foxnews--2020-03-23--'Walking Dead' actor Daniel Newman says he was charged $9G for coronavirus test but not given result

'Walking Dead' actor Daniel Newman says he was charged $9G for coronavirus test but not given results

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`` The Walking Dead '' actor Daniel Newman is sharing his difficult journey after being exposed to coronavirus .
The 38-year-old actor revealed his story on Instagram on Friday , revealing that he had to spend $ 9,116 to get his hands on a test .
HARVEY WEINSTEIN HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS , HAS 'NO SYMPTOMS , ' SOURCE SAYS Newman first apologized for not responding to fans that spotted him in the emergency room , saying he `` needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was just in Australia with Sam Smith , Dua Lipa , and thousands of people from around the world for Mardi Gras Pride .
I was exposed to some sick people and I started developing symptoms and then back in the states I was notified someone in our group tested positive for # Covid19 , '' Newman said .
He continued : `` I spent all day calling every urgent care and hospital no one had tests !
Finally I found one emergency room that told me my symptoms match and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested , the actor said he was told that the government would not allow medical professionals to process his test because he was only experiencing `` mild symptoms . ''
FORMER MISS HAWAII TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS , PLEADS WITH STATE TO 'SHELTER IN PLACE' '' They don ’ t have enough they ’ re not prepared , even though all my symptoms match .
They ’ re only allowed to process 'severe symptoms , elderly , or people recently in Italy and China , ' '' Newman explained .
`` It cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t even give me results . ''
Newman noted that he was sent home to isolate himself .
`` Why after almost 3 months since China is our country not prepared with tests , masks , hand sanitizer , toilet paper !
Why after one day of shaky stock markets did they invest 1.5 trillion into the markets , but not the Healthcare system after three months ! ''
exclaimed Newman .
`` This was not a surprise , this was not being prepared .
We ’ ve already gone through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t we have a pandemic unit ready when this happens every few years !
? ''
The actor asked followers to `` treat each other with kindness and love '' because `` we are all going through this together . ''
`` Young people are not immune , thousands of people are dying around the world , '' he warned .
`` Please be safe , wash your hands , stay 6 feet or more away from people and stay home .
I love you guys so much you can get a hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you need to talk I ’ m here for you . ''
Newman is n't the only star to address how difficult it was to obtain a test .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Debi Mazar recently shared that she was initially denied a test because she had n't traveled outside of the country and had n't had any contact with someone who tested positive .
She got her hands on a test eventually and tested positive for coronavirus .

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"The Walking Dead" actor Daniel Newman is sharing his difficult journey after being exposed to coronavirus.
The 38-year-old actor revealed his story on Instagram on Friday, revealing that he had to spend $9,116 to get his hands on a test.
HARVEY WEINSTEIN HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS, HAS 'NO SYMPTOMS,' SOURCE SAYS
Newman first apologized for not responding to fans that spotted him in the emergency room, saying he "needed time to process."
"Yes I was just in Australia with Sam Smith, Dua Lipa, and thousands of people from around the world for Mardi Gras Pride. I was exposed to some sick people and I started developing symptoms and then back in the states I was notified someone in our group tested positive for #Covid19," Newman said.
He continued: "I spent all day calling every urgent care and hospital no one had tests! Finally I found one emergency room that told me my symptoms match and to come in immediately."
After being tested, the actor said he was told that the government would not allow medical professionals to process his test because he was only experiencing "mild symptoms."
FORMER MISS HAWAII TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS, PLEADS WITH STATE TO 'SHELTER IN PLACE'
"They don’t have enough they’re not prepared, even though all my symptoms match. They’re only allowed to process 'severe symptoms, elderly, or people recently in Italy and China,'" Newman explained. "It cost me $9,116!! and they didn’t even give me results."
Newman noted that he was sent home to isolate himself.
"Why after almost 3 months since China is our country not prepared with tests, masks, hand sanitizer, toilet paper! Why after one day of shaky stock markets did they invest 1.5 trillion into the markets, but not the Healthcare system after three months!" exclaimed Newman. "This was not a surprise, this was not being prepared. We’ve already gone through #H1N1 #SARS why didn’t we have a pandemic unit ready when this happens every few years!?"
The actor asked followers to "treat each other with kindness and love" because "we are all going through this together."
"Young people are not immune, thousands of people are dying around the world," he warned. "Please be safe, wash your hands, stay 6 feet or more away from people and stay home. I love you guys so much you can get a hold of me on here or Twitter if you need to talk I’m here for you."
Newman isn't the only star to address how difficult it was to obtain a test.
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Debi Mazar recently shared that she was initially denied a test because she hadn't traveled outside of the country and hadn't had any contact with someone who tested positive.
She got her hands on a test eventually and tested positive for coronavirus.


foxnews--2020-03-23--Liz Peek: Coronavirus -- Biden claims he could attack virus better than Trump. History says otherwis

Liz Peek: Coronavirus -- Biden claims he could attack virus better than Trump. History says otherwise

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Poor Joe Biden .
Forget about love ; the poor guy isn ’ t even getting much attention .
It ’ s tough to score headlines when you are self-quarantining at home in Delaware , even if you are the presumptive Democratic candidate for president .
Though many might consider this a blessing in disguise for the oft-addled candidate , apparently Biden and his team are unhappy .
It ’ s difficult to make inroads against President Trump when he commands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily basis , communicating the White House ’ s efforts to combat COVID-19 .
REBECCA GRANT : CORONAVIRUS LESSONS FROM 1918 SPANISH FLU – HERE 'S WHAT WORKED TO SAVE LIVES But now , we hear , Biden has a plan ; Politico reports that Obama ’ s former wingman will offer a “ shadow ” coronavirus briefing each day , to let the world know “ how he would handle the crisis ” and to call out what he deems are the “ lies and failures ” of the president .
Heads-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good idea .
Each day , the White House briefing details the distribution of medical supplies , new therapies being tested and vaccines under development , how the states are managing , the numerous ways our businesses are contributing to the fight and what the president and his team are doing to get the nation through this crisis .
In contrast , what will Biden have to offer ?
We can get a glimpse by reviewing the comments he has already made about the coronavirus , starting with his March 15 debate with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manage the epidemic , Biden proclaimed that , first , “ we have to do testing.
” To get test kits , Biden said he would go to the World Health Organization which , he claimed “ offered the testing kits that they have available ” but “ we refused them.
” That is simply false .
According to FactCheck.Org , the U.S. was not offered test materials from the WHO because their kits are “ primarily intended for lower-income nations without testing capacity.
” I encourage everyone to imagine the uproar which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demanded the WHO turn over scarce tests to our prosperous nation , stranding Ghana or Tunisia or some other nation that has actually received those materials from WHO .
That was not going to happen .
Next up : Biden recommends more hospital beds and drive-through test sites .
Check and check : Trump announced two days before the debate that his administration would arrange for drive-through testing , in partnership with large retailers like Walmart and Target , which would donate portions of their vast parking lots to facilitate the operations .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Navy hospital ships to help cities in crisis and ordered the military to set up hospital tents where needed .
In the debate , Joe Biden then proposed efforts that would mitigate the economic impact of the virus , including loans to small business owners and “ making sure that people who in fact lose their job , don ’ t get a paycheck , can ’ t pay their mortgage , are able to pay it , and pay them now , and do it now.
” Clearly at risk of losing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ V.P .
shut himself down , concluding without evidence , “ I see my time is up here .
You ’ re going to hold us tightly , I assume , but that ’ s what I would do.
” It is not the first time Biden has thrown himself on the mercy of the debate moderators .
After the pandemic abates , Biden vows on his website to prepare for the next health emergency , by creating a “ permanent , professional , sufficiently resourced public health and first responder system… ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do that , especially since the H1N1 aka swine flu outbreak ( and Ebola ) occurred under their watch , revealing many deficiencies .
Biden frequently boasts that his management of the swine flu epidemic should convince voters that he is better equipped than Trump to combat the coronavirus .
That disease , which broke out in 2009 , infected 60.8 million Americans , hospitalized 274,000 and killed 12,469 , according to the CDC .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE OPINION NEWSLETTER What did the Obama-Biden administration do ?
According to Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Room , occasions he references the way an old-timer reminisces about the country club bar .
In fact , Biden had little to do with the response to the swine flu outbreak ; rather , the CDC managed the epidemic .
Reviewing comments about the swine flu issued from the White House at various press briefings and statements in 2009 , numerous officials are mentioned ; Vice President Biden is not .
Even as WHO declared a global pandemic , and even as hundreds of Americans began to die , it took the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public press conference on the disease .
Ten days later it was estimated that one million Americans had been stricken .
The Obama government never closed borders or insisted on social distancing .
Not until August did the government take stock of needed medical supplies ; not until October did Obama declare a national emergency .
The contagion quickly spread ; months later ongoing schools and summer camps become the epicenters of new outbreaks .
Even though tens of millions were sickened , the swine flu was not even mentioned in Obama ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which focused heavily on ObamaCare .
Happily for the Obama administration , and the country , the swine flu was closely related to other known viruses ; consequently , a vaccine became available before the death toll could climb even higher .
Fortunately , too , for Obama and Biden , the outbreak occurred during the public ’ s honeymoon with the newly-elected president .
President Trump never enjoyed that traditional honeymoon but instead has had to continually battle not only his political opponents but the liberal media every step of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FOX NEWS APP Now he is fighting a challenge of nearly unprecedented dimensions .
Mistakes have been made , but there is no denying that Trump has thrown the total resources of his administration and the private sector into the contest .
Voters will decide who they want to manage this new challenge .
If the past is any guide , Biden ’ s new “ shadow ” communications will not prove his case .
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK

