foxnews--2020-04-09--Meet the former NYT reporter who is challenging the coronavirus narrative

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As daily life across America is upended by the coronavirus crisis -- with mass business closures plunging the economy into freefall -- one former New York Times reporter is sounding the alarm about what he believes are flawed models dictating the aggressive strategy .
Alex Berenson has been analyzing the data on the crisis on a daily basis for weeks and has come to the conclusion that the strategy of shutting down entire sectors of the economy is based on modeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the realities of the virus .
`` The response we have taken has caused enormous societal devastation , I do n't think that 's too strong a word , '' he told Fox News in an interview Thursday .
Berenson is a former reporter who worked for the Times from 1999 to 2010 primarily covering the pharmaceutical industry .
He recently came to prominence again with a book , “ Tell Your Children The Truth About Marijuana , Mental Illness , and Violence , ” which challenged prevailing narratives on marijuana .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both the left and the libertarian right that sees marijuana as mostly healthy and even a positive in some circumstances , Berenson argued that the evidence instead shows a link between the drug and serious mental illness and an epidemic of violence .
Now he ’ s turned to challenging the narratives on the response to the coronavirus .
What Berenson is promoting isn ’ t coronavirus denialism , or conspiracy theories about plots to curb liberties .
Instead what Berenson is claiming is simple : the models guiding the response were wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day .
`` In February I was worried about the virus .
By mid-March I was more scared about the economy .
But now I ’ m starting to get genuinely nervous , '' he tweeted this week .
`` This isn ’ t complicated .
The models don ’ t work .
The hospitals are empty .
WHY ARE WE STILL TALKING ABOUT INDEFINITE LOCKDOWNS ? ''
Hospitals , of course , are not empty in places like hard-hit New York City , and tales are widespread of overburdened doctors and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the interview Thursday .
Concerns that this virus is significantly more contagious and deadly than any ordinary flu strain are what 's driving the current government approach , in America and around the world .
Perhaps due in part to more testing , America reports the highest number of cases in the world right now , with more than 430,000 cases and nearly 15,000 deaths .
Symptoms vary widely , with some patients reporting only minor discomfort yet others dealing with crushing physical pain and struggling to breathe , forced to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a broader look .
He initially challenged the model put forward by the Imperial College in London , when one of the authors of the models appeared to significantly walk back projections that the U.K. would see 500,000 people killed by the disease to closer to 20,000 -- although the author later said that the 500,000 prediction was without social distancing measures , and 20,000 was with them in place .
That model is being used to advise the U.K. government on its strategy for the virus .
“ That was March 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve been paying incredibly close attention to the modeling and trying to figure out whether it lines up with what we ’ re seeing in reality -- and the answer is it hasn ’ t lined up at all , '' he said .
Recently he ’ s been focusing on discrepancies within the University of Washington ’ s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation ( IHME ) model .
That model has come under renewed scrutiny as it has revised its metrics multiple times .
It once predicted more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new estimate that has the figure closer to 60,000 .
Government officials say it 's a model that 's moving with what the country is doing .
TUCKER CARLSON ON THE CORONAVIRUS MODELS : WHY HAVE THEY BEEN SO WRONG ?
`` We believe that our health care delivery system in the United States is quite extraordinary , '' Dr. Deborah Birx said at a White House press briefing on Wednesday .
`` I know many of you are watching the Act Now model and the IHME model— and they have consistently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over almost 90,000 or 86,000 , down to 81,000 and now down to 61,000 .
That is modeled on what America is doing .
That ’ s what ’ s happening . ''
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that the indicators are that social distancing efforts are working : `` Because remember , what you do with data will always outstrip a model .
You redo your models , depending upon your data , and our data is telling us that mitigation is working . ''
But Berenson argues that those models have social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As for further proof , he says that outside of places like New York there has not been a national health crisis that was predicted -- nor are there signs that the level of lockdown in various states has made a difference .
“ Aside from New York , nationally there ’ s been no health system crisis .
In fact , to be truly correct there has been a health system crisis , but the crisis is that the hospitals are empty , ” he said .
“ This is true @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this is true in southern California where the lockdown was early , it 's true in Oklahoma where there is no statewide lockdown .
There does n't seem to be any correlation between the lockdown and whether or not the epidemic has spread wide and fast.
