thegatewaypundit--2020-03-24--Disgusting! Nancy Pelosi Stalls Coronavirus Relief Bill Over Far Left Agenda – Kevin McCarthy Lists

Disgusting! Nancy Pelosi Stalls Coronavirus Relief Bill Over Far Left Agenda – Kevin McCarthy Lists Off Liberal Policies Stuffed into Pelosi’s Bill (VIDEO)

Disgusting !
Nancy Pelosi Stalls Coronavirus Relief Bill Over Far Left Agenda – Kevin McCarthy Lists Off Liberal Policies Stuffed @ @ @ @ @ ( VIDEO ) Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is stalling the passage of a needed @ @ @ @ @ .
She insists on playing partisan politics and putting the Democrat party ’ s far-left @ @ @ @ @ s lives while Americans are dying and losing their jobs .
House Minority Leader Kevin @ @ @ @ @ policies Democrats are pushing in this rescue bill .
It is truly disgusting .
House @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi for playing politics in the middle of a life-and-death crisis .

Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is stalling the passage of a needed multi-trillion dollar coronavirus relief bill.
She insists on playing partisan politics and putting the Democrat party’s far-left agenda ahead of people’s lives while Americans are dying and losing their jobs.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy went over the liberal policies Democrats are pushing in this rescue bill.
It is truly disgusting.
I’ve been going through Speaker Pelosi’s 1,400-page bill—most of it has absolutely NOTHING to do with the coronavirus crisis. They're trying to exploit Americans' suffering to sneak every liberal policy they ever dreamed of into law. Here's a sample I gave to @marklevinshow: pic.twitter.com/0LFyqHrLwB — Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) March 24, 2020
House minority leader Kevin McCarthy slammed Pelosi for playing politics in the middle of a life-and-death crisis.
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thegatewaypundit--2020-03-24--Italian Professor of Virology Says Fear of Appearing ‘Racist’ Made His Country’s Coronavirus Outbrea

Italian Professor of Virology Says Fear of Appearing ‘Racist’ Made His Country’s Coronavirus Outbreak Far Worse

Italian Professor of Virology Says Fear of Appearing ‘ Racist ’ Made His Country ’ s Coronavirus Outbreak Far Worse Italy is now considered the epicenter of the coronavirus and a professor of virology there believes that a fear of being perceived as “ racist ” contributed heavily to the massive outbreak .
Giorgio Palù is a professor of virology and microbiology of the University of Padova in Italy and the former head of the European and Italian Society for Virology .
He firmly believes that the delayed response in combating the virus was due to political correctness .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown should have been wider and stricter earlier — and that the government lagged on taking action because of politics .
It was “ lazy in the beginning… too much politics in Italy , ” Palù said .
“ There was a proposal to isolate people coming from the epicenter , coming from China , then it became seen as racist , but they were people coming from the outbreak.
” Italian politicians were so set on not appearing racist , even if it kills their constituents , that the mayor of Florence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Day campaign after Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced travel restrictions on China .
The “ Hug a Chinese Day ” effort was promoted by Chinese Communist Party propaganda outlets CGTN and Global Times , The Blaze noted .
As of Tuesday morning , there have been 63,927 cases of coronavirus in Italy — and 6,077 deaths .

Italy is now considered the epicenter of the coronavirus and a professor of virology there believes that a fear of being perceived as “racist” contributed heavily to the massive outbreak.
Giorgio Palù is a professor of virology and microbiology of the University of Padova in Italy and the former head of the European and Italian Society for Virology. He firmly believes that the delayed response in combating the virus was due to political correctness.
Speaking to CNN, Palù asserted that the lockdown should have been wider and stricter earlier — and that the government lagged on taking action because of politics.
It was “lazy in the beginning… too much politics in Italy,” Palù said. “There was a proposal to isolate people coming from the epicenter, coming from China, then it became seen as racist, but they were people coming from the outbreak.”
Italian politicians were so set on not appearing racist, even if it kills their constituents, that the mayor of Florence even launched a “Hug a Chinese” Day campaign after Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced travel restrictions on China.
#coronavirus: seguiamo le indicazioni delle autorità sanitarie e usiamo cautela, ma nessun terrorismo psicologico e soprattutto basta con i soliti sciacalli che non vedevano l’ora di usare questa scusa per odiare e insultare. Uniti in questa battaglia comune! #AbbracciaUnCinese pic.twitter.com/pUdqEl0piW — Dario Nardella (@DarioNardella) February 1, 2020
The “Hug a Chinese Day” effort was promoted by Chinese Communist Party propaganda outlets CGTN and Global Times, The Blaze noted.
As of Tuesday morning, there have been 63,927 cases of coronavirus in Italy — and 6,077 deaths.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-24--DC Think Tanks Are Lobbying for Illegal Aliens to Get Checks and Healthcare in Coronavirus Relief Pa

DC Think Tanks Are Lobbying for Illegal Aliens to Get Checks and Healthcare in Coronavirus Relief Package Activists at DC think tanks and organizations that represent illegal aliens are lobbying for them to receive the same benefits as American citizens in the coronavirus relief package .
The government is currently working on a plan to send money directly to Americans who are impacted by shutdowns over coronavirus , and these think tanks believe that 12 million illegal aliens are also entitled to that money — and free healthcare .
Among the think tank ’ s lobbying for this economic nightmare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are “ a team of former congressional staff , executive branch officials and immigration policy advocates with deep roots in advocacy and communications and decades of collective experience ” and the Bipartisan Policy Center , which frequently works to promote leftist ideals and causes .
“ Barring [ immigrants ] from access to testing , medical services , and economic stimulus benefits would have devastating consequences to the public and financial health of our country , ” Kerri Talbot , the director of federal advocacy at Immigration Hub , told The Hill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immigration and cross-border policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center , told the outlet that “ immigrants , especially undocumented ones , are likely to be most impacted economically.
” “ Certainly , immigrants are going to bear the brunt of this , ” said Brown .
“ They ’ re working disproportionately in a lot of the hourly wage jobs that are going to be most impacted by the economic downturn .
We ’ re taking a lot of them are undocumented , and have never been eligible for most of the benefits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The groups are also advocating for testing and medical care for these foreign nationals who are in the country illegally .
President Donald Trump has said that the US will be providing testing for illegal aliens , because it is in the best interest of the nation .
“ The answer is yes , we will do those tests because I think in that case it ’ s important , ” Trump said when asked during a briefing over the weekend .
“ I think you could say illegal alien , you could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatever you want , use your definition of what you ’ re talking about — we ’ re all talking about the same thing.
” It isn ’ t just think tanks and activists that are trying to push this expensive charity down the throats of American taxpayers .
The Hill reports that seven members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus ( CHC ) wrote to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday asking her to include permanent immigration protections for DACA recipients .
A debate about DACA would obviously slow the approval of any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mention it has nothing to do with the pandemic .

Activists at DC think tanks and organizations that represent illegal aliens are lobbying for them to receive the same benefits as American citizens in the coronavirus relief package.
The government is currently working on a plan to send money directly to Americans who are impacted by shutdowns over coronavirus, and these think tanks believe that 12 million illegal aliens are also entitled to that money — and free healthcare.
Among the think tank’s lobbying for this economic nightmare are Immigration Hub, whose website says they are “a team of former congressional staff, executive branch officials and immigration policy advocates with deep roots in advocacy and communications and decades of collective experience” and the Bipartisan Policy Center, which frequently works to promote leftist ideals and causes.
“Barring [immigrants] from access to testing, medical services, and economic stimulus benefits would have devastating consequences to the public and financial health of our country,” Kerri Talbot, the director of federal advocacy at Immigration Hub, told The Hill.
Theresa Cardinal Brown, director of immigration and cross-border policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, told the outlet that “immigrants, especially undocumented ones, are likely to be most impacted economically.”
“Certainly, immigrants are going to bear the brunt of this,” said Brown. “They’re working disproportionately in a lot of the hourly wage jobs that are going to be most impacted by the economic downturn. We’re taking a lot of them are undocumented, and have never been eligible for most of the benefits that we’re talking about.”
The groups are also advocating for testing and medical care for these foreign nationals who are in the country illegally.
President Donald Trump has said that the US will be providing testing for illegal aliens, because it is in the best interest of the nation.
“The answer is yes, we will do those tests because I think in that case it’s important,” Trump said when asked during a briefing over the weekend. “I think you could say illegal alien, you could say illegal immigrant, you could say whatever you want, use your definition of what you’re talking about — we’re all talking about the same thing.”
It isn’t just think tanks and activists that are trying to push this expensive charity down the throats of American taxpayers.
The Hill reports that seven members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) wrote to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday asking her to include permanent immigration protections for DACA recipients.
A debate about DACA would obviously slow the approval of any relief package for Americans — not to mention it has nothing to do with the pandemic.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--George Soros Bankrolling Ads Which Will Attack Trump Over Coronavirus Crisis In Key States

George Soros Bankrolling Ads Which Will Attack Trump Over Coronavirus Crisis In Key States Trump is getting high marks from the public for his handling of the Coronavirus crisis , but that is not stopping the left from trying to shift the narrative .
Left wing billionaire George Soros is helping to fund an ad campaign which will target key states and attack Trump on this issue .
The Democratic Party ’ s leading super PAC will begin hitting President Donald Trump over coronavirus in four battleground states , using millions from liberal billionaire George Soros .
Priorities USA Action—the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spend $ 6 million this week on advertisements criticizing Trump for his response to the coronavirus pandemic .
The ads will run in Florida , Michigan , Pennsylvania , and Wisconsin .
The PAC received $ 3 million in contributions from Soros ’ s Democracy PAC on Feb. 21 , new filings show .
Soros ’ s seven-figure donation accounts for 77 percent of the $ 3.9 million the PAC reported hauling in last month .
Major Democratic donors have flooded battleground states , especially in the Midwest , with cash for anti-Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president ’ s voter base .
CNN first reported Monday on Priorities USA ’ s new ads , which are part of a larger plan by deep-pocketed liberal financiers and activist groups to divert large sums of cash into the region .
Trump defeated Hillary Clinton in several Midwestern states that she was expected to carry in the 2016 election .
News Busters has more on this : It looks as though the left will exploit any crisis in order to take a shot at President Donald Trump , and they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liberal billionaire George Soros ’ Democracy PAC and liberal billionaire Donald Sussman are bankrolling a lefty group launching attack ads against President Donald Trump for his response to the coronavirus pandemic with at least $ 13,000,000 so far this cycle .
Advertising Analytics tweeted March 23 that “ @ prioritiesUSA is spending on broadcast targeting Trump over # CoronavirusPandemic.
” One Priorities USA anti-Trump ad is called “ Exponential Threat.
” Sussman leads the pair with $ 8 million in contributions to Priorities USA Action , the left ’ s “ flagship 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contributed $ 5 million to the group .
The left is desperate to stop Trump ’ s rising poll numbers .
That ’ s what this is all about .

