naturalnews--2020-03-04--Coronavirus death toll in US now at 9, and counting – schools now considering online classes to cope

( Natural News ) Attempts by administration officials to tamp down coronavirus fears dwindle on Tuesday as the United States coronavirus death toll rises to nine with other states confirming additional cases of infection .
The development caused lawmakers to express doubts about how the government plans to ramp up their virus testing fast enough to deal with the ongoing crisis .
All of the people who died are from Washington state , with a majority of them being residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle .
As of writing , Pandemic.news reports the total infection count in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with cases spread out across 13 states .
( Related : CDC finally reports “ possible ” outbreak of the coronavirus , urges Americans to prepare to deal with a community spread . )
“ What is happening now in the United States may be the beginning of what is happening abroad , ” said Dr. Nancy Messonnier of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) .
Messonnier noted that in China — considered ground zero of the coronavirus outbreak — older and sickly people are twice as likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 virus compared to those who are much younger and healthier .
According to authorities , this particular nursing home outbreak started in North Carolina , where a Wake Country resident who had recently visited the nursing home tested positive for coronavirus .
However , North Carolina ’ s government officials claimed that the resident has decided to go into self-isolation at home and is doing well .
Further , in suburban Seattle , the Associated Press reports that a group of 27 firefighters and paramedics who responded to calls at the nursing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday .
One of the firefighters , Kevin Grimstad , was among the 10 people from the Kirkland Fire Department who exhibited symptoms after dealing with calls from the nursing facility .
“ It ’ s crazy .
A couple of weeks ago , it seemed like a foreign thing and now we ’ re getting tested , ” Grimstad said .
“ If I was exposed a month ago , the problem is more widespread than we know.
” After the recent announcement of the rising death toll , schools within the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students in online classes in the event of prolonged school closures due to the virus , as reported by the Associated Press .
While local and state health officials claim that they did not recommend these schools to close down or cancel their planned activities , they still respected the decisions of the local school leaders .
As tensions rise , the Eastside Preparatory private school in Kirkland claims that it plans to have their students stay at home and do their classes online in light of the ongoing virus outbreak .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from grades five through 12 — reportedly has no known or suspected cases of COVID-19 but school officials claim that they “ do not feel it is prudent to wait until there is a known case to take action.
” The school plans to start their online class program on March 27 .
Meanwhile , the Northshore School District — which has an estimated 22,000 students located just north of the Seattle area — decided to close down on Tuesday so that their teachers could prepare themselves to teach remotely According to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also working on ways to help students who do not have access to computers or internet at home .
“ What China shows is that early containment and identification of cases can work , but we now need to implement that in other countries , ” said Dr. Nathalie MacDermott , an infectious-diseases expert at King ’ s College London .
As of writing , Natural News estimates more than 350,000 cases of COVID-19 virus infections worldwide , with about 35,000 dead from the disease .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to about 72 countries , with Andorra , Jordan , Latvia , Morocco , Portugal , Saudi Arabia , Senegal and Tunisia officially added within the past few days .
Learn more about the ongoing outbreak at Pandemic.news .

Coronavirus death toll in US now at 9, and counting – schools now considering online classes to cope with closures
Attempts by administration officials to tamp down coronavirus fears dwindle on Tuesday as the United States coronavirus death toll rises to nine with other states confirming additional cases of infection. The development caused lawmakers to express doubts about how the government plans to ramp up their virus testing fast enough to deal with the ongoing crisis.
All of the people who died are from Washington state, with a majority of them being residents of a nursing home in suburban Seattle. As of writing, Pandemic.news reports the total infection count in the United States has shot past 100, with cases spread out across 13 states. (Related: CDC finally reports “possible” outbreak of the coronavirus, urges Americans to prepare to deal with a community spread.)
“What is happening now in the United States may be the beginning of what is happening abroad,” said Dr. Nancy Messonnier of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Messonnier noted that in China — considered ground zero of the coronavirus outbreak — older and sickly people are twice as likely to develop a more serious infection with the COVID-19 virus compared to those who are much younger and healthier.
According to authorities, this particular nursing home outbreak started in North Carolina, where a Wake Country resident who had recently visited the nursing home tested positive for coronavirus. However, North Carolina's government officials claimed that the resident has decided to go into self-isolation at home and is doing well.
Further, in suburban Seattle, the Associated Press reports that a group of 27 firefighters and paramedics who responded to calls at the nursing home were tested for the virus on Tuesday. One of the firefighters, Kevin Grimstad, was among the 10 people from the Kirkland Fire Department who exhibited symptoms after dealing with calls from the nursing facility.
“It’s crazy. A couple of weeks ago, it seemed like a foreign thing and now we’re getting tested,” Grimstad said. “If I was exposed a month ago, the problem is more widespread than we know.”
Online classes amid coronavirus scare
After the recent announcement of the rising death toll, schools within the Seattle area started to consider teaching their students in online classes in the event of prolonged school closures due to the virus, as reported by the Associated Press. While local and state health officials claim that they did not recommend these schools to close down or cancel their planned activities, they still respected the decisions of the local school leaders.
As tensions rise, the Eastside Preparatory private school in Kirkland claims that it plans to have their students stay at home and do their classes online in light of the ongoing virus outbreak. The school — consisting of about 500 students from grades five through 12 — reportedly has no known or suspected cases of COVID-19 but school officials claim that they “do not feel it is prudent to wait until there is a known case to take action.” The school plans to start their online class program on March 27.
Meanwhile, the Northshore School District — which has an estimated 22,000 students located just north of the Seattle area — decided to close down on Tuesday so that their teachers could prepare themselves to teach remotely According to their Superintendent Michelle Reid, the district was also working on ways to help students who do not have access to computers or internet at home.
“What China shows is that early containment and identification of cases can work, but we now need to implement that in other countries,” said Dr. Nathalie MacDermott, an infectious-diseases expert at King’s College London.
As of writing, Natural News estimates more than 350,000 cases of COVID-19 virus infections worldwide, with about 35,000 dead from the disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) also reports that the virus has spread to about 72 countries, with Andorra, Jordan, Latvia, Morocco, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Senegal and Tunisia officially added within the past few days.
Learn more about the ongoing outbreak at Pandemic.news.
Sources include:
APNews.com 1
APNews.com 2
WHO.int [PDF]


naturalnews--2020-03-04--FEMA getting ready for Trump to declare national coronavirus emergency, unleashing the military and

( Natural News ) Despite repeated attempts to assure the public that the coronavirus pandemic is under control in the United States , the federal government continues to take drastic measures , just in case .
A source close to NBC News says the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) is getting ready for President Donald Trump to declare an “ infectious disease emergency declaration.
” Once this national emergency is declared by the President , FEMA would be able to activate the $ 34 billion in funds the agency currently maintains .
“ It ’ s money that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said a former FEMA official .
“ To me this is another indication that the president and the White House are finally aware of the gravity of the situation , ” said Michael Coen , former FEMA chief of staff .
“ They need to consider all tools available to them and have contingencies for action.
” Emergency declaration would unlock the military and billions of dollars in medical assistance These FEMA funds would assist the administration ’ s strong coronavirus response , enlisting the military to help out .
The emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disaster relief funding to state and local governments .
The CDC has already identified coronavirus cases in fourteen states .
This emergency declaration would allow FEMA to target the areas already affected by the virus , allowing for medical assistance teams , mobile hospitals , and military transport to help out with potentially overcrowded hospitals and panicked people .
In order to mobilize the military and activate the FEMA ’ s disaster assistance funds , the Trump Administration would have to use the 1988 Stafford Act .
The Stafford Act was used by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Nile virus in New York and New Jersey .
Up to $ 5 million in federal aid was used to help these states control mosquitoes and help people recover from the mosquito-borne illness .
This time , the declaration could impact multiple states and potentially activate the National Guard across the country .
Health and Human Services ( HHS ) has already declared this coronavirus strain to be a “ public health emergency.
” FEMA is currently working with HHS to assist the federal government .
With billions of dollars at their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. citizens like the Chinese are being treated ?
President Trump has repeatedly praised the Chinese President for his strong response to control the coronavirus .
With billions of dollars at his disposal , will Trump employ similar tactics that the Chinese government has used ?
Will trucks sweep through the city streets , spraying chemicals ?
Will feverish individuals be pulled from their homes and quarantined , no matter the cause ?
Will schools be ordered to shut down for months ?
Will city streets become fearful ghost-towns , local businesses shut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many public places will be put on lock down and for how long ?
Will employees be forced to work from home ?
If the bodies pile up , how will the deceased be treated ?
Will roads be blocked , travel restricted within the border ?
How long will air travel be halted from all the affected countries ?
When will the fear of virus subside ?
Will quarantines and drastic measures be used for all future infections , including but not limited to : influenza , acute flaccid myelitis , measles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pneumonia , bronchitis , etc.
?
No matter how much money is spent in reassurance , viruses will still exist and they will defy our economies .
No matter how many chemicals are sprayed , microbes are waiting to re-colonize the space , evolving with stronger traits .
No matter how tough the quarantines , viruses live in a plane of existence we still don ’ t understand , escaping the physical boundaries we try to reassure ourselves with .
No matter how many emergencies are declared by experts , the conditions are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advantage of malnourished , immune-compromised populations .
No matter how much “ safety ” we are reassured by the government , we must learn to strengthen our own bodies and immune systems and take care of our families , preparing for potential societal upheaval and government overreach that could come to America .
No matter how much fear and death we are fed by the media , we must continue to interact with one another , to treat one another with dignity and respect , to hug , kiss , give birth , @ @ @ @

