foxnews--2020-03-10--New York introduces prisoner-made hand sanitizer to fight coronavirus

New York is battling the coronavirus – and price gouging – with a germ-killing hand sanitizer produced by maximum-security prison inmates who work for less than 65 cents an hour .
“ As the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus continues to rise , unscrupulous retailers are exploiting New Yorkers ' anxieties about the virus , and charging exorbitant prices for hand sanitizer and other similar products , ” Gov .
Andrew Cuomo said Monday at a news conference where he unveiled the new product .
He said the inmate-produced “ NYS Clean Hand Sanitizer ” will be available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority , which operates New York 's subways and commuter railroads , to other state agencies and to New Rochelle , the Westchester County city that 's been the epicenter of the state 's coronavirus outbreak .
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CANCELS CLASSES IN NEW YORK DUE TO CORONAVIRUS FEARS The New York Post quoted Cuomo saying that “ it ’ s much cheaper for us to make it ourselves than to buy it on the open market.
” He said a gallon jug of the state-produced product @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OF PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS But the Legal Aid Society , which represents indigent defendants , accused Cuomo of “ exploiting incarcerated New Yorkers to produce cheap hand sanitizers , ” according to the Post .
“ This is nothing less than slave labor and it must end , ” the group said .
CLICK HERE FOR MORE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE The hand sanitizer is being produced at the Great Meadow Correctional Facility in upstate New York , which has the capacity to produce 100,000 gallons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York pays inmates less than 65 cents an hour , according to Rochester Democrat & Chronicle .

New York is battling the coronavirus – and price gouging – with a germ-killing hand sanitizer produced by maximum-security prison inmates who work for less than 65 cents an hour.
“As the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus continues to rise, unscrupulous retailers are exploiting New Yorkers' anxieties about the virus, and charging exorbitant prices for hand sanitizer and other similar products,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday at a news conference where he unveiled the new product.
He said the inmate-produced “NYS Clean Hand Sanitizer” will be available to New York residents free of charge as well as to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates New York's subways and commuter railroads, to other state agencies and to New Rochelle, the Westchester County city that's been the epicenter of the state's coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CANCELS CLASSES IN NEW YORK DUE TO CORONAVIRUS FEARS
The New York Post quoted Cuomo saying that “it’s much cheaper for us to make it ourselves than to buy it on the open market.” He said a gallon jug of the state-produced product costs $6 to make.
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But the Legal Aid Society, which represents indigent defendants, accused Cuomo of “exploiting incarcerated New Yorkers to produce cheap hand sanitizers,” according to the Post.
“This is nothing less than slave labor and it must end,” the group said.
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The hand sanitizer is being produced at the Great Meadow Correctional Facility in upstate New York, which has the capacity to produce 100,000 gallons of hand sanitizer per week.
New York pays inmates less than 65 cents an hour, according to Rochester Democrat & Chronicle.


foxnews--2020-03-10--CDC is not sending people to your door for coronavirus info, police say

Police in New Jersey issued a warning on Monday to residents that the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention is not sending health workers to homes to conduct coronavirus `` surveillance , '' a report said .
VIRUS ENTERING NEW PHASE IN US , EX-HEALTH OFFICIAL SAYS NJ.com reported that local police departments took to social media to inform the public about the potential safety issue .
CLICK HERE FOR LATEST ON CORONAVIRUS Sussex County 's government posted a message that if someone claims they 're from the CDC , “ do not let them into your home ” and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the unscrupulous to take advantage of a crisis .
It has been widely reported that thieves often target homes during evacuations for flooding or fires .
The coronavirus may be no different .
Armed robbers wearing surgical masks made off with over $ 200,000 in cash at a New York racetrack Saturday night , possibly using the coronavirus as cover .
The surgical masks allowed them to blend into the crowd .
The Kenosha Police Department in Wisconsin tried to find some levity amid all the coronavirus fears and announced on social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the area until further notice .
`` Due to the growing concern over the flu , Coronavirus and other sicknesses , the decision was made to cancel all crime in the Kenosha area .
We are unsure when this ban will be lifted , ” the department said , according to CBS58.com

Police in New Jersey issued a warning on Monday to residents that the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention is not sending health workers to homes to conduct coronavirus "surveillance," a report said.
VIRUS ENTERING NEW PHASE IN US, EX-HEALTH OFFICIAL SAYS
NJ.com reported that local police departments took to social media to inform the public about the potential safety issue.
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Sussex County's government posted a message that if someone claims they're from the CDC, “do not let them into your home” and contact police.
It is not uncommon for the unscrupulous to take advantage of a crisis. It has been widely reported that thieves often target homes during evacuations for flooding or fires. The coronavirus may be no different.
Armed robbers wearing surgical masks made off with over $200,000 in cash at a New York racetrack Saturday night, possibly using the coronavirus as cover. The surgical masks allowed them to blend into the crowd.
The Kenosha Police Department in Wisconsin tried to find some levity amid all the coronavirus fears and announced on social media that it would cancel all crime in the area until further notice.
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"Due to the growing concern over the flu, Coronavirus and other sicknesses, the decision was made to cancel all crime in the Kenosha area. We are unsure when this ban will be lifted,” the department said, according to CBS58.com
Fox News' David Aaro contributed to this report


foxnews--2020-06-05--Aerial acrobat practices crazy tricks at home during pandemic

As if the coronavirus pandemic wasn ’ t enough of a circus already .
An enterprising Polish aerialist has managed to both pass the time and sharpen her skills during lockdown by practicing her gravity-defying feats at home in Las Vegas .
Since performers around the globe have been sidelined , with circuses canceling shows over COVID-19 concerns , Aleksandra Kiedrowicz has been posting her tricks on social media for her fans .
'AGE-DEFYING ' WOMAN , 62 , CLAIMS MEN FROM '20 TO 70 ' TRY TO CHAT HER UP ON INSTAGRAM In an impressive montage , the 25-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cars to teacups .
In one shot , the Season 8 winner of “ Poland ’ s Got Talent ” can be seen making herself a mug of coffee using only her feet while contorted on the counter in an awkward crab position .
Another shows Kiedrowicz — known on social media as Flexy Alex — doing splits between a parked car and one driving in reverse , like the modern equivalent of the rack .
Needless to say , the social-media masses have been applauding the acrobat ’ s impromptu displays .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ LIFESTYLE NEWS “ I could watch this for days , ” commented one fan on an Instagram video of Kiedrowicz busting out a spine-bending routine on top of a car .
“ Oh my goodness !
I ’ d get sick !
” said another of a clip of her spinning while dangling precariously from chains attached to her ceiling .
This isn ’ t the entertainer ’ s first rodeo — er , circus .
Kiedrowicz has strutted her stunts for places like Cirque Paris and Italy ’ s prestigious “ Alis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Top Performers , according to her Facebook page .
She also appeared on both “ America ’ s Got Talent ” and its British counterpart as half of a knife-throwing duo with her now-fiancé , Alfredo Silva , The Sun reports .
Of course , Kiedrowicz ’ s isn ’ t the only entertaining work-from-home video out there .
Dancer Conor McKenzie went viral in April after performing an elaborate runway show while wearing only a blanket .
This story was originally published by the New York Post .

As if the coronavirus pandemic wasn’t enough of a circus already.
An enterprising Polish aerialist has managed to both pass the time and sharpen her skills during lockdown by practicing her gravity-defying feats at home in las Vegas.
Since performers around the globe have been sidelined, with circuses canceling shows over COVID-19 concerns, Aleksandra Kiedrowicz has been posting her tricks on social media for her fans.
In an impressive montage, the 25-year-old performs her high-flying routine using everything from cars to teacups. In one shot, the Season 8 winner of “Poland’s Got Talent” can be seen making herself a mug of coffee using only her feet while contorted on the counter in an awkward crab position.
Another shows Kiedrowicz — known on social media as Flexy Alex — doing splits between a parked car and one driving in reverse, like the modern equivalent of the rack.
Needless to say, the social-media masses have been applauding the acrobat’s impromptu displays.
“I could watch this for days,” commented one fan on an Instagram video of Kiedrowicz busting out a spine-bending routine on top of a car.
“Oh my goodness! I’d get sick!” said another of a clip of her spinning while dangling precariously from chains attached to her ceiling.
This isn’t the entertainer’s first rodeo — er, circus. Kiedrowicz has strutted her stunts for places like Cirque Paris and Italy’s prestigious “Alis” show by Le Cirque: World’s Top Performers, according to her Facebook page.
She also appeared on both “America’s Got Talent” and its British counterpart as half of a knife-throwing duo with her now-fiancé, Alfredo Silva, reports the Sun.
Of course, Kiedrowicz’s isn’t the only entertaining work-from-home video out there. Dancer Conor McKenzie went viral in April after performing an elaborate runway show while wearing only a blanket.


foxnews--2020-05-08--'Baking therapy' can help people cope with anxiety, says NYC psychotherapist