Trump is getting high marks from the public for his handling of the Coronavirus crisis, but that is not stopping the left from trying to shift the narrative.
Left wing billionaire George Soros is helping to fund an ad campaign which will target key states and attack Trump on this issue.
The Washington Free Beacon reports:
Soros Bankrolls Coronavirus Attack Ads Against Trump The Democratic Party’s leading super PAC will begin hitting President Donald Trump over coronavirus in four battleground states, using millions from liberal billionaire George Soros. Priorities USA Action—the Democratic Party’s largest super PAC—will spend $6 million this week on advertisements criticizing Trump for his response to the coronavirus pandemic. The ads will run in Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The PAC received $3 million in contributions from Soros’s Democracy PAC on Feb. 21, new filings show. Soros’s seven-figure donation accounts for 77 percent of the $3.9 million the PAC reported hauling in last month. Major Democratic donors have flooded battleground states, especially in the Midwest, with cash for anti-Trump campaigns in hopes of appealing to the president’s voter base. CNN first reported Monday on Priorities USA’s new ads, which are part of a larger plan by deep-pocketed liberal financiers and activist groups to divert large sums of cash into the region. Trump defeated Hillary Clinton in several Midwestern states that she was expected to carry in the 2016 election.
News Busters has more on this:
Soros PAC, Big Donor Gave Combined $13,000,000 to Group Launching Anti-Trump Coronavirus Attack Ads It looks as though the left will exploit any crisis in order to take a shot at President Donald Trump, and they’re being fueled by liberal billionaire cash. Liberal billionaire George Soros’ Democracy PAC and liberal billionaire Donald Sussman are bankrolling a lefty group launching attack ads against President Donald Trump for his response to the coronavirus pandemic with at least $13,000,000 so far this cycle. Advertising Analytics tweeted March 23 that “@prioritiesUSA is spending on broadcast targeting Trump over #CoronavirusPandemic.” One Priorities USA anti-Trump ad is called “Exponential Threat.” Sussman leads the pair with $8 million in contributions to Priorities USA Action, the left’s “flagship 2020 super PAC.” Soros’ Democracy PAC contributed $5 million to the group.
The left is desperate to stop Trump’s rising poll numbers.
That’s what this is all about.
Cross posted from American Lookout.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--BREAKING: White House and Senate Reach Late Night MASSIVE $2 TRILLION Stimulus Package Deal

The White House and Senate leaders reached a deal early Wednesday morning for a massive stimulus package to bolster the economy during the coronavirus outbreak .
The package will reportedly contain aid for both workers and businesses .
Hospitals will also receive significant funding .
Ueland added that “ much of the work on bill text has been completed and I ’ m hopeful over the next few hours we ’ ll finish what ’ s left and we will circulate it early in the morning.
” Regarding any outstanding issues , he said “ we have either clear , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or we know exactly where we ’ re going to land without a legislative text , as we continue to finish.
” Fox News reports that the unprecedented package will give direct payments to most Americans , expand unemployment benefits and provide a $ 367 billion program for small businesses to keep making payroll while workers are forced to stay home .
The bill had been repeatedly delayed as Democrats sought to insert funding for their pet causes .
“ This bill is $ 2 trillion .
There ’ s a ton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who need it , but what we ’ re doing now is , every special-interest group in town is trying to get a little bit more , ” Senator Lindsey Graham said late Tuesday evening .
The full text of the bill is expected later on Wednesday morning .

The White House and Senate leaders reached a deal early Wednesday morning for a massive stimulus package to bolster the economy during the coronavirus outbreak.
The package will reportedly contain aid for both workers and businesses. Hospitals will also receive significant funding.
“Ladies and gentleman, we are done,” White House legislative affairs director Eric Ueland announced as he left the office of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., near midnight. “We have a deal.”
Ueland added that “much of the work on bill text has been completed and I’m hopeful over the next few hours we’ll finish what’s left and we will circulate it early in the morning.” Regarding any outstanding issues, he said “we have either clear, explicit legislative text, reflecting all parties, or we know exactly where we’re going to land without a legislative text, as we continue to finish.”
Fox News reports that the unprecedented package will give direct payments to most Americans, expand unemployment benefits and provide a $367 billion program for small businesses to keep making payroll while workers are forced to stay home.
The bill had been repeatedly delayed as Democrats sought to insert funding for their pet causes.
“This bill is $2 trillion. There’s a ton of money in this bill for people who need it, but what we’re doing now is, every special-interest group in town is trying to get a little bit more,” Senator Lindsey Graham said late Tuesday evening.
I've been called by two good friends on the Democratic side wanting more money. There is a TON of money in this bill for people who need it. But what we are doing now is every special interest is trying to get a little bit more. End the negotiations. pic.twitter.com/1zPpXYMCx3 — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) March 25, 2020
The full text of the bill is expected later on Wednesday morning.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--Los Angeles Mayor Shutting Off Water and Power For ‘Non-Essential’ Businesses That Haven’t Closed

Los Angeles Mayor Shutting Off Water and Power For ‘ Non-Essential ’ Businesses That Haven ’ t Closed Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced that the city will be shutting off water and power to any non-essential businesses that defied orders and stayed open during the coronavirus crisis .
During his Tuesday press briefing Garcetti announced that the Department of Water and Power will be shutting off services for the businesses that don ’ t comply with the “ safer at home ” ordinance .
“ This behavior is irresponsible and selfish , ” Garcetti said of businesses that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecutors will implement safety measures and will contact the businesses before issuing further action , according to Garcetti .
“ The easiest way to avoid a visit is to follow the rules , ” he said .
The mayor also noted that Los Angeles is “ six to 12 days behind New York ” for being hit with a wave of coronavirus cases .
He said that he does not believe his city will be running as normal by Easter .
“ The peak is not here yet , ” he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ grimness of his press conference did not end there .
He also warned residents to be “ prepared for some of the darkness that is ahead.
” “ Each one of us can be a light .
We can light a match of hope .
We can navigate that tunnel with each other and not alone .
And more importantly , what we do can ensure that more people exit that tunnel together… and that our city will rise again , ” he added .

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced that the city will be shutting off water and power to any non-essential businesses that defied orders and stayed open during the coronavirus crisis.
During his Tuesday press briefing Garcetti announced that the Department of Water and Power will be shutting off services for the businesses that don’t comply with the “safer at home” ordinance.
“This behavior is irresponsible and selfish,” Garcetti said of businesses that remained open.
KTLA reports that neighborhood prosecutors will implement safety measures and will contact the businesses before issuing further action, according to Garcetti.
I know we're all anxious to return to our routines –– to see the people we love and visit the places that make this city home. But please take this health pandemic seriously –– stay home and practice physical distancing. Every single choice you make could save a life or risk one. — Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) March 24, 2020
“The easiest way to avoid a visit is to follow the rules,” he said.
The mayor also noted that Los Angeles is “six to 12 days behind New York” for being hit with a wave of coronavirus cases. He said that he does not believe his city will be running as normal by Easter.
“The peak is not here yet,” he said. “It will be bad.”
The grimness of his press conference did not end there. He also warned residents to be “prepared for some of the darkness that is ahead.”
“Each one of us can be a light. We can light a match of hope. We can navigate that tunnel with each other and not alone. And more importantly, what we do can ensure that more people exit that tunnel together… and that our city will rise again,” he added.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--UN Confirms 51 Employees Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus Worldwide

The United Nations has confirmed that 51 of their employees have tested positive for the coronavirus worldwide .
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric announced the number during a press briefing on Tuesday .
“ The latest numbers of UN staff throughout the system that have confirmed is 51 , ” Dujarric said when asked about UN employees being affected by the Chinese virus .
Dujarric said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will be lowering the amount of time he spends at the United Nations headquarters in New York City and work from home at least part of the time .
There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building , but that number has dropped to around 130 as all non-essential staff have been told to telecommute .
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” Pelosi Snaps at CNN ’ s Dana Bash For Asking About Trump ’ s Plans to Put America Back to Work ( VIDEO ) The UN has also decided to use video conferencing instead of holding meetings in person in an effort to comply with social distancing orders .
Dujarric said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virtual meeting on Thursday .
He also encouraged countries to waive sanctions on others to allow delivery of food , health supplies , medical equipment and support .
“ This is the time for solidarity not exclusion , ” he said .