FEMA getting ready for Trump to declare national coronavirus emergency, unleashing the military and billions of federal aid
Despite repeated attempts to assure the public that the coronavirus pandemic is under control in the United States, the federal government continues to take drastic measures, just in case.
A source close to NBC News says the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is getting ready for President Donald Trump to declare an “infectious disease emergency declaration.”
Once this national emergency is declared by the President, FEMA would be able to activate the $34 billion in funds the agency currently maintains. "It's money that’s sitting there and ready," said a former FEMA official.
"To me this is another indication that the president and the White House are finally aware of the gravity of the situation," said Michael Coen, former FEMA chief of staff. "They need to consider all tools available to them and have contingencies for action."
Emergency declaration would unlock the military and billions of dollars in medical assistance
These FEMA funds would assist the administration’s strong coronavirus response, enlisting the military to help out. The emergency declaration would allow FEMA officials to provide disaster relief funding to state and local governments. The CDC has already identified coronavirus cases in fourteen states. This emergency declaration would allow FEMA to target the areas already affected by the virus, allowing for medical assistance teams, mobile hospitals, and military transport to help out with potentially overcrowded hospitals and panicked people.
In order to mobilize the military and activate the FEMA’s disaster assistance funds, the Trump Administration would have to use the 1988 Stafford Act. The Stafford Act was used by President Bill Clinton in 2000 to combat West Nile virus in New York and New Jersey. Up to $5 million in federal aid was used to help these states control mosquitoes and help people recover from the mosquito-borne illness. This time, the declaration could impact multiple states and potentially activate the National Guard across the country.
Health and Human Services (HHS) has already declared this coronavirus strain to be a “public health emergency.” FEMA is currently working with HHS to assist the federal government.
With billions of dollars at their disposal, will the federal government treat U.S. citizens like the Chinese are being treated?
President Trump has repeatedly praised the Chinese President for his strong response to control the coronavirus. With billions of dollars at his disposal, will Trump employ similar tactics that the Chinese government has used?
Will trucks sweep through the city streets, spraying chemicals?
Will feverish individuals be pulled from their homes and quarantined, no matter the cause?
Will schools be ordered to shut down for months?
Will city streets become fearful ghost-towns, local businesses shut down, supply chains disrupted?
How many public places will be put on lock down and for how long?
Will employees be forced to work from home?
If the bodies pile up, how will the deceased be treated?
Will roads be blocked, travel restricted within the border?
How long will air travel be halted from all the affected countries?
When will the fear of virus subside?
Will quarantines and drastic measures be used for all future infections, including but not limited to: influenza, acute flaccid myelitis, measles, mumps, respiratory syncytial virus, pneumonia, bronchitis, etc.?
No matter how much money is spent in reassurance, viruses will still exist and they will defy our economies. No matter how many chemicals are sprayed, microbes are waiting to re-colonize the space, evolving with stronger traits. No matter how tough the quarantines, viruses live in a plane of existence we still don’t understand, escaping the physical boundaries we try to reassure ourselves with. No matter how many emergencies are declared by experts, the conditions are already in place for viruses to take advantage of malnourished, immune-compromised populations.
No matter how much “safety” we are reassured by the government, we must learn to strengthen our own bodies and immune systems and take care of our families, preparing for potential societal upheaval and government overreach that could come to America. No matter how much fear and death we are fed by the media, we must continue to interact with one another, to treat one another with dignity and respect, to hug, kiss, give birth, and celebrate life.
Sources include:
NBCNews.com
BusinessInsider.com


naturalnews--2020-03-04--Trump cozies up to Big Pharma and the vaccine industry instead of promoting vitamin D, anti-viral he

( Natural News ) During a recent press conference , President Trump issued a plea to the pharmaceutical industry to speed up its efforts to unveil a new vaccine for the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) .
The Trump administration says that Big Pharma needs to pick up the pace in unleashing the next chemical laden jab for the latest worldwide crisis , emphasizing that having to wait up to 18 months for a coronavirus vaccine to gain approval is unacceptable .
Trump ’ s announcement came just 15 minutes before American ally Saudi Arabia announced its first known case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is believed to have come from Iran via Bahrain .
As all of this is happening , the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) is considering the issuance of a possible emergency declaration in response to new evidence of community spread of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) here in the United States .
FEMA officials say they ’ re preparing for an “ infectious disease emergency declaration ” to be issued by President Trump that would allow the federal agency to provide disaster relief funding to both state and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Americans have nothing to worry about concerning the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) , he has yet to inform the American public about how to protect itself against the virus , either with antiviral drugs or more natural antiviral substances like vitamin D. In fact , almost nobody in any position of authority has made one single mention about preventative measures other than for people to wash their hands .
There was once a time when the federal government urged Americans to take precautionary measures on their own to prevent infection from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message being conveyed is to just sit tight and let the government handle it – and when has that ever led to positive results ?
The president ’ s failure to communicate with the American public about tried-and-true methods of naturally boosting immunity is nothing short of disappointing , but it ’ s hardly surprising .
Listen below as Mike Adams , the Health Ranger , discusses three natural molecules that can help to fight the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) pandemic : Oops : CDC releases woman with novel coronavirus in Texas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) reportedly released a woman from quarantine who tested twice negative for the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) , only to later test positive in another test result received by the federal agency .
“ Unfortunately , after the person ’ s release , the CDC received the results of another test that showed a weakly positive confirmation of the virus that causes CoVid-19 , ” stated Ron Nirenberg , the mayor of San Antonio .
Up in Seattle , at least four additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( CoVid-19 ) , bringing the total number of deaths in the U.S. to at least six .
Five of these deaths occurred in King County , with the remaining fatality being reported in Snohomish County .
This concerning uptick in both deaths and new cases of the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) has many people worrying that medical martial law could be on the way not just in Washington state but throughout the country as authorities seek to contain it .
“ There are already thousands of infections across America which have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ design , of course , as the CDC withheld testing kits from hospitals and local health officials across the country , ” writes the Health Ranger .
“ By our best estimates , there are currently between 5,000 and 10,000 infections in America , mostly along the West Coast ( Seattle and Northern California ) with new outbreaks taking place in New York City , Miami , Chicago and other major cities.
” To keep up with the latest news about the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) , be sure to check out @ @

Trump cozies up to Big Pharma and the vaccine industry instead of promoting vitamin D, anti-viral herbs and spices
During a recent press conference, President Trump issued a plea to the pharmaceutical industry to speed up its efforts to unveil a new vaccine for the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19).
The Trump administration says that Big Pharma needs to pick up the pace in unleashing the next chemical laden jab for the latest worldwide crisis, emphasizing that having to wait up to 18 months for a coronavirus vaccine to gain approval is unacceptable.
Trump's announcement came just 15 minutes before American ally Saudi Arabia announced its first known case of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19), which is believed to have come from Iran via Bahrain.
As all of this is happening, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is considering the issuance of a possible emergency declaration in response to new evidence of community spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) here in the United States.
FEMA officials say they're preparing for an "infectious disease emergency declaration" to be issued by President Trump that would allow the federal agency to provide disaster relief funding to both state and local governments.
While Trump is insistent that Americans have nothing to worry about concerning the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19), he has yet to inform the American public about how to protect itself against the virus, either with antiviral drugs or more natural antiviral substances like vitamin D. In fact, almost nobody in any position of authority has made one single mention about preventative measures other than for people to wash their hands.
There was once a time when the federal government urged Americans to take precautionary measures on their own to prevent infection from outbreaks. But today, the only message being conveyed is to just sit tight and let the government handle it – and when has that ever led to positive results?
The president's failure to communicate with the American public about tried-and-true methods of naturally boosting immunity is nothing short of disappointing, but it's hardly surprising.
Listen below as Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, discusses three natural molecules that can help to fight the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) pandemic:
Oops: CDC releases woman with novel coronavirus in Texas
Over in the Lone Star State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reportedly released a woman from quarantine who tested twice negative for the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19), only to later test positive in another test result received by the federal agency.
"Unfortunately, after the person's release, the CDC received the results of another test that showed a weakly positive confirmation of the virus that causes CoVid-19," stated Ron Nirenberg, the mayor of San Antonio.
Up in Seattle, at least four additional people have died from the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19), bringing the total number of deaths in the U.S. to at least six. Five of these deaths occurred in King County, with the remaining fatality being reported in Snohomish County.
This concerning uptick in both deaths and new cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) has many people worrying that medical martial law could be on the way not just in Washington state but throughout the country as authorities seek to contain it.
"There are already thousands of infections across America which have not yet been tested – all by design, of course, as the CDC withheld testing kits from hospitals and local health officials across the country," writes the Health Ranger.
"By our best estimates, there are currently between 5,000 and 10,000 infections in America, mostly along the West Coast (Seattle and Northern California) with new outbreaks taking place in New York City, Miami, Chicago and other major cities."
To keep up with the latest news about the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19), be sure to check out Pandemic.news.
Sources for this article include:
CNBC.com
NaturalNews.com


naturalnews--2020-03-04--It may already be too late for travel restrictions in America, as the coronavirus has already spread

It may already be too late for travel restrictions in America, as the coronavirus has already spread to so many cities, it's unable to be contained

