led to the greatest panic in world history as the global elite media shared and repeated that the coronavirus was many , many times more deadly than the common flu .
The problem is his statement is false .
It was not accurate !
As The Gateway Pundit reported Monday , the coronavirus mortality rate reported by the media as stated by Dr. Ghebreyesus is completely inaccurate .
Here ’ s a summary of the analysis updated with today ’ s latest numbers proving the Director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and materially false : A look at the numbers : ** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus used the actual number of deaths due to coronavirus divided by confirmed cases to get his 3.4 % mortality rate number ( from last week -since that time the mortality rate based on current reported numbers is near 4 % ) ** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus then compared the actual coronavirus mortality rate to an estimated flu mortality rate of 0.1 % — The US flu mortality rate is based on an estimated 22,000 deaths divided by an estimated 36 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mortality rate .
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus compared known numbers for coronavirus ( 3.4 percent mortality rate ) but did not include the estimated number of those infected who are asymtomatic .
This number is likely in the tens of thousands and could be in the millions !
There is no way of knowing right now .
One study released this week revealed that 6 of 7 people infected by coronavirus are asymptomatic !
They do not know they are infected !
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus then compared the known numbers of 206,845 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estimated annual cases of flu cases .
Again he does not include the asymtomatic cases , the 6 of 7 people infected who do not suffer severe symptoms .
** If asymtomatic cases are included in Ghebreyesus ’ s calculation the actual mortality rate of the coronavirus is somewhere between 0.2 % to 0.8 % or lower .
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ’ s calculations of a 3.4 % mortality rate is off by nearly 3.0 % !
Ghebreyesus compared apples to oranges and his numbers were completely inaccurate !
There were 7,301 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were 116 confirmed deaths associated with the coronavirus in the US .
The mortality rate for those two sets of numbers is 1.6 % .
We also know that according to a new study by the journal Science — 6 of 7 coronavirus victims , or 86 % of infections , were undocumented .
If latest study published in the Science journal is correct then the coronavirus scare will be the greatest hoax in world history causing trillions and trillions of dollars in economic damage .
The WHO and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus need @ @ @ @ @

Before the US economy disintegrates into nothingness — Will any so-called expert out there also notice that the WHO Director caused a global coronavirus panic over a basic math error?
* * * * * * * * * * *
The controversial Ethiopian politician and Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , claimed in a press conference in early March that the fatality rate for the coronavirus was many multiples that of the fatality rate of the common flu.
This egregiously false premise
The Director General of the WHO spoke on March 3, 2020 and shared this related to the coronavirus:
While many people globally have built up immunity to seasonal flu strains, COVID-19 is a new virus to which no one has immunity. That means more people are susceptible to infection, and some will suffer severe disease. Globally, about 3.4% of reported COVID-19 cases have died. By comparison, seasonal flu generally kills far fewer than 1% of those infected.
Here is the video of Dr. Ghebreyesus’s remarks.
This statement led to the greatest panic in world history as the global elite media shared and repeated that the coronavirus was many, many times more deadly than the common flu.
The problem is his statement is false.
It was not accurate!
As The Gateway Pundit reported Monday, the coronavirus mortality rate reported by the media as stated by Dr. Ghebreyesus is completely inaccurate.
Here’s a summary of the analysis updated with today’s latest numbers proving the Director General’s statement was very misleading and materially false:
N/A – not available
A look at the numbers:
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus used the actual number of deaths due to coronavirus divided by confirmed cases to get his 3.4% mortality rate number (from last week -since that time the mortality rate based on current reported numbers is near 4%)
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus then compared the actual coronavirus mortality rate to an estimated flu mortality rate of 0.1% — The US flu mortality rate is based on an estimated 22,000 deaths divided by an estimated 36 million flu cases giving a 0.1% mortality rate.
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus compared known numbers for coronavirus (3.4 percent mortality rate) but did not include the estimated number of those infected who are asymtomatic. This number is likely in the tens of thousands and could be in the millions! There is no way of knowing right now. One study released this week revealed that 6 of 7 people infected by coronavirus are asymptomatic! They do not know they are infected!
** Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus then compared the known numbers of 206,845 cases of coronavirus to the millions of estimated annual cases of flu cases. Again he does not include the asymtomatic cases, the 6 of 7 people infected who do not suffer severe symptoms.
** If asymtomatic cases are included in Ghebreyesus’s calculation the actual mortality rate of the coronavirus is somewhere between 0.2% to 0.8% or lower.
Ghebreyesus compared apples to oranges and his numbers were completely inaccurate!
* * * * * * * * * * *
As of Wednesday morning.
There were 7,301 confirmed cases in the US.
There were 116 confirmed deaths associated with the coronavirus in the US.
The mortality rate for those two sets of numbers is 1.6%.
We also know that according to a new study by the journal Science — 6 of 7 coronavirus victims, or 86% of infections, were undocumented.
If latest study published in the Science journal is correct then the coronavirus scare will be the greatest hoax in world history causing trillions and trillions of dollars in economic damage.
The WHO and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus need to be held responsible!