The United Nations has confirmed that 51 of their employees have tested positive for the coronavirus worldwide.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric announced the number during a press briefing on Tuesday.
“The latest numbers of UN staff throughout the system that have confirmed is 51,” Dujarric said when asked about UN employees being affected by the Chinese virus.
Dujarric said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will be lowering the amount of time he spends at the United Nations headquarters in New York City and work from home at least part of the time. There are usually approximately 11,000 people working from that building, but that number has dropped to around 130 as all non-essential staff have been told to telecommute.
The UN has also decided to use video conferencing instead of holding meetings in person in an effort to comply with social distancing orders. Dujarric said G20 leaders are expected to hold a virtual meeting on Thursday.
He also encouraged countries to waive sanctions on others to allow delivery of food, health supplies, medical equipment and support.
“This is the time for solidarity not exclusion,” he said.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--Unhinged Hollywood Actor Calls Melania Trump a “Dumb FKC!!!” and “Dumb Animal” After She Posts Tweet

Unhinged Hollywood Actor Calls Melania Trump a “Dumb FKC!!!” and “Dumb Animal” After She Posts Tweet Encouraging Americans During Coronavirus Crisis

Unhinged Hollywood Actor Calls Melania Trump a “ Dumb FKC !
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” and “ Dumb Animal ” After @ @ @ @ @ During Coronavirus Crisis Last Thursday First Lady Melania Trump posted a lovely tweet encouraging Americans @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus has invaded the nation .
As of Tuesday night 778 Americans are dead .
@ @ @ @ @ Lady ’ s encouraging video Hollywood actor Michael Rapaport , an outspoken leftist , verbally @ @ @ @ @ The sexist tweet aimed at children is still live .
And in February 2018 Rapaport @ @ @ @ @ “ Shut up and dribble these nuts , b*tch ” Michael Rapaport is a Democrat @ @ @ @ @ Twitter account .
Liberals can even threaten the First Lady and get a pass from @ @ @ @

Unhinged Hollywood thug attacks beautiful First Lady Melania Trump.
Last Thursday First Lady Melania Trump posted a lovely tweet encouraging Americans during this difficult time.
Coronavirus has invaded the nation.
As of Tuesday night 778 Americans are dead.
In response to the First Lady’s encouraging video Hollywood actor Michael Rapaport, an outspoken leftist, verbally assaulted the First Lady.
“Look at this DUMB FKC!!! She thinks this is SEXXXY TIME? Dumb FKC! You dumb animal @FLOTUS”
Previously, Rapaport attacked the Covington High School boys as “Kentucky Catholic School Co*ksuckers.”
The sexist tweet aimed at children is still live.
And in February 2018 Rapaport told conservative Laura Ingraham to “Shut up and dribble these nuts, b*tch”
Michael Rapaport is a Democrat and therefore still has his Twitter account.
Liberals can even threaten the First Lady and get a pass from the tech giants.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--Larry C. Johnson: Cuomo’s Corona Panic – New York State’s Greatest Medical Challenge Lies Ahead

But Cuomo is missing a more important point .
Shame on him .
He has a duty to help educate his constituency .
Let us start with the production reality–you can not magically produce ventilators overnight .
The existing manufacturers have limited , not UNLIMITED , capabilities to expand production .
Bringing other companies , like GM on line , will require about a month to retool and repurpose machinery and quality control techs .
No Cuomo , you do not understand .
For starters , you do not have 10,000 patients on a ventilator now .
The number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that all will require a ventilator .
The numbers available so far indicate most who test positive for corona virus are not being hospitalized .
That means the numbers for ventilators are not going to skyrocket and immediately outstrip the existing capability .
For the past week it appeared that NY Governor Cuomo realized it was more important to be an adult and eschew partisan politics .
That was then .
He is now in full partisan panic pandemonium .
He is now accusing the Feds of dragging their feet in getting NYC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Producing the machines is the easy part .
It is the human infrastructure that is the problem .
If there are 30,000 ventilators up and running then you need an additional 45,000 ICU qualified nurses and an additional 22,500 Respiratory Therapy Technicians .
( I am assuming one ICU nurse can handle two patients per shift .
There are three eight hour shifts per day .
I am assuming that one Respiratory Therapy Tech can handle 8 ventilators per shift and there are three eight hour shifts per day ) .
Along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the respiratory techs you will also need oxygen , vacuum and forced air lines for each ventilator station .
The nurses and techs also will have to put on new personal protection gear and respirators for each patient encounter ( normally , a nurse assigned to a patient can last about three hours in a PPE ( Personal Protection Equipment ) suit and mask ) .
There is another major complication to consider–every time the nurse goes in and out of the patient room then the nurse ( or tech ) must put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protection gear .
This can be time consuming if done properly .
I have some background for opining on this topic .
I worked my way through college as a Respiratory Therapy Tech and handled patients on ventilators .
The ventilators require regular changes of the tubing that connects the patient to the machine .
And there are also medications sometimes administered via the ventilator as an aerosol .
Getting a trained , certified Respiratory Therapy Tech requires about two years of school/training .
Even with that basic training the new Tech is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requires additional training .
Getting a qualified ICU nurse is more daunting and more concerning .
Ideally the nurse has a four year degree .
But there are very sound ICU nurses now on the job with only two years of post-high school education .
But to become qualified to work effectively in an ICU a nurse will have to have a minimum of one month of training .
( That means the nurse has basic orientation to the policies and procedures for providing intensive or critical care to very sick patients ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months of training under her or his belt .
( Note–my wife was the Nurse Manager for a very prestigious , internationally renowned critical care unit and I have interviewed her ) .
Someone needs to tackle Governor Cuomo and hit him with a tranquilizer .
He needs to calm down and take some time to understand how complex this problem is .
Providing a ventilator without having the nurses and technicians required to operate and maintain the ventilator is meaningless and futile .
UPDATE–There are 62 hospitals listed in NYC ( see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are 23,762 beds .
The vast majority of these are not , repeat NOT , Intensive or Critical Care beds .
The number of ICU beds , which means they have the ability to use and maintain a ventilator , is probably about 1500 total .
As of Tuesday morning , New York State had 25,665 cases .
Here is what we do not know : • What percent of people who are tested positive for Corona are admitted to a hospital ?
• What percent of those admitted to a hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or Intensive Care unit ?
If all who test positive for Corona are admitted to the hospital then you can see how the existing hospital capacity can be quickly overwhelmed .
According to the New York Times ( as of Tuesday ) , 12 % of those who tested positive for Corona in the State of New York were hospitalized .
That number is manageable at present .
23 % ( 750 ) of those hospitalized in the State of New York were put into an ICU ( or CCU ) .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in NYC hospitals .
Here is what we know with certainty : • There are not enough ICU or CCU beds to handle more than 1500 patients in NYC right now .
• There are not enough ICU qualified nurses and Respiratory Therapists to handle more than 1500 critical care patients in respiratory distress from Corona .
• The real problem is not the lack of ventilators .
It is the lack of personnel to set up and operate those ventilators .
It would be very helpful if Federal and State officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Corona patients requiring hospitalization and critical care intervention .

But Cuomo is missing a more important point. Shame on him. He has a duty to help educate his constituency. Let us start with the production reality–you cannot magically produce ventilators overnight. The existing manufacturers have limited, not UNLIMITED, capabilities to expand production. Bringing other companies, like GM on line, will require about a month to retool and repurpose machinery and quality control techs.
No Cuomo, you do not understand. For starters, you do not have 10,000 patients on a ventilator now. The number of patients who test positive does not mean that all will require a ventilator. The numbers available so far indicate most who test positive for corona virus are not being hospitalized. That means the numbers for ventilators are not going to skyrocket and immediately outstrip the existing capability.
For the past week it appeared that NY Governor Cuomo realized it was more important to be an adult and eschew partisan politics. That was then. He is now in full partisan panic pandemonium. He is now accusing the Feds of dragging their feet in getting NYC 30,000 ventilators. Here is the quote:
Producing the machines is the easy part. It is the human infrastructure that is the problem. If there are 30,000 ventilators up and running then you need an additional 45,000 ICU qualified nurses and an additional 22,500 Respiratory Therapy Technicians. (I am assuming one ICU nurse can handle two patients per shift. There are three eight hour shifts per day. I am assuming that one Respiratory Therapy Tech can handle 8 ventilators per shift and there are three eight hour shifts per day).
Along with the ventilators and the nurses and the respiratory techs you will also need oxygen, vacuum and forced air lines for each ventilator station. The nurses and techs also will have to put on new personal protection gear and respirators for each patient encounter (normally, a nurse assigned to a patient can last about three hours in a PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) suit and mask). There is another major complication to consider–every time the nurse goes in and out of the patient room then the nurse (or tech) must put on and then take off the personal protection gear. This can be time consuming if done properly.
I have some background for opining on this topic. I worked my way through college as a Respiratory Therapy Tech and handled patients on ventilators. The ventilators require regular changes of the tubing that connects the patient to the machine. And there are also medications sometimes administered via the ventilator as an aerosol. Getting a trained, certified Respiratory Therapy Tech requires about two years of school/training. Even with that basic training the new Tech is not ready to handle ventilators. That requires additional training.
Getting a qualified ICU nurse is more daunting and more concerning. Ideally the nurse has a four year degree. But there are very sound ICU nurses now on the job with only two years of post-high school education. But to become qualified to work effectively in an ICU a nurse will have to have a minimum of one month of training. (That means the nurse has basic orientation to the policies and procedures for providing intensive or critical care to very sick patients). Ideally the nurse would have six months of training under her or his belt. (Note–my wife was the Nurse Manager for a very prestigious, internationally renowned critical care unit and I have interviewed her).
Someone needs to tackle Governor Cuomo and hit him with a tranquilizer. He needs to calm down and take some time to understand how complex this problem is. Providing a ventilator without having the nurses and technicians required to operate and maintain the ventilator is meaningless and futile.
UPDATE–There are 62 hospitals listed in NYC (see here). According to this data there are 23,762 beds. The vast majority of these are not, repeat NOT, Intensive or Critical Care beds. The number of ICU beds, which means they have the ability to use and maintain a ventilator, is probably about 1500 total.
As of Tuesday morning, New York State had 25,665 cases. Here is what we do not know:
What percent of people who are tested positive for Corona are admitted to a hospital? What percent of those admitted to a hospital are then placed in a Critical Care or Intensive Care unit?
If all who test positive for Corona are admitted to the hospital then you can see how the existing hospital capacity can be quickly overwhelmed.
According to the New York Times (as of Tuesday), 12% of those who tested positive for Corona in the State of New York were hospitalized. That number is manageable at present. 23% (750) of those hospitalized in the State of New York were put into an ICU (or CCU). We do not know how many of those are in NYC hospitals.
Here is what we know with certainty:
There are not enough ICU or CCU beds to handle more than 1500 patients in NYC right now.
There are not enough ICU qualified nurses and Respiratory Therapists to handle more than 1500 critical care patients in respiratory distress from Corona.
The real problem is not the lack of ventilators. It is the lack of personnel to set up and operate those ventilators.
It would be very helpful if Federal and State officials would provide concrete numbers on the percent of Corona patients requiring hospitalization and critical care intervention.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--Nevada’s Democrat Governor Issues Emergency Order Barring Use of Anti-Malaria Drugs For Coronavirus

Nevada’s Democrat Governor Issues Emergency Order Barring Use of Anti-Malaria Drugs For Coronavirus Patients

