westernjournal--2020-03-22--Nobody Told Domino’s About Economic Crash, Chain Looks To Hire Whopping 10K

It is no secret that a lot of businesses have been shut down as the Wuhan coronavirus , also known as COVID-19 , has spread across the country .
Many businesses are being closed temporarily — and for some , re-opening may not happen .
Ever .
But there have been a number of companies taking on new workers .
Retail and delivery giants like Amazon.com and Walmart are both hiring , but another famous business is also looking for new employees — one you ’ d think would be hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic .
According to CNBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take on 10,000 new workers , even as the stock market is tumbling .
TRENDING : Normally Reserved Brit Hume Curses at David French Over Uncalled for Attack on Trump “ The company is looking for delivery drivers , pizza makers , customer service representatives , managers and licensed truck drivers for its supply chain centers , ” CNBC reported .
“ The need will vary based on individual stores.
” In a statement , Chief Executive Officer Ritch Allison said the move is beneficial in two ways .
“ Our corporate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re not only feeding people , but also providing opportunity to those looking for work at this time , especially those in the heavily-impacted restaurant industry , ” Allison said , according to CNBC .
This should come as no surprise to anyone when you think about it .
Domino ’ s has long been associated with food delivery , one of the limited options Americans have now that dining areas are not on the menu for many .
Some might look down on those who work at Domino ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compared to sit-down restaurants that are being shut down .
But one could say that Domino ’ s , as a business model , was designed to handle something like COVID-19 .
And when “ Top Chef ” judge Tom Colicchio is telling the Daily Beast that three-fourths of restaurants could be wiped out , then perhaps the restaurants that survive are perhaps worthy of some praise .
Doubly so when they are willing to help others out when they can .
RELATED : List : Media 's Original Take on Travel Bans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact is , even in an economic downturn caused by a pandemic likely made far worse than it had to be by a cover-up , there can still be good jobs to be found .
Yeah , nobody likes being out of work , but when you can earn some money to support yourself and your family by delivering pizza , then maybe it is something you should consider .
But this sort of news is worth more than just the jobs that will be available for those who need them .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing everything in its power to turn a barrage of negative news into a weapon against President Donald Trump , it also represents hope that things will get better , that this pandemic won ’ t knock America out .
And that is arguably more valuable than money .
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It is no secret that a lot of businesses have been shut down as the Wuhan coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has spread across the country.
Many businesses are being closed temporarily — and for some, re-opening may not happen. Ever.
But there have been a number of companies taking on new workers.
Retail and delivery giants like Amazon.com and Walmart are both hiring, but another famous business is also looking for new employees — one you’d think would be hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to CNBC, Domino’s Pizza is looking to take on 10,000 new workers, even as the stock market is tumbling.
“The company is looking for delivery drivers, pizza makers, customer service representatives, managers and licensed truck drivers for its supply chain centers,” CNBC reported. “The need will vary based on individual stores.”
In a statement, Chief Executive Officer Ritch Allison said the move is beneficial in two ways.
“Our corporate and franchise stores want to make sure they’re not only feeding people, but also providing opportunity to those looking for work at this time, especially those in the heavily-impacted restaurant industry,” Allison said, according to CNBC.
This should come as no surprise to anyone when you think about it.
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Domino’s has long been associated with food delivery, one of the limited options Americans have now that dining areas are not on the menu for many.
Some might look down on those who work at Domino’s, especially since it may seem pedestrian compared to sit-down restaurants that are being shut down.
But one could say that Domino’s, as a business model, was designed to handle something like COVID-19.
And when “Top Chef” judge Tom Colicchio is telling the Daily Beast that three-fourths of restaurants could be wiped out, then perhaps the restaurants that survive are perhaps worthy of some praise.
Doubly so when they are willing to help others out when they can.
The fact is, even in an economic downturn caused by a pandemic likely made far worse than it had to be by a cover-up, there can still be good jobs to be found.
Yeah, nobody likes being out of work, but when you can earn some money to support yourself and your family by delivering pizza, then maybe it is something you should consider.
But this sort of news is worth more than just the jobs that will be available for those who need them.
At a time when the liberal media is doing everything in its power to turn a barrage of negative news into a weapon against President Donald Trump, it also represents hope that things will get better, that this pandemic won’t knock America out.
And that is arguably more valuable than money.
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westernjournal--2020-03-22--Mass. Suspends Nonessential Medical Procedures, But Considers Abortion Essential

So this is apparently a thing , thanks to COVID : That ’ s the headline on an article from MassLive about the availability of health care procedures in the state of Massachusetts during the coronavirus outbreak .
Quoth a memorandum sent out this week by the state ’ s top public health official , Massachusetts won ’ t be performing any “ nonessential , elective invasive procedure.
” OK .
I can think of one of those right off the bat .
The memo ’ s author , Elizabeth Kelley , director of the Massachusetts ’ Bureau of Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t quite on the same page I am .
“ Terminating a pregnancy is not considered a nonessential , elective invasive procedure for the purpose of this guidance , ” Kelley wrote in the memorandum , according to MassLive .
TRENDING : In Priceless Exchange , Trump Tells Press He Should Get Rid of 75 % of Them To Keep Virus From Spreading Dr. Katrina Armstrong , physician in chief at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston , told MassLive that “ employees at MGH are working to stop procedures that don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of months , ” MassLive reported .
“ Employees are setting up up ‘ major telehealth capabilities ’ right now for important procedures or treatments that don ’ t necessarily need to be done face-to-face , like diabetes treatment , ” she said .
That ’ s still a bit misleading , though .
See , here are the procedures that Massachusetts sees as , if not inessential , not essential : “ Hip and knee replacements , injections into a joint space or body cavity , colonoscopies and similar procedures.
” Armstrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ verybody is looking to see what we can delay safely , ” while adding that “ the medical systems will need a moment to relax ” post-COVID-19 , whenever that happens .
Regardless , as horrifying as the news to much of America might be , Massachusetts abortionists have gotten the news that their practices won ’ t be affected by the pandemic .
Here are , per MassLive , some good examples of what you won ’ t be able to obtain under MassCare or whatever it ’ s called , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that because of that the MassProblems they would incur with that appellation : I remember hearing my father talk about his father ’ s slow death from colon cancer in the pre-colonoscopy , pre-chemotherapy era of the 1960s .
Different time , different procedures — but assume , for a second , you were a cruel fairy who could giveth and taketh away a medical procedure at a whim .
I guarantee that if you knew what suffering colon cancer could entail , you would not consider colonsocopies nonessential .
RELATED : Outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Industry Like a Mack Truck Hip replacements ?
That doesn ’ t sound too elective if your hip joint has ground to a halt , but hey — what do I know ?
Knee replacement ?
You know the drill .
Meanwhile , here ’ s the thing I can tell you about pregnancies : Almost all of them , statistically speaking , will resolve .
Colon polyps ?
Left be , they can become malignant .
A fetus ?
Leave it be and it becomes a child .
Here ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If abortions aren ’ t done now , they ’ ll become a problem .
In fairness , there ’ s no doubt about the end result of an uninterrupted pregnancy .
If you sneer at abortion but sneer at an unmarried , pregnant woman , you ’ ve arguably sneered at someone who ’ ll make a much more difficult moral choice than you ’ ll likely ever have to face .
Obloquy and shame shouldn ’ t be a part of the equation .
Yes , people go way , way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Judge not , lest ye be judged.
” But this is not one of those times .
Here ’ s the counterpoint : You may be on the receiving end of the obloquy , but your baby ’ s life shouldn ’ t depend on your discomfort .
Beyond that , we ought to judge medical procedures not by the discomfort they produce but on the discomfort they preclude .
A colonoscopy can preclude the most dreadful sort of death imaginable .
Stopping a knee or hip replacement stops you from enjoying life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thanks for making the moral rot behind your decisions abundantly clear , Massachusetts .
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So this is apparently a thing, thanks to COVID:
That’s the headline on an article from MassLive about the availability of health care procedures in the state of Massachusetts during the coronavirus outbreak.
Quoth a memorandum sent out this week by the state’s top public health official, Massachusetts won’t be performing any “nonessential, elective invasive procedure.”
OK. I can think of one of those right off the bat. The memo’s author, Elizabeth Kelley, director of the Massachusetts’ Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality, isn’t quite on the same page I am.
“Terminating a pregnancy is not considered a nonessential, elective invasive procedure for the purpose of this guidance,” Kelley wrote in the memorandum, according to MassLive.
Dr. Katrina Armstrong, physician in chief at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, told MassLive that “employees at MGH are working to stop procedures that don’t need to happen in the next couple of months,” MassLive reported.
“Employees are setting up up ‘major telehealth capabilities’ right now for important procedures or treatments that don’t necessarily need to be done face-to-face, like diabetes treatment,” she said.
That’s still a bit misleading, though. See, here are the procedures that Massachusetts sees as, if not inessential, not essential: “Hip and knee replacements, injections into a joint space or body cavity, colonoscopies and similar procedures.”
Oh, those.
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Armstrong told MassLive that “[e]verybody is looking to see what we can delay safely,” while adding that “the medical systems will need a moment to relax” post-COVID-19, whenever that happens.
Regardless, as horrifying as the news to much of America might be, Massachusetts abortionists have gotten the news that their practices won’t be affected by the pandemic.
