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COVID gratuitous dumpster fire thread
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NOBODY gets paid more to list it as a Covid death.....NOBODY. Wow
USA Today Fact Check
Our ruling: True
We rate the claim that hospitals get paid more if patients are listed as COVID-19 and on ventilators as TRUE.
Hospitals and doctors do get paid more for Medicare patients diagnosed with COVID-19 or if it's considered presumed they have COVID-19 absent a laboratory-confirmed test, and three times more if the patients are placed on a ventilator to cover the cost of care and loss of business resulting from a shift in focus to treat COVID-19 cases.
This higher allocation of funds has been made possible under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act through a Medicare 20% add-on to its regular payment for COVID-19 patients, as verified by USA TODAY through the American Hospital Association Special Bulletin on the topic.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...ore-covid-19-patients-coronavirus/3000638001/
Why do you reference an article that say nothing about "Getting PAID MORE to list Covid-19 as a cause of DEATH. "Hospitals charge more and get paid more if the patient is put on a ventilator" Of Course they do. They make more money from a heart transplant than a sprained ankle. ASTOUNDING Deduction. Yes......Congress did.....as part of the Virus relief bill..... allocate money to treat Medicare patients. I responded to this statement: "As long as institutions get more $ for a COVID death than a normal death" with this statement: ......."NOBODY gets paid more to list it as a Covid death.....NOBODY. "
FACT CHECK: Your response and link have nothing to do with my post.
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Uh, they got paid more if there was a death, and "if it's considered presumed they have COVID-19 absent a laboratory-confirmed test."
Guidance from the CDC:
"COVID-19 should be reported on the death certificate for all decedents where the disease caused or is assumed to have caused or contributed to death. "
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvss/coronavirus/Alert-1-Guidance-for-Certifying-COVID-19-Deaths.pdf
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Again.....where does it say you get more money if you declare it a Covid-19 death? Nowhere. Again......Diversion without relevance
So, a hospital is going to put it was a Covid death on the death certificate of someone that was not tested and presumed to have Covid, but not ask for additional compensation they would be entitled to for treating a Covid patient? Yeah, okay.
This is my last contribution on this subject. You get the last word.
Did you actually READ this? Did you not question why the word "Medicare" was in there? Trying to determine truth and accuracy these days is very difficult. Both sides cherry pick paragraphs and distort reports to fit an agenda.....or include totally unrelated truths to hide their lies. You have to re-read and think critically. "We rate the claim that hospitals get paid more if patients are listed as COVID-19 and on ventilators as TRUE." How could it NOT be true? Why would someone even waste time "Fact Checking" something so Obvious. Because they have an Agenda. The accompanying statements don't really seem necessary....actually unrelated. Focus on the word "MEDICARE" Look up "Medicare Doughnut" and you will better understand why the Virus relief package included money for Medicare patients ONLY and ONLY if they are being treated for Covid-19 ( It is called Covid Relief for a reason}. The money is reimbursement to the hospital for their Covid Treatment....so the Medicare Patient doesn't have to bear the financial responsibility. THAT is why the hospital needs to declare that the patient was being treated for Covid-19.......so THE PATIENT doesn't have to pay the hospital. SO.....why would someone try to imply that over-reporting Covid Deaths is linked to the Information presented?? You know the answer to that one. It is our responsibility to look closely.....see the words "On Ventilators" and "Medicare".....ask questions....research ...etc. Otherwise we will fall for anything.....led astray by diversions, distortions and in this case...."Unrelated Facts". The Fact Check is true. The Medicare Reimbursement is True. What is totally False is that....somehow these truths have anything to do with Covid Death Reporting Numbers. I took the time to expand on this example in hopes that you will read it....process it....and look for future attempts to guide your/our beliefs with False Information, Diversion, Tunnel Vision etc...........Best Wishes
Funny....was busy writing a detailed explanation as you wrote this. I hope it clarifies some things
If it his unclear if it was removed, then means it was originally added to the account. Shedding light on the death being a cover death is the only thing that would cause it to be removed. This is an example of good investigative reporting by the folks at FOX 35. I am sure these types of things happen all the time.
