COVID-19 Pandemic (Coronavirus)
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Just keep washing your hands before and after and avoid sitting next to a bunch of ppl. Avoid touching the polls. I tried using the trains as little as possible today.
I've been driving lately....I will be on the train tomorrow tho
saturn7
Politics is an EXCHANGE!!!
GOP blocking coronavirus bill — because it limits how much drugmakers can charge for a vaccine: report
GOP blocking coronavirus bill — because it limits how much drugmakers can charge for a vaccine: report
Published March 3, 2020
By Matthew Chapman
On Tuesday, Politico reported that GOP lawmakers are holding up a bipartisan emergency funding bill to provide treatment and research for coronavirus.
The main reason? They object to a provision that prevents drug manufacturers from overcharging the government for any vaccines or other treatment.
“Democrats are insisting the spending package include significant funding to purchase large amounts of coronavirus diagnostics, treatments and vaccine, when it becomes available, which would then be made available to the public free of cost, according to a senior Democratic aide,” reported Politico. However, “Republicans are trying to eliminate the ‘fair and reasonable price’ federal procurement standard for the vaccines and treatments that will be developed and purchased with the emergency funds. ‘Fair and reasonable price’ is a basic standard to prevent price gouging in federal contracts. Without the language, drugmakers could charge the government above-market rates, meaning fewer Americans will have access, according to the Democratic aide.”
A vaccine for coronavirus is in the works, but experts suggest it is still at least a year away from becoming available. Other therapeutic treatments may become available before that.
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“Our Republican friends don’t want to see the kinds of limitations that we want to see,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to reporters after a meeting with White House officials.
Congressional leaders hope to pass the bill by the end of the week.
GOP blocking coronavirus bill — because it limits how much drugmakers can charge for a vaccine: report
Published March 3, 2020
By Matthew Chapman
On Tuesday, Politico reported that GOP lawmakers are holding up a bipartisan emergency funding bill to provide treatment and research for coronavirus.
The main reason? They object to a provision that prevents drug manufacturers from overcharging the government for any vaccines or other treatment.
“Democrats are insisting the spending package include significant funding to purchase large amounts of coronavirus diagnostics, treatments and vaccine, when it becomes available, which would then be made available to the public free of cost, according to a senior Democratic aide,” reported Politico. However, “Republicans are trying to eliminate the ‘fair and reasonable price’ federal procurement standard for the vaccines and treatments that will be developed and purchased with the emergency funds. ‘Fair and reasonable price’ is a basic standard to prevent price gouging in federal contracts. Without the language, drugmakers could charge the government above-market rates, meaning fewer Americans will have access, according to the Democratic aide.”
A vaccine for coronavirus is in the works, but experts suggest it is still at least a year away from becoming available. Other therapeutic treatments may become available before that.
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“Our Republican friends don’t want to see the kinds of limitations that we want to see,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to reporters after a meeting with White House officials.
Congressional leaders hope to pass the bill by the end of the week.
Lol that shyt hard as fukk when u get on the train at 7am
Ministry of Heath confirms NZ has two coronavirus cases
Its finally arrived in my backyard. Westlake is a 10-15 minute drive from where I'm at. If that shyt hit that Highschool its GG.
Its finally arrived in my backyard. Westlake is a 10-15 minute drive from where I'm at. If that shyt hit that Highschool its GG.
Smokin Rider
I been official
I think my momma got it yall 
She said she being picked up in an hour after talking to the doctor and they gonna be wearing full biohazard gear just in case. Pray for us, I'm scared for my momma
She said she being picked up in an hour after talking to the doctor and they gonna be wearing full biohazard gear just in case. Pray for us, I'm scared for my momma
You serious breh?? How old is your mother???I think my momma got it yall
She said she being picked up in an hour after talking to the doctor and they gonna be wearing full biohazard gear just in case. Pray for us, I'm scared for my momma
Prayers and blessings your way man
Damn I’m sorry breh. Where you live?I think my momma got it yall
She said she being picked up in an hour after talking to the doctor and they gonna be wearing full biohazard gear just in case. Pray for us, I'm scared for my momma
I think my momma got it yall
She said she being picked up in an hour after talking to the doctor and they gonna be wearing full biohazard gear just in case. Pray for us, I'm scared for my momma
I got you breh, stay up. Might be nothing. I'm high-key concerned about my parents getting this shyt though, especially my Dad. He's had pneumonia before.
Chrishaune
Veteran
I think my momma got it yall
She said she being picked up in an hour after talking to the doctor and they gonna be wearing full biohazard gear just in case. Pray for us, I'm scared for my momma
Damn Breh, all will be well, praying for you guys
Smokin Rider
I been official
She is 56 but she been sick since last week and getting worse. I just got off the phone with her an hour ago and she was saying she talked to her doctor and he was going to get back to her about what to do going forward. Then my sister just text me saying they picking my mom up at 530 pst to take her to Bellevue. They said not to be alarmed but they will be wearing biohazard gear just in case... this means everyone in that house is most likely affected. They are in Snohomish county and I live in King County so I've been away but I'm worried about my parents cause they are older. shyt really got real brehs, I'm praying it's just a regular flu
I think my momma got it yall
She said she being picked up in an hour after talking to the doctor and they gonna be wearing full biohazard gear just in case. Pray for us, I'm scared for my momma
I'm so sorry to hear this ! Hopefully it is something minute and they are just taking extra precautions.
Smokin Rider
I been official
That's what they said but man... its alarming. I work near the hospital they taking her too and I doubt I can even see her