Here are, per MassLive, some good examples of what you won’t be able to obtain under MassCare or whatever it’s called, which I’m sure isn’t that because of that the MassProblems they would incur with that appellation:
Any procedures involving skin incision
Injections of any substance into a joint space or body cavity
Orthopedic procedures, such as a hip replacement or knee replacement
Colonoscopies, bronchoscopies, kidney tube placements and other endoscopic procedures
Invasive radiology procedures
Most dermatology procedures
Invasive ophthalmic procedures, including “miscellaneous procedures” involving eye implants
Tooth extractions and other oral procedures
Podiatric procedures such as removing an ingrown toenail
Skin or wound debridement
Sound wave treatment to break down kidney stones
Gynecological exams and/or endometrial biopsy
I remember hearing my father talk about his father’s slow death from colon cancer in the pre-colonoscopy, pre-chemotherapy era of the 1960s. Different time, different procedures — but assume, for a second, you were a cruel fairy who could giveth and taketh away a medical procedure at a whim. I guarantee that if you knew what suffering colon cancer could entail, you would not consider colonsocopies nonessential.
Hip replacements? That doesn’t sound too elective if your hip joint has ground to a halt, but hey — what do I know?
Knee replacement? You know the drill.
Meanwhile, here’s the thing I can tell you about pregnancies: Almost all of them, statistically speaking, will resolve.
Colon polyps? Left be, they can become malignant.
A fetus? Leave it be and it becomes a child.
Here’s the unspoken part behind this whole policy: If abortions aren’t done now, they’ll become a problem.
In fairness, there’s no doubt about the end result of an uninterrupted pregnancy. If you sneer at abortion but sneer at an unmarried, pregnant woman, you’ve arguably sneered at someone who’ll make a much more difficult moral choice than you’ll likely ever have to face. Obloquy and shame shouldn’t be a part of the equation.
Yes, people go way, way, way too far with, “Judge not, lest ye be judged.” But this is not one of those times.
Here’s the counterpoint: You may be on the receiving end of the obloquy, but your baby’s life shouldn’t depend on your discomfort. Beyond that, we ought to judge medical procedures not by the discomfort they produce but on the discomfort they preclude.
A colonoscopy can preclude the most dreadful sort of death imaginable. Stopping a knee or hip replacement stops you from enjoying life.
An abortion stops life, period.
That’s the difference. Thanks for making the moral rot behind your decisions abundantly clear, Massachusetts.
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westernjournal--2020-03-22--125-Foot Christ Statue Now Lit Up with Jaw-Dropping Coronavirus Message

Brazil ’ s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue was lit up Wednesday with flags from countries and images of continents affected by the coronavirus .
The 125-foot tall monument , constructed over a 9-year period in the 1920s and early 30s , sits atop Mount Corcovado overlooking the capital city of Rio de Janeiro .
The statue , which nearly 2 million people flock to every year , was closed to the public by authorities last week in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 , the New York Post reported .
There were more than 1,000 confirmed cases of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to Johns Hopkins University , including at least 286 cases in Sao Paulo and 66 in Rio .
On Friday , the Brazilian government declared a state of emergency , the U.K. Daily Mail reported .
TRENDING : In Priceless Exchange , Trump Tells Press He Should Get Rid of 75 % of Them To Keep Virus From Spreading In addition to flags , the phrase “ pray together ” was also projected onto the statue in multiple languages on Wednesday , according to Fox News .
On Wednesday night , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Orani João Tempesta , held mass and offered a benediction at the foot of the monument , according to CNN .
Historically speaking , Brazil is one of the most Catholic countries in the world , thanks largely to the evangelization efforts of 16th-century Jesuit missionaries .
Today , almost 65 percent of Brazilians practice Roman Catholicism , while roughly 22 percent adhere to some form of Protestantism .
While it might be tempting for some to take offense to the projection of images onto a religious statue , it seems to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posed by the coronavirus outbreak .
Indeed , when I first saw the Christ the Redeemer statue lit up with the different flags of the world , I thought of the Apostle Paul ’ s letter to the Galatians , where he says there is “ neither Jew nor Gentile , neither slave nor free … for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
” There is neither American nor Italian , neither Chinese nor British , nor German or French , for all suffering from the coronavirus can be one in Christ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take up the call to prayer and beg God for mercy , guidance and wisdom during this crisis .
Faith can move mountains , and Christians , whatever their country of origin or ethnic heritage is , must never forget that .
Christ is king of all nations and all peoples .
Let them turn to him , together , in this time of great need .
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Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue was lit up Wednesday with flags from countries and images of continents affected by the coronavirus.
The 125-foot tall monument, constructed over a 9-year period in the 1920s and early 30s, sits atop Mount Corcovado overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro.
The statue, which nearly 2 million people flock to every year, was closed to the public by authorities last week in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the New York Post reported.
There were more than 1,000 confirmed cases of the virus in Brazil as of Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins University, including at least 286 cases in Sao Paulo and 66 in Rio.
On Friday, the Brazilian government declared a state of emergency, the U.K. Daily Mail reported.
In addition to flags, the phrase “pray together” was also projected onto the statue in multiple languages on Wednesday, according to Fox News.
Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated with images of continents and flags in a show of solidarity with countries grappling with the coronavirus pandemic. More on our live blog: https://t.co/3uc2RSEjBO pic.twitter.com/xAnVy5kt9x — Reuters (@Reuters) March 19, 2020
Las banderas de los 166 países en los que se han registrado casos del #coronavirus #covid fueron proyectadas en el Santuario del Cristo Redentor, la gigantesca estatua que corona el cerro del #Corcovado en Río de Janeiro Fotos: EFE pic.twitter.com/kPloNYeCG3 — El Comercio (@elcomerciocom) March 19, 2020
Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue lit up in solidarity with all the countries affected by the coronavirus crisis. https://t.co/m3IW3ZIoa6 pic.twitter.com/4A31F0aEh9 — ABC News (@ABC) March 19, 2020
On Wednesday night, Rio de Janeiro’s Catholic archbishop, Orani João Tempesta, held mass and offered a benediction at the foot of the monument, according to CNN.
?VIDEO: The Blessed Sacrament was exposed at the feet of the famous Christ the Redeemer of Brazil to ask God to bless all the #coronavirus sufferers. The monument was illuminated with the flags of the countries affected by this pandemic. pic.twitter.com/Ig9UDaBpET — EWTN News (@EWTNews) March 20, 2020
Historically speaking, Brazil is one of the most Catholic countries in the world, thanks largely to the evangelization efforts of 16th-century Jesuit missionaries.
Today, almost 65 percent of Brazilians practice Roman Catholicism, while roughly 22 percent adhere to some form of Protestantism.
While it might be tempting for some to take offense to the projection of images onto a religious statue, it seems to me an acceptable response to the threat posed by the coronavirus outbreak.
Indeed, when I first saw the Christ the Redeemer statue lit up with the different flags of the world, I thought of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians, where he says there is “neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free … for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
That passage rings particularly true today.
There is neither American nor Italian, neither Chinese nor British, nor German or French, for all suffering from the coronavirus can be one in Christ Jesus.
Now is the time to take up the call to prayer and beg God for mercy, guidance and wisdom during this crisis.
Faith can move mountains, and Christians, whatever their country of origin or ethnic heritage is, must never forget that.
Christ is king of all nations and all peoples.
Let them turn to him, together, in this time of great need.
CORRECTION, March 25, 2020: This article originally referred to Rio de Janeiro as the current capital of Brazil. We apologize to our readers for the error.
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westernjournal--2020-03-22--CDC Estimates H1N1 Outbreak During Biden-Obama Years Left 12,000 Americans Dead

Former Vice President Joe Biden has attacked President Donald Trump ’ s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic , but is the likely Democratic presidential candidate throwing stones from a glass house ?
Judging by an estimate the Centers for Disease Control made in 2010 , back when the country was fighting the H1N1 flu , the answer may be , “ Yes.
” “ CDC estimates that between 43 million and 88 million cases of 2009 H1N1 occurred between April 2009 and March 13 , 2010 .
The mid-level in this range is about 60 million people infected with 2009 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released on April 19 , 2010 .
The report went on to estimate that between those dates , the number of deaths attributed to H1N1 in the U.S. was between 8,720 and 18,050 , with a midpoint of 12,270 .
Americans who follow politics will remember there was a Democrat named Barack Obama in the presidency in 2010 , who had a second in command named Joe Biden .
TRENDING : In Priceless Exchange , Trump Tells Press He Should Get Rid of 75 % of Them To Keep Virus From Spreading At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Margolis noted , “ Despite calls from members of Congress to do so , the Obama administration refused to restrict travel with Mexico or close the border.
” At the time , according to The Associated Press , then-Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said , “ Closing our nation ’ s borders is not merited here.
” She went on to claim that such a border closure would have “ very little ” effect , if it had any effect at all .
Let ’ s see just how her claim matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response to the emergence of the coronavirus .
By comparison , as of Thursday , the CDC estimated a total of 10,442 cases of coronavirus infection in the United States with 150 deaths since Jan. 21 .
It should be noted that the CDC also tracked four cases prior to Jan. 21 , with the first two being reported on Jan. 14 .
Looking at what happened in the two months since the first two cases were reported on January 14 , it appears that Trump made the right move .
You don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pundits or humble journalists .