When life hands you lemons , make lemon poppy seed muffins .
So says psych expert Jack Hazan — also known as NYC ’ s baking therapist .
“ There is something incredibly soothing about [ working with ] dough , ” Hazan , a native New Yorker , writes on Instagram .
QUARANTINE COOKING SWAPS : WHAT TO SUBSTITUTE FOR YEAST The 33-year-old , who goes by @ Talk.To.Jack online , wasn ’ t surprised to see people stress-baking bread to stay sane during the COVID-19 lockdown .
In fact , Hazan ’ s been working out his feelings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at NYU .
There ’ s a “ therapeutic aspect [ to ] baking bread , ” the Manhattan psychotherapist , who sells his loaves of challah online , tells The Post .
One big emotional hurdle he ’ s struggled with over the years is “ perfectionism ” and its accompanying anxieties .
Baking has helped him deal with those feelings .
“ I started introducing mindfulness into the [ baking ] process , ” he says .
“ Before I baked , I would set an intention .
The more awareness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more … I was letting go.
” CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Before long , Hazan ’ s loaves began to look like delicious metaphors .
“ Baking has taught me how to embrace change through the power of transformation , ” Hazan writes in an Instagram post .
“ What starts as a few simple strands of dough transforms into a beautiful yet complex creation … I see these same transformations unfold in life .
What starts with simple everyday occurrences has the potential to lead to something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ willingness behind it.
” FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS Inspired by his own baking breakthroughs , Hazan began developing a flour-powered therapy program .
Launching this summer , his baking therapy practice will help clients work through common psychological issues — trouble connecting with others , roadblocks to introspection , pent-up feelings — through specific recipes chosen by Hazan .
He ’ s also got a book in the works , “ Kneading Help.
” The dough pro is excited to spread his carby coping strategies — and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time finally comes .
“ What I love most about the therapeutic aspect of baking bread is being able to share it and build a community , ” says Hazan .
For more , including three of Hazan 's recommended recipes for working out your anxieties , continue reading the original article at The New York Post .

When life hands you lemons, make lemon poppy seed muffins.
So says psych expert Jack Hazan — also known as NYC’s baking therapist.
“There is something incredibly soothing about [working with] dough,” Hazan, a native New Yorker, writes on Instagram.
The 33-year-old, who goes by @Talk.To.Jack online, wasn’t surprised to see people stress-baking bread to stay sane during the COVID-19 lockdown. In fact, Hazan’s been working out his feelings on dough ever since his college days at NYU.
There’s a “therapeutic aspect [to] baking bread,” the Manhattan psychotherapist, who sells his loaves of challah online, tells The Post. One big emotional hurdle he’s struggled with over the years is “perfectionism” and its accompanying anxieties. Baking’s helped him deal with those feelings.
“I started introducing mindfulness into the [baking] process,” he says. “Before I baked, I would set an intention. The more awareness I introduced into the process, the more … I was letting go.”
Before long, Hazan’s loaves began to look like delicious metaphors.
“Baking has taught me how to embrace change through the power of transformation,” Hazan writes in an Instagram post. “What starts as a few simple strands of dough transforms into a beautiful yet complex creation … I see these same transformations unfold in life. What starts with simple everyday occurrences has the potential to lead to something much greater, with some intention and willingness behind it.”
Inspired by his own baking breakthroughs, Hazan began developing a flour-powered therapy program. Launching this summer, his baking therapy practice will help clients work through common psychological issues — trouble connecting with others, roadblocks to introspection, pent-up feelings — through specific recipes chosen by Hazan. He’s also got a book in the works, “Kneading Help.”
The dough pro is excited to spread his carby coping strategies — and to break bread with people in person, when the time finally comes.
“What I love most about the therapeutic aspect of baking bread is being able to share it and build a community,” says Hazan.
Here, he shares a few recipes geared for the tough times we’re living through.
For grief and loss: Challah
Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one or the loss of your normal life, challah will help you cope.
This recipe is “safe,” says Hazan. “It’s not going to require that much … We don’t have that mental energy to give anymore, so we need something easy.”
Challah dough needs time to rise, which forces bakers to surrender to a process that’s outside their control.
“There is something to be said about the time you spend waiting for this bread to rise in just stillness. You’re just sitting there, you’re developing patience,” says Hazan.
“When I’m waiting for the bread to rise, I am letting go of needing to know when it’s going to happen, how it’s going to happen. I slow the heck down.”
½ cup sugar , plus a pinch for the egg wash
, plus a pinch for the egg wash 2 tablespoons (three .75-ounce packets) active dry yeast , such as Fleischmann’s
, such as Fleischmann’s 2 1/3 cups warm water , 100 to 110 degrees, divided
, 100 to 110 degrees, divided 9 cups (2 ½ pounds) bread flour , plus more for dusting
, plus more for dusting 2 tablespoons kosher salt , plus a pinch for the egg wash
, plus a pinch for the egg wash ½ cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
Nonstick cooking spray, for the bowl
3 tablespoons za’atar, optional
In a medium bowl, whisk sugar, yeast and 1 cup warm water. Set aside to bloom.
Pour flour into a very large bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour, and bury the salt in the well. Add canola oil, whole eggs, remaining warm water and the bloomed yeast mixture. Stir dough with a large spoon until it’s very thick. Then, it’s time to start hand-kneading: Lightly dust your countertop with flour, pick up the dough, form it into a ball, and then punch it down on the countertop with your fist. Repeat, adding flour as needed, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic but not sticky.
Spray a large bowl with nonstick cooking spray and transfer the dough to the bowl. Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and set in a warm area (such as on top of your fridge) until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
Dust countertop with flour and turn the dough out onto it. Split into 3 loaves, then divide those loaves into three again to form braid strands. Roll out each strand to elongate. Braid strands, then place loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
To make the egg wash, whisk the egg yolk with a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar. Brush over the braided loaves and top with 1 tablespoon za’atar per loaf, if you have it. Let the loaves rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 350 degrees until lightly golden, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.
For anger: Banana cream pie
This recipe involves a lot of physical work, which Hazan says is a “constructive way” to deal with frustration.
“Crushing the graham crackers, whisking the cream, beating the eggs — it’s that outlet for all the pent-up energy in us,” the baker says. “The negative energy leaves your body, and what comes out is something positive, delicious and beautiful.”
For 9-inch graham cracker crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 crackers’ worth)
(about 12 crackers’ worth) ¼ cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for greasing
Place crackers in a zip-close bag and use your hands to crush them against a counter until finely ground. Transfer to bowl and add sugar. Mix vigorously with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add melted butter and mix until it feels like wet sand. Use your fingers to press the mixture into a greased pie plate.
For pastry cream filling:
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups milk , divided
, divided 2 eggs
4 egg yolks
¾ cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 whole banana, sliced into coins
In a large bowl, combine cornstarch and ½ cup milk, stirring until dissolved. Add eggs and egg yolks; whisk to incorporate and set aside.
In a medium-size saucepan, bring remaining milk and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat. Measure out a ½ cup of the saucepan mixture and add to the cornstarch-and-egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour everything back into the saucepan, whisking constantly until thick. When it comes to a boil, turn off heat and mix in butter and vanilla.
Pour filling into a bowl and place plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding to keep a skin from forming. Let cool for 15 minutes. Spoon filling into pie crust and top with banana slices.
For whipped cream topping:
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Chill a medium-size bowl for 10 minutes in the fridge. Remove from fridge, pour in cream and begin whisking. After 2 minutes, add powdered sugar. Continue whisking until thick peaks form (about 3 minutes). Dollop onto pie.
For self care: Devil’s-food vegan mug cake
If you’re struggling to prioritize yourself during lockdown — say, if you find yourself getting stuck with all the cooking and cleaning around the house — this single-serve dessert is for you.
“You’re enjoying it by yourself,” says Hazan of this lazy dessert for one. “You don’t need to worry about anyone else.”
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons flour
Pinch of salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon any oil
2 tablespoons water
Combine dry ingredients in a mug and blend with a fork. Add vanilla, oil and water and stir well. Microwave on high power for approximately 1 minute.


foxnews--2020-03-19--Hospital staff crafts coronavirus masks from office supplies

