Healthcare & Policy News
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The Great Coronavirus War Is Upon Us
Try this thought experiment. Envision the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as a living, breathing enemy—which, of course, is exactly what it is. But imagine for a moment that we are in real war with a cognizant, thinking, and clever enemy whose sole reason to live is to hurt, maim, or kill as many of…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Top Health Official Calls Coronavirus Testing ‘a Failing’ in the US
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a top government expert on infectious diseases, told Congress on Thursday that the U.S.’ ability to test for coronavirus has been “a failing,” comments that are in stark contrast to President Donald Trump’s assurances that testing for the virus “has been going very smooth.” “The system is not really geared to what…Chuck Ross -
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With Coronavirus, the Chinese Repeat the Soviets’ Chernobyl Failure
Is the coronavirus China’s Chernobyl? It could be—but only if we hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for their early missteps that allowed the virus to spread unchecked for weeks. Chernobyl is the site of the worst nuclear power plant accident in history. Many consider it a pivotal cause of the collapse of the Soviet…Rep. Jim Banks -
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Chinese Official Suggests US Introduced Coronavirus to Wuhan, Says US ‘Owes Us an Explanation’
A Chinese official suggested Thursday that U.S. officials introduced coronavirus into China’s Wuhan region as the virus makes its way to the West from the communist nation. “The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control was arrested,” Lijian Zhao, deputy director of China’s Foreign Ministry Information Department, said in a tweet suggesting Centers for Disease Control…Chris White -
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Coronavirus Could Open Doors to More Use of Online College Classes
Harvard University recently announced it has asked students not to return to campus after spring break and that all classes will take place online starting Mar. 23. Colleges across the country are taking similar actions amid fears of the spread of coronavirus in the United States. The onset of COVID-19 in the United States has…Mary Clare Amselem -
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Trump Suspends Travel From Europe, Offers Financial Aid for Coronavirus
President Donald Trump announced the United States will suspend travel from most of Europe for 30 days beginning at midnight Friday to help halt the spread of the coronavirus. Trump also unveiled some executive actions and several high-dollar spending measures that he is asking Congress to enact. His announcement Wednesday night came hours after the…Fred Lucas -
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What the Coronavirus Should Teach Us
As the markets have plummeted over global fears surrounding the fallout from the new coronavirus, political pundits have taken up the call: Find some meaning in the coronavirus outbreak and response. And where there is a demand for speculative opinion, there’s never a shortage of supply. Thus we’ve seen the coronavirus, which originated in Wuhan,…Ben Shapiro -
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A Doctor Explains What You Need to Know About Coronavirus
COVID-19, the new strain of coronavirus that originated in the Hubei province of China, has national governments struggling to keep up with the pandemic as it takes root in country after country. The global response to COVID-19 has been varied and continues to evolve with Israel implementing broad quarantine requirements for travelers and Italy recently…Kevin Pham -
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3 Food Aid Steps Policymakers Can Take for Needy Hurt by Coronavirus
This week has seen a flurry of legislative proposals to deal with the possible economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Some would pour money into the coffers of big businesses and special interests, claiming they need a bailout. Others would broadly expand government programs. A different approach is needed. In general, any policy response…Paul Winfree -
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Amid China’s Denials, National Security Adviser Blames Communist Regime for Swift Spread of Coronavirus
China’s government initially “covered up” the new coronavirus and delayed global response to the disease by at least two months, White House national security adviser Robert O’Brien said Wednesday. O’Brien’s remarks come as the communist Chinese government has tried to deny the disease’s origins in the city of Wuhan and pushed internet rumors that the…Fred Lucas -
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Rep. Ilhan Omar Says It’s ‘Racist’ to Call COVID-19 the ‘Chinese Coronavirus’
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday said it is “racist” to refer to COVID-19 as the “Chinese coronavirus” in response to the House GOP leader making such a distinction. GOP House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Monday tweeted a link to a Centers for Disease Control webpage that provides detailed information about the COVID-19 virus that…Jason Hopkins -
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How Coronavirus Will Affect China’s Future
Fred Fleitz, president and CEO of the Center for Security Policy, joins the podcast to discuss national security challenges facing the United States today, including China and the coronavirus outbreak. We also cover these stories: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces that the National Guard is headed to New Rochelle, a town outside New York…Virginia Allen -
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4 Things to Know About Chinese Origins of Coronavirus
Before MSNBC personalities were calling it “racist” and “astoundingly gross” to note the origin of the new coronavirus, NBC News reported in January on what it called the “Wuhan coronavirus.” In recent days, the Chinese government has sought to cast doubt on whether the virus in fact originated in the city of Wuhan after initially…Fred Lucas -
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Trump Administration Addresses ‘Community Spread’ of Coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release new guidance soon for how different regions of the country should respond to the spread of coronavirus. “We are working very closely with California, Washington state, New York, [and] Florida to develop community-specific recommendations for those areas where we’ve had what…Fred Lucas -
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US Government and Politicians Must Unite to Fight the Coronavirus
The scope of the coronavirus outbreak is expanding, but it’s vital for U.S. policymakers and citizens to act rationally, work together, and keep what’s happening in proper context. People have many legitimate concerns about the coronavirus, including mitigating the spread, manufacturing enough test kits to detect the virus in sick people, finding an effective treatment,…Kay C. James -
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Coronavirus Fears Fed by Soviet-Style Agitprop From Russia, China, and Iran
Never letting a crisis go to waste, propagandists are using the coronavirus to spread disinformation and conspiracy theories about the United States. In China, Russia, and Iran, conspiracy theories about the origins of the coronavirus are swirling through government-run media outlets, pointing fingers at the U.S. military’s biological-warfare labs or the CIA. Not only do…Helle Dale -
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Twin Cities Politicians Celebrate Abortion Providers
The City Council in St. Paul, Minnesota, has voted unanimously to designate March 10 as “Abortion Providers Appreciation Day.” The mayor of adjoining Minneapolis proclaimed the same. The City Council’s resolution commemorates the death of Dr. David Gunn, who was shot and killed by a protester outside his Florida abortion clinic on March 10, 1993. …Virginia Aabram -
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Coronavirus Outbreak Is Bad News for Ukraine’s Economy
KYIV, Ukraine—Ukraine has so far been spared from a major coronavirus outbreak. The country’s economy, however, is far less quarantined from the disease’s global impact. Responsible for the disease now known as COVID-19, the new coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China. According to the World Health Organization, the global number of infected people is now over…Nolan Peterson -
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Trump Administration Aims to Calm Coronavirus Fears on Economic, Health Fronts
President Donald Trump announced Monday evening that he will push Congress for a payroll tax cut to stem concerns about the coronavirus that sent the stock market into a spiral earlier in the day. Trump also pledged he would push for hourly wage earners to be able to take off work without fear of losing…Fred Lucas -
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Coronavirus Shows Government Paid Leave a Bad Fit for Employees’ Needs
Democrats have used the coronavirus to point to why the U.S. needs a government-paid family leave program (such as the FAMILY Act), so that employees can take time off from their jobs without losing much-needed paychecks. Well, in Washington state (which has the most reported coronavirus cases in the U.S. thus far), “It’s Here. It’s…Rachel Greszler