” He has also argued , in lengthy Twitter threads , that the drop in cases seen in various states has come before lockdowns would have had an impact -- since it takes a few weeks for social distancing measures to take effect due to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blames the models for a response that has effectively shut down large sectors of the economy and is causing significant financial harm to Americans .
On Thursday it was announced that the number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits swelled to 6.6 million last week , surging for the third consecutive week .
Congress has sought to alleviate the pain by boosting those jobless benefits .
His is a view that has seen some sympathy from President Trump , who has spoken about the `` cure being worse than the problem '' and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the strict measures as soon as is possible -- saying Wednesday he wants to re-open the economy with a `` big bang . ''
Berenson says the correct response in the initial days of the crisis would not have been to do nothing , but instead to adopt a more measured and targeted approach .
“ There was incredible pressure to do something ... so these lockdowns all cascaded , every governor tried to outdo the next .
And no one stopped and said ‘ OK what about Japan , they do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they wear masks , maybe we should wear masks , ” he said .
He said other measures such as protecting individuals particularly at risk , and even things such as banning large gatherings such as concerts and sporting events could have been appropriate .
But now he fears it may be too late for officials to say they overreacted .
“ Now we ’ re in a bad spot because there ’ s clearly a dangerous political dynamic right now -- the economy is in freefall , a lot of people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearly happening ... the people who made these decisions , I think there ’ s going to be a lot of anger at them , so they do n't want to acknowledge it , so they say 'oh it 's the lockdown that saved us , ' ” he says .
Berenson is not a known partisan .
His Twitter feed and other works contain few references to specific politicians , and there ’ s no indication that he ’ s in this to bash or defend Trump or either political party .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his conclusions on marijuana , there has been a distinct lack of interest from the left .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP “ I went to Yale and I worked for the New York Times , the people on the left hold themselves out as being science-driven , as being smarter , they think they 're smarter but they won ’ t look at facts that won ’ t meet their narratives , ” he said .
He voiced frustration that these arguments have been ignored by a lot of mainstream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me ... but everyone needs to hear this counterargument , whether or not it 's right , you need to hear it because the damage we are doing to ourselves right now is so enormous .
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As daily life across America is upended by the coronavirus crisis -- with mass business closures plunging the economy into freefall -- one former New York Times reporter is sounding the alarm about what he believes are flawed models dictating the aggressive strategy.
Alex Berenson has been analyzing the data on the crisis on a daily basis for weeks and has come to the conclusion that the strategy of shutting down entire sectors of the economy is based on modeling that doesn’t line up with the realities of the virus.
THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK STATE BY STATE
"The response we have taken has caused enormous societal devastation, I don't think that's too strong a word," he told Fox News in an interview Thursday.
Berenson is a former reporter who worked for the Times from 1999 to 2010 primarily covering the pharmaceutical industry. He recently came to prominence again with a book, “Tell Your Children The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence,” which challenged prevailing narratives on marijuana.
'The response we have taken has caused enormous societal devastation.' — Alex Berenson
In the face of a broadening consensus on both the left and the libertarian right that sees marijuana as mostly healthy and even a positive in some circumstances, Berenson argued that the evidence instead shows a link between the drug and serious mental illness and an epidemic of violence.
Now he’s turned to challenging the narratives on the response to the coronavirus. What Berenson is promoting isn’t coronavirus denialism, or conspiracy theories about plots to curb liberties. Instead what Berenson is claiming is simple: the models guiding the response were wrong and that it is becoming clearer by the day.
"In February I was worried about the virus. By mid-March I was more scared about the economy. But now I’m starting to get genuinely nervous," he tweeted this week. "This isn’t complicated. The models don’t work. The hospitals are empty. WHY ARE WE STILL TALKING ABOUT INDEFINITE LOCKDOWNS?"
Hospitals, of course, are not empty in places like hard-hit New York City, and tales are widespread of overburdened doctors and emergency rooms. Berenson acknowledged as much in the interview Thursday.
Concerns that this virus is significantly more contagious and deadly than any ordinary flu strain are what's driving the current government approach, in America and around the world. Perhaps due in part to more testing, America reports the highest number of cases in the world right now, with more than 430,000 cases and nearly 15,000 deaths. Symptoms vary widely, with some patients reporting only minor discomfort yet others dealing with crushing physical pain and struggling to breathe, forced to go on ventilators.