Nevada ’ s Democrat Governor Issues Emergency Order Barring Use of Anti-Malaria Drugs For Coronavirus Patients Nevada ’ s Governor Steve Sisolak ( D ) on Tuesday issued an emergency order barring the use of anti-malaria drugs such as chloroquine for Coronavirus patients .
Last week Sisolak shut down casinos and only kept open essential businesses like grocery stores and health care facilities .
In addition to barring the use of chloroquine for Coronavirus patients on Tuesday , Nevada ’ s governor also banned social gatherings of more than 10 people .
The Associated Press reported ( emphasis our own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — Nevada ’ s governor on Tuesday night issued an emergency order banning gatherings of more than 10 people in the state indoors or outdoors , a more aggressive move to try to stop the spread of the coronavrius .
Sisolak said the order does not apply to private homes or the homeless , but includes places like social clubs , parks , libraries and sports fields .
Sisolak signed an emergency order earlier Tuesday barring the use of anti-malaria drugs for someone who has the coronavirus .
The order restricting chloroquine and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the medication as a treatment and falsely stated that the Food and Drug Administration had just approved the use of chloroquine to treat patients infected with coronavirus .
Sisolak said in a statement that there ’ s no consensus among experts or Nevada doctors that the drugs can treat people with COVID-19 .
Anyone who violates the order will be charged with at least a misdemeanor crime and it remains in place until April 16 ( after Easter ) .
President Trump on Saturday expressed optimism about two drugs that he said could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changers ” in medicine – hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin .
Hydroxychloroquine is a drug used in the treatment and prevention of malaria .
Azithromycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat many different types of infections in the respiratory system , eyes , ears , and skin , as well as sexually transmitted diseases .
A 52-year-old Coronavirus victim recently said he expected to die but hydrochloroquine saved his life : ” An hour after an IV with the medicine , he says his heart felt like it was beating out of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in and get me calmed down and take care of me .
I had another episode about two hours later where I just got to the point where I couldn ’ t breathe and my heart was pounding again so they gave me some Benadryl through the system and something else .
I ’ m not sure what it was .
It allowed me to go to sleep and when I woke up at exactly 4:45 in the morning , I woke up like nothing ever happened.
” Miraculously , he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feels fine and he ’ s able to breathe again .
“ To me , there was no doubt in mind that I wouldn ’ t make it until morning , ” Giardinieri said .
“ So to me the drug saved my life .
… I just want everyone to know there ’ s an option .
You don ’ t have to just sit there and hydrate .
There ’ s a medicine that ’ s working.
” But now Coronavirus patients in Nevada will not have access to these anti-malaria @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Steve Sisolak
Nevada’s Governor Steve Sisolak (D) on Tuesday issued an emergency order barring the use of anti-malaria drugs such as chloroquine for Coronavirus patients.
Last week Sisolak shut down casinos and only kept open essential businesses like grocery stores and health care facilities.
In addition to barring the use of chloroquine for Coronavirus patients on Tuesday, Nevada’s governor also banned social gatherings of more than 10 people.
The Associated Press reported (emphasis our own):
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada’s governor on Tuesday night issued an emergency order banning gatherings of more than 10 people in the state indoors or outdoors, a more aggressive move to try to stop the spread of the coronavrius. Sisolak said the order does not apply to private homes or the homeless, but includes places like social clubs, parks, libraries and sports fields. Sisolak signed an emergency order earlier Tuesday barring the use of anti-malaria drugs for someone who has the coronavirus. The order restricting chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine came after President Donald Trump touted the medication as a treatment and falsely stated that the Food and Drug Administration had just approved the use of chloroquine to treat patients infected with coronavirus. Sisolak said in a statement that there’s no consensus among experts or Nevada doctors that the drugs can treat people with COVID-19.
Anyone who violates the order will be charged with at least a misdemeanor crime and it remains in place until April 16 (after Easter).
President Trump on Saturday expressed optimism about two drugs that he said could be “one of the biggest game changers” in medicine – hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin.
Hydroxychloroquine is a drug used in the treatment and prevention of malaria. Azithromycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat many different types of infections in the respiratory system, eyes, ears, and skin, as well as sexually transmitted diseases.
A 52-year-old Coronavirus victim recently said he expected to die but hydrochloroquine saved his life:
”An hour after an IV with the medicine, he says his heart felt like it was beating out of his chest. “They had to come in and get me calmed down and take care of me. I had another episode about two hours later where I just got to the point where I couldn’t breathe and my heart was pounding again so they gave me some Benadryl through the system and something else. I’m not sure what it was. It allowed me to go to sleep and when I woke up at exactly 4:45 in the morning, I woke up like nothing ever happened.”Miraculously, he’s since had no fever or pain, feels fine and he’s able to breathe again.
“To me, there was no doubt in mind that I wouldn’t make it until morning,” Giardinieri said. “So to me the drug saved my life. … I just want everyone to know there’s an option. You don’t have to just sit there and hydrate. There’s a medicine that’s working.”
But now Coronavirus patients in Nevada will not have access to these anti-malaria drugs because the governor said so.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--GOOD NEWS! First US Test Developed to See if People Were Already Infected by Coronavirus — Will Help

GOOD NEWS! First US Test Developed to See if People Were Already Infected by Coronavirus — Will Help Put America Back to Work!

On Tuesday New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said there are “ probably “ hundreds of thousands of people ” who have already had COVID-19 , didn ’ t know they had it , and recovered .
Cuomo continued to say these New Yorkers “ should be tested for antibodies so they could go back to work and keep the economy going.
” And now there is a test that will show if a person was already infected by the coronavirus and have developed anti-bodies .
This new test could help put Americans back to work sooner rather than later .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Care !
I Don ’ t Care !
I Don ’ t Care !
” Pelosi Snaps at CNN ’ s Dana Bash For Asking About Trump ’ s Plans to Put America Back to Work ( VIDEO ) While testing for COVID-19 ramps up around the country , there ’ s another kind of testing that will prove equally important to combating the pandemic : one that can detect whether someone has already been infected .
Why is this important ?
As former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb wrote in today ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sizable portion of a local community has some protection , authorities can be more confident in relying less on invasive measures .
Once deployed , serological tests are cheap , straightforward , and easy to scale.
” Now , a microbiology lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai , led by Dr. Florian Krammer , has just announced the development of this serological test .
Leapsmag spoke with Daniel Stadlbauer , a post-doctoral fellow in the lab who helped lead the work .
Is yours the first serological test available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Korea .
In the U.S. , it ’ s the first of these tests .
How close are we to rolling this test out to the public ?
Last week , we started this process and we finished the protocol today .
Mount Sinai is trying to roll this out in the next few days in the clinic to see which patients have been infected with coronavirus recently or have been infected at all .
The protocol we uploaded today can be used as a template for other research labs or hospitals to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should then be able to set up the antibody test .
The idea is that this assay can be established anywhere in the world following these steps .
Are there any bottlenecks to getting this rolled out – supply chain or regulation obstacles ?
There are no regulations that say you can ’ t do it .
Research labs and hospitals for sure can do it .
I ’ m not aware of supply chain issues because you need basic lab equipment and materials , but I don ’ t think those are @ @ @ @ @ @

On Tuesday New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said there are “probably “hundreds of thousands of people” who have already had COVID-19, didn’t know they had it, and recovered. Cuomo continued to say these New Yorkers “should be tested for antibodies so they could go back to work and keep the economy going.”
And now there is a test that will show if a person was already infected by the coronavirus and have developed anti-bodies.
This new test could help put Americans back to work sooner rather than later.
Leaps Mag reported:


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--Biden’s Media Tour Isn’t Going So Well – Watch This Awkward Exchange Between Old Joe and NBC’s Nicol

Biden’s Media Tour Isn’t Going So Well – Watch This Awkward Exchange Between Old Joe and NBC’s Nicolle Wallace (VIDEO)

Biden ’ s Media Tour Isn ’ t Going So Well – Watch This Awkward Exchange Between Old Joe and @ @ @ @ @ ( VIDEO ) What did we just watch ?
Biden put his “ No Malarkey @ @ @ @ @ is currently practicing “ social distancing ” because of the Coronavirus pandemic so he has @ @ @ @ @ from home .
So far it has been a disaster .
Biden stumbled his way @ @ @ @ @ The View ” and got lectured by Jake Tapper after coughing into his hand , @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus .
But this exchange between Biden and NBC ’ s Nicolle Wallace was extremely @ @ @ @ @ dunk on President Trump but his timing was off — at one point Biden compared @ @ @ @ @ Nicolle Wallace was left speechless after awkwardly laughing .

What did we just watch?
Biden put his “No Malarkey” tour on hold and is currently practicing “social distancing” because of the Coronavirus pandemic so he has been giving briefings and interviews from home.
So far it has been a disaster.
Biden stumbled his way through his interview with “The View” and got lectured by Jake Tapper after coughing into his hand, defying CDC guidelines on the Coronavirus.
But this exchange between Biden and NBC’s Nicolle Wallace was extremely awkward.
Joe tried to dunk on President Trump but his timing was off — at one point Biden compared Trump to a yo-yo and Nicolle Wallace was left speechless after awkwardly laughing.
WATCH:


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--“It’s a Good Time for a Resurrection, Right?” – Dr. Oz Asked about President Trump’s Easter Goal to

“It’s a Good Time for a Resurrection, Right?” – Dr. Oz Asked about President Trump’s Easter Goal to Reopen US Economy

Dr. Oz joined David Asman on Lou Dobbs Tonight on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing coronavirus crisis .
Dr. Oz was asked about President Trump ’ s stated goal of reopening the economy by Easter .
Dr. Oz said Easter was a good time for a resurrection .
David Asman : Do you think we can hit that note at Easter , that ’ s when we can begin to reopen businesses ?
Dr. Oz : Well , it ’ s a good time for a resurrection , right ?
I think medically we ’ ll have a pretty good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metaphor when I asked the president about that if it didn ’ t work out .
But I ’ m a surgeon .
A good surgeon can know when a surgery goes well , which is what we ’ re doing right now in these two weeks .
And can tell when the patient can go home .
Which again in theory President Trump is looking at Easter .
But going one step further and know when we have to readmit a patient when you have to .
I think we can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reins on America .