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Poor Joe Biden. Forget about love; the poor guy isn’t even getting much attention. It’s tough to score headlines when you are self-quarantining at home in Delaware, even if you are the presumptive Democratic candidate for president.
Though many might consider this a blessing in disguise for the oft-addled candidate, apparently Biden and his team are unhappy.
It’s difficult to make inroads against President Trump when he commands the nation’s attention on a daily basis, communicating the White House’s efforts to combat COVID-19.
REBECCA GRANT: CORONAVIRUS LESSONS FROM 1918 SPANISH FLU – HERE'S WHAT WORKED TO SAVE LIVES
But now, we hear, Biden has a plan; Politico reports that Obama’s former wingman will offer a “shadow” coronavirus briefing each day, to let the world know “how he would handle the crisis” and to call out what he deems are the “lies and failures” of the president.
Heads-up to Joe: this is not a good idea.
Each day, the White House briefing details the distribution of medical supplies, new therapies being tested and vaccines under development, how the states are managing, the numerous ways our businesses are contributing to the fight and what the president and his team are doing to get the nation through this crisis.
In contrast, what will Biden have to offer?
We can get a glimpse by reviewing the comments he has already made about the coronavirus, starting with his March 15 debate with Bernie Sanders.
Asked how he would manage the epidemic, Biden proclaimed that, first, “we have to do testing.” To get test kits, Biden said he would go to the World Health Organization which, he claimed “offered the testing kits that they have available” but “we refused them.”
That is simply false. According to FactCheck.Org, the U.S. was not offered test materials from the WHO because their kits are “primarily intended for lower-income nations without testing capacity.”
I encourage everyone to imagine the uproar which would have followed should the U.S. have demanded the WHO turn over scarce tests to our prosperous nation, stranding Ghana or Tunisia or some other nation that has actually received those materials from WHO. That was not going to happen.
Next up: Biden recommends more hospital beds and drive-through test sites. Check and check: Trump announced two days before the debate that his administration would arrange for drive-through testing, in partnership with large retailers like Walmart and Target, which would donate portions of their vast parking lots to facilitate the operations.
In addition, the president has directed Navy hospital ships to help cities in crisis and ordered the military to set up hospital tents where needed.
In the debate, Joe Biden then proposed efforts that would mitigate the economic impact of the virus, including loans to small business owners and “making sure that people who in fact lose their job, don’t get a paycheck, can’t pay their mortgage, are able to pay it, and pay them now, and do it now.”
Clearly at risk of losing an already fragile thread, the former V.P. shut himself down, concluding without evidence, “I see my time is up here. You’re going to hold us tightly, I assume, but that’s what I would do.” It is not the first time Biden has thrown himself on the mercy of the debate moderators.
After the pandemic abates, Biden vows on his website to prepare for the next health emergency, by creating a “permanent, professional, sufficiently resourced public health and first responder system…”
One wonders why the Obama-Biden administration failed to do that, especially since the H1N1 aka swine flu outbreak (and Ebola) occurred under their watch, revealing many deficiencies.
Biden frequently boasts that his management of the swine flu epidemic should convince voters that he is better equipped than Trump to combat the coronavirus. That disease, which broke out in 2009, infected 60.8 million Americans, hospitalized 274,000 and killed 12,469, according to the CDC.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE OPINION NEWSLETTER
What did the Obama-Biden administration do? According to Biden, they frequently gathered in the Situation Room, occasions he references the way an old-timer reminisces about the country club bar.
In fact, Biden had little to do with the response to the swine flu outbreak; rather, the CDC managed the epidemic. Reviewing comments about the swine flu issued from the White House at various press briefings and statements in 2009, numerous officials are mentioned; Vice President Biden is not.
Even as WHO declared a global pandemic, and even as hundreds of Americans began to die, it took the CDC two months to hold its first public press conference on the disease. Ten days later it was estimated that one million Americans had been stricken.
The Obama government never closed borders or insisted on social distancing. Not until August did the government take stock of needed medical supplies; not until October did Obama declare a national emergency. The contagion quickly spread; months later ongoing schools and summer camps become the epicenters of new outbreaks. Even though tens of millions were sickened, the swine flu was not even mentioned in Obama’s 2010 State of the Union Address, which focused heavily on ObamaCare.
Happily for the Obama administration, and the country, the swine flu was closely related to other known viruses; consequently, a vaccine became available before the death toll could climb even higher. Fortunately, too, for Obama and Biden, the outbreak occurred during the public’s honeymoon with the newly-elected president.
President Trump never enjoyed that traditional honeymoon but instead has had to continually battle not only his political opponents but the liberal media every step of the way.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Now he is fighting a challenge of nearly unprecedented dimensions. Mistakes have been made, but there is no denying that Trump has thrown the total resources of his administration and the private sector into the contest.
Voters will decide who they want to manage this new challenge. If the past is any guide, Biden’s new “shadow” communications will not prove his case.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK


foxnews--2020-03-23--Thousands of stolen coronavirus respirator masks found in Oregon, donated to hospitals as arrest mad

Thousands of stolen coronavirus respirator masks found in Oregon, donated to hospitals as arrest made

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Thousands of stolen respirator masks have been recovered in Oregon after they were discovered for sale on Craigslist amid the coronavirus pandemic , according to officials .
The Portland Police Bureau said in a news release on Sunday that officers responded on March 6 to a theft report at The Rebuilding Center in Portland involving 20 to 25 cases of N95 respirator masks .
Each case had about 400 masks inside and the total loss was close to $ 2,500 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initially was no suspect information .
CORONAVIRUS IN THE US : STATE-BY-STATE BREAKDOWN The next day , police said the victim found someone selling what she believed to be the stolen respirator masks on Craigslist .
The victim then set up a meeting in the nearby city of Beaverton and contacted the Beaverton police , who arrived and arrested the suspect , 42-year-old Vladislav V. Drozdek .
`` This was a good example of interagency teamwork and cooperation , along with some helpful detective work by the victim , '' PPB Assistant Chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement .
`` This is even more significant during a time when these medical supplies are in such short supply . ''
About six cases of masks were recovered , but the rest were still missing .
A follow-up investigation by both law enforcement agencies resulted in Portland police recovering at least seven additional boxes on Saturday that were stored inside a home .
An officer recovered the boxes and returned them to the victim , who donated the masks to local hospitals to help them as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HOMES , VACATION TOWNS TELL TOURISTS 'DO N'T COME HERE' Drozdek was booked into the Washington County Jail on a charge of theft in the first degree ( by receiving ) .
According to Portland police , additional arrests and charges are still possible .
As the coronavirus pandemic has grown in the U.S. , so have related criminal incidents .
In Arizona , a man stole dozens of coronavirus testing kits from a health clinic on Friday while posing as a delivery driver , authorities said .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as of Sunday there are 161 cases of coronavirus in the state , with the highest number in Washington count at 55 COVID-19 infections .

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Thousands of stolen respirator masks have been recovered in Oregon after they were discovered for sale on Craigslist amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to officials.
The Portland Police Bureau said in a news release on Sunday that officers responded on March 6 to a theft report at The Rebuilding Center in Portland involving 20 to 25 cases of N95 respirator masks.
Each case had about 400 masks inside and the total loss was close to $2,500, according to police. Officials said there initially was no suspect information.
CORONAVIRUS IN THE US: STATE-BY-STATE BREAKDOWN
The next day, police said the victim found someone selling what she believed to be the stolen respirator masks on Craigslist.
The victim then set up a meeting in the nearby city of Beaverton and contacted the Beaverton police, who arrived and arrested the suspect, 42-year-old Vladislav V. Drozdek.
"This was a good example of interagency teamwork and cooperation, along with some helpful detective work by the victim," PPB Assistant Chief of Operations Mike Frome said in a statement. "This is even more significant during a time when these medical supplies are in such short supply."
About six cases of masks were recovered, but the rest were still missing.
A follow-up investigation by both law enforcement agencies resulted in Portland police recovering at least seven additional boxes on Saturday that were stored inside a home.
An officer recovered the boxes and returned them to the victim, who donated the masks to local hospitals to help them as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SENDS SOME TO SECOND HOMES, VACATION TOWNS TELL TOURISTS 'DON'T COME HERE'
Drozdek was booked into the Washington County Jail on a charge of theft in the first degree (by receiving).
According to Portland police, additional arrests and charges are still possible.
As the coronavirus pandemic has grown in the U.S., so have related criminal incidents. In Arizona, a man stole dozens of coronavirus testing kits from a health clinic on Friday while posing as a delivery driver, authorities said.
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The Oregon Health Authority said as of Sunday there are 161 cases of coronavirus in the state, with the highest number in Washington count at 55 COVID-19 infections.


foxnews--2020-03-23--Danny DeVito urges New Yorkers to stay home amid coronavirus outbreak: 'Watch a little TV why don't

Danny DeVito urges New Yorkers to stay home amid coronavirus outbreak: 'Watch a little TV why don't ya!'

