ANTHONY FAUCI/CORONAVIRUS: “One of the things that happened is the realization that we have such a high percentage of people who are asymptomatic and who we know can spread the [coronavirus] infection… those are the ones that we want to have masks on… It isn’t 100% protection by any means, but certainly the amount that […]
Tag: masks
7/1/2020
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Well, I don’t know if you need mandatory [mask wearing], because you have many places in the country where people stay very long distance. You talk about social distancing. But I’m all for masks. I think masks are good… If I’m in a group of people where we’re not, you know, 10 […]
7/1/2020
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: [Reporter: “Will you consider wearing a mask?”] “Well, I’ve already had masks and I want a mask. And if I’m near people, you know, you were tested, right? Just now. And everybody that’s around me as president gets tested, that’s like standard. I’m also — I keep distances. I’m, you know, […]
7/1/2020
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN: “We need a clear message from the very top of our federal government that everyone needs to wear a mask in public. Period. It’s not just about you — it’s about your family, your neighbors, your colleagues. It’s about keeping other people safe.” -Joe Biden, Twitter.com, July 1, 2020 12:55 pm […]
6/30/2020
ANTHONY FAUCI/CORONAVIRUS: “We recommend masks for everyone on the outside, anyone who comes into contact in a crowded area. You should avoid crowds where possible, and when you’re outside and not have the capability of maintaining distance, you should wear a mask at all times… There’s no doubt that wearing masks protects you and gets […]
6/20/2020
CAMPAIGN/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/POLICE/RALLY: “Americans have watched left wing radicals burn down buildings, loot businesses, destroy private property, injure hundreds of dedicated police offices. These police officers, they get injured, they don’t complain. They’re incredible. And injure thousands upon thousands of people only to hear the radical fake news say what a beautiful rally it was. And they […]
6/20/2020
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “We’re months into this pandemic and still don’t have proper testing, PPE, or clear nationwide guidance. Instead, Donald Trump: – Pushes dangerous, disproven drugs – Stands in the way of the CDC – Refuses to wear a mask He is failing even the most basic test of leadership.” -Joe Biden, Twitter.com, […]
6/17/2020
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Masks are a double-edge sword. People touch them. And they grab them and I see it all the time. They come in, they take the mask. Now they’re holding it now in their fingers. And they drop it on the desk and then they touch their eye and they touch their […]
6/17/2020
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/RALLY: [Michael C. Bender: “So it’s okay if your supporters wear masks at the rally?”] “Absolutely. They can wear them or not. I want them to be happy. We’re gonna have a good time. Yeah, I want them to be happy.” [Michael C. Bender: “What happens if your supporters get sick at one of these […]
6/5/2020
ANTHONY FAUCI/CORONAVIRUS: “One of the concerns that all of us, the health officials, scientists, and physicians are concerned about, is that when you have crowds of people together and you have the lack of wearing of masks, that increases the risk of there being transmissibility [of coronavirus]. There’s no doubt about that. Which is the […]
5/27/2020
ANTHONY FAUCI/CORONAVIRUS: “I wear it [a mask] for the reason that I believe it is effective [against coronavirus]. It’s not 100% effective, I mean it’s sort of respect for another person and have that other person respect you. You wear a mask, they wear a mask, you protect each other. I do it when I’m […]
5/26/2020
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/JOE BIDEN/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “And, and I watched, I watched the President yesterday, wearing no mask, you know, and, and so I’m making fun of the fact I wore a mask. The truth of the matter is that I think you’re supposed to lead by example… And so I think it’s important that look 100,000 […]
5/11/2020
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19: “And the people of the country, they’ve learned a lot over the last two months. They’ve learned about social distancing and washing your hands and other things that we’ve all learned and talked about. They’ve learned about — I see everybody — just about everybody has a facemask on. They’ve learned about facemasks — […]
4/3/2020
ANTHONY FAUCI/CORONAVIRUS: “[T]he information is that more and more accumulation of data indicate that people who are without symptoms at all can transmit the virus. But, importantly, they can do it merely by speaking. So, there’s been a recent study that came out that said even the force from your voice of speaking, there is […]
4/3/2020
CDC/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The CDC is recommending that Americans wear a basic cloth or a fabric mask that can be either purchased online or simply made at home… So with the masks, it’s going to be, really, a voluntary thing. You can do it. You don’t have to do it. I’m choosing not to do […]
4/2/2020
CORONAVIRUS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “We hit 3M hard today after seeing what they were doing with their Masks. ‘P Act’ all the way. Big surprise to many in government as to what they were doing – will have a big price to pay!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, April 2, 2020 7:52 pm […]
3/29/2020
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “As you know, every level of government — state, local, and federal — is working nonstop to obtain more personal protective equipment for frontline workers. We’re delivering vast orders of this material… Even though this is different, something is going on, and you ought to look into it as reporters. Where are […]
3/24/2020
DEFENSE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The Defense Production Act is in full force, but haven’t had to use it because no one has said NO! Millions of masks coming as back up to States.” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, March 24, 2020 7:00 am […]
3/24/2020
CORONAVIRUS/NEW YORK/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The World market for face masks and ventilators is Crazy. We are helping the states to get equipment, but it is not easy. Just got 400 Ventilators for @NYCMayor Bill de Blasio. Work beginning on 4 hospitals in New York! Millions of different type items coming!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, March 24, […]
3/8/2020
ANTHONY FAUCI/CORONAVIRUS: [Dr. Jon LaPook, chief medical correspondent for CBS News: “There’s a lot of confusion among people, and misinformation, surrounding face masks. Can you discuss that?”] Anthony Fauci: “The masks are important for someone who’s infected to prevent them from infecting someone else [with coronavirus]… Right now in the United States, people should not […]