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--PBS Reporter Yamiche Alcindor Asks Trump About ‘Kung Flu’ Rumor at Press Briefing, Badgers Him for C

PBS Reporter Yamiche Alcindor Asks Trump About ‘Kung Flu’ Rumor at Press Briefing, Badgers Him for Calling Coronavirus the “Chinese Virus”

PBS Reporter Yamiche Alcindor Asks Trump About ‘ Kung Flu ’ Rumor at Press Briefing , Badgers Him for Calling Coronavirus the “ Chinese Virus ” The communist Chinese government has initiated a campaign to deflect responsibility for the global havoc caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus that originated in Wuhan , China , by accusing people of racism for calling the virus the Wuhan , China or Chinese virus .
On Tuesday , China moved to kick out several American reporters in a spat with the Trump administration over the limiting of the number of Chinese government propagandists acting as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporter Yamiche Alcindor badgers President Trump about the “ kung flu ” rumor at Wednesday ’ s coronavirus press briefing , screen image .
The U.S. media is happy to follow the communist Chinese government playbook with reporters attacking President Trump and other officials for using those terms or in the case of CBS reporter Weijia Jiang , accusing without evidence an unnamed official of calling the virus the “ kung flu.
” At Wednesday ’ s press briefing at the White House by the coronavirus task force that was led by President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his use of the term “ Chinese virus ” .
ABC News reporter Cecilia Vega was first ( report and TGP transcript at this link . )
Video posted to Twitter by the MRC ’ s Kyle Drennen : Toward the end of the briefing , Trump was again badgered on the issue , this time by PBS NewsHour reporter Yamiche Alcindor who initially brought up the “ king flu ” rumor .
( Earlier Wednesday , Alcindor had gone after senior White House advisor Kellyanne Conway about the “ king flu ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House driveway .
Video and report at this link . )
Alcindor : “ Mr .
President , There ’ s federal , there ’ s reporting that the federal government has a plan that shows this coronavirus outbreak might last as much , as long as eighteen months .
Are you seeing those numbers , could it… ” Trump : “ No , we ’ re not seeing that at all.
” Alcindor : “ And…my second question is there are some , at least one White House official who used the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact that this virus started in China .
Is that acceptable ?
Is it wrong ?
Are you worried that , that having this virus be talked about as a Chinese virus that , that… ” Trump : “ I wonder who said .
Do you know who said that ?
” Alcindor : “ I ’ m not sure of the person ’ s name .
But would you condemn the fact of “ kung flu ” ?
Alcindor : “ A person at the White House used the term… ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s wrong ?
Kung flu .
And do you think using the term ‘ Chinese virus ’ , that puts Asian-American at risk ?
That people might target them ?
” Trump : “ No , not at all , not at all .
I think they probably , uh , would agree with it a hundred percent .
It comes from China .
There ’ s nothing not to agree with.
” An example of the communist China media propaganda machine in action , which sounds a lot like U.S. White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Chinese virus ” so wrong ?
People on social media lash out against the xenophobic & racist name attached to # coronavirus : -Virus has no nationality ; No nation can own it-Tactic to cast blame , distract from own incompetence-Incitement of hatred ”