Mark's last time in the singlet.
No, political posts are not allowed on the wrestling forum, Covid or not. If you believe a post is out of line or political, simply report it.
I put in bold that part because I thought you would obviously realize that whomever discovered the error certainly had the ability to find out if it was removed. The fact that they deliberately posted that it was unclear if it was removed should tell you that it was removed.....they knew it was removed....but didn't want to report that it was removed and didn't want a lawsuit by saying it wasn't removed......so they want you to believe it wasn't. Not exactly lying but pretty obvious deliberate attempt to deceive anyone who doesn't bother to analyze to any depth.
I’m at the orthodontist’s office with my daughter. The technician here says she’s noticed more chipped teeth lately [among all the patients] than she’s ever seen. I suggested it might be due to people’s poor home cooking skills. She thinks it’s due to teeth grinding from home-bound stress.
[My kid’s teeth are still not chipped, BTW.]
[My kid’s teeth are still not chipped, BTW.]
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DW please clear-up my confusion on this posting as I'm interpreting it as a confession regarding your cooking skills.
Please confirm or deny (Although I probably won't accept either)!🤔
Ha ha. I was not clear. My kid’s teeth are fine. But in the dental office, noticeably many more of their patients have chipped teeth than ever before, says the technician.
As far as my cooking skills, ... they’re still not too good.
Sports fan is correct neither this article not any other that I have searched provides any indication there is a 'direct or overt' payment I premium tied to the classification of a death as CV-19.
That said there is these three pieces of circumstancial evidence:
1) As stated previously, and documented in oodles of articles, Medicare patients absolutely trigger a 20% payment coverage premium boost for patients diagnosed with CV.
2) More than 8 of 10 of CV deaths are for patients older than 65, this presumably on Medicare.
3) Hospitals are absolutely able to, and do list the presumed cause of death as CV-19 without a positive CV test as a requirement (this includes deaths 'with' CV, seat he s 'from' CV and deaths presumed to be from CV).
The CDC's guidance adds: “Ideally, testing for COVID-19 should be conducted, but it is acceptable to report COVID-19 on a death certificate without this confirmation if the circumstances are compelling within a reasonable degree of certainty.”
It is very clear that patients with comorbities are at most risk, and if you have diabetes, heart disease and 'presumed' but unconfirmed CV due to say pneumonia, and then die of a heart attack while in a ventilator you will be classified as a CV death.
In this situation the hospital can reclassify the entirety of the treatment billings to medicare as CV, and indeed the hospital will receive more money (indirectly) due to that classification of CV on the death certificate without ever having received a positive test, not to mention the 'direct cause' of death being a heart attack to a high risk patient.
Most deaths have co morbidities, and most deaths are on Medicare, so yes hospitals receive more money putting CV on the death certificate, especially after the fact. I have a family member in Sr. Management that works for one of the mammoth health care providers, and she has told us that they are absolutely classifying as many patients as possible as CV due to government guidance and they are also financially incented to do so.
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OK, I got this email a few minutes ago and my initial thought was "news story" or "prelude to a joke"?
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From: Penn State Nittany Lions Update <sales@wefans.co>
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Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 8:49 AM
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Buckle up, folks. Another spike in cases and deaths is on the way. We've been at a plateau of roughly 40,000 new cases daily for about 3 months and it's shooting up rapidly. It would be nice if the federal government had a plan.
From https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus. Sorry for the long post, I didn't know exactly which portion you were looking for.
(Perhaps I shouldn't apologize...it is supposed to be a dumpster fire after all, right?
)Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19
Top U.S. Government Websites for COVID-19 Information
Visit these federal government websites for current information about the coronavirus (COVID-19).
- Read the Guidelines for Opening Up America Again.
- Get stimulus payment updates from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
- See COVID-19 health information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
- Get the facts about coronavirus rumors and myths with information from FEMA.
- Read Frequently Asked Questions about the coronavirus.
- Visit Coronavirus.govfor the latest official information from the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
Get information from federal agencies on how they're responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
Health and Safety
- Administration for Children and Families has program information for children, families, and communities.