But Berenson is taking a broader look. He initially challenged the model put forward by the Imperial College in London, when one of the authors of the models appeared to significantly walk back projections that the U.K. would see 500,000 people killed by the disease to closer to 20,000 -- although the author later said that the 500,000 prediction was without social distancing measures, and 20,000 was with them in place. That model is being used to advise the U.K. government on its strategy for the virus.
“That was March 22 or 23, and ever since then I’ve been paying incredibly close attention to the modeling and trying to figure out whether it lines up with what we’re seeing in reality -- and the answer is it hasn’t lined up at all," he said.
Recently he’s been focusing on discrepancies within the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) model. That model has come under renewed scrutiny as it has revised its metrics multiple times. It once predicted more than 90,000 deaths by August but recently issued a new estimate that has the figure closer to 60,000. Government officials say it's a model that's moving with what the country is doing.
TUCKER CARLSON ON THE CORONAVIRUS MODELS: WHY HAVE THEY BEEN SO WRONG?
"We believe that our health care delivery system in the United States is quite extraordinary," Dr. Deborah Birx said at a White House press briefing on Wednesday. "I know many of you are watching the Act Now model and the IHME model— and they have consistently decreased the number, the mortality from over almost 90,000 or 86,000, down to 81,000 and now down to 61,000. That is modeled on what America is doing. That’s what’s happening."
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that the indicators are that social distancing efforts are working: "Because remember, what you do with data will always outstrip a model. You redo your models, depending upon your data, and our data is telling us that mitigation is working."
But Berenson argues that those models have social distancing and other measures baked into them. As for further proof, he says that outside of places like New York there has not been a national health crisis that was predicted -- nor are there signs that the level of lockdown in various states has made a difference.
“Aside from New York, nationally there’s been no health system crisis. In fact, to be truly correct there has been a health system crisis, but the crisis is that the hospitals are empty,” he said. “This is true in Florida where the lockdown was late, this is true in southern California where the lockdown was early, it's true in Oklahoma where there is no statewide lockdown. There doesn't seem to be any correlation between the lockdown and whether or not the epidemic has spread wide and fast.”
He has also argued, in lengthy Twitter threads, that the drop in cases seen in various states has come before lockdowns would have had an impact -- since it takes a few weeks for social distancing measures to take effect due to the window between infection and symptoms.
Berenson blames the models for a response that has effectively shut down large sectors of the economy and is causing significant financial harm to Americans. On Thursday it was announced that the number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits swelled to 6.6 million last week, surging for the third consecutive week. Congress has sought to alleviate the pain by boosting those jobless benefits.
His is a view that has seen some sympathy from President Trump, who has spoken about the "cure being worse than the problem" and has indicated that he is keen to end the strict measures as soon as is possible -- saying Wednesday he wants to re-open the economy with a "big bang."
Berenson says the correct response in the initial days of the crisis would not have been to do nothing, but instead to adopt a more measured and targeted approach.
“There was incredible pressure to do something ... so these lockdowns all cascaded, every governor tried to outdo the next. And no one stopped and said ‘OK what about Japan, they don't seem to have a terrible epidemic, they wear masks, maybe we should wear masks,” he said.
He said other measures such as protecting individuals particularly at risk, and even things such as banning large gatherings such as concerts and sporting events could have been appropriate. But now he fears it may be too late for officials to say they overreacted.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE
“Now we’re in a bad spot because there’s clearly a dangerous political dynamic right now -- the economy is in freefall, a lot of people are hurting. If we acknowledge what is clearly happening ... the people who made these decisions, I think there’s going to be a lot of anger at them, so they don't want to acknowledge it, so they say 'oh it's the lockdown that saved us,'” he says.
Berenson is not a known partisan. His Twitter feed and other works contain few references to specific politicians, and there’s no indication that he’s in this to bash or defend Trump or either political party. But he noted that, like with his conclusions on marijuana, there has been a distinct lack of interest from the left.
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“I went to Yale and I worked for the New York Times, the people on the left hold themselves out as being science-driven, as being smarter, they think they're smarter but they won’t look at facts that won’t meet their narratives,” he said.
He voiced frustration that these arguments have been ignored by a lot of mainstream outlets.
“That is frustrating for me ... but everyone needs to hear this counterargument, whether or not it's right, you need to hear it because the damage we are doing to ourselves right now is so enormous.”