The communist Chinese government has initiated a campaign to deflect responsibility for the global havoc caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, by accusing people of racism for calling the virus the Wuhan, China or Chinese virus. On Tuesday, China moved to kick out several American reporters in a spat with the Trump administration over the limiting of the number of Chinese government propagandists acting as journalists allowed in the U.S.
PBS NewsHour reporter Yamiche Alcindor badgers President Trump about the “kung flu” rumor at Wednesday’s coronavirus press briefing, screen image.
The U.S. media is happy to follow the communist Chinese government playbook with reporters attacking President Trump and other officials for using those terms or in the case of CBS reporter Weijia Jiang, accusing without evidence an unnamed official of calling the virus the “kung flu.”
At Wednesday’s press briefing at the White House by the coronavirus task force that was led by President Trump, two reporters badgered Trump about his use of the term “Chinese virus”.
ABC News reporter Cecilia Vega was first (report and TGP transcript at this link.)
Video posted to Twitter by the MRC’s Kyle Drennen:
ABC's @CeciliaVega attacks Trump during presser, says "it's racist" to use the phrase "Chinese virus" pic.twitter.com/CsE6gkyQxZ — Kyle Drennen (@kjdrennen) March 18, 2020
Toward the end of the briefing, Trump was again badgered on the issue, this time by PBS NewsHour reporter Yamiche Alcindor who initially brought up the “king flu” rumor. (Earlier Wednesday, Alcindor had gone after senior White House advisor Kellyanne Conway about the “king flu” rumor at a briefing on the White House driveway. Video and report at this link.)
CLIP: President Trump is asked about the term 'Kung Flu' Watch complete news conference here: https://t.co/GwQnJ0pwmo pic.twitter.com/ElDbKUvrgU — CSPAN (@cspan) March 18, 2020
TGP transcript:
Alcindor: “Mr. President, There’s federal, there’s reporting that the federal government has a plan that shows this coronavirus outbreak might last as much, as long as eighteen months. Are you seeing those numbers, could it…”
Trump: “No, we’re not seeing that at all.”
Alcindor: “And…my second question is there are some, at least one White House official who used the term ‘kung flu’ referring to the fact that this virus started in China. Is that acceptable? Is it wrong? Are you worried that, that having this virus be talked about as a Chinese virus that, that…”
Trump: “I wonder who said. Do you know who said that?”
Alcindor: “I’m not sure of the person’s name. But would you condemn the fact of “kung flu”?
Trump: “Say the term again.”
Alcindor: “A person at the White House used the term…”
Trump: “Just the term.”
Alcindor: …”Kung flu. My question is…”
Trump: “Kung flu.”
Alcindor: “Do you think that’s wrong? Kung flu. And do you think using the term ‘Chinese virus’, that puts Asian-American at risk? That people might target them?”
Trump: “No, not at all, not at all. I think they probably, uh, would agree with it a hundred percent. It comes from China. There’s nothing not to agree with.”
An example of the communist China media propaganda machine in action, which sounds a lot like U.S. White House reporters: “”Why is “Chinese virus” so wrong? People on social media lash out against the xenophobic & racist name attached to #coronavirus:-Virus has no nationality; No nation can own it-Tactic to cast blame, distract from own incompetence-Incitement of hatred”


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--Sanders To ‘Assess’ Campaign After String Of Losses

Sanders To ‘ Assess ’ Campaign After String Of Losses The Democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders got drubbed again in primaries on Tuesday and is now in deep reflection over whether to continue his bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination .
“ The next primary contest is three weeks away , ” Sanders ’ s campaign manager , Faiz Shakir , said in a statement .
“ Sen .
Sanders is going to be having conversations with his supporters to assess his campaign.
” “ In the immediate term , however , he is focused on the government response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we take care of working people and the most vulnerable.
” Biden swept to victory in the Arizona , Florida and Illinois primaries on Tuesday , winning Florida by nearly 40 points and taking Illinois by more than 20 points .
In Arizona , which is continuing to count the vote , Biden led Sanders by double digits .
Even though the pledged delegates appear close — Biden has 1,153 and Sanders has 861 — more than 40 % of the delegates have now been pledged .
Candidates need at least 1,991 delegates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump took the opportunity to needle Sanders , who he said “ soon ” be dropping out of the Democratic primary race and saying he has already “ given up.
” “ The DNC will have gotten their fondest wish and defeated Bernie Sanders , far ahead of schedule , ” Trump tweeted Wednesday morning .
“ Now they are doing everything possible to be nice to him in order to keep his supporters .
Bernie has given up , just like he did last time .
He will be dropping out soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is already looking past the Vermont senator , praising the “ remarkable passion and tenacity ” of Sanders and his supporters .
“ They have shifted the fundamental conversation in this country , ” he said , adding : “ I hear you , I know what ’ s at stake .
I know what we have to do .
”