RELATED : Obama Appointee Rips Out Earpiece , Walks Off Live COVID Interview During Fight with 2nd Obama Appointee Take it from the World Health Organization .
During a Feb. 18 new conference , Dr. Sylvie Briand , director of the WHO pandemic and epidemic diseases department , said , “ So modelisation has shown that those measures on movement restriction have delayed the dissemination of the outbreak for two or three days within China and a few weeks outside China , two , three weeks.
” In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31 decision about the China travel ban may very well have saved lives here in the United States , and the same could be said for the restrictions involving Europe .
To be fair , there are a lot of other variables .
H1N1 and COVID-19 are two very different diseases .
Given that H1N1 originated in Mexico , according to the CDC , it very could be that those crossing the border illegally would have brought it here anyhow .
Then again , given what we know about China ’ s efforts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been here for a while , and we were none the wiser .
As likely Democratic nominee for the presidency , and as the vice president during an administration that failed to close the U.S. border against another pandemic a decade ago , Biden ’ s attempts at Monday morning quarterback are particularly galling .
For instance , as Breitbart reported Wednesday , Biden made a big show of demanding Trump invoke the powers available to him under the Defense Production Act — a step Trump had already taken .
When Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the current crisis , he is once again proving he isn ’ t quite in touch with reality .
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Former Vice President Joe Biden has attacked President Donald Trump’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, but is the likely Democratic presidential candidate throwing stones from a glass house?
Judging by an estimate the Centers for Disease Control made in 2010, back when the country was fighting the H1N1 flu, the answer may be, “Yes.”
“CDC estimates that between 43 million and 88 million cases of 2009 H1N1 occurred between April 2009 and March 13, 2010. The mid-level in this range is about 60 million people infected with 2009 H1N1,” stated the report, released on April 19, 2010.
The report went on to estimate that between those dates, the number of deaths attributed to H1N1 in the U.S. was between 8,720 and 18,050, with a midpoint of 12,270.
Americans who follow politics will remember there was a Democrat named Barack Obama in the presidency in 2010, who had a second in command named Joe Biden.
At PJ Media, author and columnist Matt Margolis noted, “Despite calls from members of Congress to do so, the Obama administration refused to restrict travel with Mexico or close the border.”
At the time, according to The Associated Press, then-Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said, “Closing our nation’s borders is not merited here.”
She went on to claim that such a border closure would have “very little” effect, if it had any effect at all.
Let’s see just how her claim matches up to what President Trump did in response to the emergence of the coronavirus.
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By comparison, as of Thursday, the CDC estimated a total of 10,442 cases of coronavirus infection in the United States with 150 deaths since Jan. 21.
It should be noted that the CDC also tracked four cases prior to Jan. 21, with the first two being reported on Jan. 14.
On Jan. 31, Trump issued a travel ban from China.
Looking at what happened in the two months since the first two cases were reported on January 14, it appears that Trump made the right move.
You don’t just have to listen to pundits or humble journalists.
Take it from the World Health Organization.
During a Feb. 18 new conference, Dr. Sylvie Briand, director of the WHO pandemic and epidemic diseases department, said, “So modelisation has shown that those measures on movement restriction have delayed the dissemination of the outbreak for two or three days within China and a few weeks outside China, two, three weeks.”
In other words, Trump’s Jan. 31 decision about the China travel ban may very well have saved lives here in the United States, and the same could be said for the restrictions involving Europe.
To be fair, there are a lot of other variables.
H1N1 and COVID-19 are two very different diseases.
Given that H1N1 originated in Mexico, according to the CDC, it very could be that those crossing the border illegally would have brought it here anyhow.
Then again, given what we know about China’s efforts to cover up COVID-19, COVID-19 could have been here for a while, and we were none the wiser.
As likely Democratic nominee for the presidency, and as the vice president during an administration that failed to close the U.S. border against another pandemic a decade ago, Biden’s attempts at Monday morning quarterback are particularly galling.
For instance, as Breitbart reported Wednesday, Biden made a big show of demanding Trump invoke the powers available to him under the Defense Production Act — a step Trump had already taken.
When Joe Biden slams Donald Trump’s response to the current crisis, he is once again proving he isn’t quite in touch with reality.
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westernjournal--2020-03-22--Colorado Couple Vows To Take Decisive Action, Pays for Entire County’s Coronavirus Testing

A couple from Telluride , Colorado , has taken it upon themselves to pay for all the residents in their town of 2,500 to be tested for the coronavirus , and eventually the entire county of 8,000 as well .
Part-time Telluride residents Mei Mei Hu and her husband , Lou Reese , pledged to have 15,000 testing kits available , hopefully in a matter of days , according to The Colorado Sun .
The kits are being created through their own company , which is a United Biomedical Inc. subsidiary .
The couple is paying for the kits out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sun reported that the new test kit is a preliminary , FDA-approved blood test .
The couple is making it possible for all residents to be tested twice over the course of the next two weeks , regardless of whether they are showing symptoms of infection .
As of Friday , San Miguel County , where Telluride is located , had one official case of the coronavirus , the Sun reported .
However , the county has had little to no testing available for its residents , with several citizens suffering from severe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reserved Brit Hume Curses at David French Over Uncalled for Attack on Trump Area hospitals are treating the patients with these upper respiratory infections with the same critical care as a coronavirus patient .
The Durango Herald reported that the 38 people who have already been tested , still haven ’ t received their results .
As a result of that , officials still aren ’ t sure what to do .
“ We are presuming we have disease , ” spokesman Susan Lilly said .
“ We just don ’ t know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ precautionary measure , the San Miguel County Public Health Department put its residents into a mandatory self-quarantine until mid-April .
That is the state ’ s strictest measures taken so far .
In early March , the San Miguel Sheriff Department tweeted a way for the local residents to receive the latest coronavirus updates .
Of note , at the time , there were no known cases in the area .
Hu and Reese are hoping to raise awareness and knowledge alongside those test kits .
“ Data is power , ” Hu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about their plan with the 15,000 test kits .
Hu and Reese are hopeful that the tests will be successful , and will be a bridge for other communities to do something similar for their residents .
More than anything , the couple is hopeful that the testing will bring awareness to the people in San Miguel County and Telluride .
They added that many people who are infected with the coronavirus sometimes show zero symptoms , and have no idea that they are ill. “ This will be one of the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Hu said .
“ What you do by testing en masse is you say , ‘ What is active outbreak prevalence ?
’ If you ’ re positive on antibodies , that means you ’ ve been exposed to it at some time .
If you test again in 14 days and you see that everyone is in the same state , it means that you didn ’ t have any new infections and you can then begin releasing people.
” “ In the event that there ’ s a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public , ” Reese said .
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A couple from Telluride, Colorado, has taken it upon themselves to pay for all the residents in their town of 2,500 to be tested for the coronavirus, and eventually the entire county of 8,000 as well.
Part-time Telluride residents Mei Mei Hu and her husband, Lou Reese, pledged to have 15,000 testing kits available, hopefully in a matter of days, according to The Colorado Sun. The kits are being created through their own company, which is a United Biomedical Inc. subsidiary. The couple is paying for the kits out of their own pockets.
The Colorado Sun reported that the new test kit is a preliminary, FDA-approved blood test.
The couple is making it possible for all residents to be tested twice over the course of the next two weeks, regardless of whether they are showing symptoms of infection.
As of Friday, San Miguel County, where Telluride is located, had one official case of the coronavirus, the Sun reported. However, the county has had little to no testing available for its residents, with several citizens suffering from severe upper respiratory infections.
Area hospitals are treating the patients with these upper respiratory infections with the same critical care as a coronavirus patient.
The Durango Herald reported that the 38 people who have already been tested, still haven’t received their results. As a result of that, officials still aren’t sure what to do.
“We are presuming we have disease,” spokesman Susan Lilly said. “We just don’t know how widespread it is.”
As a precautionary measure, the San Miguel County Public Health Department put its residents into a mandatory self-quarantine until mid-April. That is the state’s strictest measures taken so far.
In early March, the San Miguel Sheriff Department tweeted a way for the local residents to receive the latest coronavirus updates. Of note, at the time, there were no known cases in the area.
@SanMiguelCO new website for coronavirus info: https://t.co/UGj68jk0Zt Reps are coordinating with local, regional, state, & federal partners for efficient, effective, & comprehensive response regarding the potential spread of COVID-19. No known cases of coronavirus in our county. pic.twitter.com/AV8Pqz9pO3 — San Miguel Sheriff (@SheriffAlert) March 3, 2020
Hu and Reese are hoping to raise awareness and knowledge alongside those test kits.
“Data is power,” Hu said while talking to the Colorado Sun about their plan with the 15,000 test kits.
Hu and Reese are hopeful that the tests will be successful, and will be a bridge for other communities to do something similar for their residents.
More than anything, the couple is hopeful that the testing will bring awareness to the people in San Miguel County and Telluride.
They added that many people who are infected with the coronavirus sometimes show zero symptoms, and have no idea that they are ill.
“This will be one of the first times where we screen a whole population,” Hu said.
“What you do by testing en masse is you say, ‘What is active outbreak prevalence?’ If you’re positive on antibodies, that means you’ve been exposed to it at some time. If you test again in 14 days and you see that everyone is in the same state, it means that you didn’t have any new infections and you can then begin releasing people.”
“In the event that there’s a lot, then I think it really informs the public,” Reese said.