- Administration for Community Living offers information for older adults, and people with disabilities.
- Army Public Health Center guidance for Army members and their families.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is studying the virus worldwide and helping communities respond locally. Check the CDC’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page for news and guidance.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has guidance for Medicare recipients, Medicaid and CHIP recipients and providers and Medicare providers.
- Consumer Product Safety Commission offers home safety advice.
- Corporation for National and Community Service gives guidance for volunteers and programs.
- Defense Commissary Agency is ensuring the quality and safety of food available at commissaries worldwide.
- Department of Defense supports the government response and is working to protect the health of the military.
- Department of Energy is researching COVID-19 at the National Labs.
- Department of Health and Human Services shares news releases.
- Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is developing new medical treatments, and published their medical countermeasures portfolio.
- Department of Homeland Security is facilitating a whole-of-government response in confronting COVID-19, keeping Americans safe, and helping detect and slow the spread of the virus.
- Department of Labor has information for employers and workers on preparing workplaces and responding to COVID-19 in the workplace.
- Department of the Interior guidance for firefighters and managers.
- Department of Veterans Affairs is caring for Veterans.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) information and guidance for handling and reporting on controlled substances and listed chemicals.
- Environmental Protection Agency has information about disinfectants that can kill COVID-19 and facts about water safety.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns of an increase in child abuse due to school closures and offers tips on what you can do to protect children and report abuse.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency protecting the health and safety of Americans.
- Food and Drug Administration is working with the medical industry to develop vaccines, drugs, and diagnostic tests. For healthcare professionals, they offer FAQs about diagnostic testing.
- Indian Health Service is coordinating the public health response for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- Military Community and Family Policy offers advice and information for the military community.
- Military Health System health advice and travel restrictions for members of the military.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration has tips for isolation and educational activities.
- National Cancer Institute gives guidance for cancer patients and guidance for cancer researchers.
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has virtual safety training for frontline responders.
- National Institutes of Health are researching COVID-19 treatments and a vaccine.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse has advice for people with substance use disorders.
- Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center gives guidance for healthcare providers.
- Occupational Health and Safety Administration guidance for workers and employers.
- U.S. Census Bureau population demographics, economic indicators, and businesses for pandemic-related decision-makers.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture has information about the SNAP program and answers questions about food safety and pet safety.
- U.S. Fire Administration offers infection control guidance for first responders.
- Customs and Border Patrol issues travel and trade advisories.
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has information on arrival restrictions for certain foreign nationals, restrictions for Canada and Mexico border crossing, and DHS news and updates.
- Department of State has advisories for international travelers.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offers guidance for air travelers.
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) gives guidance to transit agencies.
- Transportation Security Administration changes to ariport security screening procedures and a map of where TSA agents have tested positive for COVID-19.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has information about office closings, appointments, and events.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has advice for managing the personal financial impact of coronavirus.
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) delays federal tax filing until July 15 and offers advice for deducting COVID-19 costs from your taxes. Qualified taxpayers can get free help from the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- Office of Workers' Compensation Programs supports workers during the pandemic.
- Department of Education issues information for schools.
- Federal Student Aid has information for students, borrowers, and parents.
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy gives academy operating status.
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has tips to avoid scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and identifies critical infrastructure during COVID-19.
- Department of Health and Human Services warns about Medicare and COVID-19 testing and treatment scams.
- Department of Justice is investigating and prosecuting coronavirus scams and fraud.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeing a rise in coronavirus scams, including fake emails from the CDC, and fraudulent testing and medical equipment, like face masks.
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has COVID-19 shares scam information and is taking action against companies marketing fraudulent COVID-19 treatments.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation warns consumers about potential scams.
- Social Security Administration warns Americans about fraudulent letters threatening the suspension of Social Security benefits.
- Treasury Inspector General warns against coronavirus-related tax fraud.
- U.S. Agency for International Development Office of Inspector General oversight of agency programs and activities focused on COVID-19.
- U.S. Postal Inspection Service gives tips for avoiding and reporting fraud, and a video warning of stimulus check scams.
