April 27 was the last time there was a White House coronavirus task force briefing, leaving us with more than a month without regular updates from the group Vice President Mike Pence was tapped to lead. (1/24)
THREAD: As an economic staffer in Congress, I’m worried we’re about to watch a slow-motion train wreck.
More than 80,000 Americans are dead.
Unemployment is at Great Depression levels.
Yet, Congress appears prepared to massively undershoot what’s needed. 1/
Emerson, my 11 year old, is on a bit of a wild ride with the @USPS and our local mail carrier, Doug.
And, I think there’s a deeper message to it all.
First, the backstory...
130 companies in the S&P 500 are down 40% or worse this year
63 are down 50% or worse
and 16 stocks have YTD returns of -70% or worse
this is why you never have all of your retirement $$$ in your company's stock
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This post is for my healthcare workers, docs, surgeons, Nurses, aids, and ems, but also support staff.
There is no emergency in a pandemic
@BillWinterberg@alanamk@moorehn I also love this nonprofit site for advance directive planning. It is more robust than Five Wishes and you can do it online. Love if you spread this too @moorehn - you are such a good advocate! https://t.co/y2d2WyrIoB
March 18 COVID Update 1: Today I may do two threads because so much is happening. This one contains a lot of positive things happening.
But in order to get there we need to be grounded in what he scientists & mathematicians are saying. And it’s disturbing.
My anger has been simmering for years and now I'm furious. I've written for 8 years about our decimated primary care/public health care system, including lack of preparedness for epidemics. @commonwealthfnd sums it up nicely. #coronavirus 1/x long thread! https://t.co/N5tv4UOrfj
In an effort to keep health care workers and patients safe amid the #COVID19 pandemic, we’ve designed a quick guide to support physicians in expediting the implementation of #telemedicine, so care can continue to be provided to those who need it most. https://t.co/EOWDX0rvxZ
BREAKING: In the face of Coronavirus, 15 health care leaders and I have published an open letter in @USATODAY with an urgent, life-saving message for all Americans, state & local leaders & our health care workforce.
#StayHome
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The cycle:
- Don't see bad news.
- Ignore bad news.
- Deny bad news.
- Panic at bad news.
- Accept bad news.
- Don't see good news.
- Ignore good news.
- Deny good news.
- Realize you missed the good news.