Poor Bernie.
The Democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders got drubbed again in primaries on Tuesday and is now in deep reflection over whether to continue his bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
“The next primary contest is three weeks away,” Sanders’s campaign manager, Faiz Shakir, said in a statement. “Sen. Sanders is going to be having conversations with his supporters to assess his campaign.”
“In the immediate term, however, he is focused on the government response to the coronavirus outbreak and ensuring that we take care of working people and the most vulnerable.”
Biden swept to victory in the Arizona, Florida and Illinois primaries on Tuesday, winning Florida by nearly 40 points and taking Illinois by more than 20 points. In Arizona, which is continuing to count the vote, Biden led Sanders by double digits.
Back on March 3 — Super Tuesday — Biden stomped Sanders, winning 10 of 14 contests.
Even though the pledged delegates appear close — Biden has 1,153 and Sanders has 861 — more than 40% of the delegates have now been pledged. Candidates need at least 1,991 delegates to officially clinch the nomination.
President Trump took the opportunity to needle Sanders, who he said “soon” be dropping out of the Democratic primary race and saying he has already “given up.”
“The DNC will have gotten their fondest wish and defeated Bernie Sanders, far ahead of schedule,” Trump tweeted Wednesday morning. “Now they are doing everything possible to be nice to him in order to keep his supporters. Bernie has given up, just like he did last time. He will be dropping out soon!”
The DNC will have gotten their fondest wish and defeated Bernie Sanders, far ahead of schedule. Now they are doing everything possible to be nice to him in order to keep his supporters. Bernie has given up, just like he did last time. He will be dropping out soon! MAGA/KAG — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 18, 2020
For his part, Biden is already looking past the Vermont senator, praising the “remarkable passion and tenacity” of Sanders and his supporters. “They have shifted the fundamental conversation in this country,” he said, adding: “I hear you, I know what’s at stake. I know what we have to do.”


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--Try to Keep Up, Joe! Biden Demands Trump Invoke the Defense Production Act Minutes After Trump… Invo

Try to Keep Up, Joe! Biden Demands Trump Invoke the Defense Production Act Minutes After Trump… Invokes the Defense Production Act

Try to Keep Up , Joe !
Biden Demands Trump Invoke the Defense Production Act Minutes After Trump… Invokes the @ @ @ @ @ is a few steps behind as usual .
Joe Biden on Wednesday released a statement @ @ @ @ @ Defense Production Act minutes after Trump…invoked the Defense Production Act .
Biden has never had @ @ @ @ @ life .
President Trump on Wednesday announced he will invoke the Defense Production Act ( @ @ @ @ @ admin to demand an increase in production in medical supplies from American companies in order @ @ @ @ @ Hospitals and other health care facilities are saying they are running out of masks , @ @ @ @ @ to keeping workers safe .
Trump ’ s campaign mocked Biden for being slow to @ @ @ @ @ Try to keep up , Joe !
” “ As per usual , Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ behind the unprecedented action President Trump is taking to combat the Coronavirus.
” “ Joe @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s plan to combat the coronavirus .
”

Old Joe is a few steps behind as usual.
Joe Biden on Wednesday released a statement demanding President Trump invoke the Defense Production Act minutes after Trump…invoked the Defense Production Act.
Biden has never had an original thought in his life.
President Trump on Wednesday announced he will invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) which allows his admin to demand an increase in production in medical supplies from American companies in order to combat the Coronavirus.
Hospitals and other health care facilities are saying they are running out of masks, gloves and other products crucial to keeping workers safe.
biden sends out a statement demanding trump invoke the Defense Production Act minutes after trump…invokes the Defense Production Act pic.twitter.com/D2R0EnoBVg — Joe Gabriel Simonson (@SaysSimonson) March 18, 2020
Trump’s campaign mocked Biden for being slow to the punch…as usual.
“Try to keep up, Joe!”
“As per usual, Joe Biden is just a few steps behind the unprecedented action President Trump is taking to combat the Coronavirus.”
As per usual, Joe Biden is just a few steps behind the unprecedented action President @RealDonaldTrump is taking to combat the coronavirus. https://t.co/A2QwHDST5t — Andrew Clark (@AndrewHClark) March 18, 2020
“Joe Biden continues to plagiarize President Trump’s plan to combat the coronavirus.”