foxnews--2020-04-14--Starving 'cannibal' rats are on the march during the coronavirus pandemic

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In parts of some U.S. cities , starving rats have been taking to deserted streets amid the coronavirus lockdown .
Some have even resorted to cannibalism in their desperate search for food .
Lockdown-related rat sightings have been reported in a number of U.S. cities , such as New York , Seattle and New Orleans , as well as other parts of the world .
“ It is not a case of MORE rats occurring ; it is more rat sightings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas , ” urban rodentologist Bobby Corrigan told Fox News via email .
“ Rat sightings are a case of block by block ; more rats are being seen in those specific areas where the rats were heavily dependent on commercial food trash of restaurants and stores that have closed since the COVID outbreak.
” In a recent tweet , Corrigan , who is based in the New York City area , warned that some panicked rat populations are infighting and killing , dispersing openly and even invading buildings under door gaps .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ now wandering both day and night ; in different directions , and if they smell food leaking from people ’ s door gaps , they will try to follow their noses and squeeze below the doors ( i.e.
, enter the property ) , ” he told Fox News .
“ Starving rats of course like most mammals will become aggressive and violent , killing and then eating other rats in order to stay alive , ” added Corrigan , who is also a consultant at RMC Pest Management .
“ Rat carcasses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eaten by stronger or other rats.
” AMID CORONAVIRUS CLOSURE , YOSEMITE 'S BEARS ARE MAKING THE MOST OF THE PEACE AND QUIET Corrigan said that while some rats in New York City have resorted to cannibalism , others have not had to change their behavior .
If their food source -- such as sloppy trash cans or dumpsters -- has not changed , then there will be no change in the rats .
“ They will be active at night and remain mostly unseen , ” Corrigan said .
CBS reports that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New Orleans in search of food amid the city ’ s lockdown .
“ It ’ s a difficult time to be a rat , ” said Claudia Riegel , director of the city ’ s Mosquito , Rodent and Pest Control Board , during a recent press conference .
“ Because the food is limited , they are going to start fighting with each other.
” CHILLING VIDEO REVEALS HOW CORONAVIRUS SPREADS FROM A SINGLE COUGH IN A SUPERMARKET With an increased number of rats on the street , Riegel also voiced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Orleans ’ homeless population .
“ There are pathogens in these rodents , fortunately we don ’ t see many of the health outcomes , ” she said .
“ We don ’ t have very many disease cases that are actually related to rodents , but the potential is there.
” Authorities in New Orleans have used the lockdown to “ hit commercial areas hard with pest control , ” according to the city ’ s mayor , LaToya Cantrell .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP As of Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases have been diagnosed worldwide , at least 584,073 of which are in the U.S .
The disease has accounted for at least 123,348 deaths around the world , including more than 22,100 people in the U.S .

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In parts of some U.S. cities, starving rats have been taking to deserted streets amid the coronavirus lockdown. Some have even resorted to cannibalism in their desperate search for food.
Lockdown-related rat sightings have been reported in a number of U.S. cities, such as New York, Seattle and New Orleans, as well as other parts of the world.
“It is not a case of MORE rats occurring; it is more rat sightings that is occurring but only in some areas,” urban rodentologist Bobby Corrigan told Fox News via email. “Rat sightings are a case of block by block; more rats are being seen in those specific areas where the rats were heavily dependent on commercial food trash of restaurants and stores that have closed since the COVID outbreak.”
THIRD COUGAR CAPTURED AMID CITY'S CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN
In a recent tweet, Corrigan, who is based in the New York City area, warned that some panicked rat populations are infighting and killing, dispersing openly and even invading buildings under door gaps.
“Starving rats in these blocks are now wandering both day and night; in different directions, and if they smell food leaking from people’s door gaps, they will try to follow their noses and squeeze below the doors (i.e., enter the property),” he told Fox News.
“Starving rats of course like most mammals will become aggressive and violent, killing and then eating other rats in order to stay alive,” added Corrigan, who is also a consultant at RMC Pest Management. “Rat carcasses are being seen on the streets partially eaten by stronger or other rats.”
AMID CORONAVIRUS CLOSURE, YOSEMITE'S BEARS ARE MAKING THE MOST OF THE PEACE AND QUIET
Corrigan said that while some rats in New York City have resorted to cannibalism, others have not had to change their behavior. If their food source -- such as sloppy trash cans or dumpsters -- has not changed, then there will be no change in the rats. “They will be active at night and remain mostly unseen,” Corrigan said.
CBS reports that rats have swarmed the empty streets of New Orleans in search of food amid the city’s lockdown.
“It’s a difficult time to be a rat,” said Claudia Riegel, director of the city’s Mosquito, Rodent and Pest Control Board, during a recent press conference. “Because the food is limited, they are going to start fighting with each other.”
CHILLING VIDEO REVEALS HOW CORONAVIRUS SPREADS FROM A SINGLE COUGH IN A SUPERMARKET
With an increased number of rats on the street, Riegel also voiced concern for the potential impact on New Orleans’ homeless population. “There are pathogens in these rodents, fortunately we don’t see many of the health outcomes,” she said. “We don’t have very many disease cases that are actually related to rodents, but the potential is there.”
Authorities in New Orleans have used the lockdown to “hit commercial areas hard with pest control,” according to the city’s mayor, LaToya Cantrell.
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As of Tuesday afternoon, at least 1.97 million coronavirus cases have been diagnosed worldwide, at least 584,073 of which are in the U.S. The disease has accounted for at least 123,348 deaths around the world, including more than 22,100 people in the U.S.
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foxnews--2020-04-14--Bubonic plague expert jailed for murder wants out to help with coronavirus