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westernjournal--2020-03-22--WA State Officials Quietly Deciding Who Gets Medical Care When Hospitals Fill

Washington state officials and clinicians have discussed the possibility of rationing health care across the state for coronavirus patients .
Medical leaders in the state with the highest number of coronavirus deaths in the country — 74 as of Thursday — have begun preparing a bleak strategy to determine which patients will be denied medical care if the health system becomes overwhelmed , according to The New York Times .
The state fears a critical shortage of supplies to take care of coronavirus patients , especially ventilators , according to people on a conference call Wednesday .
The leaders are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facts — including age , health and likelihood of survival — to determine who will get access to care and who will not .
The statewide effort will ensure that individual doctors and hospitals will not have to make those decisions themselves .
TRENDING : Normally Reserved Brit Hume Curses at David French Over Uncalled for Attack on Trump In a three-hour webinar , state officials told clinicians that they will have to implement “ crisis standards ” for rationing care when there are more COVID-19 patients than ventilators , NBC News reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certain age and we have a shortage of ventilators , you don ’ t get one , ” Cassie Sauer , CEO of the Washington State Hospital Association said .
“ This has never happened in America at this level for this sustained time .
… It is unprecedented and it should not happen.
” Sauer said that more hospital beds and equipment , including ventilators and protective masks , could reduce the need to take such drastic measures .
Some help will arrive soon as the U.S. Navy hospital ship Mercy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is headed for Seattle , where it will dock and assist with seriously ill patients .
But health care workers in the state have had to take things into their own hands .
Hospitals have postponed elective surgeries in order to preserve precious resources .
“ We recognize based on current data that our local Covid-19 trajectory is likely to be similar to that of Northern Italy , ” an email sent to surgeons at a hospital in the Seattle area read , The New York Times reported .
“ While our supplies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practicing the responsible allocation of those resources that will be necessary to continue our care into the future we have yet to see.
” One large hospital system in the area has also started using handmade masks and face shields for doctors and health care workers , Reuters reported .
King County officials have begun construction on a field hospital at a soccer field .
Sauer said the crisis care planning still came as a shock for many people on the call .
“ This is a shift to caring for the population @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population of people who need care and make a determination about who is most likely to survive , and you provide care to them , ” she said .
“ Those that have a less good chance of survival — but still have a chance — you do not provide care to them , which guarantees their death.
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Washington state officials and clinicians have discussed the possibility of rationing health care across the state for coronavirus patients.
Medical leaders in the state with the highest number of coronavirus deaths in the country — 74 as of Thursday — have begun preparing a bleak strategy to determine which patients will be denied medical care if the health system becomes overwhelmed, according to The New York Times.
The state fears a critical shortage of supplies to take care of coronavirus patients, especially ventilators, according to people on a conference call Wednesday.
The leaders are considering a triage document to assess certain facts — including age, health and likelihood of survival — to determine who will get access to care and who will not.
The statewide effort will ensure that individual doctors and hospitals will not have to make those decisions themselves.
In a three-hour webinar, state officials told clinicians that they will have to implement “crisis standards” for rationing care when there are more COVID-19 patients than ventilators, NBC News reported.
“If you are above a certain age and we have a shortage of ventilators, you don’t get one,” Cassie Sauer, CEO of the Washington State Hospital Association said.
“This has never happened in America at this level for this sustained time. … It is unprecedented and it should not happen.”
Sauer said that more hospital beds and equipment, including ventilators and protective masks, could reduce the need to take such drastic measures.
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Some help will arrive soon as the U.S. Navy hospital ship Mercy, which has 80 intensive care beds, is headed for Seattle, where it will dock and assist with seriously ill patients.
But health care workers in the state have had to take things into their own hands. Hospitals have postponed elective surgeries in order to preserve precious resources.
“We recognize based on current data that our local Covid-19 trajectory is likely to be similar to that of Northern Italy,” an email sent to surgeons at a hospital in the Seattle area read, The New York Times reported.
“While our supplies may be sufficient today, we are practicing the responsible allocation of those resources that will be necessary to continue our care into the future we have yet to see.”
One large hospital system in the area has also started using handmade masks and face shields for doctors and health care workers, Reuters reported.
King County officials have begun construction on a field hospital at a soccer field.
Sauer said the crisis care planning still came as a shock for many people on the call.
“This is a shift to caring for the population, where you look at the whole population of people who need care and make a determination about who is most likely to survive, and you provide care to them,” she said.
“Those that have a less good chance of survival — but still have a chance — you do not provide care to them, which guarantees their death.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-22--Ex-McDonald’s Employee Facing Charges After Allegedly Rubbing Cop’s Hamburger Bun on Floor

A former McDonald ’ s worker will go to trial after being charged with rubbing a hamburger bun on the floor and spitting on it before giving it to a Bakersfield police officer .
Tatyana Hargrove , 21 , who previously lost a civil rights case against the Bakersfield Police Department , faces a felony charge of tampering with food , according to KGET , and will return to court on March 23 .
According to court documents and testimony , the incident took place at a west Bakersfield McDonald ’ s on Nov. 15 , 2019 .
Hargrove is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter , [ expletive ] the pigs !
” TRENDING : Normally Reserved Brit Hume Curses at David French Over Uncalled for Attack on Trump Deputy Carly Snow has testified Hargrove knew the burger she was preparing would be served to a police officer , who was in the drive-thru lane in his patrol car while dressed in full uniform .
Snow said the officer did not become sick from eating the burger .
Deputy Public Defender Lexi Blythe , who ’ s representing Hargrove , said at a hearing earlier this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intentionally added to the food .
Blythe said is it unknown when the floor was cleaned last .
She also contested whether Hargrove actually spit on the food .
Prosecutor Gina Pearl said a McDonald ’ s employee has claimed Hargrove was overheard drawing saliva into her mouth to prepare to spit .
Pearl said surveillance video shows Hargrove wiped her mouth after the incident , making it appear as though she spat on the food .
Pearl also addressed the issue of whether saliva is a “ harmful substance.
” “ Look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world right now with the coronavirus , ” she said .
RELATED : Terrified Woman Mouths 'Help Me ' to Employee While in McDonald 's Drive-Thru Judge Larrie R. Brainard ruled there was enough video evidence that Hargrove wiped the hamburger bun on the floor before giving it to the officer for the case to proceed , according to The Bakersfield Californian .
In October , about a month before the incident , Hargrove had a civil rights case against the Bakersfield Police Department thrown out , according to The Sacramento Bee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was stopped by Bakersfield police , who wanted her to hand over her backpack .
During the incident , she resisted when police wanted her to comply .
“ They never told me why they stopped me but after they beat and threw me in the cop car , that ’ s when they explained that there was some guy with a machete that was inside the grocery store and they were looking for him and I matched the description , ” she later said .
She also claimed that she was bitten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed they stopped Hargrove , but that her description of being assaulted was not accurate .
A court later ruled that the officers had not violated Hargrove ’ s rights .
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A former McDonald’s worker will go to trial after being charged with rubbing a hamburger bun on the floor and spitting on it before giving it to a Bakersfield police officer.
Tatyana Hargrove, 21, who previously lost a civil rights case against the Bakersfield Police Department, faces a felony charge of tampering with food, according to KGET, and will return to court on March 23.
A misdemeanor battery charge against Hargrove was dismissed.
According to court documents and testimony, the incident took place at a west Bakersfield McDonald’s on Nov. 15, 2019.
Hargrove is accused of shouting, “Black lives matter, [expletive] the pigs!”
Deputy Carly Snow has testified Hargrove knew the burger she was preparing would be served to a police officer, who was in the drive-thru lane in his patrol car while dressed in full uniform.
Snow said the officer did not become sick from eating the burger.
Deputy Public Defender Lexi Blythe, who’s representing Hargrove, said at a hearing earlier this month there was no proof anything harmful was intentionally added to the food.
Blythe said is it unknown when the floor was cleaned last.
She also contested whether Hargrove actually spit on the food.
Prosecutor Gina Pearl said a McDonald’s employee has claimed Hargrove was overheard drawing saliva into her mouth to prepare to spit.
Pearl said surveillance video shows Hargrove wiped her mouth after the incident, making it appear as though she spat on the food.
Pearl also addressed the issue of whether saliva is a “harmful substance.”
“Look at what’s going on in the world right now with the coronavirus,” she said.
Judge Larrie R. Brainard ruled there was enough video evidence that Hargrove wiped the hamburger bun on the floor before giving it to the officer for the case to proceed, according to The Bakersfield Californian.
In October, about a month before the incident, Hargrove had a civil rights case against the Bakersfield Police Department thrown out, according to The Sacramento Bee.
In 2017, Hargrove said she was stopped by Bakersfield police, who wanted her to hand over her backpack.
During the incident, she resisted when police wanted her to comply.
“They never told me why they stopped me but after they beat and threw me in the cop car, that’s when they explained that there was some guy with a machete that was inside the grocery store and they were looking for him and I matched the description,” she later said.
She also claimed that she was bitten by a police dog.
Bakersfield police confirmed they stopped Hargrove, but that her description of being assaulted was not accurate. A court later ruled that the officers had not violated Hargrove’s rights.