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Actor Danny DeVito is urging everyone in New York to stay home to combat the coronavirus outbreak in a viral video message .
`` Hi everybody .
This is Danny DeVito and I 'm asking you from the bottom of my heart all over the state of New York- stay home .
I mean everybody , '' DeVito , 75 , said in a video shared by New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo on Sunday .
`` I mean , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and , you know , young people can get it and they can transmit it to old people And the next thing you know- I 'm out of there ! ''
He continued , `` So Governor Cuomo asked me to ask you- please , do us a favor , all of us , and stay home- not spread this virus around .
Thank you . ''
`` Watch a little TV why do n't ya , '' the `` It 's Always Sunny in Philadelphia '' star then suggested .
Cuomo shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offering a similar message to his state including Robert De Niro , Ben Stiller , and television personality La La Anthony .

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Actor Danny DeVito is urging everyone in New York to stay home to combat the coronavirus outbreak in a viral video message.
"Hi everybody. This is Danny DeVito and I'm asking you from the bottom of my heart all over the state of New York- stay home. I mean everybody," DeVito, 75, said in a video shared by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday. "I mean, we got this virus, this pandemic, and, you know, young people can get it and they can transmit it to old people And the next thing you know- I'm out of there!"
He continued, "So Governor Cuomo asked me to ask you- please, do us a favor, all of us, and stay home- not spread this virus around. Thank you."
NEIL DIAMOND UPDATES 'SWEET CAROLINE' INTO CORONAVIRUS PSA: 'HANDS... WASHING HANDS'
"Watch a little TV why don't ya," the "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star then suggested.
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Cuomo shared several videos from other celebrity New Yorkers offering a similar message to his state including Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, and television personality La La Anthony.


foxnews--2020-03-23--Christine Pelosi under fire for tweeting 'Rand Paul's neighbor was right' after senator's virus diag

Christine Pelosi under fire for tweeting 'Rand Paul's neighbor was right' after senator's virus diagnosis

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Christine Pelosi , a political strategist and daughter of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. , is under fire over a tweet that appears to endorse the 2017 assault of Sen. Rand Paul , R-Ky. , after the lawmaker revealed he tested positive for the coronavirus .
Paul 's announcement this past Sunday that he had contracted the virus led some other GOP lawmakers to self-quarantine , including Sen. Mitt Romney , R-Utah .
Washington Post congressional reporter Paul Kane echoed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of his wife , Ann Romney , who has multiple sclerosis .
HOW TO PREVENT THE SPREAD '' He told us the other day his biggest personal concern was not getting this because his wife has MS. Now he can ’ t see her for almost 2 weeks , '' Kane tweeted .
Paul 's neighbor , Rene Boucher , was sentenced to 30 days behind bars for assault after he tackled the senator over a yard dispute , resulting in five broken ribs and the removal of part of his lung @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was blasted on social media for the tweet .
`` Nancy Pelosi 's daughter just endorsed the felony assault against Sen. Rand Paul , '' The Federalist co-founder Sean Davis wrote .
`` You should probably take anything about `` love '' out of your bio , '' The Daily Wire 's Jessica Fletcher told Pelosi .
`` Leave it to Christine Pelosi @ sfpelosi ( Nancy Pelosi 's adult daughter ) to have the most disgusting take of the day on twitter dot com , '' GOP rapid response director Steve Guest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FOX NEWS APP

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Christine Pelosi, a political strategist and daughter of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is under fire over a tweet that appears to endorse the 2017 assault of Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., after the lawmaker revealed he tested positive for the coronavirus.
Paul's announcement this past Sunday that he had contracted the virus led some other GOP lawmakers to self-quarantine, including Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah.
Washington Post congressional reporter Paul Kane echoed Romney's concerns about contracting the virus because of his wife, Ann Romney, who has multiple sclerosis.
HOW TO PREVENT THE SPREAD
"He told us the other day his biggest personal concern was not getting this because his wife has MS. Now he can’t see her for almost 2 weeks," Kane tweeted.
"Rand Paul's neighbor was right," Christine Pelosi reacted Sunday evening.
Paul's neighbor, Rene Boucher, was sentenced to 30 days behind bars for assault after he tackled the senator over a yard dispute, resulting in five broken ribs and the removal of part of his lung damaged from the incident.
Christine Pelosi was blasted on social media for the tweet.
"Nancy Pelosi's daughter just endorsed the felony assault against Sen. Rand Paul," The Federalist co-founder Sean Davis wrote.
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE
"You should probably take anything about "love" out of your bio," The Daily Wire's Jessica Fletcher told Pelosi.
"Leave it to Christine Pelosi @sfpelosi (Nancy Pelosi's adult daughter) to have the most disgusting take of the day on twitter dot com," GOP rapid response director Steve Guest tweeted.
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Pelosi did not immediately respond.


foxnews--2020-03-23--Drive-thru coronavirus testing sites in New Jersey immediately reach capacity, others in US lack sup

Drive-thru coronavirus testing sites in New Jersey immediately reach capacity, others in US lack supplies

New Jersey residents seeking coronavirus tests inundated the state ’ s two drive-thru testing centers Monday , with one site reaching capacity before it even opened , as testing across the U.S. is hampered by a lack of supplies .
The site at Bergen Community College in Paramus stopped accepting patients for the day around 7:30 a.m. – 30 minutes before it opened , police and state officials said .
The testing center opened Friday in Bergen County – the state 's hardest-hit area – and has the capacity to conduct 2,500 tests a week , according to Gov .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel , central New Jersey , opened Monday and saw hundreds lining up for a test .
A half-hour after opening at 8 a.m. , the facility began turning residents away , the Asbury Park Press reported .
Both sites are open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. , or while supplies last .
A new site will open Tuesday at Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus .
Only residents of the state who show symptoms qualify for a test .
On Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rose by 935 , bringing the state total to 2,844 , Murphy said , adding that seven more died from the disease .
“ This increase is not a surprise – as we begin a more rigorous collection statewide , we ’ re getting a clearer and better sense of how far coronavirus has already spread , ” he wrote on Twitter .
US CORONAVIRUS CASES SURPASS 35,000 , NOW THE THIRD-HIGHEST INFECTED NATION IN THE WORLD Drive-thru test sites have popped up in locations in more than 30 states — in state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to medical centers and universities .
The sites are dotted with tents and traffic cones .
Medical personnel wearing masks , gloves and protective smocks take nose and throat swabs from those sitting in their cars or help them go inside for the test .
New York state opened several centers last week , but shortages in protective equipment have led to testing only those who meet certain criteria such as hospitalization .
While some states have a few dozen drive-thru testing sites , others such as Montana have as few as one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states that are leaving it to the private sector to open test locations , while Rhode Island ’ s state health department is working in conjunction with health care organizations .
Supply shortages have shut down drive-thrus in several states , including Colorado , New Mexico , Virginia , Florida , Louisiana , Alabama , North Carolina , and Utah .
One Las Vegas site was closed because it did n't have enough workers .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP But even with visible symptoms and a doctor ’ s order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days for a test .
The U.S. surpassed 41,000 confirmed coronavirus cases Monday , with 485 deaths .
The Associated Press contributed to this report .

New Jersey residents seeking coronavirus tests inundated the state’s two drive-thru testing centers Monday, with one site reaching capacity before it even opened, as testing across the U.S. is hampered by a lack of supplies.
The site at Bergen Community College in Paramus stopped accepting patients for the day around 7:30 a.m. – 30 minutes before it opened, police and state officials said. The testing center opened Friday in Bergen County – the state's hardest-hit area – and has the capacity to conduct 2,500 tests a week, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE
A second drive-thru site at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, central New Jersey, opened Monday and saw hundreds lining up for a test. A half-hour after opening at 8 a.m., the facility began turning residents away, the Asbury Park Press reported.
Both sites are open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or while supplies last. A new site will open Tuesday at Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus. Only residents of the state who show symptoms qualify for a test.
On Monday, new coronavirus cases in New Jersey rose by 935, bringing the state total to 2,844, Murphy said, adding that seven more died from the disease.
“This increase is not a surprise – as we begin a more rigorous collection statewide, we’re getting a clearer and better sense of how far coronavirus has already spread,” he wrote on Twitter.
US CORONAVIRUS CASES SURPASS 35,000, NOW THE THIRD-HIGHEST INFECTED NATION IN THE WORLD
Drive-thru test sites have popped up in locations in more than 30 states — in state parks and parking lots, and next to medical centers and universities. The sites are dotted with tents and traffic cones. Medical personnel wearing masks, gloves and protective smocks take nose and throat swabs from those sitting in their cars or help them go inside for the test.
New York state opened several centers last week, but shortages in protective equipment have led to testing only those who meet certain criteria such as hospitalization.
While some states have a few dozen drive-thru testing sites, others such as Montana have as few as one.
North Carolina is one of several states that are leaving it to the private sector to open test locations, while Rhode Island’s state health department is working in conjunction with health care organizations.
Supply shortages have shut down drive-thrus in several states, including Colorado, New Mexico, Virginia, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, North Carolina, and Utah. One Las Vegas site was closed because it didn't have enough workers.
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But even with visible symptoms and a doctor’s order, many people have waited hours or days for a test.
The U.S. surpassed 41,000 confirmed coronavirus cases Monday, with 485 deaths.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-23--Grassley blasts Democrats over relief impasse: 'They just don't recognize what a serious situation i

