As states reopen their economies this spring and likely into summer, new threats are emerging that another round of shutdowns could be seen in the second half of the year, which would coincide with the upcoming presidential election.
This time, the closures will not be about “flattening the curve” but rather about politics and damaging the president’s election odds, as the cover to keep non-essential businesses and schools closed is the lack of a proven vaccine.
This is currently unfolding in Kansas as state officials are convinced a possible second stay-at-home order could be managed much better than before, reported WIBW.
At a news conference on Wednesday (May 6), Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Secretary Dr. Lee Norman said, “it would not be good science to say if stricter restrictions previously in place will need to be reimplemented.” He said it comes down to the speed of reporting from counties.
“It makes sense for two reasons, one is that’s the incubation period for the virus and you like to see it in two-week increments if you’re making headway,” Norman said.
“Secondly, we’re always trying to catch up in terms of reporting and data entry. Boring as that may sound, it’s a real phenomenon.”
Norman said state officials have learned a lot and are ready to reimplement stay-at-home orders if an outbreak materializes. After he spoke, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said a second coronavirus wave could be seen in November, coinciding with the elections. Kelly said:
“I think the fact that our schools within a matter of three or four days were able to put together a pretty comprehensive continuous learning program outside of our school buildings will in November if we have to say we have to leave the buildings for a while,” she said.
And there it is, the Democrats could derail the upcoming presidential election by stoking fears of a second coronavirus wave during the election season, which they would usher in the second round of shutdowns, that would certainly make it near impossible for people to vote. And maybe, they would push for mail-in voting…
The big issue at play is a massive power struggle between the federal government and Democratically controlled states in reopening local economies. Some of these states are likely to keep restrictions in place, a move that would continue to damage the overall economy and hurt the president’s election odds. What’s happening is that the virus is becoming highly politicized and now weaponized to damage President Trump.
Many red states have eased restrictions — and according to the government’s own models, some do not meet the White House’s own guidelines. This has been a perfect narrative by the Democrats to say reopening is leading to a surge in cases that would eventually lead to a second wave come fall.
And in Illinois’ case, it will not fully reopen its economy until a proven vaccine is found.
The virus is becoming weaponized by Democrats to damage the president’s re-election odds who hope to shutter the economy in the critical Q3 period.We noted on Wednesday (May 6) that America has become more polarized than ever as Republicans demand a reopening of America and Democrats want continued shutdowns.
When the first Democratically controlled state re-enters shutdowns, it will likely be a domino effect, and others will follow.
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2 Timothy 3:1-4:5
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TRUTH staring you in the face. In Nevada casinos are open but churches are closed or they want them only in small groups. These are NOT your Representatives or maybe they are when you forgot your GOD!
The Truth!!
We Need Truth and then Justice to follow. Seek the truth because the scriptures say “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.”
The Spanish flu was the first of two pandemics caused by the H1N1 influenza virus; the second was the swine flu in 2009.
I live in Iowa, and according to the map above, we are closed, and Covid cases are increasing. This not true! We have been reopening, a bit at a time, and by June 15th anticipate more opening with precautions in place (social distancing, masks). Still a wait-and-see about schools reopening.
This is from the first week of May.
A “major level event” pandemic that infected about 500 million people worldwide or one-third of the world’s population and accounted for over 50 million deaths. In America, the Spanish flu killed about 675,000 people.
Most influenza outbreaks disproportionately kill the very young and the very old, with a higher survival rate for those in between, but the Spanish flu pandemic resulted in a higher than expected mortality rate for young adults in the 20-40 year age group.
I believe we’ve learned allot since 1918 about how to deal with influenza, from improved mitigation through quarantine of infected patients to improved sanitary systems and better hygiene practices for all.
All God fearing, family loving loyal patriots go the sheriffs to get deputize with instructions on laws, procedures and policies. We need to come along side our LES to help them. Let’s face it all together we are many more than they are and it is not just to help but to save our God given constitution, rights and country. Remember the stick parable “One stick can be broken easily. Many sticks together cannot be broken”.
I petition the Lord of Lords and King of Kings Whose we are to make us skillful in Word, actions and insight to see what the plans of enemies are before they can be implemented. Everything is subjected to Him Who is a Man of War. Let us get our marching orders from Him we can do nothing less but WIN.
So far, there have been a number of measures temporarily implemented, only time will tell if they extend beyond the COVID-19 pandemic (assuming the pandemic does end). While it’s too soon to tell what the ultimate outcome of this coronavirus scare will bring, there seems a consensus that when we emerge from this crisis, the world will not be the same as it was six months ago. What will the new normal look like?