Dr. Oz joined David Asman on Lou Dobbs Tonight on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Dr. Oz was asked about President Trump’s stated goal of reopening the economy by Easter.
Dr. Oz said Easter was a good time for a resurrection.
David Asman: Do you think we can hit that note at Easter, that’s when we can begin to reopen businesses?
Dr. Oz: Well, it’s a good time for a resurrection, right? I think medically we’ll have a pretty good idea. You know I used a metaphor when I asked the president about that if it didn’t work out. But I’m a surgeon. A good surgeon can know when a surgery goes well, which is what we’re doing right now in these two weeks. And can tell when the patient can go home. Which again in theory President Trump is looking at Easter. But going one step further and know when we have to readmit a patient when you have to. I think we can be mor aggressive and start to loosen up the reins on America.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--VICTORY: Pennsylvania Governor Backtracks on Emergency Gun Store Ban, Will Allow Them to Open on ‘Li

VICTORY: Pennsylvania Governor Backtracks on Emergency Gun Store Ban, Will Allow Them to Open on ‘Limited Basis’

VICTORY : Pennsylvania Governor Backtracks on Emergency Gun Store Ban , Will Allow Them to Open on ‘ Limited Basis ’ The governor of Pennsylvania has walked back his order to close all gun retailers in the state in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
The decision to lift the ban , on a “ limited basis , ” comes just days after the state ’ s Supreme Court sided with Governor Tom Wolf and allowed the shutdown .
Under Wolf ’ s new order , gun stores will be allowed to open , but only “ to complete only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be conducted in-person under the law , ” likely referring to the completion of a background check , which must be done in person , the Free Beacon reports .
Gun retailers in the state were shut down on Monday under Wolf ’ s executive order that closed all businesses that are not considered to be “ life sustaining.
” Gun rights groups argued before the Supreme Court that this should include weapons retailers , but they were denied on Sunday evening .
The new order says that stores must operate on an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ during limited hours.
” Dealers must also “ comply with social distancing , sanitization of applicable area between appointments , and other mitigation measures to protect its employees and the public.
” It uses recommendations made by three dissenting Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices on Sunday night , who urged the governor to allow the stores to remain open on a limited basis .
Whether or not gun shops are considered essential has been varying state by state .
In Illinois , for example , gun stores have been allowed to stay open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have been ordered to close .
Both the National Rifle Association and National Shooting Sports Foundation are exploring lawsuits in states where the shops have been shut down or impeded .

The governor of Pennsylvania has walked back his order to close all gun retailers in the state in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The decision to lift the ban, on a “limited basis,” comes just days after the state’s Supreme Court sided with Governor Tom Wolf and allowed the shutdown.
Under Wolf’s new order, gun stores will be allowed to open, but only “to complete only the portions of a sale/transfer that must be conducted in-person under the law,” likely referring to the completion of a background check, which must be done in person, the Free Beacon reports.
Gun retailers in the state were shut down on Monday under Wolf’s executive order that closed all businesses that are not considered to be “life sustaining.” Gun rights groups argued before the Supreme Court that this should include weapons retailers, but they were denied on Sunday evening.
The new order says that stores must operate on an “individual appointment” basis and only “during limited hours.” Dealers must also “comply with social distancing, sanitization of applicable area between appointments, and other mitigation measures to protect its employees and the public.” It uses recommendations made by three dissenting Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices on Sunday night, who urged the governor to allow the stores to remain open on a limited basis.
Whether or not gun shops are considered essential has been varying state by state. In Illinois, for example, gun stores have been allowed to stay open. In California and New Jersey, they have been ordered to close.
Both the National Rifle Association and National Shooting Sports Foundation are exploring lawsuits in states where the shops have been shut down or impeded.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-24--President Trump’s Approval Rating Soars to 50% on Hill-HarrisX Poll, Highest It’s Been in Two Years

President Trump ’ s Approval Rating Soars to 50 % on Hill-HarrisX Poll , Highest It ’ s Been in Two Years President Donald Trump ’ s approval rating has soared to 50 percent , the highest it has been in two years .
The new Hill-HarrisX poll , released on Tuesday , is the highest he has polled since August 2018 , when he was at 51 % .
The pollsters found that 85 percent of Republican voters approve of the president , while just 19 percent of Democratic voters do .
Independent voters , however , are now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Those could become powerful overtime as the coronavirus continues , ” she added .
They also found found that 61 percent of registered voters said they strongly or somewhat agree that the Trump administration is taking strong enough measures to slow or stop the spread of coronavirus .
“ We ’ re seeing strong agreement in many polls that the Trump administration is taking strong measures , ” Bowman said of that poll , “ that said , I think we have to be cautious about the deep differences on Republicans , Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re seeing that in other polls too , which indicates that partisan disagreements are still there , still very powerful and that could limit the rally .
”

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has soared to 50 percent, the highest it has been in two years.
The new Hill-HarrisX poll, released on Tuesday, is the highest he has polled since August 2018, when he was at 51%.
The pollsters found that 85 percent of Republican voters approve of the president, while just 19 percent of Democratic voters do. Independent voters, however, are now evenly split at 50 percent.
“People are rallying around him though of course we see differences between Democrats, Republicans, and independents,” Karlyn Bowman, public opinion analyst and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, told The Hill.
“Those could become powerful overtime as the coronavirus continues,” she added.
They also found found that 61 percent of registered voters said they strongly or somewhat agree that the Trump administration is taking strong enough measures to slow or stop the spread of coronavirus.
“We’re seeing strong agreement in many polls that the Trump administration is taking strong measures,” Bowman said of that poll, “that said, I think we have to be cautious about the deep differences on Republicans, Democrats, and Independents on your question. We’re seeing that in other polls too, which indicates that partisan disagreements are still there, still very powerful and that could limit the rally.”


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--Oxford Study Argues Half of UK May Already Have Contracted Coronavirus – Less than 1 in 1,000 Need H

Oxford Study Argues Half of UK May Already Have Contracted Coronavirus – Less than 1 in 1,000 Need Hospital Treatment Despite the global panic and concern British Professor Sunetra Gupta of the University of Oxford released a study on Wednesday that found that far more people in the UK could have contracted the coronavirus than previously thought .
The study argues fewer than one in a thousand people infected by the coronavirus will need hospital treatment .
This follows a previous UK study at Imperial College London that predicted 2.2 million Americans , or 1 in 150 , would die @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted the study today on her Twitter page .
A model predicting the progression of the novel coronavirus pandemic produced by researchers at Imperial College London set off alarms across the world and was a major factor in several governments ’ decisions to lock things down .
But a new model from Oxford University is challenging its accuracy , the Financial Times reports .
The Oxford research suggests the pandemic is in a later stage than previously thought and estimates the virus has already infected at least millions of people worldwide .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focuses on , half the population would have already been infected .
If accurate , that would mean transmission began around mid-January and the vast majority of cases presented mild or no symptoms .
The head of the study , professor Sunetra Gupta , an Oxford theoretical epidemiologist , said she still supports the U.K. ’ s decision to shut down the country to suppress the virus even if her research winds up being proven correct .
But she also doesn ’ t appear to be a big fan of the work done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am surprised that there has been such unqualified acceptance of the Imperial model , ” she said .
If her work is accurate , that would likely mean a large swath of the population has built up resistance to the virus .
Theoretically , then , social restrictions could ease sooner than anticipated .

Despite the global panic and concern British Professor Sunetra Gupta of the University of Oxford released a study on Wednesday that found that far more people in the UK could have contracted the coronavirus than previously thought.
The study argues fewer than one in a thousand people infected by the coronavirus will need hospital treatment.
This follows a previous UK study at Imperial College London that predicted 2.2 million Americans, or 1 in 150, would die from coronavirus this year.
Sunetra Gupta posted the study today on her Twitter page.
Fundamental principles of epidemic spread highlight the immediate need for large-scale serological surveys to assess the stage of the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic (soon to be on medRxiv) @SunetraGupta https://t.co/K8VyqH4rdv pic.twitter.com/MWbD16IIjt — EEID research group (@EEID_oxford) March 24, 2020
The Week reported:


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--WATCH: Trump Roasts Media to Their Faces During Coronavirus Briefing: ‘People in Your Profession Wri

WATCH: Trump Roasts Media to Their Faces During Coronavirus Briefing: ‘People in Your Profession Write Fake News, You Do, She Does…’

WATCH : Trump Roasts Media to Their Faces During Coronavirus Briefing : ‘ People in Your Profession Write Fake News , You Do , She Does… ’ President Donald Trump absolutely roasted the media to their faces during his coronavirus press briefing on Wednesday .
After being questioned by CBS News ’ Paula Reid about his proposed Easter timeline and his tweet about the “ lamestream media , ” Trump let her have it .
“ The media would like to see me do poorly in the election , ” Trump replied .
“ Just so you understand — are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are certain people who would like it to not open so quickly , I think there are certain people that would like it to do financially poorly because they think that would be very good as far as defeating me at the polls .
I don ’ t know if that ’ s so , but I do think it ’ s so that there are people in your profession that would like that to happen , I think it ’ s very clear… that there are people in your profession that write @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does — there are people in your profession that write fake news.
” Moments before the briefing , Trump took to Twitter to blast CNN for their coverage during the pandemic .
“ I hear that Fake News CNN just reported that I am isolated in the White House , wondering out loud , “ when will life return to normal ?
” Does anybody really believe that ?
There was no leak , they made it up – they are CORRUPT & FAKE NEWS….
” Trump tweeted .
“ …I have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have no time for stupidity .
We ’ re working around the clock to KEEP AMERICA SAFE !
”

President Donald Trump absolutely roasted the media to their faces during his coronavirus press briefing on Wednesday.
After being questioned by CBS News’ Paula Reid about his proposed Easter timeline and his tweet about the “lamestream media,” Trump let her have it.
“The media would like to see me do poorly in the election,” Trump replied.
“I think it’s very clear that there are people in your profession that write fake news. You do,” President Trump says to CBS News’ @PaulaReidCBS during the White House coronavirus task force update https://t.co/jDTU91Xjk4 pic.twitter.com/mNTGL4IjOZ — CBS News (@CBSNews) March 25, 2020
“Just so you understand — are you ready? — I think there are certain people who would like it to not open so quickly, I think there are certain people that would like it to do financially poorly because they think that would be very good as far as defeating me at the polls. I don’t know if that’s so, but I do think it’s so that there are people in your profession that would like that to happen, I think it’s very clear… that there are people in your profession that write fake news. You do, she does — there are people in your profession that write fake news.”
Moments before the briefing, Trump took to Twitter to blast CNN for their coverage during the pandemic.
….I have been packed all day with meetings, I have no time for stupidity. We’re working around the clock to KEEP AMERICA SAFE! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 25, 2020
“I hear that Fake News CNN just reported that I am isolated in the White House, wondering out loud, “when will life return to normal?” Does anybody really believe that? There was no leak, they made it up – they are CORRUPT & FAKE NEWS….” Trump tweeted. “…I have been packed all day with meetings, I have no time for stupidity. We’re working around the clock to KEEP AMERICA SAFE!”