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westernjournal--2020-03-22--State Dept. Flips Off Liberal Media, Officially Labels Virus the ‘Wuhan Corona Pandemic’

The State Department went all out Friday , showing the world it is in lockstep with President Donald Trump regarding the importance of including the global coronavirus pandemic ’ s location of origin when referring to it .
According to public releases from the agency , it seems State has officially begun referring to the health emergency as the “ Wuhan Corona Pandemic.
” The phrase first appeared in a readout of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ‘ s Friday morning phone call with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi regarding continued partnership on matters of regional security and efforts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Pompeo spoke with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi today , reinforcing the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific , ” the readout stated .
“ [ They ] discussed our two democracies ’ shared response to the Wuhan Corona Pandemic and emphasized the need for transparency and accountability by all nations in the face of this international crisis.
” TRENDING : In Priceless Exchange , Trump Tells Press He Should Get Rid of 75 % of Them To Keep Virus From Spreading Oh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the left-wing establishment media losing their minds over the subtle rhetorical stance .
The president and various members of his administration took fire last week from American establishment media personalities and Chinese Communist Party officials alike with habitual references to the coronavius as a “ Chinese virus.
” Supposedly racist and xenophobic , despite the virus having originated more than two months ago in the Hubei province of China , reference to the virus as “ Chinese ” has received nearly round-the-clock attention from television news broadcasters and liberal commentators — many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to scapegoat China in light of supposedly poor American response efforts .
Still , according to NBC News , the administration has refused to back down on using the term and those like it , with Trump directly defending it as fair and “ accurate.
” Friday ’ s phone call readout was not the first time Pompeo and the State Department have seemed to remain strongly in Trump ’ s corner throughout the ongoing coronavirus-related media barrage .
RELATED : List : Media 's Original Take on Travel Bans Abandoned Common Sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a news conference early Friday morning , standing by as the president rebuked NBC News reporter , and longtime critic , Peter Alexander for focusing his questions on American fear regarding the virus .
Asked moments later whether Trump ’ s treatment of the question had been unproductive given the context of a national emergency like the one at hand , the secretary of state was unwilling to bite .
“ Somebody else have a question ?
” he responded , moving on .
The play would earn Pompeo several hours trending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rude social media remarks from left-wing reporters — nothing the no-nonsense former U.S. Army captain and CIA director couldn ’ t simply brush off .
If only members of the establishment media could brush off the beating they ’ ve taken these last four years , it might save them a bit of bitterness .
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The State Department went all out Friday, showing the world it is in lockstep with President Donald Trump regarding the importance of including the global coronavirus pandemic’s location of origin when referring to it.
According to public releases from the agency, it seems State has officially begun referring to the health emergency as the “Wuhan Corona Pandemic.”
The phrase first appeared in a readout of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo‘s Friday morning phone call with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi regarding continued partnership on matters of regional security and efforts to stop the virus from spreading further.
“Pompeo spoke with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi today, reinforcing the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific,” the readout stated. “[They] discussed our two democracies’ shared response to the Wuhan Corona Pandemic and emphasized the need for transparency and accountability by all nations in the face of this international crisis.”
It’s now the “Wuhan Corona Pandemic,” according to the @StateDept. pic.twitter.com/3ehJ5w3Aqx — Steve Herman (@W7VOA) March 20, 2020
Oh, you can almost hear members of the left-wing establishment media losing their minds over the subtle rhetorical stance.
The president and various members of his administration took fire last week from American establishment media personalities and Chinese Communist Party officials alike with habitual references to the coronavius as a “Chinese virus.”
Supposedly racist and xenophobic, despite the virus having originated more than two months ago in the Hubei province of China, reference to the virus as “Chinese” has received nearly round-the-clock attention from television news broadcasters and liberal commentators — many of whom claim the president is somehow attempting to scapegoat China in light of supposedly poor American response efforts.
Still, according to NBC News, the administration has refused to back down on using the term and those like it, with Trump directly defending it as fair and “accurate.”
Friday’s phone call readout was not the first time Pompeo and the State Department have seemed to remain strongly in Trump’s corner throughout the ongoing coronavirus-related media barrage.
“What do you say to Americans who are watching you right now who are scared?” President Trump: “I’d say you’re a terrible reporter… The American people are looking for answers and they’re looking for hope and you’re doing sensationalism…” pic.twitter.com/JEQmH6XPYp — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) March 20, 2020
Pompeo smugly refuses to answer a question about his thoughts on Trump’s attacks on reporters pic.twitter.com/GnCj4Ah4aN — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 20, 2020
Pompeo had flanked Trump in a news conference early Friday morning, standing by as the president rebuked NBC News reporter, and longtime critic, Peter Alexander for focusing his questions on American fear regarding the virus.
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Asked moments later whether Trump’s treatment of the question had been unproductive given the context of a national emergency like the one at hand, the secretary of state was unwilling to bite.
“Somebody else have a question?” he responded, moving on.
The play would earn Pompeo several hours trending on Twitter, and no shortage of rude social media remarks from left-wing reporters — nothing the no-nonsense former U.S. Army captain and CIA director couldn’t simply brush off.
If only members of the establishment media could brush off the beating they’ve taken these last four years, it might save them a bit of bitterness.
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westernjournal--2020-03-22--LA County Gives Up, Shifts Away from Containing Virus

Los Angeles County health officials are advising doctors to avoid testing patients for the coronavirus unless a positive test result would change the course of treatment .
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health sent guidance to doctors on Thursday after it became clear that the influx of patients and shortage of tests could make it difficult to track exactly how many people had the virus , the Los Angeles Times reported .
Doctors were advised to only test symptomatic patients when “ a diagnostic result will change clinical management or inform public health response.
” This corresponded with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a strategy of case containment to slowing disease transmission and averting excess morbidity and mortality.
” The shortage of medical supplies makes it hard for doctors to conduct the COVID-19 tests even if they have them on hand .
TRENDING : Normally Reserved Brit Hume Curses at David French Over Uncalled for Attack on Trump Many hospitals nationwide currently lack the protective gear — like N-95 masks — needed to collect samples from patients , according to ABC News .
“ If someone sneezes on the staff performing the test , we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anjali Viswanathan said .
A Los Angeles County health care provider , speaking on condition of anonymity , told the Los Angeles Times that doctors are interpreting the new instructions to mean only patients who will be hospitalized or who contracted the virus in a unique way should be tested .
Patients who have COVID-19 symptoms but are healthy enough to self-quarantine at home will not be tested and may never show up on official records as testing positive for the virus .
Instead , the Department of Public Health will focus on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settings like hospitals and nursing homes .
Dr. Christina Ghaly , the director for the Los Angeles Department of Health Services , said the department “ is mobilizing all of its resources to fight the oncoming wave of COVID-19 cases expected in the coming weeks.
” “ We are ramping up hospital capacity and taking extraordinary measures to increase supplies , ” she told the Times .
Los Angeles is not the only city shifting its focus away from testing for COVID-19 .
The New York City Department of Health has also directed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-hospitalized patients for the coronavirus , CNN reported .
“ At this point in the pandemic , demand for unnecessary testing is contributing to the rapidly diminishing supply of [ personal protective equipment ] and leading to a decreasing supply of swabs and viral transport media used to collect diagnostic specimens for COVID-19 testing , ” the department said in a statement .
“ Testing may play a more significant role after the pandemic has peaked.
” Medical experts , like CNN ’ s Dr. Sanjay Gupta , have advised medical professionals that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a positive test result .
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Los Angeles County health officials are advising doctors to avoid testing patients for the coronavirus unless a positive test result would change the course of treatment.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health sent guidance to doctors on Thursday after it became clear that the influx of patients and shortage of tests could make it difficult to track exactly how many people had the virus, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Doctors were advised to only test symptomatic patients when “a diagnostic result will change clinical management or inform public health response.”
This corresponded with the department’s shift “from a strategy of case containment to slowing disease transmission and averting excess morbidity and mortality.”
The shortage of medical supplies makes it hard for doctors to conduct the COVID-19 tests even if they have them on hand.
Many hospitals nationwide currently lack the protective gear — like N-95 masks — needed to collect samples from patients, according to ABC News.
“If someone sneezes on the staff performing the test, we will be exposed,” New Jersey Dr. Anjali Viswanathan said.
A Los Angeles County health care provider, speaking on condition of anonymity, told the Los Angeles Times that doctors are interpreting the new instructions to mean only patients who will be hospitalized or who contracted the virus in a unique way should be tested.
Patients who have COVID-19 symptoms but are healthy enough to self-quarantine at home will not be tested and may never show up on official records as testing positive for the virus.
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Instead, the Department of Public Health will focus on detecting and preventing outbreaks by testing in settings like hospitals and nursing homes.
Dr. Christina Ghaly, the director for the Los Angeles Department of Health Services, said the department “is mobilizing all of its resources to fight the oncoming wave of COVID-19 cases expected in the coming weeks.”
“We are ramping up hospital capacity and taking extraordinary measures to increase supplies,” she told the Times.
Los Angeles is not the only city shifting its focus away from testing for COVID-19.
The New York City Department of Health has also directed its health care facilities to stop testing non-hospitalized patients for the coronavirus, CNN reported.
“At this point in the pandemic, demand for unnecessary testing is contributing to the rapidly diminishing supply of [personal protective equipment] and leading to a decreasing supply of swabs and viral transport media used to collect diagnostic specimens for COVID-19 testing,” the department said in a statement.
“Testing may play a more significant role after the pandemic has peaked.”