- Appalachian Regional Commission resources and support for Appalachia's communities..
- Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness offers resources for military families.
- Department of Justice’s September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) information about the impact of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) on VCF Operations.
- Health Resources and Services Administration has information for grantees and health care providers.
- Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) information for IMLS grant applications and awardees.
- Inter-American Foundation shares guidance to grantee partners.
- National Endowment for the Arts is accepting applications for funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
- National Institutes of Health information for NIH applicants and recipients of NIH funding.
- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation gives guidance for workers, retirees, and beneficiaries.
- Railroad Retirement Board shares information on unemployment and sickness benefit flexibilities.
- Social Security Administration answers questions about Social Security benefits and office closures.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration gives information for grant recipients.
- U.S. Department of Commerce announces $1.5 Billion in CARES Act Funds to Aid Communities Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic. The Economic Development Administration’s CARES Act Recovery Assistance provides a wide-range of financial assistance to communities and regions as they respond to and recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issues guidance for public housing authorities, landlords, shelters, non-profits, grantees, and stakeholders.
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation posts workforce status, and updates on the status review process.
- Army Corps of Engineers status of recreation areas.
- Bureau of Land Management status of public lands.
- Defense Acquisition University updates facility and class status.
- Department of Defense gives facility status for the National Capital Region.
- Fish and Wildlife Service status of refuges and hatcheries.
- Forest Service posts the status of National Forests and guidance on social distancing outdoors.
- General Services Administration offers advice for federal tenant agencies and lessors.
- Legacy Management (Department of Energy) information on visitor center closings.
- Library of Congress status of buildings, public programs, and public tours.
- National Archives posts the status of National Archive facilities.
- National Capital Planning Commission offers office closure information and online services.
- National Finance Center shares its operating status and tools to help agencies implement new leave codes for employee absences due to COVID-19.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shares facility status and other information for NOAA Fisheriesand NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries.
- National Park Service updates the status of National Parks.
- National Science Foundation shares updates on facilities, meetings, and the grant submission process.
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission ensures the safety of nuclear facilities and published FAQs about work hour requirements.
- Tennessee Valley Authority shares updates on facilities and campgrounds.
- U.S. Agency for International Development operating status of domestic facilities.
- U.S. Copyright Office gives facility status and changed deadlines for registrations and notices of termination.
- U.S. Northern Command issues status updates.
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office notices and facility status.
- U.S. Election Assistance Commission has information for election officials and voters on voting safely.
- Visit your state’s election office website for state-wide voting guidance.
- Department of Justice Immigration Courts Operation Status.
- Merit Systems Protections Board strongly encourages e-filing, and has posted guidance and updates.
- Federal Communications Commission is ensuring that Americans stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic, encouraging service providers to Keep Americans Connected, and is accepting applications for Telehealth Program funding.
- General Services Administration has tips for making agency communications accessible to everyone.
- U.S. Agency for Global Media is covering the coronavirus pandemic.
- Acquisition.gov shares government acquisition resources.
- Department of the Treasury is supporting American workers and businesses.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission protects workers against workplace discrimination.
- Export-Import Bank supports the U.S. exporting community.
- Farm Credit Administration urges lenders to work with borrowers affected by COVID-19.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is working with banks and consumers to respond to coronavirus, and explains how to open a bank account online.
- Federal Reserve System shares updates for lenders.
- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminds financial institutions to remain alert, and report concerns, and alerts financial institutions to rising medical scams (PDF, Download Adobe Reader).
- Government Publishing Office business operations during the pandemic.
- Maritime Administration has updates for the maritime industry.
- National Credit Union Administration has guidance for federally insured credit unions and their members.
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is working with banks and customers to manage the impact of the outbreak and has FAQs for bank customers.
- Small Business Administration (SBA) has guidance for businesses and is offering low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) businesses and non-profits impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19).
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shares resources for farmers and ranchers.
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office notices and facility status.
- Department of State is working with international governments to combat COVID-19 and has also issued travel advisories.
- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing funding to international organizations to combat COVID-19.
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is monitoring cybersecurity threats and risk and issued an alert on enterprise VPN security.