Grassley blasts Democrats over relief impasse: 'They just don't recognize what a serious situation it is'

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Sen. Charles Grassley , R-Iowa , has slammed Democrats who are blocking debate on the so-called `` Phase Three '' coronavirus relief bill .
`` I thought we would have this thing done by now -- today -- considering how very , very serious this situation is , '' Grassley told `` Your World '' host Neil Cavuto in a phone interview Monday `` It 's not only a health situation , but an economic situation .
There should be no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republicans gladly passed the so-called `` Phase Two '' stimulus bill proposed by House Democrats without any major revisions because they understood the urgency of the situation and the needs of the American people .
`` There were a lot of things that we Republicans swallowed that we didn ’ t like , '' he said .
`` This is time to put politics behind .
It is extraordinary [ what ] the Democrats are doing .
They just don ’ t recognize what a serious situation it is . ''
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cash payments to Americans struggling due to the sudden onset of the coronavirus pandemic .
The legislation , which has been blocked twice by Senate Democrats , would have provided $ 1,200 to individuals and $ 2,400 to couples whose income is under a certain threshold .
`` It is not going to the wealthy .
It is going to people [ and ] phasing out at $ 75,000 for the individual ... it ’ s only [ for ] people that might need cash for the problems of unemployment , '' Grassley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats wanted us to do .
They wanted us to beef up unemployment compensation . ''
`` And we did that several years ago .
So , yes , $ 600 on top of what every state gives for unemployment . ''
Some of the other measures Grassley said are being held up by the Democratic blockage include $ 75 billion for American hospitals as well as `` enhancements '' to Medicaid reimbursement for states and a `` beefing-up '' of Medicare payments . ''
`` It 's a real problem right now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't understand that . ''

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Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, has slammed Democrats who are blocking debate on the so-called "Phase Three" coronavirus relief bill.
"I thought we would have this thing done by now -- today -- considering how very, very serious this situation is," Grassley told "Your World" host Neil Cavuto in a phone interview Monday "It's not only a health situation, but an economic situation. There should be no playing of politics."
Grassley noted Republicans gladly passed the so-called "Phase Two" stimulus bill proposed by House Democrats without any major revisions because they understood the urgency of the situation and the needs of the American people.
DEMOCRATS DERAIL CORONAVIRUS AID BILL
"There were a lot of things that we Republicans swallowed that we didn’t like," he said. "This is time to put politics behind. It is extraordinary [what] the Democrats are doing. They just don’t recognize what a serious situation it is."
According to Grassley, the Democrats are holding up cash payments to Americans struggling due to the sudden onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
The legislation, which has been blocked twice by Senate Democrats, would have provided $1,200 to individuals and $2,400 to couples whose income is under a certain threshold.
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE
"It is not going to the wealthy. It is going to people [and] phasing out at $75,000 for the individual ... it’s only [for] people that might need cash for the problems of unemployment," Grassley said. "We did what the Democrats wanted us to do. They wanted us to beef up unemployment compensation."
"And we did that several years ago. So, yes, $600 on top of what every state gives for unemployment."
Some of the other measures Grassley said are being held up by the Democratic blockage include $75 billion for American hospitals as well as "enhancements" to Medicaid reimbursement for states and a "beefing-up" of Medicare payments."
"It's a real problem right now -- I don't know why they don't understand that."


foxnews--2020-03-23--Greg Gutfeld on fight over coronavirus relief: 'Politics is the invisible virus that is going to bea

Greg Gutfeld on fight over coronavirus relief: 'Politics is the invisible virus that is going to beat us'

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`` The Five '' hosts reacted Monday to the latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic after Senate Democrats blocked Republican efforts to advance a massive stimulus bill for the second day in a row , preventing $ 1 trillion worth of aid from going to millions of workers and businesses directly impacted by the outbreak .
`` Does it have to be perfect ?
We are not in a time of luxury where you can hone this package to an ideal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` When a firefighter is facing a blaze , does he stop and go 'Hey , excuse me , is that mineral or tap water ? '
You get the hose and you point it at the fire .
This relief package is the hose ... the water that we need . ''
CORONAVIRUS BILL DERAILED FOR SECOND TIME BY DEM OBJECTIONS The Senate package stalled Monday afternoon , failing to garner the 60 votes necessary to open debate on the measure .
Democrats argue the legislation does too much for large corporations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republicans have accused them of playing politics and using the crisis as leverage to try and jam through unrelated political `` wish list '' items dealing with climate change and more .
`` We see how politics undermines everything , '' Gutfeld said .
`` Oddly , politics is the invisible virus that is going to beat us .
It is not going to be coronavirus .
If this keeps us from getting the stimulus or the relief package for the economy then we are all screwed . ''
GREG GUTFELD ON CORONAVIRUS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SELF IMPROVEMENT Gutfeld said lawmakers must `` match '' the sacrifices made by the public and stop `` playing their stupid games . ''
`` We are as Americans asked to sacrifice .
We are told to stay in our homes and not go to work .
They should do their jobs .
They should stop playing their stupid games and match our sacrifice or else they forgot us as citizens , '' he said .
`` It is amazing how the whole country can come together except politicians in Washington , D.C. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Guest host Dagen McDowell praised the Federal Reserve for taking a slew of new actions designed to support the financial markets , including purchasing an unlimited amount of Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities , while Congress continued to negotiate the so-called `` phase three '' deal .
`` While Congress is flailing and failing the American people , and dithering and bickering , it is the nerds over at the Fed that have stepped up today with whatever it takes to rescue this economy , '' she said .
FED TAKES MAJOR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ON ECONOMY '' We are going all-in to lending facilities to make sure corporations are not failing .
You know what happens if large corporations of this country are insolvent ?
We are talking about a Great Depression for the next decade ... leave it to the Federal Reserve , '' she continued .
McDowell said the Fed is also planning to roll out a program that will support lending to small and midsize businesses , but they will require help from Congress .
`` So where are we ? ''
she concluded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abyss because of those losers in Congress . ''

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"The Five" hosts reacted Monday to the latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic after Senate Democrats blocked Republican efforts to advance a massive stimulus bill for the second day in a row, preventing $1 trillion worth of aid from going to millions of workers and businesses directly impacted by the outbreak.
"Does it have to be perfect? We are not in a time of luxury where you can hone this package to an ideal thing," Greg Gutfeld said. "When a firefighter is facing a blaze, does he stop and go 'Hey, excuse me, is that mineral or tap water? ' You get the hose and you point it at the fire. This relief package is the hose ... the water that we need."
CORONAVIRUS BILL DERAILED FOR SECOND TIME BY DEM OBJECTIONS
The Senate package stalled Monday afternoon, failing to garner the 60 votes necessary to open debate on the measure.
Democrats argue the legislation does too much for large corporations and not enough for workers, but Republicans have accused them of playing politics and using the crisis as leverage to try and jam through unrelated political "wish list" items dealing with climate change and more.
"Politics is the invisible virus that is going to beat us." — Greg Gutfeld, 'The Five'
"We see how politics undermines everything," Gutfeld said. "Oddly, politics is the invisible virus that is going to beat us. It is not going to be coronavirus. If this keeps us from getting the stimulus or the relief package for the economy then we are all screwed."
GREG GUTFELD ON CORONAVIRUS ISOLATION: PERFECT TIME TO FOCUS ON SELF IMPROVEMENT
Gutfeld said lawmakers must "match" the sacrifices made by the public and stop "playing their stupid games."
"We are as Americans asked to sacrifice. We are told to stay in our homes and not go to work. They should do their jobs. They should stop playing their stupid games and match our sacrifice or else they forgot us as citizens," he said.
"It is amazing how the whole country can come together except politicians in Washington, D.C.," co-host Jesse Watters chimed in.
REPUBLICANS SAY DEMOCRATS BLOCKING CORONAVIRUS RELIEF BILL OVER 'IDEOLOGICAL WISHLIST'
Guest host Dagen McDowell praised the Federal Reserve for taking a slew of new actions designed to support the financial markets, including purchasing an unlimited amount of Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities, while Congress continued to negotiate the so-called "phase three" deal.
"While Congress is flailing and failing the American people, and dithering and bickering, it is the nerds over at the Fed that have stepped up today with whatever it takes to rescue this economy," she said.
FED TAKES MAJOR ACTION TO SUPPORT MARKETS AS CORONAVIRUS WEIGHS ON ECONOMY
"We are going all-in to lending facilities to make sure corporations are not failing. You know what happens if large corporations of this country are insolvent? We are talking about a Great Depression for the next decade ... leave it to the Federal Reserve," she continued.
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE
McDowell said the Fed is also planning to roll out a program that will support lending to small and midsize businesses, but they will require help from Congress.
"So where are we?" she concluded. "We are staring into the abyss because of those losers in Congress."
Fox News' Brooke Singman contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-23--Idris Elba's wife Sabrina Dhowre reveals coronavirus diagnosis after decision to isolate with her hu

Idris Elba's wife Sabrina Dhowre reveals coronavirus diagnosis after decision to isolate with her husband

