Posted on 08/29/2020 9:23:46 AM PDT by A44MAGNUT
At least three Democratic governors said they will not follow new federal guidance on coronavirus testing.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently revised COVID-19 testing guidelines, now advising people who may have been exposed to the virus but are not experiencing symptoms that they may not need to be tested.
“If you have been in close contact (within 6 feet) of a person with a COVID-19 infection for at least 15 minutes but do not have symptoms: You do not necessarily need a test unless you are a vulnerable individual or your health care provider or State or local public health official recommend you take one,” the updated CDC guidance says.
Previously, the health agency said viral testing was recommended for all individuals who believed they may have been exposed. The change — which the CDC made quietly through a website update and without a public announcement or explanation — drew widespread criticism and confusion from public health experts who said testing of asymptomatic individuals is key to slowing and containing the virus.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on Wednesday called the change “indefensible.”
“We’re not going to follow the CDC guidance. I consider it political propaganda. I would caution private companies against following the CDC guidance. I think it is wholly indefensible on its face. I think it is inherently self-contradictory. It is the exact opposite of what the CDC has been saying,” Cuomo said on a conference call with reporters, according to CNBC.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom followed suit later Wednesday saying his state will not abide by the changes.
“I don’t agree with the new CDC guidance, period, full stop. It’s not the policy in the state of California. We will not be influenced by that change. We’re influenced by those that are experts in the field who feel very differently,” Newsom said during a news conference Wednesday.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) said the new guidance would cause his state to miss thousands of new cases and exacerbate the spread of the coronavirus.
“If you’ve been exposed to a confirmed case, GET TESTED. Remain in quarantine for 14 days after exposures even if you test negative,” Inslee said on Twitter.
All of which proves demonicRATS are the ones politicizing the coronavirus.
They accused President Trump of not listening to the experts.
Now they will not listen to the experts.
Confusing but not really.
How does Inslee know there will be thousands of new cases?
The communists needed this virus in order to release criminals to fill their riot ranks. Shutting it down now does NOT conform with the grand scheme of their overall plan to overthrow the country.
In New Yorkistan Prince Andrew is scowling his way through the utter demise of his Empire. By this time next year the damage will be done...
What if the people listen to the new recommendations and do not get tested are they forcing people to get tested to prop up more cases?
We’re influenced by those that are experts in the field who feel very differently,” Newsom said...
Yer a Devil Worshipin, Satanic Inspired, Kommunist...
It is already done.
Democrats are anti science. :^)
What a surprise.
Deaths and hospitalizations are a known.
Suppose if 20% of the negatives have antibodies. Changes the whole picture AND the statistics.
“Case harvesting”
Probably, the same way that he knows that the earth is doomed due to global warming. In other words, he doesn't but he likes to hear himself talk and assumes everyone else does too and they are as impressed with him as he is with himself.
“We’re influenced by those that are experts in the field who feel very differently.”
Whatever Governor Gruesom. I’m sure Soros and the gang made it very clear the consequences if you didn’t follow their “advice” and keep your state shut down!
Leftists toss around the word “science” like they toss around the word “racist”. They serve as code words. Science = shut up I’m talking. Racist = shut up I’m talking.
But “science”!
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