Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield, others testify on COVID-19 strategy | USA TODAY

Top coronavirus task force members are set to testify before a congressional panel Friday as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll and states face a resurgence of cases.

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, and Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health and Human Services Admiral Brett Giroir, the administration's lead are set to testify before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis on national coronavirus strategy.

At the hearing, which will begin at 9 a.m. EDT, Redfield, in addition to addressing the CDC's current efforts, will warn Americans to get a flu vaccine this year because of the risk of the flu and COVID-19 overwhelming the health care system.
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    1. @Ardent Valor a gift for you.
      *PREPPERISMS: This isn’t an exhaustive list of Prepper knowledge, just inspiration. Please copy, share & prepare!*

      *”MORE YOU KNOW, LESS YOU NEED”*
      Skills are more valuable than stuff. Acquire as many practical skills & knowledge because they can’t be easily lost, broken or stolen & practice them now! Remember, knowledge weighs nothing so “the more you know the _lighter_ your load”. So study videos/books on the force the multipliers listed below & practice them daily/weekly.
      *_Proverbs 22:3 “The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, But the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences.”_*

      *”TWO is ONE & ONE is NONE”*
      Because stuff gets lost, broken, stolen have backups to your backups of essential items listed below.

      *”RULE of 3″*
      You can die within 3 seconds of indecision during a fatal threat (predetermine reasonable losses) 3 minutes without air (practice freediving breathing techniques) 3 hours of exposure to extreme weather (practice hydrotherapy to enhance body thermo-regulation) 3 days without water (practice economy of movement & fast from all food & liquids) 3 weeks without food (practice fasting from food only) 3 months without a long term plan (because seasons change) 3 years without a partner/team (screen members now) 3 decades without reproduction (new generation is necessary)

      *FOUR SELF-DEFENSE*
      EVASION (be aware of surroundings; become “Grayman”; hand-signals & covert language just for the team)
      PERSUASION (humble negotiation/bartering, reading body language, micro expressions, active listening, psychology, persuasive language patterns)
      DEFENSE (if cornered & attacked then target eyes, throat, groin, ears, knees to escape; remember resilience & tenacity can outstrip strength & speed)
      DEFENSIVE TOOL (Although firearms are common, consider concealable defense tool with low maintenance & not dependent on manufactured ammo, such as a cane/walking staff, baseball bat, bullwhip, slingshot)

      *FIVE to SURTHRIVE!*
      True, we should be prepared to survive without energy/electricity or public water. But creating energy & water off-grid means more than just surviving, but it’s thriving!
      SOLAR POWER SYSTEM: solar panels, battery bank, inverter
      WIND GENERATOR: wind turbine, battery bank, inverter.
      HANDCRANK GENERATOR: gear ratio allows just 1 person to turn a handle & generate power.
      COMBO GENERATOR: this generator combines several other sources from above.
      DEHUMIDIFIER: pulls water right out of the air!

      PROs: Solar & Wind power increased by adding more panels, turbines, or batteries.
      Handcrank can be connected to a bicycle & generate electricity 24/7 & isn’t dependent on weather.
      Dehumidifier (large model) can provide upto 8 gallons of water per day (depending on humidity level) even in an apartment.
      CONs: No sun or wind, or human fatigue may limit power. Dehumidifiers are useless without electricity & if air is contaminated be prepared to filter water.

      *SIX SHIELDED SHELTER*
      _”Watchout With Wetty, Windy, Warmy, Wiggly, Wicky & Widow-makers!”_
      Build a shelter high & dry above where it may be “wetty” during rain but close to a “wetty” source to stay hydrated; where “windy” is blocked when it’s cold but allow “windy” when hot; where fire wood keeps you “warmy” when it’s cold but shaded from “warmy” when it’s hot; where you’re off the ground away from “wiggly” critters & off cold ground that’ll “wicky” away body heat; & don’t shelter under a “widow-maker” dead tree/limb that may fall & kill you. Remember, you need something to sleep under, to sleep on & to sleep in.

      *SEVEN HEAVEN SKILLS*
      LEARNING/REMEMBERING (attention=retention, repetition=recall, adaptability=survivability)
      HABIT CREATION (Study “Atomic Habits” & use cues, craving, routine, reward; “Success is the compound interest of effective habits”)
      MEDITATION (enhances attention span, pain & stress management)
      HEALTH/FASTING (Eat better but less; Move more often & faster; Hygiene your machine by keeping clean; Fasting strengthens self-control/self-discipline)
      MEDICAL (First-aid & Trauma Care because YOU are your “first responder”; practice M.A.R.C.H. algorithm)
      NEGOTIATION (bartering, reading body language, micro facial expressions, active listening, psychology, persuasive language patterns)
      GARDENING/FARMING (reproducing animal/plant food; “When you can feed yourself, you can free yourself!”)