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--CBS News Reporter Weijia Jiang Accuses Unnamed White House Official of Calling the Wuhan Coronavirus

CBS News Reporter Weijia Jiang Accuses Unnamed White House Official of Calling the Wuhan Coronavirus the ‘Kung Flu’

CBS News Reporter Weijia Jiang Accuses Unnamed White House Official of Calling the Wuhan Coronavirus the ‘ Kung Flu ’ CBS News White House reporter Weijia Jiang started a rumor Tuesday morning accusing an unnamed White House official of calling the coronavirus that originated in Wuhan , China the “ kung flu ” .
Senior White House advisor Kellyanne Conway was badgered by reporters about the rumor Wednesday morning .
President Trump was also asked by another reporter about the accusation at Wednesday ’ s coronavirus task force press briefing .
Jiang refuses to name the alleged official .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to # Coronavirus as the “ Kung-Flu ” to my face .
Makes me wonder what they ’ re calling it behind my back.
” Jiang ’ s only response on Twitter so far has been a Wednesday morning snark at a Republican candidate for Congress from California , Buzz Patterson , who expressed doubt of her story : “ Buzz , I ’ d love to hear what else is on your list .
Have a great day !
” Later Wednesday morning , reporters pressed senior White House advisor Kellyanne Conway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conway urged Jiang to name the alleged official .
Jiang would not reveal the name , saying , “ You know how these conversations go , I am also a journalist.. ” Conway said using the term “ kung flu ” is wrong and apparently surprised reporters when she informed them her husband George is Asian-American and that their children are twenty-five percent Filipino ( George ’ s mother is from the Philippines . )
Video of Trump being badgered by PBS Newshour reporter Yamiche Alcindor about the “ kung flu ” rumor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covers Trump , this is her pinned Tweet at the top of her page :

CBS News White House reporter Weijia Jiang started a rumor Tuesday morning accusing an unnamed White House official of calling the coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China the “kung flu”. Senior White House advisor Kellyanne Conway was badgered by reporters about the rumor Wednesday morning. President Trump was also asked by another reporter about the accusation at Wednesday’s coronavirus task force press briefing. Jiang refuses to name the alleged official.
CBS News White House reporter Weijia Jiang, image via Twitter avatar.
“This morning a White House official referred to #Coronavirus as the “Kung-Flu” to my face. Makes me wonder what they’re calling it behind my back.”
This morning a White House official referred to #Coronavirus as the “Kung-Flu” to my face. Makes me wonder what they’re calling it behind my back. — Weijia Jiang (@weijia) March 17, 2020
Jiang’s only response on Twitter so far has been a Wednesday morning snark at a Republican candidate for Congress from California, Buzz Patterson, who expressed doubt of her story: “Buzz, I’d love to hear what else is on your list. Have a great day!”
Buzz, I’d love to hear what else is on your list. Have a great day! — Weijia Jiang (@weijia) March 18, 2020
Later Wednesday morning, reporters pressed senior White House advisor Kellyanne Conway about the rumor started by Jiang. Conway urged Jiang to name the alleged official. Jiang would not reveal the name, saying, “You know how these conversations go, I am also a journalist..”
"I'm married to an Asian" — Kellyanne Conway downplays White House official reportedly calling coronavirus "Kung-Flu" and Trump using the term "Chinese Virus" pic.twitter.com/aI9TubIfGz — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 18, 2020
Conway said using the term “kung flu” is wrong and apparently surprised reporters when she informed them her husband George is Asian-American and that their children are twenty-five percent Filipino (George’s mother is from the Philippines.)
Video of Trump being badgered by PBS Newshour reporter Yamiche Alcindor about the “kung flu” rumor.
CLIP: President Trump is asked about the term 'Kung Flu' Watch complete news conference here: https://t.co/GwQnJ0pwmo pic.twitter.com/ElDbKUvrgU — CSPAN (@cspan) March 18, 2020
For an idea of how Jiang covers Trump, this is her pinned Tweet at the top of her page:
I asked Trump if he would be okay with someone telling the First Lady to go back to her country. He did not answer. — Weijia Jiang (@weijia) July 18, 2019
Jiang’s Twitter bio reads, “@CBSNews White House Correspondent. Frankie Mei’s mama. Chinese born West Virginian. @williamandmary + @syracuseU alum.”