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Idris Elba ’ s wife , Sabrina Dhowre Elba , revealed that she tested positive for coronavirus after making the decision to join the actor in his self-quarantine after he tested positive .
The couple spoke via video chat with Oprah Winfrey for the first episode of her new Apple TV+ series “ Oprah Talks COVID-19.
” The host noted that Elba caught backlash for allowing his wife to be physically close to him in the video where he announced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive for coronavirus .
Elba has been isolating in New Mexico , where he was working , ever since he found out .
That ’ s when Dhowre joined the conversation and revealed that she ’ d learned earlier that morning that she had indeed tested positive herself .
IDRIS ELBA PROVIDES CORONAVIRUS UPDATE , SAYS WIFE HAS BEEN TESTED “ As soon as I heard that Idris was potentially exposed , I mean , I was on my way anyway , I wanted to be with him , ” she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ instinct as a wife .
You just want to go and take care.
” “ We didn ’ t change the way we interacted , ” she added .
“ I could have made a decision to put myself maybe in a separate room or stay away , and I ’ m sure that people are making those decisions that are tough decisions to make .
But I made the decision to be with him and still touch him.
” Elba made sure to note that those who pointed out that Sabrina should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t incorrect to do so .
However , recalling his schedule after the day he believes he initially contracted COVID-19 , Elba explained that the likelihood his wife already got it through exposure to him prior to her arrival in New Mexico was incredibly high .
“ If I had caught it , she had certainly caught it in that time period as well , ” he said .
He noted that they “ made a calculated decision as a family to stick together through this.
” Like her husband , Dhowre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any symptoms .
“ I ’ m not .
It could be similar to Idris , ” she said .
“ We ’ re in a high altitude , it could be that I ’ m confusing seasonal allergies as maybe symptoms , but I don ’ t feel anything that would come to what people would now expect to be a symptom of coronavirus , which is very strange.
” “ It might change in the coming weeks and we ’ ll keep everyone updated .
But It is worrisome that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people and everyone that we know that we ’ ve been in contact with , all asymptomatic , ” she added .
“ It ’ s a little bit worrisome.
” Idris Elba married Dhowre in a beautiful black-tie wedding on April 26 , 2019 at the Ksar Char Bagh hotel in Marrakech , Morocco .
The couple got engaged in February 2018 .
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Idris Elba’s wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, revealed that she tested positive for coronavirus after making the decision to join the actor in his self-quarantine after he tested positive.
The couple spoke via video chat with Oprah Winfrey for the first episode of her new Apple TV+ series “Oprah Talks COVID-19.” The host noted that Elba caught backlash for allowing his wife to be physically close to him in the video where he announced to the world that he’d tested positive for coronavirus. Elba has been isolating in New Mexico, where he was working, ever since he found out.
That’s when Dhowre joined the conversation and revealed that she’d learned earlier that morning that she had indeed tested positive herself.
IDRIS ELBA PROVIDES CORONAVIRUS UPDATE, SAYS WIFE HAS BEEN TESTED
“As soon as I heard that Idris was potentially exposed, I mean, I was on my way anyway, I wanted to be with him,” she said. “I think that’s an instinct as a wife. You just want to go and take care.”
“We didn’t change the way we interacted,” she added. “I could have made a decision to put myself maybe in a separate room or stay away, and I’m sure that people are making those decisions that are tough decisions to make. But I made the decision to be with him and still touch him.”
Elba made sure to note that those who pointed out that Sabrina should have been distancing herself from him weren’t incorrect to do so. However, recalling his schedule after the day he believes he initially contracted COVID-19, Elba explained that the likelihood his wife already got it through exposure to him prior to her arrival in New Mexico was incredibly high.
“If I had caught it, she had certainly caught it in that time period as well,” he said.
He noted that they “made a calculated decision as a family to stick together through this.”
IDRIS ELBA SHARES CORONAVIRUS UPDATE, DENIES HE'S IN CRITICAL CONDITION IN INTENSIVE CARE
Like her husband, Dhowre says she’s not yet experiencing any symptoms.
“I’m not. It could be similar to Idris,” she said. “We’re in a high altitude, it could be that I’m confusing seasonal allergies as maybe symptoms, but I don’t feel anything that would come to what people would now expect to be a symptom of coronavirus, which is very strange.”
“It might change in the coming weeks and we’ll keep everyone updated. But It is worrisome that we’re both sitting here, two people and everyone that we know that we’ve been in contact with, all asymptomatic,” she added. “It’s a little bit worrisome.”
Idris Elba married Dhowre in a beautiful black-tie wedding on April 26, 2019 at the Ksar Char Bagh hotel in Marrakech, Morocco. The couple got engaged in February 2018.
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Elba is one of several celebrities to contract the novel virus, including Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Kristofer Hivju.


foxnews--2020-03-23--Bans on birthing partners amid coronavirus 'perhaps necessary' at hard-hit hospitals, Dr. Manny Alva

Bans on birthing partners amid coronavirus 'perhaps necessary' at hard-hit hospitals, Dr. Manny Alvarez says

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As several hospitals shift to ban spouses and birthing partners from labor and delivery rooms due to the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak , an online petition to “ safeguard the right of all laboring people to have support during COVID-19 crisis ” has gone viral .
The petition , which is aimed at Gov .
Andrew Cuomo of New York , where NewYork-Presbyterian has already moved to ban “ visitors , including birth partners and support persons , for our obstetric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signatures by Monday .
NEW YORK HOSPITAL NETWORK , FEARING CORONAVIRUS SPREAD , WILL NO LONGER ALLOW PARTNERS IN BIRTHING UNITS “ We understand that this will be difficult for our patients and their loved ones , but we believe that this is a necessary step to promote patient safety , ” the hospital said in a statement posted to Twitter .
Mount Sinai Health System also announced similar measures but is allowing for one healthy partner to accompany expectant mothers in the maternity and postpartum wards , according to guidelines posted on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News contributor and chairman of the department of obstetrics/gynecology at Hackensack University Medical Center , said the measures may seem a “ little draconian , ” but “ perhaps necessary , ” especially in areas where there are a high number of coronavirus cases .
New York has seen over 20,000 cases of COVID-19 , with as many as 78,000 residents already tested for the virus .
Alvarez said the measures are meant to protect both the mother and the newborn baby from any potential infection , especially as pregnant women are already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pregnant women , all viral infections , sometimes are not tolerated that well , ” he said .
“ I mean , we see that with the regular flu and other viral infections .
And the reason that pregnant women fall into the high-risk category is that their immune system , naturally due to the pregnancy , is suppressed.
” Alvarez said pregnant women also undergo physiological changes in their chest and with their lung capacity as the fetus grows , putting them at higher risk for severe infection like pneumonia .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and practice safe hygiene like hand-washing , frequent showers , and making sure their environment is clear of contaminated surfaces .
Alvarez also encouraged expectant mothers to maintain a balanced , nutritious diet that includes vitamin D. 25 PERCENT OF US CORONAVIRUS TESTING OCCURRING IN NEW YORK , CUOMO SAYS “ We want the mothers to be healthy and be clear of coronavirus when they deliver so that there ’ s no transmission [ to the baby ] post-delivery , ” he said .
He also said it ’ s important to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regarding delivery plans as situations are varying from hospital to hospital .
“ Just have an idea of how things stand in your delivery room so that you have a better experience , especially people that have scheduled repeat C-section , and folks that are being induced for some medical indication , ” he said .
Alvarez also said it ’ s a good idea to have telecommunication tools in place so that loved ones can share in the moment , and to be prepared for several weeks of no contact with outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When a baby is inside the mother ’ s womb , it has incredible protection , ” he said .
“ Once that baby is out , that newborn is basically now facing the world on their own and they have to adapt to that world .
That includes all the viruses and bacteria that we normally have in our environment .
This is the time where people have to be more careful and just keep that baby at home with the immediate family , mother , father , partner and try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves now , but for that little baby .
”