      *EIGHT PREP RATE*
      Acquire EVERYTHING to survive for an entire short period first, before getting more stuff for a longer period, because you do NOT want to have a year’s worth of stored water but only 1week of food & no medical supplies when everything collapses!
      1ST: 1 week of water (1gal per person per day), 1 week of food (pre-cooked non-perishable), medical supplies, 1 week of hygiene supplies, 1 week of etc.
      2ND: enhance home security, safety & security protocols
      3RD: 3 months of water, food, etc
      4TH: enhance transportation security, dependability & options (bicycle, cart)
      5TH: Bug-Out-Bag Myth “Is bugging out is your first option?” NO! But despite the fact that sheltering-in-place is optimum, we never know when we may be forced to leave so make a Bug-Out-Bag because it’s “Better To Have It & Not Need It, Than Need It & Not Have It”.
      6TH: 6 mos mix of seeds (heirloom Non-GMO seeds are more precious than gold); physical library of educational prepping books (security, medical, gardening, home repair, mechanical, cooking, communications, prepping/survival guides, etc)
      7TH: Self-Sustainable Sustenance, food production (study & practice gardening/small animal farming [chickens, meat rabbits, etc])
      8TH: Priority Faith to pray for wisdom & humility to answer “If I only had enough time/money to acquire just one more skill/thing before a collapse what would it be?”
      *_Beginner’s Goal: strive to survive without electricity for 72hrs. Long-Term Goal: survive a nuclear attack, because then you will most likely be able to survive anything else. Remember, “prepping” is not an event, it’s a lifestyle._*

      *NINE CORE MEMBERS*
      Anyone opposed to your core Principles & Purposes of life should NOT be in your group!
      GUARDIAN (Security, safety)
      HEALER (doctor, medic, nurse, therapist, herbalist)
      PROVIDER (hunts, forages, scavenges)
      TINKERER (engineer, scientist, mechanic, handyman, tradesman)
      FARMER (reproduces, harvests & stores animal/plant food)
      CLERK (organizes supplies, equipment, tasks, training)
      CAREGIVER (domestic [cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc], counselor, teacher/babysitter)
      OVERSEER (empathetically unemotional, logical, negotiator, leads by example)
      CHAMELEON (quick learner, adaptable, willing to change positions & either already has or studies other skills not listed here)
      *_All skills should be cross trained._*

      *B.O.B. (BUG OUT BAG)*
      _(Do NOT confuse this with a smaller “72hr Go-bag” or “Get-Home-Bag” kept in your vehicle)_
      Although examples are included below, get the lightest weight versions of these items without compromising on quality & choose multifunction tools to keep total pack weight to less than 20% of a healthy person’s body weight. Ultimately the best survival items are ones you already have & know how to use, so practice improvising equipment/tools. Outside of B.O.B. hang a small bag of “survival pocket litter” that includes one item from each of the following categories & you immediately empty the bag into your pockets/hipsack & onto your belt just in case you get separated from your B.O.B.

      CONTAINER: 1liter plastic water bottle or metal canteen; mini-Sawyer water filter (water=8lbs per gallon so in addition to some initial water, ability to filter discovered water while on the move is vital to keeping hydrated & your load light)
      CUTTING: Knife (fixed, full tang), Multi-tool w/folding knife, saw, screwdriver set, scissors, can &bottle opener, &pliers
      COMBUSTION: lighters, ferro rods, fresnel lens (magnifying glass), tinder, candle, flashlight, headlamp, glow sticks
      CORDAGE: rope/paracord/duct tape
      COVERING: 55gal plastic drum liners OR sleeping bag; hammock tent OR 5×8 heavy duty plastic tarp; 2pair socks, 2underwear, 2undershirts (avoid cotton -cotton kills), long-sleeved shirt/pullover hoodie, pants (no shorts), boots, work gloves, face masks, bandana/shemagh, hat, mosquito netting, light rain jacket w/hood, (unless you live where it’s colder than ⅓ of the year do not pack a heavy winter coat, just layer up all clothing when cold & insulate with plastic/rain poncho), avoid camouflage or brightly colored clothing because it’s not “Grayman”
      CARE: First-Aid/Trauma kit (tourniquet, compression bandages, assortment of gauze, medicine, etc); Hygiene (comb, 3 hand towels, toothbrush, bar soap, toenail clippers, toilet paper, sewing kit, upholstery thread, etc)
      CONSUMABLES: Food (pre-cooked non-perishable -MREs/jerky) & Fishing/Hunting tools (fish/gill net, snare wire, traps, hooks line & tackle, slingshot, crossbow, gun)
      COMMUNICATIONS: Whistle, handcrank/solar AM/FM weather radio; walkie talkie, CB or HamRadio, Topo Maps  (local & state) & Compass; Energy (charger cords, handcrank/solar charger, batteries)
      CREDENTIALS: (outside B.O.B. pin reminder note to get these before leaving) birth certificate, passport, marriage license, house & car keys.
      CASH: Initially cash will still be King; small pocket-sized barter items of non-perishable food, instant coffee, sample bottles of liquor, gold/silver chain, candy/gum)
      CRAFTING: Axe/Machete, Folding/bow/wire saws, Clawbar/prybar 10″ (doubles as hammer & key to city), Self-adjusting wrench, Locking pliers, MultiBit Screw&Nut Driver, Electrical wire stripper&crimper
      CREATIVE: playing cards, harmonica (can scare off predators), pocket bible, SAS Survival Guide.
      *_”But what if nothing happens?”_** It’s okay to be wrong, just don’t be dead wrong!*