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-18--COVID-19 In The U.S.: Doomsday Numbers Just Don’t Add Up

COVID-19 In The U.S. : Doomsday Numbers Just Don ’ t Add Up Last week , when people in America used to leave their homes ( remember that ? )
, I was finishing up a big household project and stopped off at Lowe ’ s ( every project I do requires at least 17 trips to the hardware store ) .
I walked in , wearing some scuzzy jeans and a paint-splotched CNN shirt ( which I only wear for painting ) , grabbed a cart and then stopped to pick up a sanitizing wipe .
I swabbed off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( following a stern directive from my wife ) , and was getting ready to pick up my supplies .
Just then a realllly filthy workman rolled in .
He saw me swabbing away , hesitated , then walked over and grabbed his own wipe .
Now , this guy probably never even knew there was a sanitation station in the hardware store and certainly didn ’ t look like the kind of guy who ’ d ever used one before , but there he was — there we were .
And therein @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d get to one eventually ) : This ain ’ t China .
We don ’ t eat bats .
And even a grubby day laborer and a guy in a shirt Jackson Pollock might ’ ve worn will take a moment to clean their hands ( and make sure , on this dangerous day , that he doesn ’ t pick up — or put down — any germs ) .
So for me , the numbers being bandied around just don ’ t make any sense .
The latest coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 150 million Americans infected ?
That is what Congress ’ in-house doctor told Capitol Hill staffers at a close-door meeting last week .
A recent projection from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) had even more alarming numbers .
Worst-case scenario , COVID-19 could infect between up to 214 million people over a period of more than a year — and kill as many as 1.7 million Americans .
The New York Times used an even more dire model : 2.1 million dead .
Let ’ s back up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 1,437,722,468 as of Tuesday , based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data .
COVID-19 was born there , with the first case being diagnosed on Dec. 1 .
On Tuesday , there were 81,054 confirmed cases of the virus , according to Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering .
Of those , 68,798 recovered , while 3,230 people died ( the remainder were still active cases ) .
So that means the infection rate in China was just .006 % .
How , then , are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 50 % of the 320 million people in America — where people already wash their hands incessantly and use Purell nonstop — will be infected ?
Again , look at the numbers .
The virus pounded China from December through the third week of February — more than 10 weeks in all — before it leveled off ( if you can believe the communist leaders ’ claim ) .
In the Hubei province , just more than 11 % of the nearly 60 million residents were infected .
And that was ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China began leveling off a week before February ended .
It topped 80,000 on March 1 , but 14 days later it was still less than 81,000 .
The curve had flattened .
But let ’ s go to Dr. Anthony Fauci , the director of the National Institutes of Health ’ s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , for the final word .
“ I think we really need to be careful with those kinds of predictions , because that ’ s based on a model , ” Dr. Fauci @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ All models are as good as the assumptions that you put into the model … it ’ s unpredictable .
So , testing now is not going to tell me how many cases you are going to have .
What will tell you what you ’ re going to have will be how you respond to it with containment and mitigation , ” he said .
Dr. Fauci also said the breathless media tends to report on the higher end of ranges predicted by models .
“ Remember the model during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as many as a million [ cases ] .
We didn ’ t have a million , ” he said .
No , instead , two people died in the United States from Ebola in 2014 .
Both contracted the disease overseas .
Two more contracted the disease in the United States — both survived .
On Tuesday , the United States had 5,702 confirmed cases of COVID-19 , with 94 deaths ( 48 of those in Washington state alone ) .
The numbers will undoubtedly go up — likely by a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action to cut off the influx of travelers from countries teeming with infection and on Monday laid out stringent new guidelines to halt the upward curve .
Americans appear to be taking the directives seriously .
So , time will tell if it all works .
But 150 million infected ?
A million dead ?
Right now , those numbers just don ’ t seem to add up .
Let ’ s hope they never do .
*Joseph Curl ran the Drudge Report from 2010 to 2014 and covered the White House for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reached at [ email protected ] and on Twitter at @ JosephCurl .
A version of this article ran previously in The Washington Times .