- Chief Human Capital Officers Council advises Chief Human Capital Officers, HR Directors and Heads of Agencies.
- Defense Acquisition University acquisition guidance and resources.
- Office of Personnel Management posts information for Federal agencies and employees, and details open opportunities for federal employees to support COVID-19 response.
- U.S. Postal Service is taking steps to protect customers and employees.
How Are States Responding to COVID-19?
Each state manages its own response to the coronavirus pandemic. Visit your state health department website for the latest coronavirus information, resources, and guidance.
From https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus. Sorry for the long post, I didn't know exactly which portion you were looking for.
(Perhaps I shouldn't apologize...it is supposed to be a dumpster fire after all, right?
Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19
Top U.S. Government Websites for COVID-19 Information
Visit these federal government websites for current information about the coronavirus (COVID-19).
What is the Federal Government Doing in Response to COVID-19?
- Read the Guidelines for Opening Up America Again.
- Get stimulus payment updates from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
- See COVID-19 health information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
- Get the facts about coronavirus rumors and myths with information from FEMA.
- Read Frequently Asked Questions about the coronavirus.
- Visit Coronavirus.govfor the latest official information from the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
Get information from federal agencies on how they're responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
Health and Safety
Travel, Immigration, and Transportation
- Administration for Children and Families has program information for children, families, and communities.
- Administration for Community Living offers information for older adults, and people with disabilities.
- Army Public Health Center guidance for Army members and their families.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is studying the virus worldwide and helping communities respond locally. Check the CDC’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page for news and guidance.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has guidance for Medicare recipients, Medicaid and CHIP recipients and providers and Medicare providers.
- Consumer Product Safety Commission offers home safety advice.
- Corporation for National and Community Service gives guidance for volunteers and programs.
- Defense Commissary Agency is ensuring the quality and safety of food available at commissaries worldwide.
- Department of Defense supports the government response and is working to protect the health of the military.
- Department of Energy is researching COVID-19 at the National Labs.
- Department of Health and Human Services shares news releases.
- Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is developing new medical treatments, and published their medical countermeasures portfolio.
- Department of Homeland Security is facilitating a whole-of-government response in confronting COVID-19, keeping Americans safe, and helping detect and slow the spread of the virus.
- Department of Labor has information for employers and workers on preparing workplaces and responding to COVID-19 in the workplace.
- Department of the Interior guidance for firefighters and managers.
- Department of Veterans Affairs is caring for Veterans.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) information and guidance for handling and reporting on controlled substances and listed chemicals.
- Environmental Protection Agency has information about disinfectants that can kill COVID-19 and facts about water safety.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns of an increase in child abuse due to school closures and offers tips on what you can do to protect children and report abuse.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency protecting the health and safety of Americans.
- Food and Drug Administration is working with the medical industry to develop vaccines, drugs, and diagnostic tests. For healthcare professionals, they offer FAQs about diagnostic testing.
- Indian Health Service is coordinating the public health response for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- Military Community and Family Policy offers advice and information for the military community.
- Military Health System health advice and travel restrictions for members of the military.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration has tips for isolation and educational activities.
- National Cancer Institute gives guidance for cancer patients and guidance for cancer researchers.
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has virtual safety training for frontline responders.
- National Institutes of Health are researching COVID-19 treatments and a vaccine.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse has advice for people with substance use disorders.
- Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center gives guidance for healthcare providers.
- Occupational Health and Safety Administration guidance for workers and employers.
- U.S. Census Bureau population demographics, economic indicators, and businesses for pandemic-related decision-makers.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture has information about the SNAP program and answers questions about food safety and pet safety.
- U.S. Fire Administration offers infection control guidance for first responders.
Money and Taxes
- Customs and Border Patrol issues travel and trade advisories.
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has information on arrival restrictions for certain foreign nationals, restrictions for Canada and Mexico border crossing, and DHS news and updates.
- Department of State has advisories for international travelers.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offers guidance for air travelers.
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) gives guidance to transit agencies.
- Transportation Security Administration changes to ariport security screening procedures and a map of where TSA agents have tested positive for COVID-19.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has information about office closings, appointments, and events.
