Members of the Coronavirus Task Force Hold a Press Briefing via @YouTube
now started. Pres. Trump now talking. Fed decreased rate to 0% and started QE of 700+ billion. Pres. Trump thanks the FED and he is very happy with the FED move.
LOL...Says he won't talk about the FED badly now.....for at least a month or so....lol
Trump calls out the fake media for it's coverage of the google website.
Talks about his conference call with grocers
Trump calls out the fake media for it's coverage of the google website.
Talks about his conference call with grocers
Trump says don't go out and buy everything. We are doing fine. relax. This will all pass. Don't panic.
Trump says there are no shortages it's just mass buying messing with the supply chain. So relax.
Trump confirms that grocery stores will never close. They will always be open as I said yesterday.
Trump says don't hoard. There are no shortages. Stop it.
Trump confirms that grocery stores will never close. They will always be open as I said yesterday.
Trump says don't hoard. There are no shortages. Stop it.
Repeats the fact that young people will be fine. We have to protect the older generation.
Gives it over to the VP.
Press goes nuts.....idiots.
Gives it over to the VP.
Press goes nuts.....idiots.
VP Pence says health experts continue to say for the risk of America on a whole is low but elderly are at greater risk. Keep following CDC recommendations
reminds us this is a national day of prayer. Churches are helping the communities in this time.
VP Pence says CEO of grocery stores promised that they will remain open no matter what. Might cut hours to restock and clean stores but they will be open daily all through this event.
Talks about testing.
testing now available in all 50 states. With either state labs or CDC. doing the tests manually atm. 40-60 tests per day per lab.
Trump reaching out to the private labs will not have access to 2,000 labs across the country.
10 states have implemented
testing now available in all 50 states. With either state labs or CDC. doing the tests manually atm. 40-60 tests per day per lab.
Trump reaching out to the private labs will not have access to 2,000 labs across the country.
10 states have implemented
...drive through testing.
As of monday more than 2,000 labs with faster processing
More drive through sites will be set up.
FEMA now helping set these up.
As of monday more than 2,000 labs with faster processing
More drive through sites will be set up.
FEMA now helping set these up.
prioritize testing. Those over 65 with symptoms will get put in the front of the line.
All testing is being paid for by the gov.
All testing is being paid for by the gov.
Testing will be prioritized in infection areas, older people. If you don't have symptoms you don't need the test. Allow those that are showing symptoms to get the test. Don't be that guy...
admiral in charge of testing speaking.
over the last 72 hours we have developed a process for testing.
1. testing should not be in hospitals
2. should be given to those that need it not those that don't
3. resources should not be overburdened.
over the last 72 hours we have developed a process for testing.
1. testing should not be in hospitals
2. should be given to those that need it not those that don't
3. resources should not be overburdened.
almost 2 million tests available this week.
FEMA working private companies and all 50 states.
Model that is optimized. pod based unit can screen 2,000-4,000 people a day with all people in protective suits so healthcare workers are protected.
FEMA working private companies and all 50 states.
Model that is optimized. pod based unit can screen 2,000-4,000 people a day with all people in protective suits so healthcare workers are protected.
will implement these POD systems this week. Mostly in heavily impacted areas. Healthcare workers and first responders need to be safe. There are only so many of them. second at risk group is older group.
unprecedented progress in 72 hours. Deploying starting tomorrow. We will have the capability to testing 10,000's a of people at these sites + testing at those 2,000 labs.
Pence. public-private working together to bring this all together. Google helping to get information out. Gov will work with local media to help spread the word.
Dr. Brix speaking now
Dr. Brix speaking now
Pence. public-private working together to bring this all together. Google helping to get information out. Gov will work with local media to help spread the word.
Dr. Brix speaking now
Dr. Brix speaking now
Hospitals and DR office need to prepare for pent up demand. Get your supplies together.
Tells the reporters that we will see a spike in cases due to this new testing just like China saw. Asks the media to explain this to the people so people don't panic and think it's getting worse. (they won't explain it, I'll bet on that)
Dr. Faucci up now.
Dr. Faucci up now.
travel restrictions have helped greatly. Containment and mitigation from within will now be better once testing is online and we can pinpoint where the infections are.
it will get worse before it gets better but this too shall pass.
this window we are in is important
it will get worse before it gets better but this too shall pass.
this window we are in is important
to stay ahead of the curve.
Press questions.
asks about closings and flying/customs
Press questions.
asks about closings and flying/customs
pence says CDC will post new guidelines tomorrow but they will support what the governors do since they are closer to the problem in their states.
UK and Ireland will be banned tomorrow at midnight
UK and Ireland will be banned tomorrow at midnight
DHS sec up next.
lines at airports should come down and are unacceptable. adjustments are being made. so far at all airports average wait times are now down to 30 mins. But all will be screened regardless of wait.
Any talk of shutting down domestic flights?
its on the table
lines at airports should come down and are unacceptable. adjustments are being made. so far at all airports average wait times are now down to 30 mins. But all will be screened regardless of wait.
Any talk of shutting down domestic flights?
its on the table
stupid Question about social distancing and why Trump isn't doing more hand holding to calm the panic...(that the media created)🙄🙄
Pence says everything coming from the WH is directed by President.
Pence says everything coming from the WH is directed by President.
Dr. Faccui says all options are on the table. Social distancing should be the norm.
says wait for guidance tomorrow for more clarification doesn't want to get ahead of it.
says wait for guidance tomorrow for more clarification doesn't want to get ahead of it.
pence asked about ventilators and supplies.
Task force is on it.
Sec Azar thanks public health officials are on the front line.
Task force is on it.
Sec Azar thanks public health officials are on the front line.
in terms of capacities. The strategy is so we don't become overwhelmed to delay and flatten the curve of infections...hence the social distancing..We have massive supplies including MASH units if needed but we want to acquire more so we have the money thanks to congress
Will have quarantines in single facilities where all the positive will be placed instead of in separate buildings.
this will lessen the need for resources since everyone will have it.
this will lessen the need for resources since everyone will have it.
Pence best estimate is that website will be up and running sometime this week and as more sites come on line, the website will grow.
Timing on testing
Timing on testing
progressive roll out of 1.9 million tests this week. much of it behind the scenes with companies like Quest and Labcorp that will have high throughput testing but will also have it in hospitals and dr. offices, and drive though tests POD units.
Last question.....
Asks about stock market futures🙄🙄
and how business is going to be helped.
Pence ...we strongly support house bill. No american worker should worry about missing a paycheck if you are feeling ill. if you are sick with a respiratory illness stay home
Asks about stock market futures🙄🙄
and how business is going to be helped.
Pence ...we strongly support house bill. No american worker should worry about missing a paycheck if you are feeling ill. if you are sick with a respiratory illness stay home
with regard to economy as a whole. We are in first few innings and the full weight of gov will be a backstop to any economic impact. in talks with Congress for the next phase of relief.
And that's it. Next press conference tomorrow morning.
couple points.
1.These are well run and give tons of information. All should watch. Much better than the fake media for correct information.
2. The press are idiots.
couple points.
1.These are well run and give tons of information. All should watch. Much better than the fake media for correct information.
2. The press are idiots.