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--BREAKING: US Hostage Robert Levinson Reportedly Dead in Iranian Prison – Hillary Clinton Called Off

BREAKING: US Hostage Robert Levinson Reportedly Dead in Iranian Prison – Hillary Clinton Called Off His Rescue Attempt in 2010

Photos of Robert Levinson were published in 2013 after five years in captivity in Iran .
Robert Levinson , a private investigator , disappeared in 2007 on the Iranian island of Kish .
The Iranian government has repeatedly denied knowing anything about his disappearance .
In 2010 and again in 2013 the Iranian regime released photos of Levinson .
He looked thin and haggard .
In 2009 and 2010 there was discussion of a rescue plan to save Robert Levinson .
TRENDING : Nevada ’ s Democrat Governor Issues Emergency Order Barring Use of Anti-Malaria Drugs For Coronavirus Patients Today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robert Levinson is dead and died in Iranian custody .
In 2018 John Solomon at The Hill reported on the rescue attempt of Robert Levinson back in 2009-2010 that never happened .
They said FBI agents courted Deripaska in 2009 in a series of secret hotel meetings in Paris , Vienna , Budapest and Washington .
Agents persuaded the aluminum industry magnate to underwrite the mission .
The Russian billionaire insisted the operation neither involve nor harm his homeland .
“ We knew he was paying for his team helping us , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” a U.S. official involved in the operation confirmed .
One agent who helped court Deripaska was Andrew McCabe , the recently fired FBI deputy director who played a seminal role starting the Trump-Russia case , multiple sources confirm .
Deripaska ’ s lawyer says the Russian ultimately spent $ 25 million assembling a private search and rescue team that worked with Iranian contacts under the FBI ’ s watchful eye .
Photos and videos indicating Levinson was alive were uncovered .
Then in fall 2010 , the operation secured an offer to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , however , when the State Department become uncomfortable with Iran ’ s terms , according to Deripaska ’ s lawyer and the Levinson family .
Later on The Ingraham Angle John Solomon explained what happened when the deal fell apart .
John Solomon : The lawyer for the family told me they had a deal .
Deripaska came back .
We were sending a plane to the tarmac , we ’ re going to rescue him .
There ’ s a statement that the Iranian government wanted saying , “ We really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clinton was unwilling to give them that , a sort of absolution .
So the deal fell apart .
The plane left and he was never rescued .
Did you get that ?
** The Russian oligarch helped secure the release of US prisoner Robert Levinson from the Iranian regime using HIS OWN MONEY .
** The oligarch Deripaska secures the release of the American Robert Levinson .
** And then Hillary Clinton refuses to read the Iranian statement and so the entire rescue was nixed .
Then in 2016 when Obama signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave them billions and billions of US dollars — He also did not get Levinson back .

Photos of Robert Levinson were published in 2013 after five years in captivity in Iran.
Robert Levinson, a private investigator, disappeared in 2007 on the Iranian island of Kish. The Iranian government has repeatedly denied knowing anything about his disappearance.
In 2010 and again in 2013 the Iranian regime released photos of Levinson. He looked thin and haggard.
In 2009 and 2010 there was discussion of a rescue plan to save Robert Levinson.
Hillary Clinton called if off.
Today US officials told the Levinson family that Robert Levinson is dead and died in Iranian custody.
The Levinson family reported the news earlier today.
Statement from the Levinson Family pic.twitter.com/0t3YLvGJIc — Help Bob Levinson (@HelpBobLevinson) March 25, 2020
Richard Grenell offered his condolences.
https://twitter.com/RichardGrenell/status/1242937668754976771
In 2018 John Solomon at The Hill reported on the rescue attempt of Robert Levinson back in 2009-2010 that never happened.
Hillary Clinton called it off.
They said FBI agents courted Deripaska in 2009 in a series of secret hotel meetings in Paris, Vienna, Budapest and Washington. Agents persuaded the aluminum industry magnate to underwrite the mission. The Russian billionaire insisted the operation neither involve nor harm his homeland. “We knew he was paying for his team helping us, and that probably ran into the millions,” a U.S. official involved in the operation confirmed. One agent who helped court Deripaska was Andrew McCabe, the recently fired FBI deputy director who played a seminal role starting the Trump-Russia case, multiple sources confirm. Deripaska’s lawyer says the Russian ultimately spent $25 million assembling a private search and rescue team that worked with Iranian contacts under the FBI’s watchful eye. Photos and videos indicating Levinson was alive were uncovered. Then in fall 2010, the operation secured an offer to free Levinson. The deal was scuttled, however, when the State Department become uncomfortable with Iran’s terms, according to Deripaska’s lawyer and the Levinson family. FBI officials confirmed State hampered their efforts.
Later on The Ingraham Angle John Solomon explained what happened when the deal fell apart.
John Solomon: The lawyer for the family told me they had a deal. Deripaska came back. We were sending a plane to the tarmac, we’re going to rescue him. There’s a statement that the Iranian government wanted saying, “We really weren’t involved.” And Hillary Clinton was unwilling to give them that, a sort of absolution. So the deal fell apart. The plane left and he was never rescued.
Did you get that?
** The Russian oligarch helped secure the release of US prisoner Robert Levinson from the Iranian regime using HIS OWN MONEY.
** The oligarch Deripaska secures the release of the American Robert Levinson.
** And then Hillary Clinton refuses to read the Iranian statement and so the entire rescue was nixed.
Then in 2016 when Obama signed the ridiculous nuclear deal with Iran and gave them billions and billions of US dollars — He also did not get Levinson back.
Today news broke that Levinson is dead!


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--Biden Hosts Happy Hour as Nation Endures Coronavirus Pandemic

Former Vice President Joe Biden is struggling to stay relevant as on the road presidential campaigning has paused while the @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic .
After several disastrous home video appearances , the tone deaf Biden campaign @ @ @ @ @ literal ‘ hold my beer and watch this ’ moment by coming up with a @ @ @ @ @ virtual roundtable Wednesday evening as much of the nation is on coronavirus lockdown and the @ @ @ @ @ Americans is rising every day .
Let ’ s hope Biden doesn ’ t wander @ @ @ @ @ did during a recent video appearance .
Biden campaign staffers Symone Sanders and Rod Flaherty @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter Wednesday afternoon .

Former Vice President Joe Biden is struggling to stay relevant as on the road presidential campaigning has paused while the nation endures the COVID-19 Chinese coronavirus pandemic.
After several disastrous home video appearances, the tone deaf Biden campaign has come up with a literal ‘hold my beer and watch this’ moment by coming up with a Happy Hour with Joe Biden virtual roundtable Wednesday evening as much of the nation is on coronavirus lockdown and the number of sick and dying Americans is rising every day.
Let’s hope Biden doesn’t wander off set again as he did during a recent video appearance.
Biden campaign staffers Symone Sanders and Rod Flaherty announced the Biden Happy Hour on Twitter Wednesday afternoon.
Update: It’s on:


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--“Off the Record Discussion” – Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Admits He Spoke to a Foreign Leader T

“Off the Record Discussion” – Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Admits He Spoke to a Foreign Leader Two Weeks Ago (VIDEO)

“ Off the Record Discussion ” – Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Admits He Spoke to a Foreign Leader Two Weeks Ago ( VIDEO ) It ’ s time for the FBI to open up a counter-intelligence investigation and obtain FISA warrants on Joe Biden and his associates — those are the rules , right ?
Biden on Wednesday admitted during an interview with NBC that he spoke to a foreign leader two weeks ago .
After the reporter pressed Biden for more information , he quickly clammed up and refused to divulge any details .
“ With regard to speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t spoke with a foreign leader in the last — uh , probably two weeks , ” said Biden .
The reporter pressed Biden for more details .
“ Who was the last foreign leader that you spoke with ?
Did you talk about Coronavirus at all ?
” Biden clammed up , “ I talked about how it affected their country but no — I – I ’ m not gon na — it was an off the record discussion that I had so I ’ m not gon na indicate who.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoken to ?

It’s time for the FBI to open up a counter-intelligence investigation and obtain FISA warrants on Joe Biden and his associates — those are the rules, right?
Biden on Wednesday admitted during an interview with NBC that he spoke with a foreign leader two weeks ago.
After the reporter pressed Biden for more information, he quickly clammed up and refused to divulge any details.
“With regard to speaking to foreign leaders, I haven’t spoke with a foreign leader in the last — uh, probably two weeks,” said Biden.
The reporter pressed Biden for more details.
“Who was the last foreign leader that you spoke with? Did you talk about Coronavirus at all?”
Biden clammed up, “I talked about how it affected their country but no — I – I’m not gonna — it was an off the record discussion that I had so I’m not gonna indicate who.”
Hmmm who could have China Joe spoken to?
WATCH:
Presidential Candidate Joe Biden says he spoke with a foreign leader 2 weeks ago. Weren’t the Democrats and Media outraged for the past 4 years claiming Trump communicated with a foreign government during the 2016 campaign? pic.twitter.com/zYQTxezRA9 — ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) March 25, 2020
Tom Fitton blasted Biden.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--WATCH: Chinese Woman SLAMS Chinese Communist Party For Coronavirus Cover Up

An unknown Chinese woman posted a video on social media in which she slammed the Chinese Communist Party for unleashing @ @ @ @ @ onto the world .
The woman said she completely understands why people hate China and @ @ @ @ @ to pay the cost for covering up the disease that has killed tens of thousands @ @ @ @

An unknown Chinese woman posted a video on social media in which she slammed the Chinese Communist Party for unleashing the “Chinese virus” onto the world.
The woman said she completely understands why people hate China and that the Chinese government needs to pay the cost for covering up the disease that has killed tens of thousands of people worldwide.
WATCH:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWACos7Viac


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--Massachusetts Governor Prohibits Reusable Shopping Bags During Coronavirus Pandemic

Another liberal pet project went up in flames amid the Coronavirus pandemic .
Plastic bags are making a comeback in @ @ @ @ @ reusable shopping bags during the Coronavirus emergency .
Gov .
Charlie Baker on Wednesday announced @ @ @ @ @ related to grocery stores and pharmacies in Massachusetts , which includes a temporary ban on @ @ @ @ @ now on , reusable bags are prohibited and all regulations on plastic bag bans are @ @ @ @ @ .
The order also prohibits stores from charging for paper and plastic bags while the @ @ @ @ @ Boston Mayor Marty Walsh had previously announced the same measures in the city .