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Hospital workers battling the coronavirus in Washington State have been making face masks out of office supplies — as stashes of the vital protective equipment are just “ days away ” from depletion , according to a report .
Infectious disease experts at Providence St. Joseph Health designed face-shield prototypes out of marine-grade vinyl , industrial tape , foam and elastic , Bloomberg reported .
Administrative staff bought the supplies needed to make the face-shields at craft stores and Home Depot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then started an assembly line to manufacture them on Tuesday .
“ We are very close to being out of face shields .
Masks , we ’ re probably a couple of days away , ” said Becca Bartles , executive director of infection prevention at Providence St. Joseph Health .
She said clear vinyl sheets particularly come in handy .
HOW AMERICANS CAN SAFEGUARD SENIORS , CAREGIVERS , HEALTH CARE WORKERS AS THEY COPE WITH CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC The health care organization , which operates 51 hospitals , plans to buy more of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and resume assembly later this week if it can ’ t get more finished products , the outlet reported .
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it is considering new “ airborne precautions ” for medical professionals after a new study suggested that the coronavirus can survive in the air for hours .
Vice President Mike Pence also urged construction companies Tuesday to donate respiratory masks to hospitals and health centers .
Washington has been hit hard by the deadly COVID-19 virus , with more than 1,000 cases and 55 dead , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state was also devastated by a large cluster of cases at the Life Care Center nursing home in Kirkland , where heartbreaking photos show the effects of quarantine separations on relationships .
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Hospital workers battling the coronavirus in Washington State have been making face masks out of office supplies — as stashes of the vital protective equipment are just “days away” from depletion, according to a report.
Infectious disease experts at Providence St. Joseph Health designed face-shield prototypes out of marine-grade vinyl, industrial tape, foam and elastic, Bloomberg reported.
Administrative staff bought the supplies needed to make the face-shields at craft stores and Home Depot Monday, the outlet reported. Volunteers then started an assembly line to manufacture them on Tuesday.
“We are very close to being out of face shields. Masks, we’re probably a couple of days away,” Becca Bartles, executive director of infection prevention at Providence St. Joseph Health, said.
She said clear vinyl sheets particularly come in handy.
The healthcare organization, which operates 51 hospitals, plans to buy more of the necessary raw materials from wholesale suppliers and resume assembly later this week if it can’t get more finished products, the outlet reported.
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it is considering new “airborne precautions” for medical professionals after a new study suggested that the coronavirus can survive in the air for hours.
Vice President Mike Pence also urged construction companies Tuesday to donate respiratory masks to hospitals and health centers.
Washington has been hit hard by the deadly COVID-19 virus, with more than 1,000 cases and 55 dead, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
The state was also devastated by a large cluster of cases at the Life Care Center nursing home in Kirkland, where heartbreaking photos show the effects of quarantine separations on relationships.


foxnews--2020-04-02--New Jersey ER doctor who survived cancer dies after showing coronavirus symptoms, family says

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A New Jersey ER doctor died in his New York City apartment before medics arrived Tuesday , one week after displaying symptoms of COVID-19 .
On Tuesday morning Dr. Frank Gabrin , 60 , woke up with chest pain .
“ Baby , I can ’ t breathe , ” Gabrin told his husband , Arnold Vargas , according to NJ Advance Media .
“ He had a lot of coughing and two days ago he was very sick , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gabrin began working at an East Orange hospital in New Jersey nine months ago and divided his time between there and a hospital on Long Island , New York .
Gabrin had not been tested for COVID-19 but his husband said they were quite certain he had contracted the disease after working with coronavirus patients .
He had been resting home from work since March 26 .
A two-time cancer survivor , Gabrin was optimistic that he could recover from the virus , his husband said .
“ He told me , ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancer and this is just the coronavirus , ’ ” Vargas said .
As Gabrin ’ s condition worsened , his husband called the NYPD , and help took 30 minutes to arrive at the home .
“ He died in my hands , ” Vargas said .
Vargas said he too has mild symptoms of the virus but expects to recover at home .
He has seen a doctor who prescribed medication .
Vargas said Gabrin often reused N95 respirator masks and gowns at the hospital but wanted to help as long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short-staffed .
“ He never complained about anything , he just wanted to work and help people , ” Vargas said .
Dr. Alvaro Alban , the chairman of the emergency department at East Orange General Hospital , told NBC 4 New York Gabrin was `` delightful , caring and wonderful to work with . ''
“ He had every intention to help .
He was eager to keep working in the E.D .
and was disappointed when he started to get symptoms .
His intention was that his fever would break .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ mission and wanted to keep working , '' Alban said in a statement .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP '' I lost my best friend , '' said one Twitter user of Gabrin 's death .
She added that symptoms developed 9 days after he 'd been forced to use the same mask for multiple shifts .

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A New Jersey ER doctor died in his New York City apartment before medics arrived Tuesday, one week after displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
On Tuesday morning Dr. Frank Gabrin, 60, woke up with chest pain. “Baby, I can’t breathe,” Gabrin told his husband, Arnold Vargas, according to NJ Advance Media.
“He had a lot of coughing and two days ago he was very sick,” Vargas said through tears on Wednesday.
Gabrin began working at an East Orange hospital in New Jersey nine months ago and divided his time between there and a hospital on Long Island, New York.
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Gabrin had not been tested for COVID-19 but his husband said they were quite certain he had contracted the disease after working with coronavirus patients. He had been resting home from work since March 26.
A two-time cancer survivor, Gabrin was optimistic that he could recover from the virus, his husband said.
“He told me, ‘I can handle this. I survived cancer and this is just the coronavirus,’” Vargas said.
As Gabrin’s condition worsened, his husband called the NYPD, and help took 30 minutes to arrive at the home.
“He died in my hands,” Vargas said.
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Vargas said he too has mild symptoms of the virus but expects to recover at home. He has seen a doctor who prescribed medication.
Vargas said Gabrin often reused N95 respirator masks and gowns at the hospital but wanted to help as long as he could since emergency rooms were short-staffed.
“He never complained about anything, he just wanted to work and help people,” Vargas said.
Dr. Alvaro Alban, the chairman of the emergency department at East Orange General Hospital, told NBC 4 New York Gabrin was "delightful, caring and wonderful to work with."
“He had every intention to help. He was eager to keep working in the E.D. and was disappointed when he started to get symptoms. His intention was that his fever would break. Dr. Gabrin was motivated, on a mission and wanted to keep working," Alban said in a statement.
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"I lost my best friend," said one Twitter user of Gabrin's death. She added that symptoms developed 9 days after he'd been forced to use the same mask for multiple shifts.


foxnews--2020-04-02--Jamie-Lynn Sigler leaves 'quarantine bubble' during coronavirus pandemic to obtain MS medicine

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler informed fans that she was forced to risk leaving her “ quarantine bubble ” during the coronavirus pandemic in order to get the medication she needs to treat her multiple sclerosis .
The 38-year-old former “ Sopranos ” actress posted a photo to Instagram showing herself in sweats and wearing a surgical mask , beanie cap and large glasses while seemingly in the waiting room of a doctor ’ s office Wednesday .
She captioned the image with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her MS regardless of the current pandemic situation .
“ I came out of my bubble today to get my medication I receive twice a year .
I am more than fine and have been taking every precaution to be safe and make sure my family is safe when I return , ” she wrote .
“ But let me say , stepping out of my quarantine bubble.. this s -- - is real .
We are privileged to be SAFE at home with our families.
” QUESTIONS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS ?
ASK AN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thanking all of the health care workers who are continuing to risk their lives to treat people as the COVID-19 crisis continues to cast uncertainty across the world .
“ To the medical professionals , I continue to bow down to you and all that you do .
I can ’ t wait to get back to the ‘ crazy ’ in my home .
Truly .
My heart breaks for those that are risking their lives daily for us , ” she wrote .
As of Wednesday afternoon , the novel coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 180 countries and territories , resulting in over 48,284 deaths .
In the U.S. , all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have reported confirmed cases of COVID-19 , tallying over 216,722 illnesses and at least 5,137 deaths .
CORONAVIRUS PREPARATION : WHAT TO STOCK-UP ON This isn ’ t the first time that Sigler , who was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 20 and has been coping with it ever since , has let fans in on her MS journey .
Speaking in a “ PEOPLE Now ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s been like to live with the disease publicly all these years .
“ I have my bad days as we all do , ” she explained .
“ I think what has happened is that for me it was so much about fighting it and keeping it a secret and covering it up .
And then , when I became public about it , then it was accepting that people knew .
And now it ’ s sort of shifted into this thing where , I think people don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illness it ’ s so much the physical stuff and the way it affects you physically , but emotionally it can really affect you even more.
” She continued noting that , although she wishes she didn ’ t have to live with her diagnosis , she ’ s grateful for the trajectory it ’ s taken her life on .
“ It ’ s almost become this thing where I ’ m like , realizing all of the things that it ’ s brought to me , the positive things it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has made me today , ” she explained .
“ Do I still wish I didn ’ t have MS ?
Sure .
But it ’ s like my thing in this lifetime , maybe .
And I am dealing with it the best I can .
I ’ m still independent .
I just went on a trip alone to Punta Cana with my son .
I ’ m still able to work .
I have the energy to do all these things.
” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me down physically in certain ways ?
Sure .
But I ’ ve figured out in the 18 years living with it how best to function and I don ’ t feel like I ’ m missing out on anything in life because of it .
”