Medical experts, like CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta, have advised medical professionals that they can still treat coronavirus symptoms without a positive test result.
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westernjournal--2020-03-22--US Church Defies Shutdown Order, Rogue Pastor Says He Was Threatened with Military Force

A Louisiana pastor welcomed hundreds of people into his Tuesday night church service one day after Louisiana Gov .
John Bel Edwards banned groups of 50 people or more from gathering .
Across the state , churches canceled services until further notice to control the spread of COVID-19 , but Rev .
Tony Spell was not concerned for his congregation at Life Tabernacle Church .
“ It ’ s not a concern , ” he said , according to WAFB .
“ The virus , we believe , is politically motivated .
We hold our religious rights dear and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone says.
” The pastor said the police had shown up after the service and told him that the National Guard would break up any future gatherings over 50 people .
TRENDING : Normally Reserved Brit Hume Curses at David French Over Uncalled for Attack on Trump Louisiana National Guard Col. Ed Bush told the news outlet Wednesday that they had received no such orders .
“ The National Guard has not been tasked with enforcing any of the curfew , social distancing or meeting requirements as set by the governor , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now is completely with helping state agencies with preparedness and medical readiness.
” Spell said he had an even larger crowd at his service on Sunday , two days after Edwards banned gatherings of 250 people or more .
“ I had 1,170 in attendance Sunday , ” he said .
“ We have 27 buses on Sundays picking up people in a five-parish area.
” East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore said people who violate the governor ’ s directions could face prosecution but will first be asked to voluntarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delicate issue and balance between emergency powers , the First Amendment , and religious rights and freedom , ” Moore said .
“ We respect the people ’ s right to meet and practice their religion , but during these dangerous times , some temporary restrictions will prevail.
” Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins wrote a letter to Edwards last week saying it was unconstitutional to effectively cancel church services , Fox News reported .
RELATED : Christian Leaders Reassure That Coronavirus Does Not Mark Beginning of End Times “ I agree that all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention ( CDC ) , ” Higgins wrote .
“ However , the decision to gather should be the choice of the individual or institution and not a mandate by any government entity .
The state has no authority to enforce this proclamation nor any ban on worship.
” Many other churches have made the decision to have services online , and even more made the decision after the White House advised people to not gather in groups of more than 10 .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say they will continue to attend their services .
“ I ’ m not missing my church because of no coronavirus , ” Lillian Alexander told WAFB .
“ I love the Lord and he ’ s going to take care of us.
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A Louisiana pastor welcomed hundreds of people into his Tuesday night church service one day after Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards banned groups of 50 people or more from gathering.
Across the state, churches canceled services until further notice to control the spread of COVID-19, but Rev. Tony Spell was not concerned for his congregation at Life Tabernacle Church.
“It’s not a concern,” he said, according to WAFB.
“The virus, we believe, is politically motivated. We hold our religious rights dear and we are going to assemble no matter what someone says.”
The pastor said the police had shown up after the service and told him that the National Guard would break up any future gatherings over 50 people.
Louisiana National Guard Col. Ed Bush told the news outlet Wednesday that they had received no such orders.
“The National Guard has not been tasked with enforcing any of the curfew, social distancing or meeting requirements as set by the governor,” Bush said.
“Our focus right now is completely with helping state agencies with preparedness and medical readiness.”
Spell said he had an even larger crowd at his service on Sunday, two days after Edwards banned gatherings of 250 people or more.
“I had 1,170 in attendance Sunday,” he said. “We have 27 buses on Sundays picking up people in a five-parish area.”
East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore said people who violate the governor’s directions could face prosecution but will first be asked to voluntarily comply.
“This is a very delicate issue and balance between emergency powers, the First Amendment, and religious rights and freedom,” Moore said.
“We respect the people’s right to meet and practice their religion, but during these dangerous times, some temporary restrictions will prevail.”
Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins wrote a letter to Edwards last week saying it was unconstitutional to effectively cancel church services, Fox News reported.
“I agree that all our constituents and religious leaders should follow the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC),” Higgins wrote.
“However, the decision to gather should be the choice of the individual or institution and not a mandate by any government entity. The state has no authority to enforce this proclamation nor any ban on worship.”
Many other churches have made the decision to have services online, and even more made the decision after the White House advised people to not gather in groups of more than 10.
However, members of Spell’s congregation say they will continue to attend their services.
“I’m not missing my church because of no coronavirus,” Lillian Alexander told WAFB.
“I love the Lord and he’s going to take care of us.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-22--Hillary Clinton Uses Coronavirus Crisis in Call To Make ‘Voting by Mail the Norm’

As part of the Democratic Party ’ s trend to erode traditional barriers against voter fraud , Hillary Clinton is now calling for America to vote by mail .
The former secretary of state and failed presidential candidate shared a tweet Wednesday by Democratic Party attorney Marc Elias , who framed the push for voting by mail as an effort to keep voters safe and elections on track in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic .
“ Congress needs to act to make voting by mail the norm going forward , with the specifics outlined by election expert Marc Elias @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Clinton tweeted .
TRENDING : Normally Reserved Brit Hume Curses at David French Over Uncalled for Attack on Trump Elias , an attorney at the law firm Perkins Coie , said in his tweet there were four essentials to voting by mail : “ Postage free or prepaid .
“ Ballots postmarked by Election Day must count .
“ Signature matching laws reformed to protect voters .
“ Community orgs can help collect & deliver voted , sealed ballots.
” In the linked article for his Democracy Docket site , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing calls for states to adopt no-excuse absentee and vote by mail .
This is a very important step in ensuring the right to vote , particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic .
Elias was dubbed by President Donald Trump as the Democrats “ best election stealing lawyer ” in the 2018 battle over a U.S. Senate seat from Florida that was won by Republican Rick Scott .
Clinton ’ s foray into election law was not well-received by many on Twitter .
RELATED : As America Struggles with Outbreak , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in a recent Op-Ed in The Washington Post , lashed out at what he labeled “ barriers to voting ” such as “ restrictive photo-ID laws ” and “ unnecessary voter-roll purges.
” He said that in order to transform America ’ s voting system for November , when the nation chooses its next president , a complete overhaul of the system is needed , adding , “ States then need to address the manner in which ballots are verified to minimize rejections based on issues with voters ’ signatures.
” Elias @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that voters can mail ballots when they please .
“ Unfortunately , many states do not currently count ballots received after Election Day , regardless of when voters mail them , ” he wrote .
“ These laws are profoundly unfair to voters who did everything right but whose ballots were delayed because of the post office .
Such laws undermine public confidence in elections and are among the reasons many voters insist on voting in person.
” Elias said requiring voters to follow certain rules penalizes some races more than others .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for example , the Election Day deadline is four times more likely to disenfranchise Hispanic voters than white voters , and 5.5 times more likely to disenfranchise Native American voters than white voters , ” he wrote .
“ In Arizona ’ s Santa Cruz County , where 83 percent of the population is Hispanic , ballots are about six times more likely to be rejected than ballots from Maricopa .
“ We must all make sure that the barriers to voting by antiquated voting laws are not raised higher by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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As part of the Democratic Party’s trend to erode traditional barriers against voter fraud, Hillary Clinton is now calling for America to vote by mail.
The former secretary of state and failed presidential candidate shared a tweet Wednesday by Democratic Party attorney Marc Elias, who framed the push for voting by mail as an effort to keep voters safe and elections on track in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Congress needs to act to make voting by mail the norm going forward, with the specifics outlined by election expert Marc Elias below to make it accessible for all,” Clinton tweeted.
Congress needs to act to make voting by mail the norm going forward, with the specifics outlined by election expert Marc Elias below to make it accessible for all. https://t.co/K2TlHIJx2d — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 18, 2020
Elias, an attorney at the law firm Perkins Coie, said in his tweet there were four essentials to voting by mail:
“Postage free or prepaid.
“Ballots postmarked by Election Day must count.
“Signature matching laws reformed to protect voters.
“Community orgs can help collect & deliver voted, sealed ballots.”
In the linked article for his Democracy Docket site, he said, “Increasingly, we are seeing calls for states to adopt no-excuse absentee and vote by mail. This is a very important step in ensuring the right to vote, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elias was dubbed by President Donald Trump as the Democrats “best election stealing lawyer” in the 2018 battle over a U.S. Senate seat from Florida that was won by Republican Rick Scott.
As soon as Democrats sent their best Election stealing lawyer, Marc Elias, to Broward County they miraculously started finding Democrat votes. Don’t worry, Florida – I am sending much better lawyers to expose the FRAUD! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 9, 2018
Clinton’s foray into election law was not well-received by many on Twitter.
Ah! Another way to rig an election for the Dems and still lose, Hils? ?????
You’re irrelevant, @HillaryClinton, but I do enjoy your effort to remain in the eye of the public. — ? ? ᶤ? ℝ?? ?ђᶤ???? ??? (@SierraWhiskee) March 18, 2020
And make dishonest elections easier? No thanks. — IrritatedWoman (@irritatedwoman) March 18, 2020
Elias, in a recent Op-Ed in The Washington Post, lashed out at what he labeled “barriers to voting” such as “restrictive photo-ID laws” and “unnecessary voter-roll purges.”