Education
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has advice for managing the personal financial impact of coronavirus.
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) delays federal tax filing until July 15 and offers advice for deducting COVID-19 costs from your taxes. Qualified taxpayers can get free help from the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- Office of Workers' Compensation Programs supports workers during the pandemic.
Scams and Fraud
- Department of Education issues information for schools.
- Federal Student Aid has information for students, borrowers, and parents.
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy gives academy operating status.
Benefits and Grants
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has tips to avoid scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and identifies critical infrastructure during COVID-19.
- Department of Health and Human Services warns about Medicare and COVID-19 testing and treatment scams.
- Department of Justice is investigating and prosecuting coronavirus scams and fraud.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeing a rise in coronavirus scams, including fake emails from the CDC, and fraudulent testing and medical equipment, like face masks.
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has COVID-19 shares scam information and is taking action against companies marketing fraudulent COVID-19 treatments.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation warns consumers about potential scams.
- Social Security Administration warns Americans about fraudulent letters threatening the suspension of Social Security benefits.
- Treasury Inspector General warns against coronavirus-related tax fraud.
- U.S. Agency for International Development Office of Inspector General oversight of agency programs and activities focused on COVID-19.
- U.S. Postal Inspection Service gives tips for avoiding and reporting fraud, and a video warning of stimulus check scams.
Housing
- Appalachian Regional Commission resources and support for Appalachia's communities..
- Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness offers resources for military families.
- Department of Justice’s September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) information about the impact of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) on VCF Operations.
- Health Resources and Services Administration has information for grantees and health care providers.
- Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) information for IMLS grant applications and awardees.
- Inter-American Foundation shares guidance to grantee partners.
- National Endowment for the Arts is accepting applications for funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
- National Institutes of Health information for NIH applicants and recipients of NIH funding.
- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation gives guidance for workers, retirees, and beneficiaries.
- Railroad Retirement Board shares information on unemployment and sickness benefit flexibilities.
- Social Security Administration answers questions about Social Security benefits and office closures.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration gives information for grant recipients.
- U.S. Department of Commerce announces $1.5 Billion in CARES Act Funds to Aid Communities Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic. The Economic Development Administration’s CARES Act Recovery Assistance provides a wide-range of financial assistance to communities and regions as they respond to and recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
Federal Building Status Updates and National Parks
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issues guidance for public housing authorities, landlords, shelters, non-profits, grantees, and stakeholders.
Voting and Elections
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation posts workforce status, and updates on the status review process.
- Army Corps of Engineers status of recreation areas.
- Bureau of Land Management status of public lands.
- Defense Acquisition University updates facility and class status.
- Department of Defense gives facility status for the National Capital Region.
- Fish and Wildlife Service status of refuges and hatcheries.
- Forest Service posts the status of National Forests and guidance on social distancing outdoors.
- General Services Administration offers advice for federal tenant agencies and lessors.
- Legacy Management (Department of Energy) information on visitor center closings.
- Library of Congress status of buildings, public programs, and public tours.
- National Archives posts the status of National Archive facilities.
- National Capital Planning Commission offers office closure information and online services.
- National Finance Center shares its operating status and tools to help agencies implement new leave codes for employee absences due to COVID-19.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shares facility status and other information for NOAA Fisheriesand NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries.
- National Park Service updates the status of National Parks.
- National Science Foundation shares updates on facilities, meetings, and the grant submission process.
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission ensures the safety of nuclear facilities and published FAQs about work hour requirements.
- Tennessee Valley Authority shares updates on facilities and campgrounds.
- U.S. Agency for International Development operating status of domestic facilities.
- U.S. Copyright Office gives facility status and changed deadlines for registrations and notices of termination.
- U.S. Northern Command issues status updates.
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office notices and facility status.
Courts
- U.S. Election Assistance Commission has information for election officials and voters on voting safely.
- Visit your state’s election office website for state-wide voting guidance.
Communications
- Department of Justice Immigration Courts Operation Status.