( Natural News ) A top health official in the United States has announced that should the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) become an actual pandemic , then all travel restrictions will become “ irrelevant.
” Dr. Anthony Fauci reportedly told CNBC that once the novel disease goes rogue and starts spreading within community hotspots all over the place , you may as well give up on trying to keep infected persons out of the country because “ you can ’ t keep out the entire world.
” “ When you have multiple countries involved , it ’ s very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amid worry by the Trump administration that the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) has probably already taken hold here in the U.S. “ In fact , it ’ s almost impossible.
” According to Dr. Fauci , when the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) was primarily just in China , the U.S. and other countries still “ had a period of time , temporary ” to try to prevent it from coming here .
The most obvious way to do this was to impose travel restrictions from all offending areas .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) is on every continent , and spreading like wildfire here in the U.S. in places like Washington state and California , all bets are off now that the window of opportunity to contain it has closed .
Dr. Fauci believes that communist China has been very efficient and effective at containing the disease there , despite new cases emerging daily in the epicenter of Wuhan .
China ’ s “ draconian ” lockdowns and city shutdowns , he further says , are helpful , though he believes that the U.S. would never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Mike Adams , the Health Ranger , discusses how communist China is currently the world ’ s biggest bully that must be defeated for the preservation of freedom : A commercial vaccine for the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) won ’ t be publicly available any time soon While it ’ s certainly possible that the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) will eventually fizzle out on its own , especially with the arrival of the spring season , nobody knows for sure how the situation will transpire seeing as how this novel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and thus remains an anomaly in terms of how it will behave before all is said and done .
“ The wild card here is that this is a brand-new virus , this novel coronavirus , and we do not know if it ’ s going to diminish as the weather gets warm , ” says Dr. Fauci .
“ We can ’ t count on that.
” In case you ’ re not familiar with him , Dr. Fauci is in charge of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) .
This department ’ s job is to prevent , diagnose and treat established infectious diseases , including other emerging diseases from the past such as Ebola and Zika .
According to Dr. Fauci , human clinical trials for a new Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) vaccine could begin in as little as six weeks from now , assuming everything goes as planned .
However , this will be a phase-one trial , meaning by the time a commercial vaccine is released it will no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Most government officials seem to be in agreement at this point that the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) is rapidly becoming a global pandemic .
They say that it ’ s only a matter of time before the virus really picks up speed in terms of spread here in the U.S. , and that the White House is currently trying to divert about $ 2.5 billion in additional funding for a public health response .
Dr. Fauci says that this $ 2.5 billion is a mere “ down payment , ” and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds will be needed in the future to really tackle it .
For more related news about the Wuhan coronavirus ( CoVid-19 ) , be sure to check out Pandemic.news .

It may already be too late for travel restrictions in America, as the coronavirus has already spread to so many cities, it’s unable to be contained
A top health official in the United States has announced that should the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) become an actual pandemic, then all travel restrictions will become "irrelevant."
Dr. Anthony Fauci reportedly told CNBC that once the novel disease goes rogue and starts spreading within community hotspots all over the place, you may as well give up on trying to keep infected persons out of the country because "you can't keep out the entire world."
"When you have multiple countries involved, it's very difficult to do," he added amid worry by the Trump administration that the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) has probably already taken hold here in the U.S. "In fact, it's almost impossible."
According to Dr. Fauci, when the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) was primarily just in China, the U.S. and other countries still "had a period of time, temporary" to try to prevent it from coming here. The most obvious way to do this was to impose travel restrictions from all offending areas.
However, now that the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) is on every continent, and spreading like wildfire here in the U.S. in places like Washington state and California, all bets are off now that the window of opportunity to contain it has closed.
Dr. Fauci believes that communist China has been very efficient and effective at containing the disease there, despite new cases emerging daily in the epicenter of Wuhan. China's "draconian" lockdowns and city shutdowns, he further says, are helpful, though he believes that the U.S. would never adopt such methods itself.
Listen below as Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, discusses how communist China is currently the world's biggest bully that must be defeated for the preservation of freedom:
A commercial vaccine for the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) won't be publicly available any time soon
While it's certainly possible that the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) will eventually fizzle out on its own, especially with the arrival of the spring season, nobody knows for sure how the situation will transpire seeing as how this novel disease has never before been observed, and thus remains an anomaly in terms of how it will behave before all is said and done.
"The wild card here is that this is a brand-new virus, this novel coronavirus, and we do not know if it's going to diminish as the weather gets warm," says Dr. Fauci. "We can't count on that."
In case you're not familiar with him, Dr. Fauci is in charge of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This department's job is to prevent, diagnose and treat established infectious diseases, including other emerging diseases from the past such as Ebola and Zika.
According to Dr. Fauci, human clinical trials for a new Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) vaccine could begin in as little as six weeks from now, assuming everything goes as planned. However, this will be a phase-one trial, meaning by the time a commercial vaccine is released it will no longer be applicable to this current outbreak.
Most government officials seem to be in agreement at this point that the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) is rapidly becoming a global pandemic. They say that it's only a matter of time before the virus really picks up speed in terms of spread here in the U.S., and that the White House is currently trying to divert about $2.5 billion in additional funding for a public health response.
Dr. Fauci says that this $2.5 billion is a mere "down payment," and a "start," but that more funds will be needed in the future to really tackle it.
For more related news about the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19), be sure to check out Pandemic.news.
Sources for this article include:
CNBC.com
NaturalNews.com


naturalnews--2020-03-04--Global shippers now losing a billion dollars a month as pandemic-induced slump hits the world's prod

Global shippers now losing a billion dollars a month as pandemic-induced slump hits the world's product transport infrastructure

( Natural News ) What do you get when you combine a ‘ just-in-time logistics ’ economy with a global slump in the most common form of transportation for getting goods to market — shipping ?
In short order , you get chronic shortages of virtually everything .
And that seems to be the course we are on right now , thanks to effects of the Wuhan coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) on the world ’ s biggest producer of goods : China .
According to Zero Hedge , the world ’ s shipping firms are suffering losses of about $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in China due to the spread of the virus are still substantial .
The slowdown in production comes from workers either being quarantined because of the outbreak or because they ’ re not taking any chances of contracting the virus and are staying out of public spaces for the time being .
Either way , China ’ s drop-off in factory output and productivity is affecting global shipping , which is decreasing the amount of goods getting to various global markets .
Earlier this week Noel Hacegaba , the Deputy Executive Director of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Long Beach , Calif. , warned that American seaports are beginning to feel the negative effects of the coronavirus-linked shipping slowdown .
( Related : Here ’ s what ’ s coming for America as the coronavirus spreads… city-scale quarantines , overrun hospitals , domestic flight lockdowns and MEDICAL MARTIAL LAW . )
In an interview with CNBC , Hacegaba warned that Long Beach , the second-largest containerized port in the country , experienced a 6 percent drop in volume in January , followed by a similar drop last month .
For the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see a decline of about 12 percent .
And of course , as ports handle less cargo , that will have a negative impact on workers , the local economy , and others tied to the shipping industry .
World Maritime News noted further that an increase in “ blank sailings ” and economic loss is adding to losses being experienced by the global shipping industry .
For the record , a ‘ blank sailing ’ means one “ that has been canceled by the carrier , which may mean one port is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is canceled.
” U.S. ports ( and consumers ) are only just starting to feel the effects “ So far , 105 blank sailings between Asia to North America and Europe have been recorded from January 20 to February 10 .
The shuttering of dozens of manufacturing hubs in China for virus containment purposes left the country ’ s factory output well below full capacity in February , and likely depressed into March , ” Zero Hedge reported .
More data from the UK-based maritime research consultant Drewry noted that the cancellation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drop in revenue totaling about $ 1 billion .
And while the consultant firm believes that a portion of that revenue will be made up later “ via full ships , ” for now , the short-term economic hit to shipping firms is a big deal .
Meanwhile , the drop-off in port activities in China are even larger .
Drewry said that port ops fell by 20 to 40 percent over the same period , while U.S. ports are just now beginning to feel the effects of the drop-off .
These will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , eventually , consumers as well in the form of shortages and higher prices .
“ Cargo owners and shipping lines are desperate for a swift resolution that will see Chinese factories resume production and start churning out the goods and parts that grease the global supply chain , ” Drewry noted in an analysis .
“ It is inevitable that world port throughput will suffer a large contraction in 1Q20 , but the question is now whether we can expect a v-shaped recovery later this year or something else entirely ?
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on whether China is able to ramp up production again — which , of course , depends primarily on being able to control the spread of coronavirus .
That ’ s a big “ if , ” especially following a report Tuesday claiming that Chinese government health officials have been ordered to destroy outbreak data , no doubt in an effort to hide the severity of the pandemic .