Another liberal pet project went up in flames amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
Plastic bags are making a comeback in Massachusetts after Governor Baker banned reusable shopping bags during the Coronavirus emergency.
Apparently dirty reusable shopping bags aren’t a good idea?
WCVB reported:
Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday announced a new public health order related to grocery stores and pharmacies in Massachusetts, which includes a temporary ban on reusable bags.
“From now on, reusable bags are prohibited and all regulations on plastic bag bans are lifted,” he said.
The order also prohibits stores from charging for paper and plastic bags while the order is in place.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh had previously announced the same measures in the city.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--STUNNING! Cuomo Refused to Invest in More Ventilators for Pandemics – Instead Invested in Boondoggle

STUNNING! Cuomo Refused to Invest in More Ventilators for Pandemics – Instead Invested in Boondoggle Solar Panel Farm

STUNNING !
Cuomo Refused to Invest in More Ventilators for Pandemics – Instead Invested in Boondoggle Solar Panel Farm As reported earlier New York Governor Andrew Cuomo dismissed purchasing emergency ventilators for the state in case of a pandemic .
Instead the Cuomo administration organized a medical panel in the state to design a color-coded system to label patients on who would receive the ventilator during a pandemic .
The TGP report written by contributor Kristinn Taylor was based on a column published earlier this month by the esteemed former New York Lieutenant Governor Betsy McCaughey ( who served under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report by the New York Times and a 2015 press release by the Cuomo administration .
And we also discovered evidence from a New York State Health Department important report on why the decision was made to reject purchasing emergency ventilators .
The extra ventilators were not purchased due to funding concerns .
The Cuomo Administration rejected the purchase of the ventilators and as The New York Times reported they focused on lotteries and death panels instead .
At its most severe , coronavirus attacks the lungs , making it impossible to breathe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital on a ventilator is bad .
But worse is being told you can ’ t have one .
After learning that the state ’ s stockpile of medical equipment had 16,000 fewer ventilators than New Yorkers would need in a severe pandemic , Gov .
Andrew Cuomo came to a fork in the road in 2015 .
He could have chosen to buy more ventilators .
Instead , he asked his health commissioner , Howard Zucker to assemble a task force and draft rules for rationing the ventilators they already had .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will be imposed when ventilators run short .
Patients assigned a red code will have the highest access , and other patients will be assigned green , yellow or blue ( the worst ) depending on a “ triage officer ’ s ” decision .
In truth , a death officer .
Let ’ s not sugarcoat it .
It won ’ t be up to your own doctor .
Cuomo could have purchased the additional 16,000 needed ventilators for $ 36,000 apiece or a total of $ 576 million in 2015 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money but less than the $ 750 million he threw away on a boondoggle “ Buffalo Billion ” solar panel factory .
When it comes to state budget priorities , spending half a percent of the budget on ventilators is a no brainer .
Now the pandemic is actually here .
Cuomo ’ s grim reaper rules will be applied .
New York City ’ s deputy commissioner for disease control Demetre Daskalakis is anticipating “ some very serious difficult decisions.
” So far , in New York City , 1 out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been hospitalized , and 44 % of them have needed a ventilator .
In January The New York Post reported on Governor Cuomo ’ s Buffalo Bust .
In testimony Tuesday , Empire State Development boss Howard Zemsky tried to put a positive spin on it , but he acknowledged that Cuomo ’ s gamble of $ 750 million in taxpayer funds on a Buffalo solar panel plant has bombed : On its current course , there ’ s zero sign it can host anything like the promised number of jobs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ future than it has a past , ” Zemsky lamely claimed , while admitting the state ’ s now looking at a Plan B : “ I think we have to work with Panasonic and Tesla , ” the firms running the plant , to diversify their product base .
Maybe they should start making fairy dust ?
Zemsky ’ s testimony was a sad comment not just on solar as a replacement for fossil fuel but also Cuomo ’ s failed and costly approach to economic development .
The $ 750 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plant , far below promises , let alone any remotely reasonable return on the public ’ s investment .
Meanwhile , the feds convicted multiple close Cuomo associates of corruption tied to the Buffalo Billion projects .
On Tuesday President Donald Trump read off a Gateway Pundit article headline to FOX News anchor Bill Hemmer during their interview , “ NY Gov .
Cuomo Rejected Buying Recommended 16,000 Ventilators in 2015 for Pandemic , Established Death Panels and Lottery Instead.
“ Now we know that not only did Cuomo not purchase excess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds on a solar panel boondoggle instead .

As reported earlier New York Governor Andrew Cuomo dismissed purchasing emergency ventilators for the state in case of a pandemic.
Instead the Cuomo administration organized a medical panel in the state to design a color-coded system to label patients on who would receive the ventilator during a pandemic.
The TGP report written by contributor Kristinn Taylor was based on a column published earlier this month by the esteemed former New York Lieutenant Governor Betsy McCaughey (who served under Governor George Pataki), a February report by the New York Times and a 2015 press release by the Cuomo administration.
And we also discovered evidence from a New York State Health Department important report on why the decision was made to reject purchasing emergency ventilators.
The extra ventilators were not purchased due to funding concerns.
Page 30 of 272 pages.
The Cuomo Administration rejected the purchase of the ventilators and as The New York Times reported they focused on lotteries and death panels instead.
Real Clear Politics reported:
At its most severe, coronavirus attacks the lungs, making it impossible to breathe without a ventilator. Landing in the hospital on a ventilator is bad. But worse is being told you can’t have one. After learning that the state’s stockpile of medical equipment had 16,000 fewer ventilators than New Yorkers would need in a severe pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo came to a fork in the road in 2015. He could have chosen to buy more ventilators. Instead, he asked his health commissioner, Howard Zucker to assemble a task force and draft rules for rationing the ventilators they already had. That task force came up with rules that will be imposed when ventilators run short. Patients assigned a red code will have the highest access, and other patients will be assigned green, yellow or blue (the worst) depending on a “triage officer’s” decision. In truth, a death officer. Let’s not sugarcoat it. It won’t be up to your own doctor. Cuomo could have purchased the additional 16,000 needed ventilators for $36,000 apiece or a total of $576 million in 2015. It’s a lot of money but less than the $750 million he threw away on a boondoggle “Buffalo Billion” solar panel factory. When it comes to state budget priorities, spending half a percent of the budget on ventilators is a no brainer. Now the pandemic is actually here. Cuomo’s grim reaper rules will be applied. New York City’s deputy commissioner for disease control Demetre Daskalakis is anticipating “some very serious difficult decisions.” So far, in New York City, 1 out of every 4 people with a confirmed case has been hospitalized, and 44% of them have needed a ventilator.
In January The New York Post reported on Governor Cuomo’s Buffalo Bust.
Cuomo’s solar panel boondoggle in Buffalo went bust.
In testimony Tuesday, Empire State Development boss Howard Zemsky tried to put a positive spin on it, but he acknowledged that Cuomo’s gamble of $750 million in taxpayer funds on a Buffalo solar panel plant has bombed: On its current course, there’s zero sign it can host anything like the promised number of jobs. The project “has got a better future than it has a past,” Zemsky lamely claimed, while admitting the state’s now looking at a Plan B: “I think we have to work with Panasonic and Tesla,” the firms running the plant, to diversify their product base. Maybe they should start making fairy dust? Zemsky’s testimony was a sad comment not just on solar as a replacement for fossil fuel but also Cuomo’s failed and costly approach to economic development. The $750 million has led to just 700 jobs at the plant, far below promises, let alone any remotely reasonable return on the public’s investment. Meanwhile, the feds convicted multiple close Cuomo associates of corruption tied to the Buffalo Billion projects.
On Tuesday President Donald Trump read off a Gateway Pundit article headline to FOX News anchor Bill Hemmer during their interview, “NY Gov. Cuomo Rejected Buying Recommended 16,000 Ventilators in 2015 for Pandemic, Established Death Panels and Lottery Instead.“
Now we know that not only did Cuomo not purchase excess ventilators for emergencies but he used state funds on a solar panel boondoggle instead.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--Missouri Man Who Licked Merchandise at Walmart Charged with ‘Terrorist Threat’

A Missouri man was arrested and charged with making a terrorist threat after he posted a video of himself licking merchandise at Walmart .
26-year-old Cody Pfister asked , “ Who ’ s afraid of the Coronavirus ?
” before he ran his tongue over several items at a Walmart in Warrenton , Missouri .
TRENDING : Nevada ’ s Democrat Governor Issues Emergency Order Barring Use of Anti-Malaria Drugs For Coronavirus Patients The Warrenton police said they received several phone calls about the incident after the viral video angered people across the world .
“ A local resident who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ merchandise after making a ‘ Corona Virus ’ statement at Walmart and posting it to social media has been taken into custody .
Charges will be pending through the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney ’ s Office.
” Warrenton police wrote in a Facebook post .
“ This particular video , which won ’ t be shared here , has gained some international attention and we have received numerous reports about the video from locals , nearby residents , as well as people from the Netherlands , Ireland , and the United Kingdom .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ would like to thank all of those who reported the video so the issue could be addressed.
” Pfister was booked into the Warren County jail without bond .
He has previous convictions for burglary , theft of a firearm , drug possession and driving while intoxicated , reported the River Front Times .