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler informed fans that she was forced to risk leaving her "quarantine bubble" during the coronavirus pandemic in order to get the medication she needs to treat her multiple sclerosis.
The 38-year-old former "Sopranos" actress posted a photo to Instagram showing herself in sweats and wearing a surgical mask, beanie cap and large glasses while seemingly in the waiting room of a doctor’s office Wednesday. She captioned the image with a note about having to seek treatment for her MS regardless of the current pandemic situation.
"I came out of my bubble today to get my medication I receive twice a year. I am more than fine and have been taking every precaution to be safe and make sure my family is safe when I return," she wrote. "But let me say, stepping out of my quarantine bubble.. this s--- is real. We are privileged to be SAFE at home with our families."
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The actress concluded her post by thanking all of the health care workers who are continuing to risk their lives to treat people as the COVID-19 crisis continues to cast uncertainty across the world.
"To the medical professionals, I continue to bow down to you and all that you do. I can’t wait to get back to the ‘crazy’ in my home. Truly. My heart breaks for those that are risking their lives daily for us," she wrote.
As of Wednesday afternoon, the novel coronavirus has infected more than 951,901 people across 180 countries and territories, resulting in over 48,284 deaths. In the U.S., all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have reported confirmed cases of COVID-19, tallying over 216,722 illnesses and at least 5,137 deaths.
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This isn’t the first time that Sigler, who was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 20 and has been coping with it ever since, has let fans in on her MS journey. Speaking in a "PEOPLE Now" interview in February, she discussed what it’s been like to live with the disease publicly all these years.
"I have my bad days as we all do," she explained. "I think what has happened is that for me it was so much about fighting it and keeping it a secret and covering it up. And then, when I became public about it, then it was accepting that people knew. And now it’s sort of shifted into this thing where, I think people don’t realize, they think with chronic illness it’s so much the physical stuff and the way it affects you physically, but emotionally it can really affect you even more."
She continued noting that, although she wishes she didn’t have to live with her diagnosis, she’s grateful for the trajectory it’s taken her life on.
"It’s almost become this thing where I’m like, realizing all of the things that it’s brought to me, the positive things it’s brought to me and who it has made me today," she explained. "Do I still wish I didn’t have MS? Sure. But it’s like my thing in this lifetime, maybe. And I am dealing with it the best I can. I’m still independent. I just went on a trip alone to Punta Cana with my son. I’m still able to work. I have the energy to do all these things."
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She added: "Does it slow me down physically in certain ways? Sure. But I’ve figured out in the 18 years living with it how best to function and I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything in life because of it."


foxnews--2020-04-02--De Blasio: New Yorkers should all cover their faces while outside to prevent coronavirus spread

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday urged New Yorkers to cover their nose and mouth when they leave the house amid the coronavirus outbreak , reversing previous guidance that said only those who are sick or caring for the sick should wear masks .
“ We ’ re advising New Yorkers to wear a face covering when you go outside and near other people , ” de Blasio said at a press conference Thursday .
“ It can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something you create at home , it can be a bandana.
” “ The reason for this guidance [ is that ] studies are showing that some asymptomatic people appear to be transmitting this disease , ” de Blasio said , adding “ there just wasn ’ t evidence ” to support such guidance until now .
“ When you put on that face covering , you ’ re protecting everyone else , ” he said .
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HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT NEW YORK CITY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) found those infected with coronavirus can spread the disease for one to three days before showing symptoms of the illness .
The recent study conducted by researchers in Singapore found that somewhere around 10 percent of new infections may be spread by those who have yet to suffer the virus ’ flu-like symptoms .
New York City now accounts for 47,439 cases and 1,374 deaths , not much less than a quarter of the United States ' 216,722 cases and 5,137 deaths .
De @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti urged Angelenos to wear non-medical masks when venturing outside .
“ Early data suggests many who are infected are not symptomatic , which is why we are recommending you use cloth face coverings plus physical distancing for essential activities , ” the mayor tweeted .
And residents of Laredo , Texas , may now be fined for failing to cover their face and nose when entering public places .
The Trump administration is expected to finalized new guidance recommending almost all Americans wear face coverings when leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Press .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP On Tuesday , Trump indicated he would support such a recommendation .
“ I would say do it , but use a scarf if you want , you know , rather than going out and getting a mask or whatever.
” “ It ’ s not a bad idea , at least for a period of time , ” he added .

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday urged New Yorkers to cover their nose and mouth when they leave the house amid the coronavirus outbreak, reversing previous guidance that said only those who are sick or caring for the sick should wear masks.
“We’re advising New Yorkers to wear a face covering when you go outside and near other people,” de Blasio said at a press conference Thursday. “It can be a scarf, it can be something you create at home, it can be a bandana.”
“The reason for this guidance [is that] studies are showing that some asymptomatic people appear to be transmitting this disease,” de Blasio said, adding “there just wasn’t evidence” to support such guidance until now.
“When you put on that face covering, you’re protecting everyone else,” he said.
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A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found those infected with coronavirus can spread the disease for one to three days before showing symptoms of the illness. The recent study conducted by researchers in Singapore found that somewhere around 10 percent of new infections may be spread by those who have yet to suffer the virus’ flu-like symptoms.
New York City now accounts for 47,439 cases and 1,374 deaths, not much less than a quarter of the United States' 216,722 cases and 5,137 deaths.
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De Blasio’s guidance comes one day after Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti urged Angelenos to wear non-medical masks when venturing outside.
“Early data suggests many who are infected are not symptomatic, which is why we are recommending you use cloth face coverings plus physical distancing for essential activities,” the mayor tweeted.
And residents of Laredo, Texas, may now be fined for failing to cover their face and nose when entering public places.
The Trump administration is expected to finalized new guidance recommending almost all Americans wear face coverings when leaving the home, according to The Associated Press.
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On Tuesday, Trump indicated he would support such a recommendation. “I would say do it, but use a scarf if you want, you know, rather than going out and getting a mask or whatever.”
“It’s not a bad idea, at least for a period of time,” he added.
Fox News' Tamara Gitt contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-04-02--USS Theodore Roosevelt sees 93 sailors with coronavirus; won't be 'resolved' in just a few days

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As 93 of the nearly 5,000 sailors assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt , now docked in Guam , have tested positive for the coronavirus , the Navy is removing nearly 3,000 sailors aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier by Friday .
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly made it clear that while several thousand will leave the ship , other sailors will remain on board in order to continue to protect the ship and run critical systems .
He also said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the next couple of days.
” Navy officials said almost 1,273 sailors have been tested and , as of Wednesday , 593 of those tests came back negative .
Officials are awaiting more results and more testing .
Testing of the crew has `` accelerated , '' Modly said , adding that only 200 sailors could be tested each day .
The acting secretary said the aircraft carrier is the only known deployed warship with COVID-19 cases on board .
Of the 93 sailors who tested positive , 86 of the sailors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others did n't , Modly said .
As of Tuesday morning , the Navy said that a total of 334 personnel had tested positive for the virus , including 243 sailors .
Of the 334 , 19 have been hospitalized and 15 have recovered .
None have died .
Modly told Fox News ’ Jennifer Griffin : “ We don ’ t have any forensics if that would indicate that that was what caused or brought the virus onto the ship .
As I mentioned , when the crew came back onto the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we thought might have an issue .
And none of those tests came back positive . ''
`` As I said before , we also had members flying on and off the ship from the air wing .
So we are not really sure where it could have come from .
Someone could have brought [ it ] from San Diego when the ship actually deployed .
We just don ’ t know .
Once the virus gets on a ship like that , it ’ s going to spread .
And it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually started.
” The carrier , like other Navy ships , is vulnerable to infectious disease spread given its close quarters .
The ship is more than 1,000 feet long .
Sailors are spread out across a labyrinth of decks linked by steep ladder-like stairs and narrow corridors .
Enlisted sailors and officers have separate living areas , but most share rooms with multiple people , work in close quarters with other sailors , routinely grab their food from crowded buffet lines and eat at tables joined end to end .
Navy officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the face of an outbreak .
Navy Capt .
Brett Crozier , the carrier ’ s commander , raised warnings this week in a memo to his leaders .
He said the ship was facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus and he asked permission to isolate the bulk of his crew members onshore , an extraordinary move to take a carrier out of duty to save lives .
Crozier said the spread of the disease was accelerating and that removing all but 10 percent of the crew would be a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus .
“ We are not at war .
Sailors do not need to die .
If we do not act now , we are failing to properly take care of our most trusted asset : our sailors , ” Crozier said .
Defense Secretary Mark Esper had said just the day before that he did not think the Navy ship would need to be evacuated .
Fox News ’ Griffin questioned Modly : “ When we asked about this last week , you said that you had no evidence that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Have you changed your assessment in light of the exponentially rising numbers ?
And was it the letter from the Captain that caused you to start to take -- move faster to remove people from the ship ?
And is the Captain going to be punished for having raised this in -- in very stark terms ?
” Navy leaders were quick to praise the captain for bringing the dire nature of the matter to their attention .
They brushed away suggestions that he could be punished because the issue became public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what we want our commanding officers and medical professionals to do , '' Modly said .
`` We 're not looking to shoot the messenger , '' he added .
The letter from Crozier to top Navy brass was first obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle .

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As 93 of the nearly 5,000 sailors assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt, now docked in Guam, have tested positive for the coronavirus, the Navy is removing nearly 3,000 sailors aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier by Friday.
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly made it clear that while several thousand will leave the ship, other sailors will remain on board in order to continue to protect the ship and run critical systems.
He also said the situation “won’t be resolved in the next couple of days.”
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Navy officials said almost 1,273 sailors have been tested and, as of Wednesday, 593 of those tests came back negative. Officials are awaiting more results and more testing.
Testing of the crew has "accelerated," Modly said, adding that only 200 sailors could be tested each day.
The acting secretary said the aircraft carrier is the only known deployed warship with COVID-19 cases on board.
Of the 93 sailors who tested positive, 86 of the sailors exhibited symptoms for the virus while seven others didn't, Modly said.
As of Tuesday morning, the Navy said that a total of 334 personnel had tested positive for the virus, including 243 sailors. Of the 334, 19 have been hospitalized and 15 have recovered. None have died.
Modly told Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin: “We don’t have any forensics if that would indicate that that was what caused or brought the virus onto the ship. As I mentioned, when the crew came back onto the ship, we tested certain members that we thought might have an issue. And none of those tests came back positive."
"As I said before, we also had members flying on and off the ship from the air wing. So we are not really sure where it could have come from. Someone could have brought [it] from San Diego when the ship actually deployed. We just don’t know. Once the virus gets on a ship like that, it’s going to spread. And it’s hard to tell where it actually started.”
The carrier, like other Navy ships, is vulnerable to infectious disease spread given its close quarters. The ship is more than 1,000 feet long. Sailors are spread out across a labyrinth of decks linked by steep ladder-like stairs and narrow corridors. Enlisted sailors and officers have separate living areas, but most share rooms with multiple people, work in close quarters with other sailors, routinely grab their food from crowded buffet lines and eat at tables joined end to end.
Navy officials said they struggle to quarantine crew members in the face of an outbreak.
Navy Capt. Brett Crozier, the carrier’s commander, raised warnings this week in a memo to his leaders. He said the ship was facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus and he asked permission to isolate the bulk of his crew members onshore, an extraordinary move to take a carrier out of duty to save lives.
Crozier said the spread of the disease was accelerating and that removing all but 10 percent of the crew would be a “necessary risk” to stop the spread of the virus.
“We are not at war. Sailors do not need to die. If we do not act now, we are failing to properly take care of our most trusted asset: our sailors,” Crozier said.
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper had said just the day before that he did not think the Navy ship would need to be evacuated.
Fox News’ Griffin questioned Modly: “When we asked about this last week, you said that you had no evidence that it was the port visit to Vietnam. Have you changed your assessment in light of the exponentially rising numbers? And was it the letter from the Captain that caused you to start to take -- move faster to remove people from the ship? And is the Captain going to be punished for having raised this in -- in very stark terms?”
Navy leaders were quick to praise the captain for bringing the dire nature of the matter to their attention. They brushed away suggestions that he could be punished because the issue became public so quickly.
"This is exactly what we want our commanding officers and medical professionals to do," Modly said.
"We're not looking to shoot the messenger," he added.
The letter from Crozier to top Navy brass was first obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle.


foxnews--2020-04-01--Victor Davis Hanson: US leads coronavirus fight — world looks to America now and for recovery

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A current global myth alleges that America under the Trump administration is not leading the world fight against the coronavirus in its accustomed role as the postwar global leader .
Yet the U.S. was the first major nation to issue a travel ban on flights from China , with Donald Trump making that announcement on Jan. 31 .
That was a bold act .
It likely saved thousands endangered by Chinese perfidy and soon became a global model .
None of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today demanding it be rescinded .
In typically American fashion , as we have seen in crises from Pearl Harbor to 9/11 , after initial shock and unpreparedness , the U.S. economic and scientific juggernaut is kicking into action .
NEWT GINGRICH : NATION UNITES AGAINST CORONAVIRUS – HERE 'S HOW 'ALL OF AMERICA ' IS JOINING THE FIGHT Already the U.S. is transitioning from a long , disastrous reliance on Chinese medical supplies and pharmaceuticals .
In ad hoc fashion , companies are gearing up massive production of masks , ventilators and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known deaths from the virus — for now the only reliable data available — shows a fatality rate of about 7 to 8 per million people in the United States .
That per capita toll is analogous to Germany ’ s and one of the lowest in the world among larger nations .
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR OPINION NEWSLETTER The U.S. economy in 2019 — with its near-record-low unemployment , inflation and interest rates — was the most robust in the world .
It will soon be the key to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China over patent and copyright theft , technological appropriation , dumping and currency manipulation was not just in the U.S. interest , but for the global good .
A reckless and disingenuous China poses an existential threat to countries across the globe .
The only world bulwark against Chinese propaganda and bullying remains U.S. economic and military power .
Despite accusations of growing isolationism at a time of a worldwide pandemic , the U.S. still stations 200,000-250,000 troops abroad .
Those assets ensure that no hostile power in the present crisis will opportunistically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. natural gas and oil production have helped lower global home heating and transportation costs .
Among the biggest beneficiaries are Europe and Japan , the largest customers for Russia and the Middle East ’ s unreliable energy production .
The radical increase in American natural gas productions helps explain why the U.S. has made more progress in reducing carbon emissions than the signatories of the Paris climate accord .
That voluntary agreement has had little success in curbing the planet ’ s largest carbon emitters .
Even as the U.S. registered robust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it nonetheless reduced its carbon emissions by 0.5 percent in 2017 ( the latest year for which data is available ) , which was the largest reduction in the world .
The truth is that the free world would be a safer and more secure place if Europe , not the U.S. , acted more responsibly .
Individual European Union countries have junked their utopian EU brotherhood and are reverting to nationalist self-interests .
Fracking natural gas , with less reliance on coal-fired power plants , might have allowed European nations to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other European countries have been especially vulnerable to Chinese mercantile pressure and have mortgaged their economic futures to Beijing , with disastrous results .
If the European Union produced more of its own gas and oil , it would not empower Moscow and the Middle East through its colossal importation of their energy .
And if NATO countries just met their obligation to spend 2 percent of their gross domestic product on defense , then the West would not be so vulnerable in such times of crisis .
NATO nations could more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources to fight the virus .
Nor has the United Nations been much help .
Its World Health Organization simply parroted Chinese propaganda in the key initial weeks of the virus .
WHO claimed in mid-January that there was no human-to-human transmission , then suggested weeks later that a travel ban on Chinse flights would have little value in combating the spread of the virus .
Both were lies but were welcomed by the Chinese government .
Where the West is deficient is in the current lack of imagination of its most hallowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Europe are in suspension .
They currently have hundreds of thousands of empty dorm rooms .
Why not offer them as temporary refuges to the vulnerable homeless and poor ?
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Throughout the outbreak , the media have promulgated sensationalism and helped fan the hysteria .
It could better use its muckraking journalists to police itself .
Any laxity in fighting the virus is not to be found with the U.S. , but rather with its loudest and most opportunistic critics .
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A current global myth alleges that America under the Trump administration is not leading the world fight against the coronavirus in its accustomed role as the postwar global leader.
Yet the U.S. was the first major nation to issue a travel ban on flights from China, with Donald Trump making that announcement on Jan. 31. That was a bold act. It likely saved thousands endangered by Chinese perfidy and soon became a global model. None of the ban’s loud critics is today demanding it be rescinded.
In typically American fashion, as we have seen in crises from Pearl Harbor to 9/11, after initial shock and unpreparedness, the U.S. economic and scientific juggernaut is kicking into action.
NEWT GINGRICH: NATION UNITES AGAINST CORONAVIRUS – HERE'S HOW 'ALL OF AMERICA' IS JOINING THE FIGHT
Already the U.S. is transitioning from a long, disastrous reliance on Chinese medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. In ad hoc fashion, companies are gearing up massive production of masks, ventilators and key anti-viral supplies.
The number of known deaths from the virus — for now the only reliable data available — shows a fatality rate of about 7 to 8 per million people in the United States. That per capita toll is analogous to Germany’s and one of the lowest in the world among larger nations.
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The U.S. economy in 2019 — with its near-record-low unemployment, inflation and interest rates — was the most robust in the world. It will soon be the key to rebooting global production and trade.
Confronting China over patent and copyright theft, technological appropriation, dumping and currency manipulation was not just in the U.S. interest, but for the global good.
A reckless and disingenuous China poses an existential threat to countries across the globe. The only world bulwark against Chinese propaganda and bullying remains U.S. economic and military power.
Despite accusations of growing isolationism at a time of a worldwide pandemic, the U.S. still stations 200,000-250,000 troops abroad. Those assets ensure that no hostile power in the present crisis will opportunistically threaten European and Asian democracies.
Record U.S. natural gas and oil production have helped lower global home heating and transportation costs. Among the biggest beneficiaries are Europe and Japan, the largest customers for Russia and the Middle East’s unreliable energy production.
The radical increase in American natural gas productions helps explain why the U.S. has made more progress in reducing carbon emissions than the signatories of the Paris climate accord. That voluntary agreement has had little success in curbing the planet’s largest carbon emitters. Even as the U.S. registered robust economic growth of nearly 2.5 percent, it nonetheless reduced its carbon emissions by 0.5 percent in 2017 (the latest year for which data is available), which was the largest reduction in the world.
The truth is that the free world would be a safer and more secure place if Europe, not the U.S., acted more responsibly.
The truth is that the free world would be a safer and more secure place if Europe, not the U.S., acted more responsibly. Individual European Union countries have junked their utopian EU brotherhood and are reverting to nationalist self-interests.
Fracking natural gas, with less reliance on coal-fired power plants, might have allowed European nations to meet their Paris climate accord promises.
Italy and other European countries have been especially vulnerable to Chinese mercantile pressure and have mortgaged their economic futures to Beijing, with disastrous results.
If the European Union produced more of its own gas and oil, it would not empower Moscow and the Middle East through its colossal importation of their energy.
And if NATO countries just met their obligation to spend 2 percent of their gross domestic product on defense, then the West would not be so vulnerable in such times of crisis. NATO nations could more effectively draw on their military and health resources to fight the virus.
Nor has the United Nations been much help. Its World Health Organization simply parroted Chinese propaganda in the key initial weeks of the virus. WHO claimed in mid-January that there was no human-to-human transmission, then suggested weeks later that a travel ban on Chinse flights would have little value in combating the spread of the virus. Both were lies but were welcomed by the Chinese government.
Where the West is deficient is in the current lack of imagination of its most hallowed institutions. Universities in the United States and Europe are in suspension. They currently have hundreds of thousands of empty dorm rooms. Why not offer them as temporary refuges to the vulnerable homeless and poor?
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Throughout the outbreak, the media have promulgated sensationalism and helped fan the hysteria. It could better use its muckraking journalists to police itself.
Any laxity in fighting the virus is not to be found with the U.S., but rather with its loudest and most opportunistic critics.
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foxnews--2020-04-01--Ex-Obama adviser Plouffe predicts 'historic' turnout for Trump, says Biden now at a disadvantage