Global shippers now losing a billion dollars a month as pandemic-induced slump hits the world’s product transport infrastructure
What do you get when you combine a 'just-in-time logistics' economy with a global slump in the most common form of transportation for getting goods to market -- shipping?
In short order, you get chronic shortages of virtually everything.
And that seems to be the course we are on right now, thanks to effects of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) on the world's biggest producer of goods: China.
According to Zero Hedge, the world's shipping firms are suffering losses of about $1 billion a month because production slowdowns in China due to the spread of the virus are still substantial. The slowdown in production comes from workers either being quarantined because of the outbreak or because they're not taking any chances of contracting the virus and are staying out of public spaces for the time being.
Either way, China's drop-off in factory output and productivity is affecting global shipping, which is decreasing the amount of goods getting to various global markets.
Earlier this week Noel Hacegaba, the Deputy Executive Director of Administration and Operations for the Port of Long Beach, Calif., warned that American seaports are beginning to feel the negative effects of the coronavirus-linked shipping slowdown. (Related: Here’s what’s coming for America as the coronavirus spreads… city-scale quarantines, overrun hospitals, domestic flight lockdowns and MEDICAL MARTIAL LAW.)
In an interview with CNBC, Hacegaba warned that Long Beach, the second-largest containerized port in the country, experienced a 6 percent drop in volume in January, followed by a similar drop last month. For the quarter, he said the port may see a decline of about 12 percent. And of course, as ports handle less cargo, that will have a negative impact on workers, the local economy, and others tied to the shipping industry.
World Maritime News noted further that an increase in "blank sailings" and economic loss is adding to losses being experienced by the global shipping industry. For the record, a 'blank sailing' means one "that has been canceled by the carrier, which may mean one port is being skipped, or the entire string is canceled."
U.S. ports (and consumers) are only just starting to feel the effects
"So far, 105 blank sailings between Asia to North America and Europe have been recorded from January 20 to February 10. The shuttering of dozens of manufacturing hubs in China for virus containment purposes left the country's factory output well below full capacity in February, and likely depressed into March," Zero Hedge reported.
More data from the UK-based maritime research consultant Drewry noted that the cancellation of 105 sailings per month amounts to a drop in revenue totaling about $1 billion. And while the consultant firm believes that a portion of that revenue will be made up later "via full ships," for now, the short-term economic hit to shipping firms is a big deal.
Meanwhile, the drop-off in port activities in China are even larger. Drewry said that port ops fell by 20 to 40 percent over the same period, while U.S. ports are just now beginning to feel the effects of the drop-off. These will be felt by U.S. product markets and, eventually, consumers as well in the form of shortages and higher prices.
"Cargo owners and shipping lines are desperate for a swift resolution that will see Chinese factories resume production and start churning out the goods and parts that grease the global supply chain," Drewry noted in an analysis. "It is inevitable that world port throughput will suffer a large contraction in 1Q20, but the question is now whether we can expect a v-shaped recovery later this year or something else entirely?"
That, of course, will depend on whether China is able to ramp up production again -- which, of course, depends primarily on being able to control the spread of coronavirus.
That's a big "if," especially following a report Tuesday claiming that Chinese government health officials have been ordered to destroy outbreak data, no doubt in an effort to hide the severity of the pandemic.
Sources include:
TheNationalSentinel.com
NaturalNews.com
ZeroHedge.com


naturalnews--2020-03-04--Coronavirus fears continue to spark panic buying of isopropyl alcohol and hand sanitizer across the

( Natural News ) If you haven ’ t prepped your survival stockpile ahead of time , you ’ re out of luck : Mountain Falls ’ 91 % Isopropyl Alcohol is currently unavailable on the Amazon store .
As COVID-19 continues to spread , shoppers become more desperate to get their hands on the product , which is a first aid antiseptic and topical antimicrobial .
According to the product ’ s page on the Amazon store , it is unknown “ when or if this product will be back in stock.
” Isopropyl alcohol , also called rubbing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survival stockpile , especially since it helps prevent the risk of infection if you have cuts or scrapes .
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the globe slowly but steadily increases .
As of press time , there are already 103 cases of the infectious disease in the U.S. alone .
Shoppers in panic-buying mode are also hoarding hand sanitizer , which has unfortunately made online prices skyrocket .
Like Mountain Falls ’ 91 % Isopropyl Alcohol , hand sanitizer is also out of stock on the Amazon store .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your survival stockpile , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) suggests thoroughly washing with soap and water .
If you also don ’ t have access to soap and water , use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol .
( Related : Costco runs out of “ emergency food kits ” following coronavirus outbreak . )
In other areas , such as in St. Louis , stores are also running out of hand sanitizer because of shoppers who are panic buying .
A big box @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rationing disinfectant supplies to ensure that those who need the products can still get of them .
While in panic mode , shoppers are also stocking up on another product in anticipation of possible shortages : their prescriptions .
A spokesperson from Sam ’ s Club , a chain of membership-only retail warehouse clubs , commented that shoppers can only purchase five disinfectant products at a time .
How to make your own hand sanitizer If you were prepping before COVID-19 spread throughout the country , you should already have a stockpile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can use isopropyl alcohol to make your own hand sanitizer using only a couple of ingredients that are lying around at home .
• Essential oil of your choice for added protection and natural fragrance ( optional ) • Mix the aloe vera and isopropyl alcohol .
Stir until well blended .
• Add eight to 10 drops of your preferred essential oil to the mixture if you want , then mix well .
• Pour the DIY hand sanitizer into an empty container and seal .
Label the hand sanitizer so everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The final product contains 65 percent alcohol .
When choosing an essential oil for your homemade hand sanitizer , use oils like lavender or tea tree oil , which both have antibacterial properties .
Using these essential oils will boost the germ-killing power of your hand sanitizer .
Don ’ t throw away those empty bottles from store-bought hand sanitizer .
Wash the outside of the container and refill them again and again with your DIY sanitizer .
Another option is to purchase a set of travel-sized squeeze bottles so you can keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bug-out bag ( BOB ) .
To use the homemade hand sanitizer , squeeze some onto your palm then rub your hands together .
Let the moisture evaporate and the stickiness vanish .
There ’ s no need to panic if you don ’ t have any rubbing alcohol at home as long as you have these natural alternatives in your pantry .
Bleach can be used as a surface sanitizer and disinfectant since it also kills microorganisms on household surfaces like counters and floors .
To use bleach as a surface sanitizer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a gallon of water .
To disinfect surfaces , increase the bleach concentration to 3/4 cup per gallon of water .
Hydrogen peroxide ( H2O2 ) is cheap and you can use it to clean minor wounds to prevent infection .
As a bonus , it doesn ’ t sting as much as isopropyl alcohol .
Vinegar ’ s main ingredient , acetic acid , forms due to fermentation .
Use vinegar as a non-toxic surface disinfectant .
Now is the time to put your prepping skills to good use .
Check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or use your stock of isopropyl alcohol to make your own hand sanitizer and maintain proper hygiene .
If you don ’ t have any isopropyl alcohol , use other alternatives like bleach , H2O2 or even vinegar .

Coronavirus fears continue to spark panic buying of isopropyl alcohol and hand sanitizer across the USA
If you haven't prepped your survival stockpile ahead of time, you're out of luck: Mountain Falls' 91% Isopropyl Alcohol is currently unavailable on the Amazon store.
As COVID-19 continues to spread, shoppers become more desperate to get their hands on the product, which is a first aid antiseptic and topical antimicrobial. According to the product's page on the Amazon store, it is unknown "when or if this product will be back in stock."
Isopropyl alcohol, also called rubbing alcohol, is a must-have in your survival stockpile, especially since it helps prevent the risk of infection if you have cuts or scrapes.
Panic buying shoppers clear rubbing alcohol and hand sanitizer from store shelves
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the globe slowly but steadily increases. As of press time, there are already 103 cases of the infectious disease in the U.S. alone. Shoppers in panic-buying mode are also hoarding hand sanitizer, which has unfortunately made online prices skyrocket. Like Mountain Falls' 91% Isopropyl Alcohol, hand sanitizer is also out of stock on the Amazon store.
If you don't have rubbing alcohol in your survival stockpile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests thoroughly washing with soap and water. If you also don't have access to soap and water, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. (Related: Costco runs out of “emergency food kits” following coronavirus outbreak.)
In other areas, such as in St. Louis, stores are also running out of hand sanitizer because of shoppers who are panic buying. A big box store in the area has even resorted to rationing disinfectant supplies to ensure that those who need the products can still get of them.
While in panic mode, shoppers are also stocking up on another product in anticipation of possible shortages: their prescriptions.
A spokesperson from Sam's Club, a chain of membership-only retail warehouse clubs, commented that shoppers can only purchase five disinfectant products at a time.
How to make your own hand sanitizer
If you were prepping before COVID-19 spread throughout the country, you should already have a stockpile of rubbing alcohol at home.
You can use isopropyl alcohol to make your own hand sanitizer using only a couple of ingredients that are lying around at home.
You'll need:
2/3 cup of 91% isopropyl alcohol
1/3 cup aloe vera gel
Essential oil of your choice for added protection and natural fragrance (optional)
A bowl and spoon
An empty container
Steps:
Mix the aloe vera and isopropyl alcohol. Stir until well blended. Add eight to 10 drops of your preferred essential oil to the mixture if you want, then mix well. Pour the DIY hand sanitizer into an empty container and seal. Label the hand sanitizer so everyone at home knows what it is. The final product contains 65 percent alcohol.
When choosing an essential oil for your homemade hand sanitizer, use oils like lavender or tea tree oil, which both have antibacterial properties. Using these essential oils will boost the germ-killing power of your hand sanitizer.
Don't throw away those empty bottles from store-bought hand sanitizer. Wash the outside of the container and refill them again and again with your DIY sanitizer. Another option is to purchase a set of travel-sized squeeze bottles so you can keep some homemade sanitizer in your purse or bug-out bag (BOB).
To use the homemade hand sanitizer, squeeze some onto your palm then rub your hands together. Let the moisture evaporate and the stickiness vanish.
Natural alternatives to rubbing alcohol
There's no need to panic if you don't have any rubbing alcohol at home as long as you have these natural alternatives in your pantry.
Bleach can be used as a surface sanitizer and disinfectant since it also kills microorganisms on household surfaces like counters and floors.
To use bleach as a surface sanitizer, dilute one tablespoon of pure bleach in a gallon of water. To disinfect surfaces, increase the bleach concentration to 3/4 cup per gallon of water.
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is cheap and you can use it to clean minor wounds to prevent infection. As a bonus, it doesn't sting as much as isopropyl alcohol.
Vinegar's main ingredient, acetic acid, forms due to fermentation. Use vinegar as a non-toxic surface disinfectant.
Now is the time to put your prepping skills to good use. Check stores in your area for rubbing alcohol, or use your stock of isopropyl alcohol to make your own hand sanitizer and maintain proper hygiene.
If you don't have any isopropyl alcohol, use other alternatives like bleach, H2O2 or even vinegar.
Sources include:
Amazon.com
ABCActionNews.com
KSDK.com
TheBalanceEveryday.com
Healthfully.com


naturalnews--2020-03-04--Company selling “Ghost Gunner” machine that allows you to build AR-15s in your own home hit by coron

