Trump attended the NJ fundraising event after knowing he was exposed to Hope Hicks who had tested positive. Aren't we supposed to self quarantine if we are aware we have been in contact with someone who tests positive? What was he thinking?

Let's look a little further in the future. Besides the obvious lesson of what can happen by not following almost universally prescribed precautions by medical experts and getting the virus, I believe up until now we have already learned quite a bit from this. Chief among them are the wildly varying stories we citizens keep being told regarding the timelines, seriousness and facts on what has happened. What I also predict, is that when he gets through it (I think the odds are good that he will) many will start using the fact that he made it (ignoring the obvious in that he had every resource in the world available, which the average person doesn't) to say - "see, it isn't all that bad after all."

Should that occur, then IMHO this nation will have been set back tremendously in trying to truly get our arms around this pandemic and the couple hundred thousand (just to date) who have already died, will be but just a small beginning. For the long term benefit of our great nation, I have never before in my life, hoped harder that I am completely wrong. This is a lifetime opportunity for a leader to do immeasurable good, by uttering the simple phrase of - "I was wrong."

Along with Boris, prince Charles, and 100 plus more. O make that millions more.

Backlog
 

I was told that several test results were backlogged and reported all at once, which is the reason for the large number in one day.

Yes, I'm aware of this and I am appalled by it.

Yes. That's exactly what I mean. Outdoors is very safe especially if you can maintain some space between yourself and others. The White House is one of the most secure places on earth, but hundreds of people work there, and hundreds more go in and out on official business. People who work there are tested daily; some are tested more than once in a day; visitors are tested. But tests can give false results. All it takes is one inaccurate test, and all the precautions are worthless. Most of the people in the rose garden were probably in the White House first. That's the way it usually works for state functions. My guess is negative screenings made most of them feel pretty secure, and they weren't as cautious as they could have been while inside.

It has been reported that the rapid Abbot tests which have been used at the White House are only 50% accurate. How helpful is that? It isn't.

Can I "like" this 100000000000000000000 times? Please?

Plus one.

Leadership in January when first advised would have been great, but even late might save lives.

Just remember 99.4% recovery. Pretty darn good if you ask me. Enjoy life just be careful not fearfull

Never going to happen.

True, but what about your neighbors, friends or your loved ones you might infect unintentionally?

Let's just review some facts. I am not an MD but from a engineer's perspective.

One sneeze can spit out 3000 droplets traveling 200 mph and can travel 40+ feet.
Each droplet can contain 5000+ viruses. Everyone including very old and weak still has some immunity to fight off the virus even CV. If you caught 1 virus, you might still be OK.
It's numbers game, if you are in a proximity to a infected person without a mask ( not necessarily 6 ft but closer the worse ) your chances of catching CV dramatically increases even if you are very healthy. Then your are asymptomatic but still dangerous for the rest of the population because you are not aware that you can kill many others.

Asians have been wearing masks for decades. Not just for flu and cold but also for allergies. Just imagine someone sneezed without covering their mouth in front of you and you felt a droplet in your face. Even a healthy person can carry a lot of bacteria and/or virus.

So, wearing a mask protects other people from your germs. Also minimize number of viruses you might be exposed to. There is no 100% protection unless you wear hazard suit 24 hours. So, at this moment, nobody knows whether one has CV or not. Even when you have been tested negative for CV yesterday, you could have caught it right after that.

Let's wear a mask for humanity and for yourself.

How do the masks prevent us from getting the virus?

People who refuse to wear a mask have no regard for those around them. During the night time bombing of London, none of the Londoners broke the blackout by leaving their lights on by citing personal liberty and so putting others in danger.

The scientists
 

MOST OF US who have not had, been negatively tested for, or do not intend to have this virus ALWAYS listened to the scientists. Always wore a mask, and were sensible in social distancing. Shame that those "know alls" in the White House, and many other places, DID NOT. Just how many have they infected now.. NO ONE IS IMMUNE.......

The referenced article says scientists are wrong, not science. Scientists are people. Science is not a person. You'll have to explain how science can be wrong...

It reduces numbers of viruses you are exposed to by stopping droplets that carries viruses. Statistically, less of viruses you are exposed to less of chances that you can get infected to CV. It's not really black or white, yes or no game. When virus overwhelms your immune system, you get infected. Let's wear a mask. You might still get some virus but you may not get infected.