      *Liberty=Peace & in the name of my Savior Jesus Christ I pray to his father, Almighty God Jehovah, that we always enjoy both!*

  1. 2:36:41 Guidelines for voting in person “I’ll get back to you on that”? What? Not prepared to answer a very important question about an upcoming event. Why not?

    1. i don’t understand your question. he needs to talk to the taskforce to find out what their decisions are. most of these members of Congress don’t seem to know the responsibilities of each of those doctors. The CDC would have the information she asked about and in fact they did.

  2. 3:03:52 What sort of origami animal is he trying to fold his mask into? Why is he nervous about the question? How many times do they handle their mask?

  3. Funny that the media was saying, Trump, wasn’t on top of the COV shutting China, etc. Fauci says differ. I wonder where the news gets its info 😆.

  4. Down to have a party in Denver like my heros in Berlin have🇺🇸🇺🇸 I cant believe that little Falsee guy has the balls to show his face in public much less continue to try and spread his bs.

  5. My master plan is to create big enough income generating portfolio to live off. It will take time to build but that’s fine. In it for the long term.😎

  6. Foster at 1:28:— ….. giving proper credit to those that have actually done the research and not just the ones that show up at press conferences … “the politicians that funded who research” – actually the taxpayers yes? Or did politicians actually throw down $$?

    Federally funded is taxpayer funded…

  7. “CDC director acknowledges hospitals have a monetary incentive to overcount coronavirus deaths”
    https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/cdc-director-acknowledges-hospitals-have-a-monetary-incentive-to-overcount-coronavirus-deaths
    U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield agreed that some hospitals have a monetary incentive to overcount coronavirus deaths as they do deaths for other diseases.

    “I think you’re correct in that we’ve seen this in other disease processes, too. Really, in the HIV epidemic, somebody may have a heart attack but also have HIV — the hospital would prefer the [classification] for HIV because there’s greater reimbursement,” Redfield said during a House panel hearing Friday 31 July 2020 when asked by Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer about potential “perverse incentives.”

    Redfield continued: “So, I do think there’s some reality to that. When it comes to death reporting, though, ultimately, it’s how the physician defines it in the death certificate, and … we review all of those death certificates. So I think, probably it is less operable in the cause of death, although I won’t say there are not some cases. I do think though [that] when it comes to hospital reimbursement issues or individuals that get discharged, there could be some play in that for sure.”

    Questions have been raised about coronavirus counting in hospitals across the country, and conflicting conclusions have been raised about whether or not deaths are being accurately counted.

    A Yale study concluded that the overall coronavirus death toll in the United States is a “substantial undercount” of the actual number; White House coronavirus response team member Dr. Deborah Birx suggested in May that deaths are being overcounted by 25%.

    There appear to be cases where the opposite has happened. An investigation in Florida found that several deaths were wrongly attributed to the virus, including the case of a man who died from a gunshot wound to the head.

    The CDC’s website lists over 3,700 coronavirus deaths characterized as “intentional and unintentional injury, poisoning and other adverse events.” In Texas, more than 3,000 people were recently removed from the overall coronavirus count because they were never actually tested but considered “probable” cases.

  8. we know hydroxchloroquied … to treat Wuhan pandemic for mankind in the World! fauci/FDA/CDC They know is prove for treat past ,but political democratic party (fauci.DCC) is wrecker

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