( Natural News ) The company that sells “ Ghost Gunner , ” a machine that enables you to be able to build 80 percent “ lowers ” for AR-15 rifles in the comfort of your own home , is experiencing supply shortages thanks to the Wuhan coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) .
According to an email from Defense Distributed , which makes Ghost Gunner milling machines , the company is having difficulty filling orders because of deep production cuts in China caused by factory closures due to widespread quarantines and worker illnesses .
“ You ’ ve likely seen the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has affected global supply chains , especially in tech .
Unfortunately , Ghost Gunner has been caught up in these delays despite relying on China for just a few parts , ” the email said .
“ We finally received a significantly delayed shipment and production schedule from our Chinese supplier this week .
The team is now working overtime to accommodate in-house production of any additional parts we are able , but production will be slower than we planned until China is back online , ” it continued .
“ With the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we now estimate completing all Q1 deliveries could take until mid-May.
” The company did not say when they expected timely deliveries of parts and machines would be restored but there is no way to know that given the uncertainties over the virus that still remain in China .
Plus , it ’ s difficult to get accurate news about the outbreak in China and how widespread and deadly it is because the government lies about everything .
The newest version of the machine , the GG3 , is a “ complete redesign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post at Ammoland .
Not only does the newest machine manufacture 80 percent lowers for AR-15s , but also this year ’ s model will make 80 percent lowers for AK-47-style rifles as well .
And all for just $ 2,100 , which the company will finance if buyers meet conditions .
( Related : The best survival and combat gear I bought in 2019 – Unsolicited , independent reviews from the Health Ranger . )
The Ghost Gunner 3 is here to keep your homemade firearm dreams alive and with newly added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ghost Gunner , the Ghost Gunner 3 boasts 5 times the speed , 2 times the build space , internal illumination and automatic leveling .
Also set for 2020 , the Ghost Gunner is purported to be able to produce AK-47 receivers .
The process is simple and you don ’ t need experience In addition to ARs and AKs , the GG3 also makes “ AR-9s , Polymer80s , 1911s , AR-308s and AR-45s.
” Plus , the machine “ is also able to engrave pieces with custom text and designs as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Second Amendment writer Awr Hawkins , who tested a GG2 model at his home in October 2016 , noted that the machine is a CNC mill that hooks into a laptop computer via a USB cord .
The 80 percent lowers produced are ready to be fit with trigger housings , magazine release , safety release , etc.
, as the centerpiece of a complete rifle that you build yourself .
The machines are pre-configured so you don ’ t need any prior gun-milling experience in order to complete production of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lower took less than two hours , start to finish .
The sound of the milling was nominal .
And for those who understand the value of being able to build your gun , the sound of the milling was the sound of freedom , ” he wrote .
At the time , current prices for AR-15 parts to complete the rifle amounted to between $ 400 and $ 450 dollars for a then-complete , functional weapon .
Of course , it is incumbent upon buyers to know the laws regarding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — before beginning .
But once you build your first one , it ’ s a sure bet you ’ re going to want to build several more — and several types — to keep yourself well-stocked in firearms ahead of any , shall we say ‘ as-yet-unforeseen attempts ’ to deprive us of our Second Amendment right in the future .

Company selling “Ghost Gunner” machine that allows you to build AR-15s in your own home hit by coronavirus-induced China supply line collapse
The company that sells “Ghost Gunner,” a machine that enables you to be able to build 80 percent “lowers” for AR-15 rifles in the comfort of your own home, is experiencing supply shortages thanks to the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19).
According to an email from Defense Distributed, which makes Ghost Gunner milling machines, the company is having difficulty filling orders because of deep production cuts in China caused by factory closures due to widespread quarantines and worker illnesses.
“You’ve likely seen the news that the Coronavirus outbreak in China has affected global supply chains, especially in tech. Unfortunately, Ghost Gunner has been caught up in these delays despite relying on China for just a few parts,” the email said.
“We finally received a significantly delayed shipment and production schedule from our Chinese supplier this week. The team is now working overtime to accommodate in-house production of any additional parts we are able, but production will be slower than we planned until China is back online,” it continued. “With the pace we’re receiving parts, we now estimate completing all Q1 deliveries could take until mid-May.”
The company did not say when they expected timely deliveries of parts and machines would be restored but there is no way to know that given the uncertainties over the virus that still remain in China. Plus, it’s difficult to get accurate news about the outbreak in China and how widespread and deadly it is because the government lies about everything.
The newest version of the machine, the GG3, is a “complete redesign” of GG2, according to a post at Ammoland. Not only does the newest machine manufacture 80 percent lowers for AR-15s, but also this year’s model will make 80 percent lowers for AK-47-style rifles as well. And all for just $2,100, which the company will finance if buyers meet conditions. (Related: The best survival and combat gear I bought in 2019 – Unsolicited, independent reviews from the Health Ranger.)
The Firearm Blog adds:
The Ghost Gunner 3 is here to keep your homemade firearm dreams alive and with newly added technology. Surpassing previous versions of the Ghost Gunner, the Ghost Gunner 3 boasts 5 times the speed, 2 times the build space, internal illumination and automatic leveling. Also set for 2020, the Ghost Gunner is purported to be able to produce AK-47 receivers.
The process is simple and you don’t need experience
In addition to ARs and AKs, the GG3 also makes “AR-9s, Polymer80s, 1911s, AR-308s and AR-45s.” Plus, the machine “is also able to engrave pieces with custom text and designs as well as serialize parts.”
Breitbart News’ Second Amendment writer Awr Hawkins, who tested a GG2 model at his home in October 2016, noted that the machine is a CNC mill that hooks into a laptop computer via a USB cord. The 80 percent lowers produced are ready to be fit with trigger housings, magazine release, safety release, etc., as the centerpiece of a complete rifle that you build yourself. The machines are pre-configured so you don’t need any prior gun-milling experience in order to complete production of the lower.
“The process of completing the lower took less than two hours, start to finish. The sound of the milling was nominal. And for those who understand the value of being able to build your gun, the sound of the milling was the sound of freedom,” he wrote.
At the time, current prices for AR-15 parts to complete the rifle amounted to between $400 and $450 dollars for a then-complete, functional weapon. Of course, it is incumbent upon buyers to know the laws regarding the manufacture of ghost guns — unregistered firearms — before beginning.
But once you build your first one, it’s a sure bet you’re going to want to build several more — and several types — to keep yourself well-stocked in firearms ahead of any, shall we say ‘as-yet-unforeseen attempts’ to deprive us of our Second Amendment right in the future.
Sources include:
Ammoland.com
TheFirearmBlog.com
NaturalNews.com
Breitbart.com


naturalnews--2020-03-04--After wasting over $1 billion developing a Zika vaccine, now the government wants another $2.5 billi

( Natural News ) Back in 2016 , the mainstream media terrified pregnant women around the world with stories about a mysterious virus called Zika that they claimed caused severe birth defects in babies .
Government agencies , including the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) , insisted that a virus which had been around for over a century without ever causing much harm , was suddenly causing babies to be born with shrunken heads .
At the time , President Barrack Obama asked Congress to allocate $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for this devastating “ new ” disease .
Congress eventually agreed to throw $ 1 billion at the problem , but four years later , there still isn ’ t a Zika vaccine , and despite the hysteria , babies are not being born with abnormally small heads .
Now , the Trump administration has asked Congress for $ 2.5 billion to fight the novel Coronavirus – labeled Covid-19 – which the president says will be used in various ways , including for developing a vaccine .
There can be no doubt that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it marches across the globe , and the government will certainly need to spend a great deal of money combating it and protecting American citizens .
That said , the Zika debacle serves as a warning that massive amounts of money can be wasted in trying to develop a vaccine that either ends up being unnecessary or simply never materializes .
( Related : Coronavirus reaches MEXICO with first 2 confirmed cases . )
As noted by Dr. David Brownstein , writing for Health Impact News , there is a great deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And we simply can not view the information coming out of China as gospel .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) has indicated that the mortality rate for the disease appears to be between 3 and 4 percent .
But health officials from the organization have repeatedly stressed that this number could decrease dramatically as time passes .
The disease appears to cause very mild symptoms in the vast majority of cases , and for this reason there may be many , many people who have actually contracted the virus who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If , for example , the number of infected patients is actually far higher than reported , then the mortality rate could be considerably lower than it currently appears to be .
On the other hand , as time passes it could turn out that the virus is even more deadly than it currently seems to be .
We simply do not know .
( Related : Coronavirus fears cause panic-buying among shoppers in Brooklyn and Queens in New York . )
Regardless of how lethal the disease turns out to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might very well mutate and become even more deadly , making the pursuit of a vaccine even more difficult .
This is exactly what happened with the 1918 Spanish Flu – the deadliest pandemic in history , which claimed between 20 and 50 million lives .
As reported by the History Channel , the Spanish Flu struck in two distinct phases : The first wave of the 1918 pandemic occurred in the spring and was generally mild .
The sick , who experienced such typical flu symptoms as chills , fever and fatigue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the number of reported deaths was low .
However , a second , highly contagious wave of influenza appeared with a vengeance in the fall of that same year .
Victims died within hours or days of developing symptoms , their skin turning blue and their lungs filling with fluid that caused them to suffocate .
In just one year , 1918 , the average life expectancy in America plummeted by a dozen years .
Clearly , a lot more information is needed about this disease to effectively develop a vaccine against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government needs to focus on the immediate needs of its citizens and preventing the spread of what could turn out to be an incredibly deadly pandemic .
Keep abreast of the latest developments at Outbreak.news .