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A judge has denied bail to a jailed microbiologist and bubonic plague expert who wanted to be freed so he could help research the coronavirus pandemic .
Wyndham Lathem , 45 , is being held without bail in a Chicago jail on a murder rap .
He was an associate professor of microbiology and immunology at Northwestern University in Chicago before his arrest in the 2017 killing of a 26-year-old hairstylist who was his boyfriend .
Prosecutors allege that Lathem and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for months after they met online to kill someone , then kill each other as part of a sexual fantasy .
Lathem proposed his release from Cook County Jail on $ 1 million bail last week .
He argued that his research could help save lives in the pandemic , the Chicago Sun Times reported Monday .
32 LETTERS FILED IN SUPPORT OF PROF CHARGED IN CHICAGO DEATH “ With his background and experience , Dr. Lathem is well-suited to advise and participate in studies that are aimed at understanding SARS-CoV-2 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Dr. William Goldman , a professor from the University of North Carolina , wrote in the bail motion .
“ It would make sense to take advantage of as many experts as possible during this worldwide crisis that is rapidly expanding in scope.
” CLICK HERE FOR MORE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE A judge denied the motion Friday , according to the paper .
Lathem faces a trial in the death of Trenton Cornell-Duranleau , 26 , who was found with 70 stab wounds .
Police said he was attacked as he slept in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Last year , Warren , an Oxford University employee , agreed to testify against Lathem in a plea deal with prosecutors .
The Associated Press contributed to this report .

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A judge has denied bail to a jailed microbiologist and bubonic plague expert who wanted to be freed so he could help research the coronavirus pandemic.
Wyndham Lathem, 45, is being held without bail in a Chicago jail on a murder rap. He was an associate professor of microbiology and immunology at Northwestern University in Chicago before his arrest in the 2017 killing of a 26-year-old hairstylist who was his boyfriend.
Prosecutors allege that Lathem and another man, Andrew Warren, planned for months after they met online to kill someone, then kill each other as part of a sexual fantasy.
Lathem proposed his release from Cook County Jail on $1 million bail last week.
He argued that his research could help save lives in the pandemic, the Chicago Sun Times reported Monday.
32 LETTERS FILED IN SUPPORT OF PROF CHARGED IN CHICAGO DEATH
“With his background and experience, Dr. Lathem is well-suited to advise and participate in studies that are aimed at understanding SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic,” Dr. William Goldman, a professor from the University of North Carolina, wrote in the bail motion.
“It would make sense to take advantage of as many experts as possible during this worldwide crisis that is rapidly expanding in scope.”
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A judge denied the motion Friday, according to the paper.
Lathem faces a trial in the death of Trenton Cornell-Duranleau, 26, who was found with 70 stab wounds. Police said he was attacked as he slept in Lathem’s apartment.
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Last year, Warren, an Oxford University employee, agreed to testify against Lathem in a plea deal with prosecutors.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-04-14--Dr. Marc Siegel takes rapid COVID-19 test live on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight'

