Posted on 04/16/2020 2:00:52 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
WASHINGTON - New White House guidelines outline a phased approach to restoring normal commerce and services, but only for places with strong testing and seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases.
President Donald Trump unveiled his administration’s plans to ease social distancing requirements on a call Thursday with the nation’s governors. The new guidelines are aimed at clearing the way for an easing of restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while keeping them in place in harder-hit locations.
Places with declining infections and strong testing would begin a three-phased gradual reopening of businesses and schools, with each phase lasting at least 14 days, meant to ensure that the virus outbreak doesn’t accelerate again.
The Associated Press obtained a copy of the guidelines before their public release.
The recommendations make clear that the return to normalcy will be a far longer process than Trump initially envisioned, with federal officials warning that some social distancing measures may need to remain in place through the end of the year to prevent a new outbreak.
At earliest, the guidelines suggest that some parts of the country could see a resumption in normal commerce and social gatherings after a month of evaluating whether the easing of restrictions leads to a resurgence in virus cases. In other parts of the country, or if virus cases resume an up-tick, it could be substantially longer.
Trump briefed the nation’s governors on the plan Thursday afternoon, saying they were going to be responsible for deciding when it is safe to lift restrictions in their states.
“You’re going to call your own shots,” Trump told governors, according to an audio recording obtained by The Associated Press. “We’re going to be standing along side of you.”
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BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Romney the only GOP senator not invited to join Trump’s coronavirus congressional group
Sounds like somebody surreptitiously recorded the call and provided the bootleg copy to the AP.
One factor in all.of this, is that states are running into financial difficulty the longer they stay shut down.
Major revenue sources for states are income tax withholding and sales tax on retail sales.
States are collecting zero income tax from laid off employees, and far less sales tax than expected due to so many retailers being closed.
If that’s the plan we’re sunk. Economy won’t survive that long.
The dimwits governors will use this as an excuse to raise taxes
Just you watch
FIRST
Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus task force coordinator, added that data from across the country showed the nation “improving,” but that Americans had to recommit to social distancing to keep up the positive momentum.
She said nine states have fewer than 1,000 cases and just a few dozen new cases per day. She said those would likely be the first to see a lifting in social distancing restrictions at the direction of their governors under the guidelines set to be released Thursday.
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Meanwhile, under the federal guidelines, those most susceptible to the respiratory disease would be advised to remain sheltered in place until their area enters the final phase — and even then are advised to take precautions to avoid close contact with other people.
Sounds like perpetual quarantine for the elderly.
When you stab the “man” in the back, you no longer get a back to stab.
The only thing you get to see, is the “mans” bare back side to kiss.
Effn lying back stabbing SOB.
Good for the Donald.
Romney is a GOP Senator?
States are collecting zero income tax from laid off employees, and far less sales tax than expected due to so many retailers being closed.
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Yep...and, workers are finding it’s more lucrative to stay home and collect the CARES Act $$ and unemployment, rather than.....work....
https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3835803/posts
Moreover. Romney is the prime example of a Mormon businessman.
Believe me, I have dealt with quite a few, and they are the worst of the worst. Deal with a Mormon businessman? You better get the money up front or you will most likely never get paid for your service or product.
L8r
#OUAN Open up America Now!!
Illinois Gov. JB Prickster has announced already he wants to raise taxes because Sales, Income and other tax receipts are WAY DOWN and heaven forbid Illinois cut spending!
How?
Well that should delay it for another month or more.
Only if the old take that advice. Sounds like it would be voluntary. As it should be. Take responsibility for one's self. Or if senile like gropey joe, his family should be responsible for hiding him in the basement.
The person who did this belongs in jail.
Illinois needs to cut its payroll.
Undoubtedly purposed. Trump's team did it, I bet.
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