- Merit Systems Protections Board strongly encourages e-filing, and has posted guidance and updates.
Businesses
- Federal Communications Commission is ensuring that Americans stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic, encouraging service providers to Keep Americans Connected, and is accepting applications for Telehealth Program funding.
- General Services Administration has tips for making agency communications accessible to everyone.
- U.S. Agency for Global Media is covering the coronavirus pandemic.
International Cooperation
- Acquisition.gov shares government acquisition resources.
- Department of the Treasury is supporting American workers and businesses.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission protects workers against workplace discrimination.
- Export-Import Bank supports the U.S. exporting community.
- Farm Credit Administration urges lenders to work with borrowers affected by COVID-19.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is working with banks and consumers to respond to coronavirus, and explains how to open a bank account online.
- Federal Reserve System shares updates for lenders.
- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminds financial institutions to remain alert, and report concerns, and alerts financial institutions to rising medical scams (PDF, Download Adobe Reader).
- Government Publishing Office business operations during the pandemic.
- Maritime Administration has updates for the maritime industry.
- National Credit Union Administration has guidance for federally insured credit unions and their members.
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is working with banks and customers to manage the impact of the outbreak and has FAQs for bank customers.
- Small Business Administration (SBA) has guidance for businesses and is offering low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) businesses and non-profits impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19).
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shares resources for farmers and ranchers.
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office notices and facility status.
Cybersecurity
- Department of State is working with international governments to combat COVID-19 and has also issued travel advisories.
- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing funding to international organizations to combat COVID-19.
Federal Workforce
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is monitoring cybersecurity threats and risk and issued an alert on enterprise VPN security.
Get a list of the federal agencies responding to coronavirus (COVID-19).
- Chief Human Capital Officers Council advises Chief Human Capital Officers, HR Directors and Heads of Agencies.
- Defense Acquisition University acquisition guidance and resources.
- Office of Personnel Management posts information for Federal agencies and employees, and details open opportunities for federal employees to support COVID-19 response.
- U.S. Postal Service is taking steps to protect customers and employees.
How Are States Responding to COVID-19?
Each state manages its own response to the coronavirus pandemic. Visit your state health department website for the latest coronavirus information, resources, and guidance.
After reading down through....I'm left thinking.....if only we could do more?×?*<>$%/÷#^
Good lord, man. This is what you need: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#trends_dailytrendscases
European countries should have a plan, too. They topped out around 40,000 cases per day during the first wave. Now, they're hitting 100,000 per day.
Europe records 100,000 daily coronavirus cases for first time
Europe surpassed 100,000 daily reported COVID-19 cases for the first time on Thursday, after countries such as Russia and United Kingdom saw no respite in the mounting number of infections every day in the past five days.
www.reuters.com
Christian Pyles should have a plan, too.
It’s been a whole lotta weeks since Cael challenged him to reveal a plan. Still, crickets.
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It's so funny when people write something like this:
"It would be nice if the federal government had a plan. "
1.) Health matters are principally state issues, and given the chance; the Governors, including the bespeckled imbecile from York, with the contrived nasality and laborious cadence put active cases in nursing homes, you know where there's elderly with things like diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary issues, dementia and various causes of immunodeficiency-the truly vulnerable. You really can't do that unless you are stupid or criminal. Wolf is both. (My little perch in life lets me see him up close and personal) All you get from Cuomo, DeWine, Whitmer and Wolf are power grabs.
2.) You don't want a "plan", you want magic fairy dust. When the hell are people going to figure politicians aren't going to save us from anything and most, if not the vast majority of them care only about getting elected again, and again, and again, and again. I'm sorry but that's a fact. I have some 30 something twit running for State Rep and everyday, my mailbox is stuffed with her 11X14's. I love it when she says she's "fighting" for healthcare for Veterans, like she's never heard of the VA, which she'll have no influence over if elected. She also makes promises about fair wages. I'd like to tell her I never made a damn dime because of a politician, they only take what I earn. Just like a crackpot disheveled career politician from Vermont wasn't going to get every little girl a pony, either.
