Thread by @ChanelRion

#HappeningNow: White House Daily Briefing 4/15/20

- Abbott Labs has just announced it has produced an antibodies test for Coronavirus
- DPA has GM shipping 600 ventilators this month alone

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- Therapies most important because it takes care of people right now
- 35 clinical trials underway now
- Convalescent Plasma continues to show promise

- 448 Fed Judges approved
- 129 judges stuck in Senate due to partisan lagging
- Other major positions not filled, Dems blocking

#BREAKING: President Trump to use constitutional authority to adjourn both chambers of Congress under recess provisions in order to appoint federal positions.

On Dems blocking appointments: It is a scam and a dereliction of duty.

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President Trump: Democrats continue to block additional Paycheck Protection Plan for workers and small business in America.

Republicans want to do it immediately. Dems are blocking it.

Dr. Birx:
- Cases continue to decline because of the cooperation of the American People
- Some States did not even “peak”
- Providence, RI experiencing double influx; first from NY then from Boston.
- As a country we are improving, but we still need everyone to social distance

AG Secretary Perdue:
- Working closely with CDC to ensure Ag and healthcare workers are as safe as possible
- Covid is impacting food processing: but American food supply chain has shown tremendous agility and is in good shape

VP Pence:
- Because of America’s adherence to social distancing guidelines, we are in better condition already.
- Encouraging all who have recovered from Coronavirus to donate blood toward plasma therapy.