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Rep. Eric Swalwell calls for a nationwide mask mandate: 'You're protecting others'
Fox News ^ | 07/04/2020 | Julia Musto

Posted on 07/05/2020 3:24:07 AM PDT by Olog-hai

Democratic California Congressman Eric Swalwell said Saturday that he agrees there should likely be a nationwide mask mandate amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

In an interview on “Cavuto LIVE” with host Neil Cavuto, Swalwell noted case and hospitalization rates in his home state — like much of the South — are increasing at an alarming rate following reopening phases.

“Well, you know, we are seeing about a 56 percent increase in hospitalizations in California. In my area, about 200 cases each day in Alameda County — one of the largest counties in Northern California,” he stated. “And, it’s not that we’re increasing the testing. Of course, we’re increasing the testing…The rate of people testing positive is going up, and that’s what’s most concerning.”

Swalwell noted that while there is a marked increase in infections of America’s youth, the risk is “much higher” when “you put young people with their parents or grandparents over a holiday weekend.” […]

“The most important [thing] is to follow the science. And, [in] the calls I’ve been on with the governor [he says that] he’s going to let the science dictate this,” Swalwell explained. “And, you saw a number of counties open up in California for in-room dining, for bars, for hair salons and nail salons, and then have had to roll it back. And so, we really are evolving, Neil.”

The best way to combat the spread, according to Swalwell, is masking up.

“And, if we wear a mask and then keep investing in the testing, tracing, and treatment, we can come out of this,” he told Cavuto. …

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TOPICS: Health/Medicine; Local News
KEYWORDS: cavuto; coronavirus; covid19; kungflu; maskmandate; moogoogaipandemic; swalwell; wuhanvirus
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To: Mom MD

Yep. Got it and saved.


41 posted on 07/05/2020 5:53:12 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam
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To: Olog-hai

God gave me an immune system. Humana gave me a face mask. I think I will go with God.


42 posted on 07/05/2020 5:53:37 AM PDT by lakecumberlandvet (Appeasement never works.)
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To: Olog-hai

Did the pathetic nitwit have a mask on his criminal mug when he gave this worthless interview?


43 posted on 07/05/2020 5:53:52 AM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp???)
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To: Olog-hai

The science says that surgical masks offer no protection against respiratory infections, let alone a bandana or or an old t shirt.

These people need to be called on this crap


44 posted on 07/05/2020 5:56:22 AM PDT by HamiltonJay
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To: Daffynition

I so need one of those. A smaller model would do.....


45 posted on 07/05/2020 6:01:55 AM PDT by Mom MD
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To: Mom MD

Oh well there you go again upsetting an Apple cart. Expect a lengthy tongue lashing in about four hours once the answer is carefully researched (aka cherry picked probably from google but will say it’s pinned just to sound important.)Silly Dr. you are not an almighty researcher. You just save lives. You are nothing but a hack.

Check it out
J Crit Care Med. True mortality for CoVId patients on vent 35% (exactly equal to all other ARDS)

Prepublish: HCQ+azithromycin+Zn administered early in course of COVID infection reduces mortality and hospitalization

There is a lot out there. But certain of our fearpers who popped up today will insist masks are the ticket. Unbelievable.


46 posted on 07/05/2020 6:06:32 AM PDT by gas_dr (Trial lawyers AND POLITICIANS are Endangering Every Patient in America: INCLUDING THEIR LIBERTIES)
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To: Olog-hai

Apparently Swalwell doesn’t keep up with the news quite as he should or he would know more about the “increases” in the coronavirus pandemic. Or maybe he does keep up with the latest info & just tries to stir up problems where there aren’t any. Either way, he needs to be on his way out as an elected official.


47 posted on 07/05/2020 6:06:54 AM PDT by oldtech
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To: Tax-chick
If a state has a mask requirement and people aren’t obeying it, why does he think they’ll obey a Federal rule?

Well, there is the threat of nuclear weapons. That's the way Swallowell thinks.

48 posted on 07/05/2020 6:10:23 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (China kills over 500,000 and the sheeple sleep. Cops kill one person, and cities burn.)
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To: Olog-hai

A mask is definitely called for if you’re standing anywhere near Eric “the Gas Master” Swalwell.


49 posted on 07/05/2020 6:19:20 AM PDT by Noumenon (The fight's on. Let's not lose.)
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To: livius

Just say no to the training burka.


51 posted on 07/05/2020 7:54:00 AM PDT by sauropod (I will not comply.)
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To: Olog-hai

Try enforcing this on American Cowboys...


52 posted on 07/05/2020 8:05:21 AM PDT by ridesthemiles
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To: Olog-hai

Try enforcing this on American Cowboys...

OR loggers

OR long distance runners

OR ANYONE !!!


53 posted on 07/05/2020 8:05:55 AM PDT by ridesthemiles
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To: greenishness

This uptick in infections was all caused by protests and riots. Because people thought it was ok to protest and riot in close proximity,”””

NOT the only reason.

When you do MORE testing-— You get more information.

BTW-—WHO is paying for all those tests???

How much do they cost???


54 posted on 07/05/2020 8:07:34 AM PDT by ridesthemiles
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To: Daffynition

Wouldn’t work. They’d smell better than they did all year.


55 posted on 07/05/2020 9:00:50 AM PDT by MuttTheHoople (What if the Lord sen9t COVID-19 to immunize the world from something more deadly?)
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To: Olog-hai
This idiot needs a gag and he needs to take off his Halloween mask... 😋
56 posted on 07/05/2020 9:55:32 AM PDT by Deplorable American1776 (Proud to be a DeplorableAmerican with a Deplorable Family...even the dog is, too. :-) Trump 2020)
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To: Olog-hai; All
Simultaneously as California politicians like Swalwell and Gavin are pushing (politically correct?) COVID-19 health rules, the CDC is evidently seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Note that masks can be hazardous to your health in my non-medical opinion.

Corrections, insights welcome.

Send "Orange Man Bad" federal and state government desperate Democrats and RINOs home in November!

Supporting PDJT with a new patriot Congress and state government leaders that will promise to fully support his already excellent work for MAGA and stopping SARS-CoV-2 will effectively give fast-working Trump a "third term" in office imo.

57 posted on 07/05/2020 10:07:12 AM PDT by Amendment10
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To: Mom MD

Vermont has *EVERYTHING*.....snow guns, potato guns, and manure guns. :)

Bayahs. bahans, Bernie, and Bolsheviks.

God save us!


58 posted on 07/05/2020 10:56:59 AM PDT by Daffynition (*Mega Dittoes and Mega Prayers* & :))
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To: Mom MD
We got 'em in all sizes. Spread the wealth. :)


59 posted on 07/05/2020 11:06:56 AM PDT by Daffynition (*Mega Dittoes and Mega Prayers* & :))
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To: Amendment10

By making everyone look sick wearing a day-diaper on their face, the Democrat/Left must maintain the elevated level of fear, distrust, depression and anger until the first Tuesday in November. Anyone still think this is all about “public health”?


60 posted on 07/05/2020 11:14:02 AM PDT by glennaro (Mask-wearing maintains the illusion of a "health crisis" ... and drives irrational fear)
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