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As several hospitals shift to ban spouses and birthing partners from labor and delivery rooms due to the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak, an online petition to “safeguard the right of all laboring people to have support during COVID-19 crisis” has gone viral.
The petition, which is aimed at Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York, where NewYork-Presbyterian has already moved to ban “visitors, including birth partners and support persons, for our obstetric patients,” had received over 120,000 signatures by Monday.
NEW YORK HOSPITAL NETWORK, FEARING CORONAVIRUS SPREAD, WILL NO LONGER ALLOW PARTNERS IN BIRTHING UNITS
“We understand that this will be difficult for our patients and their loved ones, but we believe that this is a necessary step to promote patient safety,” the hospital said in a statement posted to Twitter.
Mount Sinai Health System also announced similar measures but is allowing for one healthy partner to accompany expectant mothers in the maternity and postpartum wards, according to guidelines posted on Twitter.
Dr. Manny Alvarez, Fox News contributor and chairman of the department of obstetrics/gynecology at Hackensack University Medical Center, said the measures may seem a “little draconian,” but “perhaps necessary,” especially in areas where there are a high number of coronavirus cases.
New York has seen over 20,000 cases of COVID-19, with as many as 78,000 residents already tested for the virus.
Alvarez said the measures are meant to protect both the mother and the newborn baby from any potential infection, especially as pregnant women are already susceptible to infections.
“For most pregnant women, all viral infections, sometimes are not tolerated that well,” he said. “I mean, we see that with the regular flu and other viral infections. And the reason that pregnant women fall into the high-risk category is that their immune system, naturally due to the pregnancy, is suppressed.”
Alvarez said pregnant women also undergo physiological changes in their chest and with their lung capacity as the fetus grows, putting them at higher risk for severe infection like pneumonia. He recommends that pregnant women practice social distancing and practice safe hygiene like hand-washing, frequent showers, and making sure their environment is clear of contaminated surfaces.
Alvarez also encouraged expectant mothers to maintain a balanced, nutritious diet that includes vitamin D.
25 PERCENT OF US CORONAVIRUS TESTING OCCURRING IN NEW YORK, CUOMO SAYS
“We want the mothers to be healthy and be clear of coronavirus when they deliver so that there’s no transmission [to the baby] post-delivery,” he said.
He also said it’s important to be in constant contact with health care providers regarding delivery plans as situations are varying from hospital to hospital.
“Just have an idea of how things stand in your delivery room so that you have a better experience, especially people that have scheduled repeat C-section, and folks that are being induced for some medical indication,” he said.
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE
Alvarez also said it’s a good idea to have telecommunication tools in place so that loved ones can share in the moment, and to be prepared for several weeks of no contact with outside visitors once you return home.
“When a baby is inside the mother’s womb, it has incredible protection,” he said. “Once that baby is out, that newborn is basically now facing the world on their own and they have to adapt to that world. That includes all the viruses and bacteria that we normally have in our environment. This is the time where people have to be more careful and just keep that baby at home with the immediate family, mother, father, partner and try to keep that social distancing not only for themselves now, but for that little baby.”


foxnews--2020-03-23--South Korea sees lowest coronavirus case increase to date, tightens border over fears of imported in

South Korea sees lowest coronavirus case increase to date, tightens border over fears of imported infections

South Korea reported its lowest daily total of new coronavirus cases Monday as the nation ramped up quarantine restrictions for travelers over fears of a new wave of infections from hard-hit regions overseas .
The 64 new COVID-19 cases brought South Korea ’ s total to 8,961 infections , the most of any Asian country outside of China , where the virus originated late last year .
The death toll stood at 111 .
Of the new cases , 13 were from overseas travelers entering the country , Reuters reported , adding to the 74 imported cases South Korea reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t give much meaning to numbers yet , but as there are some fluctuations despite a declining trend , our top priority is to prevent sporadic group infections and repatriated cases , ” said Yoon Tae-ho , director-general for public health policy at the health ministry , according to the outlet .
As the number of locally spread cases sees a marked slowdown , South Korean medical officials have urged vigilance and the government tightened border controls to prevent the illness from re-entering from the West .
CHINA SEES SURGE IN IMPORTED CORONAVIRUS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Korea began testing all passengers arriving from Europe on Sunday and enforcing 14-day quarantines on South Korean nationals arriving from Europe and foreigners entering the country from Europe on long-term stay visas .
`` To prevent imported cases , it will be better to enforce a two-week quarantine on all arrivals , '' Ki Mo-ran , a doctor leading the nation ’ s coronavirus task force , told South Korea ’ s Yonhap news agency .
`` The country needs to reinforce its quarantine measures on people coming from other virus-hit countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic has gripped Europe in the past two weeks , devastating Italy where cases have surged to 59,138 amid a mounting death toll of at least 5,476 .
The numbers have continued to rise in other European countries , including Spain ( 29,909 cases ) , Germany ( 26,159 cases ) and France ( 16,257 cases ) .
The U.S. reached 35,000 coronavirus cases Monday , making it the nation with the third-highest number of infections in the world , behind only Italy and China .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate has started to slow down , with at least 81,454 confirmed cases amid a death toll of 3,274 .
However , like South Korea , officials fear a fresh outbreak from abroad after seeing a record rise of 45 imported cases Sunday -- the fourth straight day with an increase , Reuters reported .
Fox News ' Robert Gearty and The Associated Press contributed to this report .

South Korea reported its lowest daily total of new coronavirus cases Monday as the nation ramped up quarantine restrictions for travelers over fears of a new wave of infections from hard-hit regions overseas.
The 64 new COVID-19 cases brought South Korea’s total to 8,961 infections, the most of any Asian country outside of China, where the virus originated late last year. The death toll stood at 111.
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Of the new cases, 13 were from overseas travelers entering the country, Reuters reported, adding to the 74 imported cases South Korea reported last week.
“We don’t give much meaning to numbers yet, but as there are some fluctuations despite a declining trend, our top priority is to prevent sporadic group infections and repatriated cases,” said Yoon Tae-ho, director-general for public health policy at the health ministry, according to the outlet.
As the number of locally spread cases sees a marked slowdown, South Korean medical officials have urged vigilance and the government tightened border controls to prevent the illness from re-entering from the West.
CHINA SEES SURGE IN IMPORTED CORONAVIRUS CASES AS STUDENTS, OTHERS FLY HOME
South Korea began testing all passengers arriving from Europe on Sunday and enforcing 14-day quarantines on South Korean nationals arriving from Europe and foreigners entering the country from Europe on long-term stay visas.
"To prevent imported cases, it will be better to enforce a two-week quarantine on all arrivals," Ki Mo-ran, a doctor leading the nation’s coronavirus task force, told South Korea’s Yonhap news agency. "The country needs to reinforce its quarantine measures on people coming from other virus-hit countries in addition to Europe."
The pandemic has gripped Europe in the past two weeks, devastating Italy where cases have surged to 59,138 amid a mounting death toll of at least 5,476. The numbers have continued to rise in other European countries, including Spain (29,909 cases), Germany (26,159 cases) and France (16,257 cases).
The U.S. reached 35,000 coronavirus cases Monday, making it the nation with the third-highest number of infections in the world, behind only Italy and China.
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China has also reported that the contagion rate has started to slow down, with at least 81,454 confirmed cases amid a death toll of 3,274. However, like South Korea, officials fear a fresh outbreak from abroad after seeing a record rise of 45 imported cases Sunday -- the fourth straight day with an increase, Reuters reported.
Fox News' Robert Gearty and The Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-23--Veteran-owned distillery making hand sanitizer during coronavirus pandemic: 'We view this as our civ

Veteran-owned distillery making hand sanitizer during coronavirus pandemic: 'We view this as our civic duty'

The founders of Desert Door sotol distillery in Texas have turned to producing hand sanitizer that is being donated to first responders , retirement centers and health care workers during the COVID-19 crisis .
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`` Right now , we view this as our civic duty , '' co-founder Judson Kauffman told “ Fox & Friends ” Monday The novel coronavirus pandemic has led to higher demand for hand sanitizer and a shortage of supply .
“ There is only a small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that have the equipment required to make hand sanitizer , '' Kauffman , a Navy veteran , explained .
`` We are one of those organizations and so we viewed it as an obligation to serve the community .
“ We see the first responders out there , many of them coming to our distillery to pick up hand sanitizer and they are very afraid , but they still have the courage to get up every day and go and risk their health and in some cases their lives to do what ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ What has always made this country a great place to be is when times are tough , people come together , people step up and we ’ re just part of that culture.
” Kauffman said his co-founders started discussing making hand sanitizer a couple of weeks ago , since making the product involves “ special equipment , namely distillation equipment and that ’ s our business.
” “ Normally it requires a special permit to make hand sanitizer , ” said Kauffman , who added that he knew hand sanitizer was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , thankfully , the federal government lifted those restrictions and now allows all distilleries across the country to make and distribute hand sanitizer .
So , as of last Wednesday , we have stopped making booze and we ’ re strictly making hand sanitizer and giving it away to those who need it , ” he said .
Kauffman said at first , the hand sanitizer was distributed to first responders in Austin , Texas , but he was soon taking requests from across the state .
“ So at this point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to [ the ] Austin police department , [ the ] San Antonio police department , the hospice care group , sheriff 's departments in several counties , also [ the ] Houston police department , ” he said .
“ We ran out of bottles so now we ’ re giving it in bulk by the gallon to the city of Austin and we ’ re going to keep making more until the demand curve flattens a little bit , until some of the big producers can get back on step and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Kauffman continued .
“ A huge shout out and thank you to Desert Door Distillery in Driftwood TX for producing and donating 1000 bottles of hand sanitizer to the Austin Police Department , '' Austin Police Chief Brian Manley .
`` Great community partner !
” Desert Door Distillery is covering the cost of the bottles at the moment because according to Kauffman , “ that was the fastest way to get it done.
” “ A lot of restaurants and bars , that represents about a third of our business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right now .
And our tasting room , which employs a lot of folks , is also shut down , so this is a great way for us to stay busy and to give us a good purpose and help the team come together , ” Kauffman said .
“ We ’ re doing our part in the community and we feel like a lot of other folks are.
” “ We ’ re following the lead of organizations and individuals across the country who normally don ’ t see themselves as leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shown courage and are doing what they can and this is our small way to do what we can , ” he continued .
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The founders of Desert Door sotol distillery in Texas have turned to producing hand sanitizer that is being donated to first responders, retirement centers and health care workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
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"Right now, we view this as our civic duty," co-founder Judson Kauffman told “Fox & Friends” Monday
The novel coronavirus pandemic has led to higher demand for hand sanitizer and a shortage of supply.
“There is only a small number of organizations in the United States that have the equipment required to make hand sanitizer," Kauffman, a Navy veteran, explained. "We are one of those organizations and so we viewed it as an obligation to serve the community.
“We see the first responders out there, many of them coming to our distillery to pick up hand sanitizer and they are very afraid, but they still have the courage to get up every day and go and risk their health and in some cases their lives to do what’s right,” Kauffman continued. “What has always made this country a great place to be is when times are tough, people come together, people step up and we’re just part of that culture.”
Kauffman said his co-founders started discussing making hand sanitizer a couple of weeks ago, since making the product involves “special equipment, namely distillation equipment and that’s our business.”
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“Normally it requires a special permit to make hand sanitizer,” said Kauffman, who added that he knew hand sanitizer was in high demand.
“Then last week, thankfully, the federal government lifted those restrictions and now allows all distilleries across the country to make and distribute hand sanitizer. So, as of last Wednesday, we have stopped making booze and we’re strictly making hand sanitizer and giving it away to those who need it,” he said.
Kauffman said at first, the hand sanitizer was distributed to first responders in Austin, Texas, but he was soon taking requests from across the state.
“So at this point we have given thousands of bottles away to [the] Austin police department, [the] San Antonio police department, the hospice care group, sheriff's departments in several counties, also [the] Houston police department,” he said.
“We ran out of bottles so now we’re giving it in bulk by the gallon to the city of Austin and we’re going to keep making more until the demand curve flattens a little bit, until some of the big producers can get back on step and start getting hand sanitizer out en masse,” Kauffman continued.
“A huge shout out and thank you to Desert Door Distillery in Driftwood TX for producing and donating 1000 bottles of hand sanitizer to the Austin Police Department," Austin Police Chief Brian Manley. "Great community partner!”
Desert Door Distillery is covering the cost of the bottles at the moment because according to Kauffman, “that was the fastest way to get it done.”
“A lot of restaurants and bars, that represents about a third of our business, and they’re shut down right now. And our tasting room, which employs a lot of folks, is also shut down, so this is a great way for us to stay busy and to give us a good purpose and help the team come together,” Kauffman said. “We’re doing our part in the community and we feel like a lot of other folks are.”
“We’re following the lead of organizations and individuals across the country who normally don’t see themselves as leaders necessarily, but have stepped up and shown courage and are doing what they can and this is our small way to do what we can,” he continued.
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foxnews--2020-03-23--More TSA agents test positive for coronavirus; new cases identified at New York, New Jersey, Orlando

