Vaccine & COVID News
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A Tale of 2 Pandemics and the Government’s Response
The first confirmed case in the United States was on the West Coast. The spread was faster than governments or hospitals were prepared for. The World Health Organization declared it a pandemic, and the U.S. president eventually declared a national emergency. Before it was over, the pandemic had hit 60.8 million Americans, hospitalized 274,304, and…Fred Lucas -
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Our Efforts to Fight Coronavirus Require Individual Responsibility
The novel coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19, mostly has outpaced efforts by nearly every national government to prevent its spread. And the United States has yet to face the brunt of the disease’s effect. As of this writing, the virus has reached every state save for West Virginia. It is likely that this is only…Kevin Pham -
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Trump’s Emergency Declaration Allows US to Escalate War on Coronavirus
History condemns generals who plan to fight the last war, rather than anticipate the challenges ahead. Effective leaders strive to get in front of the problem. In his Rose Garden news conference Friday outlining the federal government’s next steps to get in front of the advancing coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump was much more forward-looking than his critics….James Carafano -
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The Biggest Threat From Coronavirus Isn’t Racism
Even the threat of global pandemic apparently can’t slow the hysterical culture of modern political correctness. Apparently, according to some in the news media and even Congress, it’s racist to refer to coronavirus as “the Wuhan virus” or “Chinese coronavirus” or any other name that identifies the likely city, province, or country of origin. The fervor…Jarrett Stepman -
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Our Civic Duty in the Coronavirus Era
President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency Friday to deal with the coronavirus pandemic is anything but a sign to panic. Instead, it’s a reassurance to the American people that the federal government, state and local governments, nongovernmental organizations and American industry are working together to stop the spread of the virus. In many parts of…Kay C. James -
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In National Emergency, Trump Waives Regulations to Fight Coronavirus
To better coordinate the federal government’s response, President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus to be a national emergency, temporarily waiving a host of laws and regulations and teaming with the private sector. “To unleash the full power of the federal government in this effort, today I am officially declaring a national emergency—two very…Fred Lucas -
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‘Immoral and Irresponsible’: China Blames US Military for Coronavirus
Amid a global pandemic that began in their country, Chinese government officials have ramped up rhetoric to blame America for the spread of coronavirus in an unusually overt propaganda effort. Following one Chinese government official’s tweet implying the U.S. military spread the virus, another Chinese official asserted that the U.S. was “immoral and irresponsible” in…Fred Lucas -
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Can America Successfully Navigate the Coronavirus Crisis?
One of the first rules of weathering a crisis is to remain calm. Freaking out never helps. It’s not yet clear how big of a crisis the new coronavirus will be, but panicking over even the most minor matters has become an American specialty these last few years. In our politics, we have jumped from…Neil Patel -
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How Policymakers Can Help Low-Income Americans Access Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic
As my fellow Heritage Foundation colleagues have laid out, any policy responses to the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic should be targeted, temporary, and directed at aiding public health efforts. That includes both economic and social responses, such as those involving food security. Congress should follow those principles as well with any policy response that…Nina Owcharenko Schaefer -
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Why ‘Medicare for All’ Isn’t the Right Prescription for a Pandemic
Is a pandemic, like other crises, a terrible thing to waste? For progressives, it looks like a golden opportunity to outlaw Americans’ private health insurance and create a single-payer system of national health insurance for every legal or illegal resident in every nook and cranny of the country. Take it from the irrepressible Rep. Alexandria…Robert Moffit -
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Government Collaboration ‘Unparalleled,’ New Senator Says of Coronavirus Fight
Sen. Kelly Loeffler is the first woman from Georgia ever to vote in the U.S. Senate. Loeffler, who took the oath of office Jan. 6, was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of fellow Republican Johnny Isakson. She joins The Daily Signal Podcast to talk about transitioning from the private sector, what…Rachel del Guidice -
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Trump Hits Democrats’ Coronavirus Bill as Stuffed With Unrelated ‘Goodies’
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he doesn’t support House Democrats’ coronavirus relief bill in its current form because it includes too many “goodies” that have nothing to do with the disease. Although the bill addresses providing testing and masks to respond to the coronavirus, it also expands unemployment insurance and food stamps, requires the…Fred Lucas -
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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