After wasting over $1 billion developing a Zika vaccine, now the government wants another $2.5 billion for novel Coronavirus
Back in 2016, the mainstream media terrified pregnant women around the world with stories about a mysterious virus called Zika that they claimed caused severe birth defects in babies.
Government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), insisted that a virus which had been around for over a century without ever causing much harm, was suddenly causing babies to be born with shrunken heads.
At the time, President Barrack Obama asked Congress to allocate $2 billion for urgently developing a vaccine for this devastating “new” disease. Congress eventually agreed to throw $1 billion at the problem, but four years later, there still isn’t a Zika vaccine, and despite the hysteria, babies are not being born with abnormally small heads.
Now, the Trump administration has asked Congress for $2.5 billion to fight the novel Coronavirus – labeled Covid-19 – which the president says will be used in various ways, including for developing a vaccine.
There can be no doubt that Covid-19 is leaving a trail of destruction as it marches across the globe, and the government will certainly need to spend a great deal of money combating it and protecting American citizens.
That said, the Zika debacle serves as a warning that massive amounts of money can be wasted in trying to develop a vaccine that either ends up being unnecessary or simply never materializes. (Related: Coronavirus reaches MEXICO with first 2 confirmed cases.)
A lack of information
As noted by Dr. David Brownstein, writing for Health Impact News, there is a great deal we do not yet know about Covid-19. And we simply cannot view the information coming out of China as gospel.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has indicated that the mortality rate for the disease appears to be between 3 and 4 percent. But health officials from the organization have repeatedly stressed that this number could decrease dramatically as time passes.
The disease appears to cause very mild symptoms in the vast majority of cases, and for this reason there may be many, many people who have actually contracted the virus who simply are not aware of the fact. If, for example, the number of infected patients is actually far higher than reported, then the mortality rate could be considerably lower than it currently appears to be.
On the other hand, as time passes it could turn out that the virus is even more deadly than it currently seems to be.
We simply do not know. (Related: Coronavirus fears cause panic-buying among shoppers in Brooklyn and Queens in New York.)
Regardless of how lethal the disease turns out to be, health officials have warned that it might very well mutate and become even more deadly, making the pursuit of a vaccine even more difficult.
This is exactly what happened with the 1918 Spanish Flu – the deadliest pandemic in history, which claimed between 20 and 50 million lives. As reported by the History Channel, the Spanish Flu struck in two distinct phases:
The first wave of the 1918 pandemic occurred in the spring and was generally mild. The sick, who experienced such typical flu symptoms as chills, fever and fatigue, usually recovered after several days, and the number of reported deaths was low.
However, a second, highly contagious wave of influenza appeared with a vengeance in the fall of that same year. Victims died within hours or days of developing symptoms, their skin turning blue and their lungs filling with fluid that caused them to suffocate. In just one year, 1918, the average life expectancy in America plummeted by a dozen years.
Clearly, a lot more information is needed about this disease to effectively develop a vaccine against it. In the meantime, the government needs to focus on the immediate needs of its citizens and preventing the spread of what could turn out to be an incredibly deadly pandemic.
Keep abreast of the latest developments at Outbreak.news.
Sources include:
HealthImpactNews.com
USAToday.com
History.com


naturalnews--2020-03-04--“Pandemic proportions”: COVID-19 is starting to spiral out of control all over the globe

( Natural News ) This is already the most frightening virus outbreak that we have seen in the past several decades , and it appears that it is just getting started .
A week ago , there were about 3,000 confirmed cases outside of China and now there are more than 10,000 .
4,812 cases have been confirmed in South Korea , 2,036 cases have been confirmed in Italy , and 1,501 cases have been confirmed in Iran at this point .
Of course by the time you actually read this article those numbers are likely to be significantly higher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a really bad Hollywood disaster movie play out right in front of our eyes , and so far every effort to contain this virus has failed .
On Monday , Dr. Anthony Fauci stunned many people when he told NBC News that COVID-19 has likely reached “ pandemic proportions ” … News of the additional deaths came after Dr Anthony Fauci , the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , told NBC News on Monday that the disease had likely reached ‘ pandemic proportions ’ as 100 cases were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re dealing with an evolving situation .
We ’ re dealing with clearly an emerging infectious disease that has now reached outbreak proportions and likely pandemic proportions , ’ Dr Fauci said .
‘ If you look at multiple definitions of what a pandemic is… multiple sustained transmissions of of a highly infectious agent in multiple regions of the globe.
’ Dr. Fauci is definitely not an alarmist , and for him to use the word “ pandemic ” is a major red flag .
Last week a lot of people were pointing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died from this virus yet , but now six victims have died in the state of Washington alone… If you live in the Seattle area , you need to understand that you are in the middle of a crisis zone .
As I discussed yesterday , it is likely that the virus has been circulating in that region for weeks , and each day the number of potential carriers will only get higher .
At this point , local officials are specifically warning everyone to “ avoid crowded settings if possible ” … @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthy , avoid crowded settings if possible , ” King County Public Health said on Twitter .
“ Especially if you are over 60 , or have other chronic health conditions such as diabetes , heart disease , lung disease , or a weakened immune system.
” There ’ s particular concern about the spread of the virus in nursing homes .
One such facility , Life Care Center in Kirkland , Washington , said in a statement that one of its residents and one of its associates have been diagnosed with COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now .
And this doesn ’ t mean that you will need to change your behavior for a few days or even a few weeks .
At a minimum , if you live in the Seattle area you are going to want to avoid crowded settings for the next several months .
Of course it is just a matter of time before other major cities are facing similar outbreaks .
In recent days the number of states with confirmed cases has grown quite a bit larger… Unfortunately , this list probably only represents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large iceberg .
Up until just recently , the CDC was mandating that the only people that should be tested are those that have traveled to China or those that have had close contact with a known victim .
By using such restrictive criteria , the number of Americans being tested was kept extremely low , and a lot of infected people slipped through the cracks .
Now this virus has escaped containment , and authorities are telling us that “ community spread ” is inevitable all over the United States .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the rest of the planet like wildfire .
In Iran , the fact that a top adviser to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei just died from the virus made headlines all over the globe… But despite the fact that the number of confirmed cases in Iran is escalating at an exponential rate , and despite the fact that dozens of Iranians have already died , many Iranians continue to engage in the practice of “ kissing and licking Shi ’ ite shrines throughout the country ” … Can you believe that ?
We live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much of the world has gone nuts .
Most people believe whatever they feel like believing , and most people do whatever they feel like doing .
But there are always consequences for our actions , and I have a feeling that this virus is going to spread particularly rapidly in the Middle East .
Here in the United States , it appears that this outbreak is far more extensive than we are being told .
As the U.S. starts to finally ramp up testing , it is inevitable that a lot more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact , in just a little while I will be posting an article on End Of The American Dream about an ER doctor in New York that is claiming that there is “ going to be thousands ” of confirmed cases inside this country by next week .
I don ’ t think that it is going to happen quite that rapidly , but it appears to be inevitable that the number of cases is going to be steadily rising .
This is not a drill .
This is an exceedingly dangerous virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planet , and we need to prepare for a scenario in which this crisis could extend for many months or even for several years .