He said that in order to transform America’s voting system for November, when the nation chooses its next president, a complete overhaul of the system is needed, adding, “States then need to address the manner in which ballots are verified to minimize rejections based on issues with voters’ signatures.”
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Elias said the laws must be changed so that voters can mail ballots when they please.
“Unfortunately, many states do not currently count ballots received after Election Day, regardless of when voters mail them,” he wrote. “These laws are profoundly unfair to voters who did everything right but whose ballots were delayed because of the post office. Such laws undermine public confidence in elections and are among the reasons many voters insist on voting in person.”
Elias said requiring voters to follow certain rules penalizes some races more than others.
“In Arizona’s Maricopa County, for example, the Election Day deadline is four times more likely to disenfranchise Hispanic voters than white voters, and 5.5 times more likely to disenfranchise Native American voters than white voters,” he wrote. “In Arizona’s Santa Cruz County, where 83 percent of the population is Hispanic, ballots are about six times more likely to be rejected than ballots from Maricopa.
“We must all make sure that the barriers to voting by antiquated voting laws are not raised higher by the coronavirus.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-22--7-Year-Old Boy Sacrifices $600 Savings to Buy COVID Care Packages for Elderly, Hungry Students

An unexpected philanthropist is making a difference in the lives of the elderly and others who are vulnerable to the coronavirus in his Gaithersburg , Maryland , community .
Seven-year-old Cavanaugh Bell used $ 600 of his own money , which he had saved up over the course of three Christmases and two birthdays , to create 65 “ COVID-19 Carepacks ” for those in need .
Along with the care packages , Bell purchased 31 meals from Italian restaurant Buca Di Beppo for senior citizens at Hillside Senior Homes and to help eateries affected by the restaurant shutdown put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Bell published a video Tuesday on Twitter so his supporters could see what he ’ d been up to .
“ Don ’ t forget about our senior citizens , because they need to eat too , ” Bell said in the video .
TRENDING : Normally Reserved Brit Hume Curses at David French Over Uncalled for Attack on Trump Bell added another video to show how much success he ’ s had with all the support and donation ’ s he ’ d received .
“ What ’ s up guys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank you for your donations , and look at all this stuff we got !
” Fox News reported that Bell also helped feed 90 hungry students on Thursday .
The young and eager philanthropist began his mission when he was only five years old , after he had been bullied and found himself in a dark place .
RELATED : Young Girl Helps Elderly Couple Afraid To Shop After Seeing Them at Store in Tears Bell and his mother decided to create a nonprofit organization with a goal to eradicate bulling by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2030 .
His organization , Cool & Dope , is recognized as a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit .
The group ’ s goals include shedding light on bullying and youth suicide awareness .
“ Making positivity and kindness a thing .
We stay busy sparking change and spreading love everywhere we go .
As a registered 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization , Cavanaugh and his tribe of Positivity Creators advocate for bullying victims by lobbying lawmakers , educators , policymakers , parents , and students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , speak truth to power to make change happen , and by giving kids of all ages ways to give back to their communities , ” the website states .
“ Cool and Dope is a movement to inspire kids to give back , no matter their age !
” Bell said in the Twitter video .
Coronavirus may have turned the world upside down , but if there ’ s the slimmest of silver linings , it ’ s that it appears to be bringing the best out of some Americans , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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An unexpected philanthropist is making a difference in the lives of the elderly and others who are vulnerable to the coronavirus in his Gaithersburg, Maryland, community.
Seven-year-old Cavanaugh Bell used $600 of his own money, which he had saved up over the course of three Christmases and two birthdays, to create 65 “COVID-19 Carepacks” for those in need.
Along with the care packages, Bell purchased 31 meals from Italian restaurant Buca Di Beppo for senior citizens at Hillside Senior Homes and to help eateries affected by the restaurant shutdown put in place by Gov. Larry Hogan.
Bell published a video Tuesday on Twitter so his supporters could see what he’d been up to.
“Don’t forget about our senior citizens, because they need to eat too,” Bell said in the video.
Yesterday we bought, packaged and delivered hot meals to the senior citizens at Hillside Senior Homes! We are all on this earth together and we need to take care of each other. $5… $10… $20… whatever you can spare will help me help our community.https://t.co/K4NNlil5hN pic.twitter.com/ZO4Gf4oFCQ — Cool & Dope (@cooldopeliving) March 17, 2020
Just did a carepack drop in @GburgMD for the elderly to make sure they’re taken care of during this #COVIDー19 #coronapocalypse ❤ pic.twitter.com/zszaT0Pp7A — Cool & Dope (@cooldopeliving) March 14, 2020
Bell added another video to show how much success he’s had with all the support and donation’s he’d received.
“What’s up guys! I’m at Target, thank you for your donations, and look at all this stuff we got!”
Yesterday we bought, packaged and delivered hot meals to the senior citizens at Hillside Senior Homes! We are all on this earth together and we need to take care of each other. $5… $10… $20… whatever you can spare will help me help our community.https://t.co/K4NNlil5hN pic.twitter.com/ZO4Gf4oFCQ — Cool & Dope (@cooldopeliving) March 17, 2020
Fox News reported that Bell also helped feed 90 hungry students on Thursday.
The young and eager philanthropist began his mission when he was only five years old, after he had been bullied and found himself in a dark place.
Bell and his mother decided to create a nonprofit organization with a goal to eradicate bulling by his 18th birthday on Nov. 20, 2030.
His organization, Cool & Dope, is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
The group’s goals include shedding light on bullying and youth suicide awareness.
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“Making positivity and kindness a thing. We stay busy sparking change and spreading love everywhere we go. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Cavanaugh and his tribe of Positivity Creators advocate for bullying victims by lobbying lawmakers, educators, policymakers, parents, and students to lift their voices to raise awareness, speak truth to power to make change happen, and by giving kids of all ages ways to give back to their communities,” the website states.
Too many kids face bullying every day. My mission is to end ALL bullying by my 18th bday in 2030. And it starts with spreading positivity with acts of kindness. Last yr, we were teamed up with kids throughout the country and made over 290 cards to give to kids who were sick. pic.twitter.com/fLUcfwIGCa — Cool & Dope (@cooldopeliving) March 2, 2020
“Cool and Dope is a movement to inspire kids to give back, no matter their age!” Bell said in the Twitter video.
Coronavirus may have turned the world upside down, but if there’s the slimmest of silver linings, it’s that it appears to be bringing the best out of some Americans, regardless of age.
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westernjournal--2020-03-22--Shameless: Biden’s ‘Coronavirus Plan’ Links Directly to Fundraising Page

First the pitch , then the plan .
That ’ s the order in which an American must go who wants to hear how Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden thinks the United States should be handling the coronavirus .
On Friday , Biden ’ s campaign began aggressively portraying Biden as the man with a plan to deal with the virus .
“ In times of uncertainty , we need strong , steady , stable leadership .
Read more about Joe Biden ’ s plan to combat the coronavirus outbreak and how to prepare for future global health threats , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Normally Reserved Brit Hume Curses at David French Over Uncalled for Attack on Trump But when Twitter users got there , they found that instead of learning how Biden was going to help them , they were the ones asked to help Biden in terms of a donation to the campaign .
Savvy users could spot the message in the upper right corner of the screen and click past the sales pitch to find out what Biden would do if elected in November .
However , those who want to read the plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money , courtesy of a banner across the top of the screen .
“ Biden believes we must spend whatever it takes , without delay , to meet public health needs and deal with the mounting economic consequences .
The federal government must act swiftly and aggressively to help protect and support our families , small businesses , first responders and caregivers essential to help us face this challenge , those who are most vulnerable to health and economic impacts , and our broader communities – not to blame others or bail out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The plan supposes that the federal response to the 2014 Ebola panic and the 2009 H1N1 pandemic was enough to support being tried again .
President Donald Trump has already poked a hole in that argument .
Biden also insists he can do a better job of communicating than Trump , following the liberal line of attacking Trump ’ s work to communicate with the American people .
“ Biden believes we must immediately put scientists and public health leaders front and center in communication with the American people in order to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ updates , including by immediately establishing daily , expert-led press briefings , ” the plan said .
RELATED : As America Struggles with Outbreak , Biden Plans To Undermine Trump Briefings Biden also casts doubt upon the ability of the Centers for Disease Control to decide who gets tested , arguing that “ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) must draw on advice from outside scientists to clarify the criteria for testing.
” Biden also calls for a long-term plan that reverses what he allowed to happen under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should immediately work with the private sector to map critical health care supplies ; identify their points of origin ; examine the supply chain process ; and create a strategic plan to build redundancies and domestic capacity .
The goal is to develop the next generation of biomedical research and manufacturing excellence , bring back U.S. manufacturing of medical products we depend on , and ensure we are not vulnerable to supply chain disruptions , whether from another pandemic , or because of political or trade disputes , ” Biden ’ s plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vice president under former President Barack Obama , Biden watched as China established dominance over the pharmaceutical sector Americans rely upon .
China ’ s hammerlock on the U.S. pharmaceutical trade was decried last year by Rosemary Gibson , author and senior adviser to the Hastings Center , a bioethics research instituted in Garrison , New York , during testimony to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission .
“ National health security and national security are threatened by U.S. dependence on China for thousands of ingredients and raw materials to make our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of “ China Rx : Exposing the Risks of America ’ s Dependence on China for Medicine.
” “ China ’ s aim is to become the pharmacy to the world , and it is on track to achieve it .