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Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel was given a COVID-19 rapid test live on `` Tucker Carlson Tonight '' Monday by Dr. Michael Misialek , associate chair of pathology at Newton-Wellesley Hospital outside Boston .
`` This is a rapid diagnostic test that will generate an accurate diagnosis within five minutes if the patient is positive for COVID and up to 13 minutes if they are negative , '' Misialek told Carlson of the test manufactured by Chicago-based Abbott Laboratories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test out there that 's rapid in that degree of speed . ''
Misialek administered the the test to Siegel by swabbing his nose while both men wore protective gear .
Misialek noted that Siegel had complained of `` a bit of a cough '' and wanted to test negative for the virus before he `` went back on the wards at NYU [ Langone Medical Center ] Later in the program , Siegel rejoined Carlson and announced he had tested negative for the coronavirus .
`` I want to tell everyone out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they were in contact with people with COVID-19 , this is where the future has to be .
Boy , do I feel great , '' Siegel said .
`` I 'd been worried for a week , not wanting to cough in public , not wanting anyone to know about it .
You know what this means ?
I can go back to social distancing and not think so much about social quarantining , which is what I would have had to do if I were positive . ''
Siegel told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for antibodies done next and expressed hope that production of the tests would soon be boosted .
`` I 'm having my blood drawn so that Dr. Misialek can check me for antibodies and then I can see whether I 'm immune or on the road to being immune .
If I had it already , that 's the future , '' Siegels said .
`` We 've got to know , did I have it ?
Am I getting over it ?
Can I go back to society if I have that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look how long this took .
Not even the length of the show .
And I know I 'm negative . ''

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Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel was given a COVID-19 rapid test live on "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Monday by Dr. Michael Misialek, associate chair of pathology at Newton-Wellesley Hospital outside Boston.
"This is a rapid diagnostic test that will generate an accurate diagnosis within five minutes if the patient is positive for COVID and up to 13 minutes if they are negative," Misialek told Carlson of the test manufactured by Chicago-based Abbott Laboratories. "And it's the only test out there that's rapid in that degree of speed."
THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK, STATE-BY-STATE
Misialek administered the the test to Siegel by swabbing his nose while both men wore protective gear. Misialek noted that Siegel had complained of "a bit of a cough" and wanted to test negative for the virus before he "went back on the wards at NYU [Langone Medical Center]
Later in the program, Siegel rejoined Carlson and announced he had tested negative for the coronavirus.
"I want to tell everyone out there with a cough who's worried that they were in contact with people with COVID-19, this is where the future has to be. Boy, do I feel great," Siegel said. "I'd been worried for a week, not wanting to cough in public, not wanting anyone to know about it. You know what this means? I can go back to social distancing and not think so much about social quarantining, which is what I would have had to do if I were positive."
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Siegel told Carson he would undergo a blood test for antibodies done next and expressed hope that production of the tests would soon be boosted.
"I'm having my blood drawn so that Dr. Misialek can check me for antibodies and then I can see whether I'm immune or on the road to being immune. If I had it already, that's the future," Siegels said. "We've got to know, did I have it? Am I getting over it? Can I go back to society if I have that information on everyone? And Tucker, look how long this took. Not even the length of the show. And I know I'm negative."


foxnews--2020-04-14--Foxconn workers in China face daily temperature checks, thermal screenings

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Workers at factories in China are being subjected to stringent surveillance in the wake of the novel coronavirus , as the country cautiously restarts its manufacturing sector .
At one of Foxconn ’ s iPhone-making factories in Zhengzhou , workers are placed in teams of 20 that stick together night and day to facilitate health surveillance , reports The Washington Post .
Factory workers are issues face masks at the beginning of each shift and they must have their temperatures checked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WEAK SPOT ON NOVEL CORONAVIRUS The workers sit on tables with tall dividers to separate them during their lunch breaks .
In addition , the cafeteria seats have reportedly been labeled with QR codes for workers to scan so the manufacturing company has a record of who sat where and when for meals .
Workers must leave their coats and bags in a spot to be disinfected at their dorms , as well .
The company has set up an infrared video camera that can track employees ’ body temperatures as they walk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As of Tuesday afternoon , there are almost 2 million cases of COVID-19 worldwide and more than 25,000 people have died from the virus in the United States .
Foxconn told the Post in a statement that it was implementing “ all recommended health and hygiene practices .
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including the use of nucleic acid tests and chest X-rays when required.
” The company also it has produced 10 million surgical masks to date , with a goal of making 2 million a day for internal use .