More TSA agents test positive for coronavirus; new cases identified at New York, New Jersey, Orlando airports

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The Transportation Security Administration ( TSA ) is continuing to update passengers of the locations where officers have tested positive for coronavirus , confirming six additional cases among officers employed at New York City , Orlando and Washington D.C.-area airports , among others , over the weekend .
“ There are 23 TSA screening officers who have tested positive for COVID-19 , ” reads the TSA ’ s coronavirus webpage as of Monday morning .
“ In addition , five non-screening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the traveling public , have tested positive for the virus.
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TIPS FOR AVOIDING GERMS AT THE AIRPORT On March 21 , the TSA confirmed additional cases among officers at Washington Dulles International Airport ( IAD ) , LaGuardia Airport ( LGA ) and Cyril E. King International Airport in the U.S. Virgin Islands ( STT ) .
On March 22 , the TSA identified more cases at Newark Liberty International Airport ( EWR ) , Orlando International Airport ( MCO ) and John F. Kennedy International Airport ( JFK ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had listed 23 confirmed cases recorded since late February : • 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport ( JFK ) in New York • 4 at the Orlando International Airport ( MCO ) in Florida • 2 at Newark Liberty International Airport ( EWR ) in New Jersey • 1 at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport ( CLE ) in Ohio • 1 at LaGuardia Airport ( LGA ) in New York All but one of the officers ( a baggage handler at EWR ) are employed as screening officers , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 23 , all but five had been present for work within the past 14 days .
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The Transportation Security Administration has also provided a map outlining the locations of where these cases were identified , as part of a relatively new website dedicated to answering people 's most frequently asked questions about the coronavirus .
Further information about each employee ’ s shifts and exact checkpoint locations can be found at the TSA ’ s website .
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“ Frontline personnel ” who are required to inspect and come into contact with passengers are allowed to wear surgical masks .
Security screeners are also urged to frequently wash hands and practice respiratory hygiene , the TSA said .

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is continuing to update passengers of the locations where officers have tested positive for coronavirus, confirming six additional cases among officers employed at New York City, Orlando and Washington D.C.-area airports, among others, over the weekend.
“There are 23 TSA screening officers who have tested positive for COVID-19,” reads the TSA’s coronavirus webpage as of Monday morning. “In addition, five non-screening employees who have relatively limited interaction with the traveling public, have tested positive for the virus.”
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On March 21, the TSA confirmed additional cases among officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Cyril E. King International Airport in the U.S. Virgin Islands (STT). On March 22, the TSA identified more cases at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Orlando International Airport (MCO) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
As of Monday, the TSA had listed 23 confirmed cases recorded since late February:
5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York
4 at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in California
4 at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida
2 at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida
2 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Georgia
2 at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey
1 at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) in Ohio
1 at Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) in St. Thomas
1 at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York
1 at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Virginia
All but one of the officers (a baggage handler at EWR) are employed as screening officers, according to the TSA. As of March 23, all but five had been present for work within the past 14 days.
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The Transportation Security Administration has also provided a map outlining the locations of where these cases were identified, as part of a relatively new website dedicated to answering people's most frequently asked questions about the coronavirus.
Further information about each employee’s shifts and exact checkpoint locations can be found at the TSA’s website.
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In a statement shared with Fox News last week, the TSA confirmed that it was acting under guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in order to keep employees safe.
“Frontline personnel” who are required to inspect and come into contact with passengers are allowed to wear surgical masks. Security screeners are also urged to frequently wash hands and practice respiratory hygiene, the TSA said.
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Fox News' Janine Puhak contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-23--Fate of 'Phase Three' coronavirus stimulus package uncertain after Senate fails to move forward amid

Fate of 'Phase Three' coronavirus stimulus package uncertain after Senate fails to move forward amid Dem opposition