“Pandemic proportions”: COVID-19 is starting to spiral out of control all over the globe
This is already the most frightening virus outbreak that we have seen in the past several decades, and it appears that it is just getting started. A week ago, there were about 3,000 confirmed cases outside of China and now there are more than 10,000. 4,812 cases have been confirmed in South Korea, 2,036 cases have been confirmed in Italy, and 1,501 cases have been confirmed in Iran at this point. Of course by the time you actually read this article those numbers are likely to be significantly higher. It is like we are watching a really bad Hollywood disaster movie play out right in front of our eyes, and so far every effort to contain this virus has failed. On Monday, Dr. Anthony Fauci stunned many people when he told NBC News that COVID-19 has likely reached “pandemic proportions”
(Article by Michael Snyder republished from TheMostImportantNews.com)
News of the additional deaths came after Dr Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told NBC News on Monday that the disease had likely reached ‘pandemic proportions’ as 100 cases were confirmed across the U.S. ‘We’re dealing with an evolving situation. We’re dealing with clearly an emerging infectious disease that has now reached outbreak proportions and likely pandemic proportions,’ Dr Fauci said. ‘If you look at multiple definitions of what a pandemic is… multiple sustained transmissions of of a highly infectious agent in multiple regions of the globe.’
Dr. Fauci is definitely not an alarmist, and for him to use the word “pandemic” is a major red flag.
Last week a lot of people were pointing out that not a single American had died from this virus yet, but now six victims have died in the state of Washington alone…
Four more people have died of the coronavirus in Washington state, raising the death toll in the state and the nation to six, health officials said Monday. Jeffrey Duchin, a health officer in King County and Seattle, said at a news conference Monday that five of the deaths were people from King County and one was from Snohomish County, north of Seattle.
If you live in the Seattle area, you need to understand that you are in the middle of a crisis zone. As I discussed yesterday, it is likely that the virus has been circulating in that region for weeks, and each day the number of potential carriers will only get higher.
At this point, local officials are specifically warning everyone to “avoid crowded settings if possible”…
“To increase your chances of staying healthy, avoid crowded settings if possible,” King County Public Health said on Twitter. “Especially if you are over 60, or have other chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, or a weakened immune system.” There’s particular concern about the spread of the virus in nursing homes. One such facility, Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington, said in a statement that one of its residents and one of its associates have been diagnosed with COVID-19. The center is banning visitors for now.
And this doesn’t mean that you will need to change your behavior for a few days or even a few weeks.
At a minimum, if you live in the Seattle area you are going to want to avoid crowded settings for the next several months.
Of course it is just a matter of time before other major cities are facing similar outbreaks. In recent days the number of states with confirmed cases has grown quite a bit larger…
Arizona – 1
California – 20
Florida – 2
Illinois – 4
Massachusetts – 1
New York – 1
Oregon – 3
Rhode Island – 2
Washington state – 18 (includes 6 fatalities)
Wisconsin – 1
Unfortunately, this list probably only represents the very small tip of a very large iceberg. Up until just recently, the CDC was mandating that the only people that should be tested are those that have traveled to China or those that have had close contact with a known victim. By using such restrictive criteria, the number of Americans being tested was kept extremely low, and a lot of infected people slipped through the cracks.
Now this virus has escaped containment, and authorities are telling us that “community spread” is inevitable all over the United States.
Meanwhile, COVID-19 continues to sweep across much of the rest of the planet like wildfire.
In Iran, the fact that a top adviser to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei just died from the virus made headlines all over the globe…
AN adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died of coronavirus, state media reported today. Mohammad Mirmohammadi, 71, died in hospital in Tehran as the pariah nation reels from a worsening outbreak that has left several senior officials in hospital.
But despite the fact that the number of confirmed cases in Iran is escalating at an exponential rate, and despite the fact that dozens of Iranians have already died, many Iranians continue to engage in the practice of “kissing and licking Shi’ite shrines throughout the country”…
Videos spreading on social media are showing Iranians kissing and licking Shi’ite shrines throughout the country as many call to close the shrines amid a severe coronavirus outbreak in the Islamic Republic. The epicenter of the outbreak in Iran, Qom, is a religious city home to several shrines. The shrines remain open as some reports place the death toll in Iran in the hundreds.
Can you believe that?
We live at a time when it seems like much of the world has gone nuts. Most people believe whatever they feel like believing, and most people do whatever they feel like doing. But there are always consequences for our actions, and I have a feeling that this virus is going to spread particularly rapidly in the Middle East.
Here in the United States, it appears that this outbreak is far more extensive than we are being told. As the U.S. starts to finally ramp up testing, it is inevitable that a lot more existing cases will be found. In fact, in just a little while I will be posting an article on End Of The American Dream about an ER doctor in New York that is claiming that there is “going to be thousands” of confirmed cases inside this country by next week.
I don’t think that it is going to happen quite that rapidly, but it appears to be inevitable that the number of cases is going to be steadily rising.
This is not a drill. This is an exceedingly dangerous virus that is killing people all over the planet, and we need to prepare for a scenario in which this crisis could extend for many months or even for several years.
Read more at: TheMostImportantNews.com


naturalnews--2020-03-04--"What are the odds?" - A timeline of facts linking COVID-19, HIV,  Wuhan's secret bio-lab

( Natural News ) Having been permanently banned from Twitter for sharing the publicly-available details of the man who ran the show as far a bat-soup virology in Wuhan ’ s super-secret bio-lab – which is now a common talking point and rapidly shifting from conspiracy theory to conspiracy fact – we thought a reminder of how we got here was in order… Scott Burke , CEO of crypto-related firm Groundhog , unleashed what we feel may be the most complete timelines of facts to help understand the controversial links between COVID-19 and HIV , and COVID-19 and Wuhan Institute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ( strictly fact-based ) rabbit hole ?
Here is the full slightly-edited-for-formatting twitter thread… A disclaimer : I am not a virologist .
This is me synthesizing what we have learned since the outbreak began and reviewing public scientific papers .
I believe each of the following statements is a solid fact , backed up by a citation .
I also want to say that I understand some people are worried about blame being cast for this outbreak .
Obviously we are all in this together , and my intention here is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overwhelmingly compel further scrutiny , but are not conclusive .
I do think however that information is being downplayed and suppressed by some scientists and media outlets and it ’ s our duty to find out the facts about this virus , do what we can to mitigate the outbreak , and prevent it from happening again .
So there ’ s original SARS , which is a type of coronavirus .
SARS infects cells through the ACE2 receptor in hosts .
The S spike protein plays a key role in how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little spikes that surround the coronavirus is a spike protein ( or S protein ) .
That ’ s what gives the coronavirus it ’ s name – it ’ s “ crown ” of these spikes .
The S protein binds to the targeted cell through the ACE2 receptor , and boom , your cell is infected and becomes a virus replication factory .
After the first SARS outbreak , there was a “ land rush ” to find other coronaviruses .
A collection of SARS-*like* coronaviruses was isolated in several horseshoe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called SARS-like CoVs , or SL-CoVs .
Not SARS exactly , but coronaviruses similar to SARS .
In 2007 , a team of researchers based in Wuhan , in conjunction with an Australian laboratory , conducted a study with SARS , a SARS-like coronavirus , and HIV-1 .
The researchers noted that if small changes were made to the S protein , it broke how SARS-CoV worked – it could no longer go in via ACE2 .
So they inferred the S protein was critical to the SARS attack vector .
They also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that SARS-like CoVs were not able to use this same attack method ( ACE2 mediation ) .
They decided to create a pseudovirus where they essentially put a SARS-like CoV in a HIV envelope .
Using an HIV envelope , they replaced the RBD ( receptor binding domain ) of SL-CoV with that of SARS-CoV , and used it to successfully infect bats through ACE2 mediation .
A SARS-like CoV begins sweeping the globe that is far more infectious than previous outbreaks .
Ground Zero for this outbreak ( not first human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is considered to be Wuhan Seafood Market .
Wuhan Seafood Market is 20 miles from the National Biosafety Laboratory at Wuhan Institute of Virology .
Amidst the outbreak , a team of Indian bioinformatics specialists at Delhi University released a paper pre-print… COVID-19 has a unique sequence about 1,378 nucleotide base pairs long that is not found in related coronaviruses .
They claimed to identify genetic similarities in this unique material between COVID-19 and HIV-1 .
Specifically , they isolated 4 short genetic sequences in key protein structures ( the receptor binding domain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sequences were perfect matches ( albeit , short ) , and two of the sequences were matched but each with an additional string of non-matching material appearing in the middle of the sequence .
The paper was criticized and numerous attempts have been made to debunk it .
After the criticism , the authors voluntarily withdrew it , intending to revise it based on comments made about their technical approach and conclusions .
This is an attempt to prove that it was not engineered , but mutated naturally in the wild .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ studied at the Wuhan Virology Institute , and although they claim it was discovered in 2013 , it wasn ’ t published or shared with the scientific community until immediately after the Indian paper , on January 27 , 2020 .
The RatG13 strain publication and the HIV research paper from 2008 share an author .
I discovered this on my own by comparing the two papers and then quickly realized this scientist ’ s contact information was the information that ZeroHedge was suspended from Twitter for sharing .
Their article identifies this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Wuhan Virology Institute web site .
You can read the public comments and discussion of the original paper here : There is a line of inquiry about how the sequences are remarkably stable in between the “ bat ” CoV and the nCoV , where in nature they would likely have mutated in between their shared evolution .
Also a call for greater scientific evidence that the strain was collected in the wild .
Here is the only point in this thread where I will offer my opinion rather than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the previous facts , the efforts to debunk the paper are not yet convincing in my view .
The RaTG13 paper makes the claim that , oh , that HIV-related material you identified that happens to protein fold to become a perfect attack vector for nCoV to attack ACE2 ?
It ’ s a relative of this other secret virus which came from the wild which we forgot to tell the scientific community about until now for no reason .
Here ’ s the secret virus – it came from bats – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , see , they have the same HIV-related sequences… so… bats !
Totally not secret pathogen research which escaped the lab .
What are the odds that a SARS-like coronavirus with overlapping genetics from HIV mutated and crossed over into humans , next door to a laboratory which had been enhancing coronavirus with HIV for over a decade ?
And conversely , what are the odds it leaked out of the laboratory ?
Finally , there is a great thread here by Trevor Bedford ( @ trvrb ) examining the evidence for and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conclusions made as well .
Let ’ s learn !
What do you think ?
Maybe I ’ m wrong !
Can anyone disprove any of the links in the chain above ?
One thing is for sure , the science behind all this is fascinating .
But we need to make sure that if viruses are being secretly developed and accidentally released , that we learn about that and do our best to make sure it doesn ’ t happen again .
@ jonhoye @ r_h_ebright @ batresearch @ nemopublius @ JJ2000426