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Workers at factories in China are being subjected to stringent surveillance in the wake of the novel coronavirus, as the country cautiously restarts its manufacturing sector.
At one of Foxconn’s iPhone-making factories in Zhengzhou, workers are placed in teams of 20 that stick together night and day to facilitate health surveillance, reports The Washington Post.
Factory workers are issues face masks at the beginning of each shift and they must have their temperatures checked as well.
ANTIBODY POINTS TO POTENTIAL WEAK SPOT ON NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
The workers sit on tables with tall dividers to separate them during their lunch breaks.
In addition, the cafeteria seats have reportedly been labeled with QR codes for workers to scan so the manufacturing company has a record of who sat where and when for meals.
Workers must leave their coats and bags in a spot to be disinfected at their dorms, as well.
The company has set up an infrared video camera that can track employees’ body temperatures as they walk by, according to the Post.
As of Tuesday afternoon, there are almost 2 million cases of COVID-19 worldwide and more than 25,000 people have died from the virus in the United States.
COAL PLANT DEMOLITION RELEASES HUGE CLOUD OF DUST IN CHICAGO
Foxconn told the Post in a statement that it was implementing “all recommended health and hygiene practices . . . including the use of nucleic acid tests and chest X-rays when required.” The company also it has produced 10 million surgical masks to date, with a goal of making 2 million a day for internal use.
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foxnews--2020-02-04--Royal Caribbean cancels 8 cruises due to coronavirus concerns

Following the outbreak of the coronavirus in China , many franchises in the travel industry are taking precautions to ensure the safety of their guests and staff .
Royal Caribbean has just followed suit , canceling eight cruises out of China through early March .
The cruise line increased the number of cancelations from three as of last week to eight and extended the duration from early February to early March .
In addition , Royal Caribbean will be turning away anyone who has been to China or Hong Kong within the past 15 days prior to departure .
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Passengers who may have made contact with people who have been to China and Hong Kong within the 15-day time period must submit to specialized health screenings .
Passengers traveling on a Chinese or Hong Kong passport and guests who report feeling unwell or demonstrate flu-like symptoms will also be screened .
These same measurements will also apply to employees , crew members and contractors .
According Richard Fain , CEO of Royal Caribbean , there will likely be more future cancellations as a result of the outbreak , and it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , he did stress that the cruise line , which has operated in China for more than 10 years , remains committed to long-term growth in the country .
It is still to early to determine what impact the coronavirus will have on Royal Caribbean ’ s business .
The cruise line does have a contingency plan if the outbreak continues for an extended period of time .

Following the outbreak of the coronavirus in China, many franchises in the travel industry are taking precautions to ensure the safety of their guests and staff. Royal Caribbean has just followed suit, cancelling eight cruises out of China through early March.
The cruise line increased the number of cancellations from three as of last week to eight and extended the duration from early February to early March.
In addition, Royal Caribbean will be turning away anyone who has been to China or Hong Kong within the past 15 days prior to departure. Those turned away will be issued full refunds.
Passengers who may have made contact with people who have been to China and Hong Kong within the 15-day time period must submit to specialized health screenings. Passengers traveling on a Chinese or Hong Kong passport and guests who report feeling unwell or demonstrate flu-like symptoms will also be screened.
These same measurements will also apply to employees, crew members and contractors.
According Richard Fain, CEO of Royal Caribbean, there will likely be more future cancellations as a result of the outbreak, and it will likely impact future bookings in China. However, he did stress that the cruise line, which has operated in China for more than 10 years, remains committed to long-term growth in the country.
It is still to early to determine what impact the coronavirus will have on Royal Caribbean's business. The cruise line does have a contingency plan if the outbreak continues for an extended period of time.
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foxnews--2020-04-27--Renowned chef Alain Ducasse claims it's safer to eat in restaurants than shop and cook for yourself

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Superstar chef Alain Ducasse has insisted that it is safer to eat in restaurants than cook for yourself under coronavirus lockdown.
“It’s better to eat in a restaurant that takes all the precautions than at home where you have to go to your little local supermarket where people are bumping into each other, touching the fruit and not everybody is wearing masks,” the French chef told Agence France-Presse.
Ducasse, whose restaurants have 17 Michelin stars — the most of any chef in the world — made his case to France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, on Friday.
He called for a “gradual and responsible” reopening of restaurants, saying the lockdown has been “catastrophic” for the industry.
“This can only last for a few more weeks,” he told AFP.