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The coronavirus pandemic and struggling economy will not deter President Trump 's supporters from turning out in November , which makes the incumbent `` very dangerous '' to Democratic front-runner Joe Biden , former Obama adviser David Plouffe told the `` Fox News Rundown '' podcast Thursday .
`` You look at the economic situation and say , 'How can an incumbent win in that ? '
But , you know , no one 's blaming Trump for the damage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you can lay his crisis response at his feet and connect that to the economy , I do think that 's some headwind he 's got to run into . ''
`` But , '' Plouffe continued , `` almost no matter what happens , [ the question is ] can Donald Trump win Wisconsin ?
Can he win Michigan ?
Can he win Pennsylvania ?
Can he win Florida ? '
Sure , because his base is so solid .
And I think he 's going to turn out voters almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so that makes him very dangerous if you 're Joe Biden . ''
As normal campaigning has ground to a halt due to the pandemic , Biden has been virtually out of the spotlight , which Plouffe said puts him at a disadvantage as President Trump remains on the front lines of the crisis .
`` There 's nothing he [ Biden ] can do about it .
He 's not in office .
He 's not a governor .
He 's not the president .
And truthfully , [ New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Govornor ] Gavin Newsom ... Donald Trump , citizens want to hear from those folks because they 're the folks making decisions . ''
`` So , '' Plouffe said , `` all Biden can do is leverage interviews ... leverage social media every day ... to communicate how you would handle this crisis . ''
Whoever wins in November , Plouffe said the next four years would be defined by `` the economic ebb '' that continues after the pandemic .
`` Whether it 's Trump who gets reelected or Biden in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is going to be defined ... by ... digging [ us ] out of a really deep economic hole . ''
Looking ahead to this summer 's nominating conventions , Plouffe floated the possibility of holding them virtually in the event that social distancing guidelines remain in place through the summer months .
`` I think both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party have to do scenario planning here .
One is a traditional convention in person ... the other is a virtual convention . ''
`` The same thing 's gon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he warned .
`` You have to prepare to run an election in the fall that may be all mail-in .
Will we have presidential debates ?
We can have them in a studio . ''
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The coronavirus pandemic and struggling economy will not deter President Trump's supporters from turning out in November, which makes the incumbent "very dangerous" to Democratic front-runner Joe Biden, former Obama adviser David Plouffe told the "Fox News Rundown" podcast Thursday.
"You look at the economic situation and say, 'How can an incumbent win in that?' But, you know, no one's blaming Trump for the damage," Plouffe explained. " ... I think if you can lay his crisis response at his feet and connect that to the economy, I do think that's some headwind he's got to run into."
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"But," Plouffe continued, "almost no matter what happens, [the question is] can Donald Trump win Wisconsin? Can he win Michigan? Can he win Pennsylvania? Can he win Florida?' Sure, because his base is so solid. And I think he's going to turn out voters almost at a historical level on his behalf, so that makes him very dangerous if you're Joe Biden."
As normal campaigning has ground to a halt due to the pandemic, Biden has been virtually out of the spotlight, which Plouffe said puts him at a disadvantage as President Trump remains on the front lines of the crisis.
"I think he's going to turn out voters almost at a historical level on his behalf, so that makes him very dangerous if you're Joe Biden." — David Plouffe
"There's nothing he [Biden] can do about it. He's not in office. He's not a governor. He's not the president. And truthfully, [New York Govornor] Andrew Cuomo, [California Govornor] Gavin Newsom ... Donald Trump, citizens want to hear from those folks because they're the folks making decisions."
"So," Plouffe said, "all Biden can do is leverage interviews ... leverage social media every day ... to communicate how you would handle this crisis."
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Whoever wins in November, Plouffe said the next four years would be defined by "the economic ebb" that continues after the pandemic.
"Whether it's Trump who gets reelected or Biden in his first term, [it] is going to be defined ... by ... digging [us] out of a really deep economic hole."
Looking ahead to this summer's nominating conventions, Plouffe floated the possibility of holding them virtually in the event that social distancing guidelines remain in place through the summer months.
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"I think both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party have to do scenario planning here. One is a traditional convention in person ... the other is a virtual convention."
"The same thing's gonna be true for the election," he warned. "You have to prepare to run an election in the fall that may be all mail-in. Will we have presidential debates? We can have them in a studio."
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foxnews--2020-04-02--North American box office suffers $600M deficit year-over-year amid coronavirus pandemic: report

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Movie theaters across the United States and Canada were forced to close their doors last month because of the coronavirus pandemic and it 's left a $ 600 million deficit in the box office , according to a new report .
The steep deficit equates to a 25 percent decline in 2020 's first quarter when comparing it to 2019 's statistics , The Hollywood Reporter said Tuesday .
The drop is likely the result of a decline in sales specifically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dramatically .
Comscore stopped reporting theater grosses on March 19 , according to the outlet .
CORONAVIRUS : WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Domestic ticket sales for 2020 totaled $ 1.81 billion from Jan. 1 through March 19 .
In 2019 , Comscore reported the first three months ' revenue at $ 2.41 billion .
Revenue for March clocked in at $ 255.7 million this year as movie theaters in both countries slowed before ultimately closing entirely .
The outlet said this is compared to a $ 612.8 million total from March 1-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 58 percent .
The Hollywood Reporter said this year 's box office began strong , with both January and February box office numbers clocking in higher than 2019 .
CORONAVIRUS NOT STOPPING DRIVE-IN MOVIES FROM CLOSING AS MANY POST BEST TICKET SALES AMID OUTBREAK : REPORT According to the outlet , January saw $ 912 million in revenue , thanks in part to Sony 's `` Bad Boys for Life . ''
This resulted in a 12 percent increase over January 2019 's revenue .
Similarly , Paramount 's release of `` Sonic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monthly earning 's beating 2019 's numbers .
But it was the week of March 16 that government officials in North America began to lay down the law that would severely affect the film industry .
On March 17 , New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order closing all movie theaters , nightclubs and small house venues as a result of the novel coronavirus .
“ Our lives are all changing in ways that were unimaginable just a week ago .
We are taking a series of actions that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an effort to save the lives of loved ones and our neighbors , '' the mayor announced .
“ This is not a decision I make lightly , '' he added .
`` These places are part of the heart and soul of our city .
They are part of what it means to be a New Yorker .
But our city is facing an unprecedented threat , and we must respond with a wartime mentality . ''
Days later , California Gov .
Gavin Newsom similarly issued a “ statewide order ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ stay at home , ” which extended to theaters , bars , salons and local health clubs .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The Hollywood Reporter said it 's `` too early '' to tell just how massive of a toll the 2020 worldwide box office will suffer as a result of the pandemic .
Film studios in Hollywood have already seen losses totaling $ 7 billion , the outlet said , and it 's estimated that bottom line number could grow to as high as $ 17 billion @ @ @