“What are the odds?” – A timeline of facts linking COVID-19, HIV, & Wuhan’s secret bio-lab
Having been permanently banned from Twitter for sharing the publicly-available details of the man who ran the show as far a bat-soup virology in Wuhan's super-secret bio-lab - which is now a common talking point and rapidly shifting from conspiracy theory to conspiracy fact -
(Article by Tyler Durden republished from ZeroHedge.com)
Scott Burke, CEO of crypto-related firm Groundhog, unleashed what we feel may be the most complete timelines of facts to help understand the controversial links between COVID-19 and HIV, and COVID-19 and Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Want to go down a (strictly fact-based) rabbit hole?
Here is the full slightly-edited-for-formatting twitter thread...
A disclaimer: I am not a virologist. This is me synthesizing what we have learned since the outbreak began and reviewing public scientific papers. I believe each of the following statements is a solid fact, backed up by a citation.
I also want to say that I understand some people are worried about blame being cast for this outbreak. Obviously we are all in this together, and my intention here is not to cast blame. These links overwhelmingly compel further scrutiny, but are not conclusive.
I do think however that information is being downplayed and suppressed by some scientists and media outlets and it’s our duty to find out the facts about this virus, do what we can to mitigate the outbreak, and prevent it from happening again.
Ready?...
So there’s original SARS, which is a type of coronavirus. SARS infects cells through the ACE2 receptor in hosts.
The S spike protein plays a key role in how the virus infects cells. Each of the little spikes that surround the coronavirus is a spike protein (or S protein). That’s what gives the coronavirus it’s name - it’s “crown” of these spikes.
The S protein binds to the targeted cell through the ACE2 receptor, and boom, your cell is infected and becomes a virus replication factory.
After the first SARS outbreak, there was a “land rush” to find other coronaviruses. A collection of SARS-*like* coronaviruses was isolated in several horseshoe bat species over 10 years ago, called SARS-like CoVs, or SL-CoVs. Not SARS exactly, but coronaviruses similar to SARS.
In 2007, a team of researchers based in Wuhan, in conjunction with an Australian laboratory, conducted a study with SARS, a SARS-like coronavirus, and HIV-1.
The researchers noted that if small changes were made to the S protein, it broke how SARS-CoV worked - it could no longer go in via ACE2. So they inferred the S protein was critical to the SARS attack vector.
They also predicted based on the S-ACE2 binding structure, that SARS-like CoVs were not able to use this same attack method (ACE2 mediation).
They decided to create a pseudovirus where they essentially put a SARS-like CoV in a HIV envelope.
It worked.
Using an HIV envelope, they replaced the RBD (receptor binding domain) of SL-CoV with that of SARS-CoV, and used it to successfully infect bats through ACE2 mediation.
12 years goes by...
A SARS-like CoV begins sweeping the globe that is far more infectious than previous outbreaks.
Ground Zero for this outbreak (not first human patient, but first spreading event) is considered to be Wuhan Seafood Market.
Wuhan Seafood Market is 20 miles from the National Biosafety Laboratory at Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Amidst the outbreak, a team of Indian bioinformatics specialists at Delhi University released a paper pre-print...
COVID-19 has a unique sequence about 1,378 nucleotide base pairs long that is not found in related coronaviruses. They claimed to identify genetic similarities in this unique material between COVID-19 and HIV-1.
Specifically, they isolated 4 short genetic sequences in key protein structures (the receptor binding domain, or RBD).
Two of the sequences were perfect matches (albeit, short), and two of the sequences were matched but each with an additional string of non-matching material appearing in the middle of the sequence.
The paper was criticized and numerous attempts have been made to debunk it. After the criticism, the authors voluntarily withdrew it, intending to revise it based on comments made about their technical approach and conclusions.
One key debunking attempt claims this:
The same sequences are found in a variant called BetaCoV/bat/Yunnan/RaTG13/2013, which had been found “in the wild” in bats.
This is an attempt to prove that it was not engineered, but mutated naturally in the wild.
But there’s a problem...
This strain was only known by and studied at the Wuhan Virology Institute, and although they claim it was discovered in 2013, it wasn’t published or shared with the scientific community until immediately after the Indian paper, on January 27, 2020.
The RatG13 strain publication and the HIV research paper from 2008 share an author.
I discovered this on my own by comparing the two papers and then quickly realized this scientist’s contact information was the information that ZeroHedge was suspended from Twitter for sharing.
Their article identifies this author in question including some contact information from the Wuhan Virology Institute web site.
You can read the public comments and discussion of the original paper here:
There is a line of inquiry about how the sequences are remarkably stable in between the “bat” CoV and the nCoV, where in nature they would likely have mutated in between their shared evolution. Also a call for greater scientific evidence that the strain was collected in the wild.
Here is the only point in this thread where I will offer my opinion rather than a list of facts: In light of all the previous facts, the efforts to debunk the paper are not yet convincing in my view.
The RaTG13 paper makes the claim that, oh, that HIV-related material you identified that happens to protein fold to become a perfect attack vector for nCoV to attack ACE2?
It’s a relative of this other secret virus which came from the wild which we forgot to tell the scientific community about until now for no reason.
Here’s the secret virus - it came from bats - and here’s the new virus, see, they have the same HIV-related sequences... so... bats!
Totally not secret pathogen research which escaped the lab.
What are the odds that a SARS-like coronavirus with overlapping genetics from HIV mutated and crossed over into humans, next door to a laboratory which had been enhancing coronavirus with HIV for over a decade? And conversely, what are the odds it leaked out of the laboratory?
* * *
Finally, there is a great thread here by Trevor Bedford (@trvrb) examining the evidence for and against, with key replies challenging the conclusions made as well.
https://twitter.com/trvrb/status/1230634351794089984
Let’s learn! What do you think? Maybe I’m wrong! Can anyone disprove any of the links in the chain above? One thing is for sure, the science behind all this is fascinating.
But we need to make sure that if viruses are being secretly developed and accidentally released, that we learn about that and do our best to make sure it doesn’t happen again. @jonhoye @r_h_ebright @batresearch @nemopublius @JJ2000426
Read more at: ZeroHedge.com


naturalnews--2020-03-04--Leftists angry at Trump donating salary to coronavirus fight

President Trump donated his fourth quarter salary to the Department of Health and Human Services this week in an effort to help fight the Coronavirus , but leftists are angry about it because… Orange man bad .
The donation of $ 100,000 is part of Trump ’ s promise to never take any salary while he is President .
He has previously given away his salary to the Surgeon General ’ s office , border enforcement , and Veterans ’ Affairs , to name but a few .
The move was no where near good enough for leftists though , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( an obvious starting point ) : This one was furious that the Orange man ’ s salary would only pay for 50 coronavirus tests : Presumably she has donated more money ?
This one called it a ‘ drop in the bucket ’ and got angry about Trump owning property : In an important counterpoint , these leftists want to know how “ we ” get back money Trump has spent on golfing : This one flat out denied that Trump is donating anything .
The proof ?
The check is dated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought Trump could do something before announcing it ?
And this one repeated a fake narrative spread by Democrats that Trump defunded pandemic response : In reality , Trump is pushing pharmaceutical companies to accelerate a vaccine for the coronavirus , and working closely with the CDC to contain the outbreak .
In addition , Trump presided over enhanced border controls and blocking flights from infected areas weeks ago , while Democrats did nothing :

Leftists angry at Trump donating salary to coronavirus fight
President Trump donated his fourth quarter salary to the Department of Health and Human Services this week in an effort to help fight the Coronavirus, but leftists are angry about it because… Orange man bad.
(Article by Steve Watson republished from Summit.news)
The donation of $100,000 is part of Trump’s promise to never take any salary while he is President. He has previously given away his salary to the Surgeon General’s office, border enforcement, and Veterans’ Affairs, to name but a few.
https://twitter.com/PressSec/status/1234911110861594624
The move was no where near good enough for leftists though, who immediately compared the move to Hitler (an obvious starting point):
https://twitter.com/Mike_P_Williams/status/1234977982063603712
This one was furious that the Orange man’s salary would only pay for 50 coronavirus tests:
https://twitter.com/AkilahObviously/status/1234929457309220864
Presumably she has donated more money?
This one called it a ‘drop in the bucket’ and got angry about Trump owning property:
https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1234926919570907138
In an important counterpoint, these leftists want to know how “we” get back money Trump has spent on golfing:
https://twitter.com/thor_benson/status/1234925494983954439
https://twitter.com/briantylercohen/status/1234924344024813568
This one flat out denied that Trump is donating anything. The proof? The check is dated January 29th:
https://twitter.com/thekellymantle/status/1234992556594696192
Who’d have thought Trump could do something before announcing it?
And this one repeated a fake narrative spread by Democrats that Trump defunded pandemic response:
https://twitter.com/PoliticusSarah/status/1234923391158816769
In reality, Trump is pushing pharmaceutical companies to accelerate a vaccine for the coronavirus, and working closely with the CDC to contain the outbreak.
In addition, Trump presided over enhanced border controls and blocking flights from infected areas weeks ago, while Democrats did nothing:
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1233256774964273152
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1233266386291580931
Read more at: Summit.news