China ’ s dominance is global.
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First the pitch, then the plan.
That’s the order in which an American must go who wants to hear how Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden thinks the United States should be handling the coronavirus.
On Friday, Biden’s campaign began aggressively portraying Biden as the man with a plan to deal with the virus.
“In times of uncertainty, we need strong, steady, stable leadership. Read more about Joe Biden’s plan to combat the coronavirus outbreak and how to prepare for future global health threats,” his campaign tweeted.
In times of uncertainty, we need strong, steady, stable leadership. Read more about Joe Biden’s plan to combat the coronavirus outbreak and how to prepare for future global health threats. ⬇ https://t.co/dSyzAPZ7kd — Team Joe (Text JOE to 30330) (@TeamJoe) March 20, 2020
But when Twitter users got there, they found that instead of learning how Biden was going to help them, they were the ones asked to help Biden in terms of a donation to the campaign.
Savvy users could spot the message in the upper right corner of the screen and click past the sales pitch to find out what Biden would do if elected in November. However, those who want to read the plan will be reminded that the campaign needs money, courtesy of a banner across the top of the screen.
“Biden believes we must spend whatever it takes, without delay, to meet public health needs and deal with the mounting economic consequences. The federal government must act swiftly and aggressively to help protect and support our families, small businesses, first responders and caregivers essential to help us face this challenge, those who are most vulnerable to health and economic impacts, and our broader communities – not to blame others or bail out corporations,” the plan states.
The plan supposes that the federal response to the 2014 Ebola panic and the 2009 H1N1 pandemic was enough to support being tried again. President Donald Trump has already poked a hole in that argument.
Sleepy Joe Biden was in charge of the H1N1 Swine Flu epidemic which killed thousands of people. The response was one of the worst on record. Our response is one of the best, with fast action of border closings & a 78% Approval Rating, the highest on record. His was lowest! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 13, 2020
Biden also insists he can do a better job of communicating than Trump, following the liberal line of attacking Trump’s work to communicate with the American people.
“Biden believes we must immediately put scientists and public health leaders front and center in communication with the American people in order to provide regular guidance and deliver timely public health updates, including by immediately establishing daily, expert-led press briefings,” the plan said.
Sooo… Before Coronavirus, Maddow complained that Trump was avoiding the press and White House press briefings… But NOW that he does them daily, she and the left complain and say they don’t want him on TV… ? — Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) March 21, 2020
Biden also casts doubt upon the ability of the Centers for Disease Control to decide who gets tested, arguing that “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must draw on advice from outside scientists to clarify the criteria for testing.”
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Biden also calls for a long-term plan that reverses what he allowed to happen under the Obama adminisration.
“The U.S. government should immediately work with the private sector to map critical health care supplies; identify their points of origin; examine the supply chain process; and create a strategic plan to build redundancies and domestic capacity. The goal is to develop the next generation of biomedical research and manufacturing excellence, bring back U.S. manufacturing of medical products we depend on, and ensure we are not vulnerable to supply chain disruptions, whether from another pandemic, or because of political or trade disputes,” Biden’s plan states.
However, while he was vice president under former President Barack Obama, Biden watched as China established dominance over the pharmaceutical sector Americans rely upon.
But how is it under your leader ship in Obama’s leader ship 95% of drug and prescription drug manufacturer was moved to China? How stupid was that! And do you folks got rich off your phone investments and your new world order conglomerate of the inner circle of the elite. Wrong — ?American Patriot? (@WiemkenPatriot) March 21, 2020
China’s hammerlock on the U.S. pharmaceutical trade was decried last year by Rosemary Gibson, author and senior adviser to the Hastings Center , a bioethics research instituted in Garrison, New York, during testimony to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
“National health security and national security are threatened by U.S. dependence on China for thousands of ingredients and raw materials to make our medicines,” said Gibson, author of “China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America’s Dependence on China for Medicine.”
“China’s aim is to become the pharmacy to the world, and it is on track to achieve it. China’s dominance is global.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-22--Trump’s Hunt for Virus Cure Being Compared to Nazi Medical Experimentation

Former CNN reporter Jacki Schechner is comparing President Donald Trump to Nazi Germany ’ s sinister scientists after he announced he supported the government testing an anti-malarial drug as a potential treatment for coronavirus .
Trump said Thursday he supported the Food and Drug Administration investigating whether variations of chloroquine , which has been available by prescription for decades to treat disease , could be used as an effective treatment for COVID-19 .
A number of scientists in the international community have touted the drug in recent days as a potentially affordable treatment for the infection — although there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ veracity of claims chloroquine can be successful in treating coronavirus .
On whether U.S. officials are looking into testing chloroquine , Trump said he is open to trying the drug , and added if it was found to be a suitable treatment , chloroquine could be a “ game-changer.
” “ I mean there ’ s been some interesting things happened — and some good , very good things .
Let ’ s see what happens , we have nothing to lose .
You know the expression , ‘ What the hell do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump said at a White House press briefing — prior to a heated exchange with NBC reporter Peter Alexander .
TRENDING : Normally Reserved Brit Hume Curses at David French Over Uncalled for Attack on Trump According to Schechner , who has pushed a debunked narrative that Trump colluded with Russians to win the 2016 election , Trump ’ s willingness to allow scientists to think outside the box to find a treatment for coronavirus equates him to Hitler ’ s mad scientists during the Holocaust and the Second World War .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maybe it works and maybe it doesn ’ t ?
” – Trump , ” Schechner tweeted .
“ Is Trump advocating experimenting on sick people ?
That ’ s what the Nazis did .
Except they weren ’ t all sick , ” the former CNN reporter added .
Schechner went went on to defend her statement equating the president to German scientists responsible for war crimes after other Twitter users pushed back on the claim .
Of course the President ’ s willingness to green light investigating potential COVID-19 treatments can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both live and dead victims of Hitler ’ s Third Reich .
The truth about experiments on Jewish and other victims first came to light internationally during the Nuremberg Medical Trial of 1946–1947 .
To summarize the horrifying medical experiments , eugenic-obsessed German doctors performed inhumane experiments on healthy Jews , intellectually and physically disabled people , homosexuals , twins and other people deemed genetically undesirable by the German government .
These experiments included freezing people alive , sterilizing prisoners , removing limbs from concentration camp prisoners and attempting to reattach those limbs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people — among other horrifying experiments .
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Former CNN reporter Jacki Schechner is comparing President Donald Trump to Nazi Germany’s sinister scientists after he announced he supported the government testing an anti-malarial drug as a potential treatment for coronavirus.
Trump said Thursday he supported the Food and Drug Administration investigating whether variations of chloroquine, which has been available by prescription for decades to treat disease, could be used as an effective treatment for COVID-19.
A number of scientists in the international community have touted the drug in recent days as a potentially affordable treatment for the infection — although there is no consensus among health experts on the veracity of claims chloroquine can be successful in treating coronavirus.
On whether U.S. officials are looking into testing chloroquine, Trump said he is open to trying the drug, and added if it was found to be a suitable treatment, chloroquine could be a “game-changer.”
“I mean there’s been some interesting things happened — and some good, very good things. Let’s see what happens, we have nothing to lose. You know the expression, ‘What the hell do you have to lose?’” Trump said at a White House press briefing — prior to a heated exchange with NBC reporter Peter Alexander.
According to Schechner, who has pushed a debunked narrative that Trump colluded with Russians to win the 2016 election, Trump’s willingness to allow scientists to think outside the box to find a treatment for coronavirus equates him to Hitler’s mad scientists during the Holocaust and the Second World War.
“What do we have to lose? Maybe it works and maybe it doesn’t?” – Trump,” Schechner tweeted.
“Is Trump advocating experimenting on sick people? That’s what the Nazis did. Except they weren’t all sick,” the former CNN reporter added.
“What do we have to lose? Maybe it works and maybe it doesn’t?” – Trump Is Trump advocating experimenting on sick people? That’s what the Nazis did. Except they weren’t all sick. — JackiSchechner (@JackiSchechner) March 20, 2020
Schechner went went on to defend her statement equating the president to German scientists responsible for war crimes after other Twitter users pushed back on the claim.
The truth hurts these people in a way they can’t handle. They all come out of the woodwork to attack when you dare to remind them Trump’s cruel playbook is not new. https://t.co/Q4LvX4ihPK — JackiSchechner (@JackiSchechner) March 20, 2020
There is nothing compassionate about @realDonaldTrump. Ever. He’s not worried about sick people. He’s worried about his image and happy to gamble with other peoples’ lives if he thinks it might make him look good in the short run. https://t.co/ZOAtDlfTvr — JackiSchechner (@JackiSchechner) March 20, 2020
Of course the President’s willingness to green light investigating potential COVID-19 treatments cannot be logically compared to experiments on both live and dead victims of Hitler’s Third Reich.
The truth about experiments on Jewish and other victims first came to light internationally during the Nuremberg Medical Trial of 1946–1947.
To summarize the horrifying medical experiments, eugenic-obsessed German doctors performed inhumane experiments on healthy Jews, intellectually and physically disabled people, homosexuals, twins and other people deemed genetically undesirable by the German government.
These experiments included freezing people alive, sterilizing prisoners, removing limbs from concentration camp prisoners and attempting to reattach those limbs to other prisoners and autopsies on living people — among other horrifying experiments.
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