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Movie theaters across the United States and Canada were forced to close their doors last month because of the coronavirus pandemic and it's left a $600 million deficit in the box office, according to a new report.
The steep deficit equates to a 25 percent decline in 2020's first quarter when comparing it to 2019's statistics, The Hollywood Reporter said Tuesday.
The drop is likely the result of a decline in sales specifically in March when the coronavirus pandemic shifted dramatically. Comscore stopped reporting theater grosses on March 19, according to the outlet.
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Domestic ticket sales for 2020 totaled $1.81 billion from Jan. 1 through March 19. In 2019, Comscore reported the first three months' revenue at $2.41 billion.
Revenue for March clocked in at $255.7 million this year as movie theaters in both countries slowed before ultimately closing entirely. The outlet said this is compared to a $612.8 million total from March 1-19 in 2019 -- a total decline of 58 percent.
The Hollywood Reporter said this year's box office began strong, with both January and February box office numbers clocking in higher than 2019.
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According to the outlet, January saw $912 million in revenue, thanks in part to Sony's "Bad Boys for Life." This resulted in a 12 percent increase over January 2019's revenue.
Similarly, Paramount's release of "Sonic The Hedgehog" in February resulted in monthly earning's beating 2019's numbers.
But it was the week of March 16 that government officials in North America began to lay down the law that would severely affect the film industry.
On March 17, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order closing all movie theaters, nightclubs and small house venues as a result of the novel coronavirus.
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“Our lives are all changing in ways that were unimaginable just a week ago. We are taking a series of actions that we never would have taken otherwise in an effort to save the lives of loved ones and our neighbors," the mayor announced.
“This is not a decision I make lightly," he added. "These places are part of the heart and soul of our city. They are part of what it means to be a New Yorker. But our city is facing an unprecedented threat, and we must respond with a wartime mentality."
Days later, California Gov. Gavin Newsom similarly issued a “statewide order” for its some 40 million residents to “stay at home,” which extended to theaters, bars, salons and local health clubs.
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The Hollywood Reporter said it's "too early" to tell just how massive of a toll the 2020 worldwide box office will suffer as a result of the pandemic.
Film studios in Hollywood have already seen losses totaling $7 billion, the outlet said, and it's estimated that bottom line number could grow to as high as $17 billion by June.
Fox News' Julius Young contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-04-02--9/11 first responder working as EMT: Coronavirus deaths are staggering, it's like 'combat triage'

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Sign up here Emergency Medical Technicians ( EMTs ) are forced to implement triage protocol in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic in New York , EMT and 9/11 first responder Stephen Reid said Thursday .
Appearing on `` America 's Newsroom '' with host Ed Henry , Reid said that while there are parallels he could draw between the virus 's impact on the city and the September 11 , 2001 terror attacks , there are also `` a lot of differences . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ by September 11th -- New York , Pennsylvania , '' he noted .
`` This is affecting the entire world .
Everyone is getting hit hard . ''
Another difference , Reid noted , is the duration of the tragic events surrounding COVID-19 .
`` This is a marathon , not a sprint .
We 're going to have to pace ourselves and be in it for the long haul , '' the Westchester County EMT stated .
Additionally , Reid said he `` could n't agree more '' with the words of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the New York Post earlier this week that their job is much `` like battlefield triage right now . ''
“ We ’ re pretty much bringing patients to the hospital to die , '' she added .
“ We know what we signed up for — though we didn ’ t expect this .
It ’ s very straining .
We ’ re all exhausted.
’ ’ CORONAVIRUS UNITING PEOPLE IN WAY NOT SEEN SINCE 9/11 , FIRST RESPONDER SAYS '' They 're not dying in the field .
The people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained .
`` The numbers are staggering and are going to continue to be staggering .
Protocols are changing on a daily basis .
We 're not performing CPR in most cases in the field for cardiac arrests .
It 's combat triage at this point . ''
New York State has reported over 84,000 cases with now more than 2,200 deaths .
Of those cases , over 10,000 are in Westchester County .
Reid told Henry they were black tagging patients like a `` multi-casualty incident . ''
`` I know I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get to the other 20 people .
It 's the same disaster -- the same type [ of ] triage , '' he remarked .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP '' The most difficult thing is dropping my patients off at the ambulance bay and not being able to see them through .
We drop them off , we give a report to the nurse , and that 's the end of it , '' he concluded .
`` And , sadly that 's the way it is with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 've been given 20 minutes to go up and say goodbye .
I mean , these people are getting intubated in the hospital , they go up to the ICU , and that 's pretty much the end . ''

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Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are forced to implement triage protocol in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic in New York, EMT and 9/11 first responder Stephen Reid said Thursday.
Appearing on "America's Newsroom" with host Ed Henry, Reid said that while there are parallels he could draw between the virus's impact on the city and the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, there are also "a lot of differences."
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"A lot of people were affected by September 11th -- New York, Pennsylvania," he noted. "This is affecting the entire world. Everyone is getting hit hard."
Another difference, Reid noted, is the duration of the tragic events surrounding COVID-19.
"This is a marathon, not a sprint. We're going to have to pace ourselves and be in it for the long haul," the Westchester County EMT stated.
Additionally, Reid said he "couldn't agree more" with the words of FDNY paramedic Megan Pfeiffer, who told the New York Post earlier this week that their job is much "like battlefield triage right now."
“We’re pretty much bringing patients to the hospital to die," she added. “We know what we signed up for — though we didn’t expect this. It’s very straining. We’re all exhausted.’’
CORONAVIRUS UNITING PEOPLE IN WAY NOT SEEN SINCE 9/11, FIRST RESPONDER SAYS
"They're not dying in the field. The people are dying in the hospitals," Reid explained. "The numbers are staggering and are going to continue to be staggering. Protocols are changing on a daily basis. We're not performing CPR in most cases in the field for cardiac arrests. It's combat triage at this point."
New York State has reported over 84,000 cases with now more than 2,200 deaths. Of those cases, over 10,000 are in Westchester County.
Reid told Henry they were black tagging patients like a "multi-casualty incident."
"I know I could save that guy but I need to get to the other 20 people. It's the same disaster -- the same type [of] triage," he remarked.
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"The most difficult thing is dropping my patients off at the ambulance bay and not being able to see them through. We drop them off, we give a report to the nurse, and that's the end of it," he concluded. "And, sadly that's the way it is with the family also. I've been told they've been given 20 minutes to go up and say goodbye. I mean, these people are getting intubated in the hospital, they go up to the ICU, and that's pretty much the end."


foxnews--2020-04-02--Former Acting AG Whitaker: Coronavirus is China's latest affront – US must demand these changes