I note now the WHO and over 20,000 medical professionals have noted that lockdowns are a bad idea, with hidden costs and little benefit. If this was a decent world, Wolf and his fellow morons would be hiding in a hole like Saddam Hussein did.
I'm so sick of this COVID thing, I'd cheer for Iowa if they wrestled. Since I have a cousin that shot me pictures from C-H scoreboard after the last dual meet to gloat, you figure out how much I'd hate that.
It's so funny when people write something like this:
"It would be nice if the federal government had a plan. "
1.) Health matters are principally state issues, and given the chance; the Governors, including the bespeckled imbecile from York, with the contrived nasality and laborious cadence put active cases in nursing homes, you know where there's elderly with things like diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary issues, dementia and various causes of immunodeficiency-the truly vulnerable. You really can't do that unless you are stupid or criminal. Wolf is both. (My little perch in life lets me see him up close and personal) All you get from Cuomo, DeWine, Whitmer and Wolf are power grabs.
2.) You don't want a "plan", you want magic fairy dust. When the hell are people going to figure politicians aren't going to save us from anything and most, if not the vast majority of them care only about getting elected again, and again, and again, and again. I'm sorry but that's a fact. I have some 30 something twit running for State Rep and everyday, my mailbox is stuffed with her 11X14's. I love it when she says she's "fighting" for healthcare for Veterans, like she's never heard of the VA, which she'll have no influence over if elected. She also makes promises about fair wages. I'd like to tell her I never made a damn dime because of a politician, they only take what I earn. Just like a crackpot disheveled career politician from Vermont wasn't going to get every little girl a pony, either.
I note now the WHO and over 20,000 medical professionals have noted that lockdowns are a bad idea, with hidden costs and little benefit. If this was a decent world, Wolf and his fellow morons would be hiding in a hole like Saddam Hussein did.
I'm so sick of this COVID thing, I'd cheer for Iowa if they wrestled. Since I have a cousin that shot me pictures from C-H scoreboard after the last dual meet to gloat, you figure out how much I'd hate that.
Yeah! Politicians could never create a Department of Defense to save us from Nazis. They could never create fire departments to save us from fire. They could never create court systems to save us from contract breakers. Politicians could never devise plans to save us from uniquely high [rather, remarkably high] per-capita COVID deaths. Only the non-politician fairy godmothers of S. Korea and Taiwan and Germany and most other non-U.S. countries could keep per-capita deaths down.
Yes. That’s why the U.S. has *never, ever* had an FDA, USDA, CDC, HHS, EPA, ...
Yeah. Funny!
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There was a "spike" in cases over the summer, but not really deaths. Despite the average daily cases being about 2x of what it was in April, average daily deaths were about 1/2.
That better survival rate is good news. Some hypothesized factors behind the better survival rate include better treatment protocols and younger, stronger people getting sick.
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By the way, is 9th worst in the world something to brag about? Just wondering.
Hmm. I should teach my debater son this trick that we just accidentally discovered: a way to make the other guy (“Christopher Darden”) draw attention to something that is embarrassing to his own side.
[That was a joke. I actually teach my son to avoid cheap tricks and to focus on substance.]
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I am not trying to play gotcha, and I try for good grammar. That phrase just jumped out at me.Good gotcha! How was my grammar, though? Pretty good, right?
I totally understand. I’m the same way with language.
Lol, I truly do not know if you are messing with me, agree with me, or are pissed off at me....I totally understand. I’m the same way with language.
Ha ha. I agree with you.
I never did scholastic debate. When I “debate” as a layperson, via keyboard, I frequently annoy people because I try so hard to make a strong argument that I go too hard. Or I sound like I’m mansplaining. It’s hard for me to debate via keyboard without seeming condescending or anger-filled. In fact, I think everyone on this list seems pretty nice and I don’t have bad thoughts about you or anyone else.
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I stopped reading here. Yes, by all means lets have states compete against each other for scarce resources, to fight a virus that doesn't recognize state boundaries. Let's not use the vast resources of the Federal government to mobilize industries to provide those resources. Let's not use the Federal government to organize the use of those resources when and where they are most needed.
You Trump apologists are nuts.
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