A Missouri man was arrested and charged with making a terrorist threat after he posted a video of himself licking merchandise at Walmart.
26-year-old Cody Pfister asked, “Who’s afraid of the Coronavirus?” before he ran his tongue over several items at a Walmart in Warrenton, Missouri.
WATCH:
The #CoronaVirusChallenge has evolved. Now these absolute fools are targeting grocery stores. 5-6 years in prison should be enough to make other wannabe internet-celebrities think twice before endangering the health of the rest of us. #Idiocracy #Modernity pic.twitter.com/mv6MXuTHBE — BasedPoland (@BasedPoland) March 23, 2020
The Warrenton police said they received several phone calls about the incident after the viral video angered people across the world.
“A local resident who took a video of themselves licking the merchandise after making a ‘Corona Virus’ statement at Walmart and posting it to social media has been taken into custody. Charges will be pending through the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.” Warrenton police wrote in a Facebook post.
“This particular video, which won’t be shared here, has gained some international attention and we have received numerous reports about the video from locals, nearby residents, as well as people from the Netherlands, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. We take these complaints very seriously and would like to thank all of those who reported the video so the issue could be addressed.”
Pfister was booked into the Warren County jail without bond. He has previous convictions for burglary, theft of a firearm, drug possession and driving while intoxicated, reported the River Front Times.


thegatewaypundit--2020-03-25--IS IT OK TO LAUGH? Americans Try To Keep Their Senses Of Humor In Face Of Pandemic

IS IT OK TO LAUGH ?
Americans Try To Keep Their Senses Of Humor In Face Of Pandemic It ’ s called “ gallows humor , ” defined by dictionary.com as “ grim and ironic humor in a desperate or hopeless situation.
” Like the kind of joke a guy might mutter with a rope around his neck back in the Wild West : “ Man , I hate Mondays.
” Human beings , when faced with those desperate situations , often make a joke to ease the tension .
Americans especially .
But during these trying times of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empty shelves in our local grocery stores , and of a creepy fear that it ’ s all going to get a lot worse before it gets better — is it still OK to crack a joke ?
Man , let ’ s hope so .
Comedy is our coping mechanism , a way to combat the unknown and try to hold on to a special trait unique to humans — the ability to laugh .
And if we can ’ t laugh right now — when it all looks so grim — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screwed , right ?
First , let ’ s note a couple things : No .
1 — You ’ ve got a small chance of contracting the coronavirus .
In fact , you ’ re far more likely to run out of toilet paper than get SARS-CoV-2 .
No .
2 — If you get it , “ for most people , the new virus causes only mild or moderate symptoms , such as fever and cough , ” The Associated Press says in every story .
And No .
3 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says .
As Carl Spackler says in “ Caddyshack ” when he ’ s holding a pitchfork to a frightened young caddie ’ s neck : “ So , I got that going for me , which is nice.
” While it may feel like the end of the world — and it surely does sometimes — it ’ s not going to be so bad .
We ’ ll look back at this in a month or two ( or five ) and laugh and laugh — “ What were we so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of you won ’ t look back : You ’ ll be dead .
But you get the point . )
And yet , some people are trying to keep us laughing right now , when we most need it .
Take comedian Patton Oswalt .
He can ’ t exactly tour the clubs anymore ( since gatherings of more than 1.7 people are banned ) , so in a recent post on Twitter , he just stood on his house ’ s porch and delivered some old-school stand up — to two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right , folks , thanks for staying in tonight .
Uh , hope you guys are , uh , isolating and , uh , securing in place .
Huh huh huh , this COVID-19 , I tell ya ’ .
You know , I don ’ t know the — I didn ’ t see COVIDS one through 18 , so I don ’ t really know , uh , what this is all about .
But you know , hey , great time to catch up on your , uh , streaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hey !
” Oswalt says as the camera pans down to a young girl on the sidewalk .
“ How you doing there ?
How you doing today ?
” She promptly says , “ You suck , ” and walks off .
Hecklers , amirite ?
Then there was Neil Diamond performing his own coronavirus edition of his 1969 classic “ Sweet Caroline.
” At the chorus , instead of singing “ hands , touching hands , reaching out , touching me , touching you , ” he offers a new coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , reaching out , don ’ t touch me , I won ’ t touch you.
” And there ’ s banjo player Andy Eversole of Greensboro , N.C. , who posted “ Quarantine With You ” in response to being kept apart from his girlfriend .
In the video , Eversole wears a protective mask while singing about “ those old virus blues ” that have consumed us , emptying stores of toilet paper , closing schools and canceling shows .
“ There ’ s just one thing now that I know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be quarantined , I wan na be with you , ” he sings .
Then there was “ Sir Michael ” on Twitter .
“ Day 1 : I have stocked up on enough non-perishable food and supplies to last me for months , maybe years , so that I can remain in isolation for as long as it takes to see out this pandemic .
Day 1 + 45 minutes : I am in the supermarket because I wanted a Twix , ” he wrote .
Not all the jokes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with any comedic endeavor ) .
There ’ s a “ coronavirus challenge ” going around in which people lick toilet seats .
Not funny ( bathroom humor rarely is ) .
And there are some videos online in which people lick a row full of products on grocery store shelves .
Even less funny .
But still , laughter is often key in the most stressful of situations .
And that ’ s a scientific fact .
“ Research shows laughter provides a good physical workout , generates mental relaxation , lowers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improves immunity , ” writes Dr. Amit Sood , chairman of the Mind-Body Medicine Initiative at the esteemed Mayo Clinic .
“ You ’ re thirty times more likely to laugh in good company than alone .
Further , the more you laugh with others rather than at someone , the greater the health benefit.
” So laugh it up , people .
It might just save your life .
*Joseph Curl ran the Drudge Report from 2010 to 2014 and covered the White House for a dozen years .
He can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter at @ JosephCurl .
A version of this article ran previously in The Washington Times .

It’s called “gallows humor,” defined by dictionary.com as “grim and ironic humor in a desperate or hopeless situation.”
Like the kind of joke a guy might mutter with a rope around his neck back in the Wild West: “Man, I hate Mondays.”
Human beings, when faced with those desperate situations, often make a joke to ease the tension. Americans especially. But during these trying times of a worldwide virus spreading exponentially, of endless empty shelves in our local grocery stores, and of a creepy fear that it’s all going to get a lot worse before it gets better — is it still OK to crack a joke?
Man, let’s hope so. Comedy is our coping mechanism, a way to combat the unknown and try to hold on to a special trait unique to humans — the ability to laugh. And if we can’t laugh right now — when it all looks so grim — well, we’re kinda’ screwed, right?
First, let’s note a couple things: No. 1 — You’ve got a small chance of contracting the coronavirus. In fact, you’re far more likely to run out of toilet paper than get SARS-CoV-2. No. 2 — If you get it, “for most people, the new virus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough,” The Associated Press says in every story.
And No. 3, “most people recover,” AP says. As Carl Spackler says in “Caddyshack” when he’s holding a pitchfork to a frightened young caddie’s neck: “So, I got that going for me, which is nice.”
While it may feel like the end of the world — and it surely does sometimes — it’s not going to be so bad. We’ll look back at this in a month or two (or five) and laugh and laugh — “What were we so worried about?!” (Some of you won’t look back: You’ll be dead. But you get the point.)
And yet, some people are trying to keep us laughing right now, when we most need it.
Take comedian Patton Oswalt. He can’t exactly tour the clubs anymore (since gatherings of more than 1.7 people are banned), so in a recent post on Twitter, he just stood on his house’s porch and delivered some old-school stand up — to two passersby on a sidewalk.
“All right, folks, thanks for staying in tonight. Uh, hope you guys are, uh, isolating and, uh, securing in place. Huh huh huh, this COVID-19, I tell ya’. You know, I don’t know the — I didn’t see COVIDS one through 18, so I don’t really know, uh, what this is all about. But you know, hey, great time to catch up on your, uh, streaming and, uh….”
“Oh, hey!” Oswalt says as the camera pans down to a young girl on the sidewalk. “How you doing there? How you doing today?”
She promptly says, “You suck,” and walks off. Hecklers, amirite?
https://twitter.com/pattonoswalt/status/1239455655754227713
Then there was Neil Diamond performing his own coronavirus edition of his 1969 classic “Sweet Caroline.” At the chorus, instead of singing “hands, touching hands, reaching out, touching me, touching you,” he offers a new coronavirus version: “hands, washing hands, reaching out, don’t touch me, I won’t touch you.”
https://twitter.com/NeilDiamond/status/1241584423927074818
And there’s banjo player Andy Eversole of Greensboro, N.C., who posted “Quarantine With You” in response to being kept apart from his girlfriend. In the video, Eversole wears a protective mask while singing about “those old virus blues” that have consumed us, emptying stores of toilet paper, closing schools and canceling shows.
“There’s just one thing now that I know is true: If I’m going to be quarantined, I wanna be with you,” he sings.
Then there was “Sir Michael” on Twitter.
“Day 1: I have stocked up on enough non-perishable food and supplies to last me for months, maybe years, so that I can remain in isolation for as long as it takes to see out this pandemic. Day 1 + 45 minutes: I am in the supermarket because I wanted a Twix,” he wrote.
QUARANTINE DIARY Day 1: I have stocked up on enough non-perishable food and supplies to last me for months, maybe years, so that I can remain in isolation for as long as it takes to see out this pandemic Day 1 + 45 minutes: I am in the supermarket because I wanted a Twix — Sir Michael (@Michael1979) March 12, 2020
Not all the jokes are funny, of course (as with any comedic endeavor). There’s a “coronavirus challenge” going around in which people lick toilet seats. Not funny (bathroom humor rarely is). And there are some videos online in which people lick a row full of products on grocery store shelves. Even less funny.
But still, laughter is often key in the most stressful of situations. And that’s a scientific fact.
“Research shows laughter provides a good physical workout, generates mental relaxation, lowers blood pressure and pain, and even improves immunity,” writes Dr. Amit Sood, chairman of the Mind-Body Medicine Initiative at the esteemed Mayo Clinic.
“You’re thirty times more likely to laugh in good company than alone. Further, the more you laugh with others rather than at someone, the greater the health benefit.”
So laugh it up, people. It might just save your life.
*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.