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As a country , we will get through this unprecedented challenge of COVID-19 .
We are strong and our best days as a nation and as a people are ahead of us .
But as we head into a brave new world of living with the novel coronavirus , leaders in Washington need to take a hard look at re-setting our relationship with China for the benefit , health and safety of the American people .
This current situation has highlighted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ D.C. , and around the world must focus on once this current unimaginable crisis subsides .
The issues include : • America ’ s reliance on Chinese manufacturing for critical health care items like active pharmaceutical ingredients and personal protective equipment • China ’ s inability or unwillingness to close and regulate “ wet markets ” within its borders • The on-going illicit production of the deadly fentanyl despite promises to end it PEGGY GRANDE : CORONAVIRUS LESSON ABOUT CHINA — TIME FOR US TO SOCIALLY DISTANCE ITSELF FROM BEIJING Due to decades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the manufacturing of critical health care items , including medicines , are made in China .
Eighty percent of the basic components used in U.S. drugs , known as active pharmaceutical ingredients , are made in China and a “ vast majority ” of all medical supplies , including personal protective equipment , are made in China .
This can not continue .
The very national security of the United States is at stake .
It is believed that this current coronavirus , COVID-19 , originated in the “ wet market ” in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of how these wet markets operate makes my stomach turn .
Basic sanitary protections are too often ignored or unenforced .
This leaves the Chinese people , as well as the entire world , vulnerable to contagious outbreaks of novel diseases .
In this regard , China is acting like a third world country that is unwilling or unable to follow widely accepted first world practices .
Unfortunately , China behaves like a third world country in many other dangerous regards as well .
China has been at the epicenter of at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a devastating effect on the United States and our allies – illicit fentanyl production and intellectual property piracy .
The number of Americans dying from COVID-19 continues to increase and the ultimate numbers will be tragic and heartbreaking .
The number of Americans dying from opioid overdoses is also devastating and in 2018 resulted in over 45,000 deaths .
Many of these opioid deaths were from the very deadly synthetic opioid , fentanyl , often manufactured in China .
President Trump has been at the forefront of this issue , working with China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also an issue that I worked on at the Department of Justice , traveling to China in 2018 in order to seek cooperation from Chinese law enforcement .
Despite the Chinese government ’ s assurances to end illicit fentanyl production , it appears that they have not lived up to their promises .
American ingenuity drives world markets and propels the advancement of science and technology .
Chinese economic aggression , exemplified by intellectual property piracy , threatens American industry and is another illustration of China behaving like a third world country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Huawei to misappropriate intellectual property from U.S. technology companies in an effort to expand its business and gain an unfair competitive advantage .
The Chinese government is complicit in refusing to enforce world copyright and trademark rights that every first world country enforces .
Intellectual property theft is just another shameful act of defiance of world commercial norms .
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR OPINION NEWSLETTER The case to reevaluate our relationship with China is strong .
These violations can not be ignored by the United States .
China should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end the deadly spread of novel diseases • End the illegal production of fentanyl and significantly regulate its precursor chemicals In the midst of this global pandemic , instead of working to solve these issues , the Chinese government has reacted by instituting a campaign of disinformation and diplomatic sleight of hand from the highest levels of the Chinese political structure .
Audaciously , China ’ s Foreign Ministry has claimed that the U.S. Army deliberately infected Wuhan with the epidemic .
The ever-expanding campaign by the Chinese government to change the origins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk .
Accurate data is essential to stopping the spread and saving lives .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP If China is unwilling to commit to accepted international norms and to playing by the rules , we must reevaluate our relationship with them , including our policies on trade and travel .
Their actions are detrimental to our citizens and to our economy .
It is unfortunate that the Chinese people will bear the consequences of the third-world policies of their communist government but allowing the Chinese government to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t ensure our children have a better life than we have had ourselves .
The United States has been a fair partner to China .
It ’ s time we demand the same from them .
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As a country, we will get through this unprecedented challenge of COVID-19. We are strong and our best days as a nation and as a people are ahead of us.
But as we head into a brave new world of living with the novel coronavirus, leaders in Washington need to take a hard look at re-setting our relationship with China for the benefit, health and safety of the American people.
This current situation has highlighted several issues that policymakers in Washington, D.C., and around the world must focus on once this current unimaginable crisis subsides. The issues include:
America’s reliance on Chinese manufacturing for critical health care items like active pharmaceutical ingredients and personal protective equipment
China’s inability or unwillingness to close and regulate “wet markets” within its borders
The on-going illicit production of the deadly fentanyl despite promises to end it
The continued piracy of intellectual property
PEGGY GRANDE: CORONAVIRUS LESSON ABOUT CHINA — TIME FOR US TO SOCIALLY DISTANCE ITSELF FROM BEIJING
Due to decades of globalization and offshoring, much of the manufacturing of critical health care items, including medicines, are made in China. Eighty percent of the basic components used in U.S. drugs, known as active pharmaceutical ingredients, are made in China and a “vast majority” of all medical supplies, including personal protective equipment, are made in China. This cannot continue. The very national security of the United States is at stake.
It is believed that this current coronavirus, COVID-19, originated in the “wet market” in Wuhan, China. To read descriptions of how these wet markets operate makes my stomach turn. Basic sanitary protections are too often ignored or unenforced. This leaves the Chinese people, as well as the entire world, vulnerable to contagious outbreaks of novel diseases. In this regard, China is acting like a third world country that is unwilling or unable to follow widely accepted first world practices. Unfortunately, China behaves like a third world country in many other dangerous regards as well.
China has been at the epicenter of at least two other third-world actions that have had a devastating effect on the United States and our allies – illicit fentanyl production and intellectual property piracy. The number of Americans dying from COVID-19 continues to increase and the ultimate numbers will be tragic and heartbreaking. The number of Americans dying from opioid overdoses is also devastating and in 2018 resulted in over 45,000 deaths.
If China is unwilling to commit to accepted international norms and to playing by the rules, we must reevaluate our relationship with them, including our policies on trade and travel.
Many of these opioid deaths were from the very deadly synthetic opioid, fentanyl, often manufactured in China. President Trump has been at the forefront of this issue, working with China to change its policies. This is also an issue that I worked on at the Department of Justice, traveling to China in 2018 in order to seek cooperation from Chinese law enforcement. Despite the Chinese government’s assurances to end illicit fentanyl production, it appears that they have not lived up to their promises.
American ingenuity drives world markets and propels the advancement of science and technology. Chinese economic aggression, exemplified by intellectual property piracy, threatens American industry and is another illustration of China behaving like a third world country.
A prime example is the decades-long effort by Huawei to misappropriate intellectual property from U.S. technology companies in an effort to expand its business and gain an unfair competitive advantage. The Chinese government is complicit in refusing to enforce world copyright and trademark rights that every first world country enforces. Intellectual property theft is just another shameful act of defiance of world commercial norms.
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The case to reevaluate our relationship with China is strong. These violations cannot be ignored by the United States. China should
Close all wet markets immediately to end the deadly spread of novel diseases
End the illegal production of fentanyl and significantly regulate its precursor chemicals
End intellectual property piracy and manufacturing of counterfeit goods
In the midst of this global pandemic, instead of working to solve these issues, the Chinese government has reacted by instituting a campaign of disinformation and diplomatic sleight of hand from the highest levels of the Chinese political structure. Audaciously, China’s Foreign Ministry has claimed that the U.S. Army deliberately infected Wuhan with the epidemic.
The ever-expanding campaign by the Chinese government to change the origins and details about COVID-19 puts additional lives at risk. Accurate data is essential to stopping the spread and saving lives.
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If China is unwilling to commit to accepted international norms and to playing by the rules, we must reevaluate our relationship with them, including our policies on trade and travel. Their actions are detrimental to our citizens and to our economy. It is unfortunate that the Chinese people will bear the consequences of the third-world policies of their communist government but allowing the Chinese government to take advantage of the United States certainly won’t ensure our children have a better life than we have had ourselves.
The United States has been a fair partner to China. It’s time we demand the same from them.
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foxnews--2020-04-02--Sophie Turner pokes fun at Joe Jonas for wearing jeans during quarantine: ‘Are you a psychopath?’

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The `` Game of Thrones '' alum , 24 , chatted with Conan O'Brien recently for `` Conan at Home , '' where she discussed her most recent revelation about her 30-year-old husband .
RACHEL BLOOM , HUSBAND DAN GREGOR WELCOME DAUGHTER DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC : 'MOST EMOTIONALLY INTENSE WEEK' “ I mean , this is something that ’ s only kind of come to my attention since this quarantine thing , but I saw … it was like a meme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone said , like , ‘ If you ’ re wearing denim pants at home , like , what does that say about you as a person ? '
” she said .
“ Like , are you a psychopath ?
And Joe does that.
” Turner revealed earlier in the interview that she was wearing sweatpants , calling herself `` business on top , party on the bottom . ''
“ Joe wears denim trousers at home — where no one can see him .
I ’ m not wearing denim trousers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is the most dressed up I ’ ve been in days.
” O'Brien admitted that he 's been wearing jeans as well .
`` I can relate to Joe because I ’ ve been wearing jeans a lot , '' the 56-year-old comedian said .
`` Sometimes I think 'Why am I doing this ? '
'' `` Why do that to your groin , Conan ? ''
Turner then joked .
Earlier in the interview , Turner also discussed why she 's `` kind of loving '' quarantine .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homebody .
If I could stay at home all day , I would , so this is great for me , '' the actress said .
`` I leave the house once a day anyway to walk my dogs and then that 's it . ''
Turner said she does n't understand why some people struggle to practice social distancing .
`` All you have to do is stay at home and get drunk at home , '' she said .
`` It 's great . ''
The two then discussed whether Turner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much time together .
`` Everything seems to be working out in my favor , '' Turner explained .
`` Joe 's a real social butterfly so I struggle to lock him down and have him just spend time with me , so it 's like prison for him but it 's great for me . ''
Turner said that Jonas has begun to DJ on Instagram to keep himself occupied , which Turner said she plays a role in .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP '' I pour him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I give him tequila shots , '' she said .
`` He 'll test me and be like , 'What time is it ? '
and then I 'll reply from the kitchen , 'Shot time , ' and bring him a shot of tequila . ''
As for when exactly `` shot time '' takes place ?
Turner said : `` There 's no rules in quarantine . ''

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Sophie Turner is questioning Joe Jonas' quarantine habits.
The "Game of Thrones" alum, 24, chatted with Conan O'Brien recently for "Conan at Home," where she discussed her most recent revelation about her 30-year-old husband.
RACHEL BLOOM, HUSBAND DAN GREGOR WELCOME DAUGHTER DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: 'MOST EMOTIONALLY INTENSE WEEK'
“I mean, this is something that’s only kind of come to my attention since this quarantine thing, but I saw … it was like a meme online or some comment or something and someone said, like, ‘If you’re wearing denim pants at home, like, what does that say about you as a person?'” she said. “Like, are you a psychopath? And Joe does that.”
Turner revealed earlier in the interview that she was wearing sweatpants, calling herself "business on top, party on the bottom."
“Joe wears denim trousers at home — where no one can see him. I’m not wearing denim trousers,” said the actress. “This is the most dressed up I’ve been in days.”
O'Brien admitted that he's been wearing jeans as well.
"I can relate to Joe because I’ve been wearing jeans a lot," the 56-year-old comedian said. "Sometimes I think 'Why am I doing this?'"
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"Why do that to your groin, Conan?" Turner then joked.
Earlier in the interview, Turner also discussed why she's "kind of loving" quarantine.
"I'm an introvert, I'm a homebody. If I could stay at home all day, I would, so this is great for me," the actress said. "I leave the house once a day anyway to walk my dogs and then that's it."
Turner said she doesn't understand why some people struggle to practice social distancing.
"All you have to do is stay at home and get drunk at home," she said. "It's great."
The two then discussed whether Turner and Jonas have struggled to spend so much time together.
"Everything seems to be working out in my favor," Turner explained. "Joe's a real social butterfly so I struggle to lock him down and have him just spend time with me, so it's like prison for him but it's great for me."
Turner said that Jonas has begun to DJ on Instagram to keep himself occupied, which Turner said she plays a role in.
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"I pour him drinks, I give him his alcohol. I give him tequila shots," she said. "He'll test me and be like, 'What time is it?' and then I'll reply from the kitchen, 'Shot time,' and bring him a shot of tequila."
As for when exactly "shot time" takes place? Turner said: "There's no rules in quarantine."