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Here 's what you need to know as you start your day ... 'By Monday ' never seemed so far away after Senate fails to advance coronavirus stimulus package “ We need Congressional action by Monday , ” warned one Republican administration source late last week to Fox .
“ Monday ” was supposed to be the deadline for the Senate to act on the third legislative phase of the coronavirus response .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Ky. , set up a process late last week where the Senate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin debate on a “ shell ” of a bill .
Once there was a deal , McConnell would insert the coronavirus package into the parliamentary empty box .
The hope was that the Senate could get 60 yeas to open debate on the coronavirus measure Sunday – then speed up the process and pass the bill Monday .
Then the House would have to move to align with the Senate sometime in the near future .
That all melted down Sunday night when the GOP-controlled Senate failed to move forward with considering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stimulus package intended to help businesses and families devastated by the downturn over the coronavirus outbreak .
The vote came while at least five GOP senators were in self-quarantine , including Sen. Rand Paul , R-Ky. , who became the first U.S. senator to announce he tested positive for the virus .
Senators were asked to practice social distancing and were given a list of health guidelines to follow while entering the chamber .
Mike Lee , R-Utah and Mitt Romney , R-Utah , announced they would quarantine since they had exposure to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. , for blocking the shell bill Sunday .
Pelosi and the House had just returned from a weeklong recess .
She had urged colleagues to `` take responsibility '' as Democrats prepared their own draft .
Many Democrats had complained that the draft aid package did not go far enough to provide health care and unemployment aid for Americans , and failed to put restraints on a proposed $ 500 billion `` slush fund '' for corporations , saying the ban on corporate stock buy-backs are weak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last only two years .
McConnell accused Democrats of backing out of a bipartisan agreement once Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer , D-N.Y. , intervened .
He claimed Pelosi `` poured cold water on the whole process '' and overstepped her boundaries , saying : `` She 's the speaker of the House , not the speaker of the Senate .
`` He also said the Senate would re-vote on the motion to proceed with consideration of the bill Monday morning , `` 15 minutes after the markets open to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
We ’ ll see if things move on Monday .
- Reported by Fox News ' Chad Pergram and Bradford Betz .
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Other coronavirus developments : - Bernie Sanders skips Senate procedural vote , talks with 'Squad ' members on livestream instead - These politicians , public officials have tested positive for coronavirus - Click here for Fox News ' complete coronavirus coverage Stock futures plunge as coronavirus stimulus package stalls in Senate U.S. equity futures fell Sunday evening as Congress continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third COVID-19 stimulus package and as millions of Americans remain isolated at home in an attempt to combat the disease .
At 3:10 a.m .
ET Dow futures were trading down 612 points , or 3.3 percent , after having fallen by as many as 954 points .
S & P 500 futures , which fell by the limit 5 percent , were off 3.3 percent .
The losses come after the major averages last week suffered through their sharpest weekly drop since the 2008 financial crisis as more industries instituted massive layoffs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Dow Jones Industrial Average last week tumbled 4,011 points , or 17.3 percent , while the S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite lost 14.98 percent and 12.64 percent , respectively .
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Businesses across the U.S. have been turned on their heads as federal , state and local governments called for drastic measures to block more infections .
Stocks on Wall Street plunged to their worst losses in more than three decades .
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'By Monday' never seemed so far away after Senate fails to advance coronavirus stimulus package
“We need Congressional action by Monday,” warned one Republican administration source late last week to Fox.
“Monday” was supposed to be the deadline for the Senate to act on the third legislative phase of the coronavirus response. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., set up a process late last week where the Senate would take a procedural vote Sunday to begin debate on a “shell” of a bill.
Once there was a deal, McConnell would insert the coronavirus package into the parliamentary empty box. The hope was that the Senate could get 60 yeas to open debate on the coronavirus measure Sunday – then speed up the process and pass the bill Monday. Then the House would have to move to align with the Senate sometime in the near future.
That all melted down Sunday night when the GOP-controlled Senate failed to move forward with considering the 1.4 trillion "Phase Three" stimulus package intended to help businesses and families devastated by the downturn over the coronavirus outbreak.
The vote came while at least five GOP senators were in self-quarantine, including Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who became the first U.S. senator to announce he tested positive for the virus. Senators were asked to practice social distancing and were given a list of health guidelines to follow while entering the chamber. Mike Lee, R-Utah and Mitt Romney, R-Utah, announced they would quarantine since they had exposure to Paul.
McConnell excoriated Senate Democrats and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., for blocking the shell bill Sunday. Pelosi and the House had just returned from a weeklong recess. She had urged colleagues to "take responsibility" as Democrats prepared their own draft. Many Democrats had complained that the draft aid package did not go far enough to provide health care and unemployment aid for Americans, and failed to put restraints on a proposed $500 billion "slush fund" for corporations, saying the ban on corporate stock buy-backs are weak and the limits on executive pay would last only two years.
McConnell accused Democrats of backing out of a bipartisan agreement once Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., intervened. He claimed Pelosi "poured cold water on the whole process" and overstepped her boundaries, saying: "She's the speaker of the House, not the speaker of the Senate."He also said the Senate would re-vote on the motion to proceed with consideration of the bill Monday morning, "15 minutes after the markets open to see if there's a change of heart."
We’ll see if things move on Monday. - Reported by Fox News' Chad Pergram and Bradford Betz. Click here for more on our top story.
Other coronavirus developments:
- Bernie Sanders skips Senate procedural vote, talks with 'Squad' members on livestream instead
- These politicians, public officials have tested positive for coronavirus
- Click here for Fox News' complete coronavirus coverage
Stock futures plunge as coronavirus stimulus package stalls in Senate
U.S. equity futures fell Sunday evening as Congress continued to grapple over the details of a third COVID-19 stimulus package and as millions of Americans remain isolated at home in an attempt to combat the disease.
At 3:10 a.m. ET Dow futures were trading down 612 points, or 3.3 percent, after having fallen by as many as 954 points. S&P 500 futures, which fell by the limit 5 percent, were off 3.3 percent. The losses come after the major averages last week suffered through their sharpest weekly drop since the 2008 financial crisis as more industries instituted massive layoffs and business slowed to a near standstill.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average last week tumbled 4,011 points, or 17.3 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite lost 14.98 percent and 12.64 percent, respectively. Click here for more.
Other related developments:
- Trump outlines broad measures to combat coronavirus in hardest-hit states
- Coronavirus: Everything you need to know
- Amid coronavirus job loss, these apps help people find temp work
Trump hints at possibility of less-restrictive approach in coronavirus fight
President Trump tweeted Sunday that his administration will reassess its response to the coronavirus outbreak at the end of the 15-day period that calls on Americans to limit their normal behaviors in an effort to slow the spread of the virus.
Businesses across the U.S. have been turned on their heads as federal, state and local governments called for drastic measures to block more infections. Stocks on Wall Street plunged to their worst losses in more than three decades. "We cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself," the president tweeted in caps lock, before announcing the reassessment. Click here for more.
Other developments:
- Southern California police to patrol with drones during coronavirus lockdown: report
- Cuomo calls for more NYC streets to be closed off to cars amid coronavirus
- Singapore to shut down borders Tuesday
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New Jersey family brutalized by coronavirus sees two more relatives test positive.
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foxnews--2020-03-23--FDNY commissioner confirms 46 firefighters infected with coronavirus, enough protective gear for 've

FDNY commissioner confirms 46 firefighters infected with coronavirus, enough protective gear for 'very short period'

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The New York City Fire Department has only a few weeks worth of crucial protective gear left while dozens of firefighters have been infected with coronavirus , FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro told `` Bill Hemmer Reports '' Monday .
`` Our number right now stands at 46 [ infected ] , '' Nigro told host Bill Hemmer in a phone interview .
He added that the department had enough protective equipment for a `` very short period of time ... weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The commissioner said he had urged firefighters to stay home if they feel unwell , but admitted to Hemmer that he had also told them , `` but if they have no symptoms , we need them to come to work , and that 's exactly what they 're doing . ''
Nigro said the FDNY continues to answer a steady flow of emergency calls as New York City adjusts to a so-called `` stay at home '' order that took effect Sunday night .
`` Our calls continue to grow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been ratcheting up for the last few weeks .
And , of course , many of them are for respiratory issues .
Not all of them are for this COVID-19 virus but many of them are . ''
Nigro added that he has been watching livestreams posted by friends in Italy who are under complete lockdown as the virus ravages that country , and added that New York City scenes are are beginning to look just as `` surreal . ''
`` Now we have it right here -- the same thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Square .
It is still , for my liking , too many people out and about .
I would like to see fewer and fewer people out because that is how we are going to beat this . ''

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The New York City Fire Department has only a few weeks worth of crucial protective gear left while dozens of firefighters have been infected with coronavirus, FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Monday.
"Our number right now stands at 46 [infected]," Nigro told host Bill Hemmer in a phone interview. He added that the department had enough protective equipment for a "very short period of time ... weeks of supply, not months or more."
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The commissioner said he had urged firefighters to stay home if they feel unwell, but admitted to Hemmer that he had also told them, "but if they have no symptoms, we need them to come to work, and that's exactly what they're doing."
Nigro said the FDNY continues to answer a steady flow of emergency calls as New York City adjusts to a so-called "stay at home" order that took effect Sunday night.
"Our calls continue to grow," he said. "They have been ratcheting up for the last few weeks. And, of course, many of them are for respiratory issues. Not all of them are for this COVID-19 virus but many of them are."
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Nigro added that he has been watching livestreams posted by friends in Italy who are under complete lockdown as the virus ravages that country, and added that New York City scenes are are beginning to look just as "surreal."
"Now we have it right here -- the same thing -- in formerly busy areas like Times Square. It is still, for my liking, too many people out and about. I would like to see fewer and fewer people out because that is how we are going to beat this."


foxnews--2020-03-23--US Navy hospital ship heading to Los Angeles to provide coronavirus relief

A U.S. Navy hospital ship with 800 staff on board is now en route to Los Angeles to help relieve the strain coronavirus is putting on the area ’ s hospital system .
The USNS Mercy , which departed Monday morning from San Diego , will `` serve as a referral hospital for non-COVID-19 patients currently admitted to shore-based hospitals , and will provide a full spectrum of medical care to include critical and urgent care for adults , ” the Navy said in a statement .
“ This will allow local health professionals to focus on treating COVID-19 patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Intensive Care Units and ventilators for those patients , ” it added in a statement .
Mercy ’ s sister ship on the east coast , USNS Comfort , will arrive in New York in the next “ three or four weeks ” following a maintenance period , President Trump said Sunday .
The Comfort has been undergoing extensive repairs in Virginia , delaying its availability , but top Pentagon officials say they have expedited measures to ready the vessel .
Both ships will carry 750 beds ( 75 percent of normal capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ships also will carry `` three times as many medical staffing as normal , '' a senior U.S. defense official told Fox News last week .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The Mercy originally was set to head to Seattle before receiving orders to go to Los Angeles instead .
California Gov .
Gavin Newsom sent a letter to President Trump Thursday “ requesting the immediate deployment of the USNS Mercy Hospital Ship to the Port of Los Angeles through September 1 , 2020 .
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A U.S. Navy hospital ship with 800 staff on board is now en route to Los Angeles to help relieve the strain coronavirus is putting on the area’s hospital system.
The USNS Mercy, which departed Monday morning from San Diego, will "serve as a referral hospital for non-COVID-19 patients currently admitted to shore-based hospitals, and will provide a full spectrum of medical care to include critical and urgent care for adults,” the Navy said in a statement.
“This will allow local health professionals to focus on treating COVID-19 patients and for shore-based hospitals to use their Intensive Care Units and ventilators for those patients,” it added in a statement.
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Mercy’s sister ship on the east coast, USNS Comfort, will arrive in New York in the next “three or four weeks” following a maintenance period, President Trump said Sunday.
The Comfort has been undergoing extensive repairs in Virginia, delaying its availability, but top Pentagon officials say they have expedited measures to ready the vessel.
Both ships will carry 750 beds (75 percent of normal capacity) to house trauma patients.
The ships also will carry "three times as many medical staffing as normal," a senior U.S. defense official told Fox News last week.
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The Mercy originally was set to head to Seattle before receiving orders to go to Los Angeles instead.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to President Trump Thursday “requesting the immediate deployment of the USNS Mercy Hospital Ship to the Port of Los Angeles through September 1, 2020.”