If I have Covid, is there anyone on TOTV that would like to go for ride with me? We could ride around the neighborhood and let everyone know that I am still alive.

Vanity. Do you think everyone is looking at you in the first place? That’s one of the reasons people don’t wear masks... they think they look stupid or, as you put it, like idiots. Vanity isn’t part of the bigger picture here. Judging masked people as looking like idiots is very shallow. There’s also a middle ground between paranoia and flagrant disregard— it’s called caution. While tiny molecules may get through an ordinary mask, it’s comforting to know that just maybe we’re a tiny bit safer than without a mask. While the millions of molecules permeate a room with poor air circulation, or the people that spew many of them all over your maskless face, wearing a face condom and practicing safe breathing can help a little with hope that it might keep a little slower molecule from getting in. 😜

Great post! Kudos!

Good knowledge of very current events. Strange events!!!!!!!!

Excellent analogy. Thank you for pointing it out.

The last few hours are so typical of a period of our history that future generations will never believe.

:coolsmiley:

I get it, it can kill, it can make you hospitalized, it can make you feel miserable, or you may not have symptoms at all. 98% will not die, 90% will not require hospitalization. In my case I was tested positive on April 10 and had a fever between 100-101 for 1 week. I had a slight cough. And recovered. Several friends of which we are all in our 60’s have also had it and were either a symptomatic or mild symptoms like me. This Covid will be with us For 10 years whether there is a vaccine or not like the Swine flu and sars virus Are still with us and killing people.

She had COVID-19 this past summer. She’s probably chock full of antibodies❗️

I have learned that medical experts are correct and politicians are wrong.

Awful! Whether this actually happened, it again shows the mindset of everyone in the Rose Garden cuddled up close without a care in the world. Don’t think this clip wasn’t shown to the world and once again, America is the butt of jokes and laughter. Don’t ANY of them have the gumption to say “ No, my mask stays on. “. ( maybe some did and they were escorted out.). I hope all the self righteous Villagers who say,” I have my rights!” Learn from this, but doubt any change. Call me a cold New Englander but I have no sympathy for any in the Rose Garden or the maskless Village people who test positive.

You're Kidding, Right?
 

I wonder if any of the 209,000 that have died from the virus would still be alive today if they had worn masks and maintained distance. Trump's age and obesity make him a perfect candidate for covid, which he has developed, and might be in worse shape than we are being told. Your statement has no basis in fact, and your cavalier attitude toward self protection just might come back to haunt you.

We have learned it is a flu. Sometimes it will kill you.

Good luck

It teaches us that gathering in large groups is not safe and puts you at risk for catching Covid-19.

Poor judgment and weak. She should not have complied. Her kids were all there too. Guarantee RBG would have stood her ground.

What was learned
1.The office of the President of my great country is inhabited by an egotistical self-centered dysfunctional human. I truly did not want to believe that these past years. The flaunting and using Covid-19 as a publicly stunt..riding in a car last evening was the straw that broke the donkeys back. Health care workers have been suffering holding the patients who had to die ALONE. This man insulted everyone of those last night on his joy ride.
2. Position and privilege get you top medical care. Even if the treatments are outside acceptable guidelines.
3.The news media are like the guy who says to the women his marriage is over so they can play...work it to meet their needs.
4. It has been a reminder that as an individual I will do what is right for me. And avoid if need be those that do not consider Covid-19 serious. I respect others choices and most of all I respect my choice to stay safe.
5. Biggest lesson: I have the right to change my mind when I cast my ballot.
Stay safe.

Respectfully disagree and will follow the recommendations of our scientist.

Amazing how much press for the White House gathering and how little press for the larger peaceful, and non peaceful, demonstrations? Both have the same potential to spread the virus?

Its assumed thats where people spread the virus. Theres no way to confirm. Yes, it can be spread outdoors and thats been said from the very beginning. Hence, 6 feet apart. Those not in great shape, fat, elderly, medical probs have always been more prone. None of any of this is new info

you can't fix stupid!

Listen to the science. Use common sense. Wear a mask.

How To Fix Stupid (Leadership And Influence) - Larry Hochman

I respectfully disagree. Ron White was wrong. I'm looking forward to the day people stop parroting this.