Last week, when people in America used to leave their homes (remember that?), I was finishing up a big household project and stopped off at Lowe’s (every project I do requires at least 17 trips to the hardware store).
I walked in, wearing some scuzzy jeans and a paint-splotched CNN shirt (which I only wear for painting), grabbed a cart and then stopped to pick up a sanitizing wipe. I swabbed off my filthy hands and the cart handle (following a stern directive from my wife), and was getting ready to pick up my supplies.
Just then a realllly filthy workman rolled in. He saw me swabbing away, hesitated, then walked over and grabbed his own wipe. Now, this guy probably never even knew there was a sanitation station in the hardware store and certainly didn’t look like the kind of guy who’d ever used one before, but there he was — there we were.
And therein lies my point (I knew I’d get to one eventually): This ain’t China. We don’t eat bats. And even a grubby day laborer and a guy in a shirt Jackson Pollock might’ve worn will take a moment to clean their hands (and make sure, on this dangerous day, that he doesn’t pick up — or put down — any germs).
So for me, the numbers being bandied around just don’t make any sense.
The latest coronavirus, COVID-19, is bad, but 150 million Americans infected? That is what Congress’ in-house doctor told Capitol Hill staffers at a close-door meeting last week.
A recent projection from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had even more alarming numbers.
Worst-case scenario, COVID-19 could infect between up to 214 million people over a period of more than a year — and kill as many as 1.7 million Americans.
The New York Times used an even more dire model: 2.1 million dead.
Let’s back up a second. China has a population of 1,437,722,468 as of Tuesday, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data.
COVID-19 was born there, with the first case being diagnosed on Dec. 1.
On Tuesday, there were 81,054 confirmed cases of the virus, according to Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering.
Of those, 68,798 recovered, while 3,230 people died (the remainder were still active cases).
So that means the infection rate in China was just .006%. How, then, are the “experts” forecasting that well more than 50% of the 320 million people in America — where people already wash their hands incessantly and use Purell nonstop — will be infected?
Again, look at the numbers. The virus pounded China from December through the third week of February — more than 10 weeks in all — before it leveled off (if you can believe the communist leaders’ claim).
In the Hubei province, just more than 11% of the nearly 60 million residents were infected. And that was ground zero.
The spread of COVID-19 in China began leveling off a week before February ended. It topped 80,000 on March 1, but 14 days later it was still less than 81,000. The curve had flattened.
But let’s go to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, for the final word.
“I think we really need to be careful with those kinds of predictions, because that’s based on a model,” Dr. Fauci said at a congressional hearing last week. “All models are as good as the assumptions that you put into the model … it’s unpredictable. So, testing now is not going to tell me how many cases you are going to have. What will tell you what you’re going to have will be how you respond to it with containment and mitigation,” he said.
Dr. Fauci also said the breathless media tends to report on the higher end of ranges predicted by models. “Remember the model during the Ebola outbreak said you could have as many as a million [cases]. We didn’t have a million,” he said.
No, instead, two people died in the United States from Ebola in 2014. Both contracted the disease overseas. Two more contracted the disease in the United States — both survived.
On Tuesday, the United States had 5,702 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 94 deaths (48 of those in Washington state alone). The numbers will undoubtedly go up — likely by a lot.
But President Trump has taken swift action to cut off the influx of travelers from countries teeming with infection and on Monday laid out stringent new guidelines to halt the upward curve.
Americans appear to be taking the directives seriously. So, time will tell if it all works.
But 150 million infected? A million dead? Right now, those numbers just don’t seem to add up.
Let’s hope they never do.
*Joseph Curl ran the Drudge Report from 2010 to 2014 and covered the White House for a dozen years. He can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter at @JosephCurl. A version of this article ran previously in The Washington Times.