GOP Chair Tested For COVID-19 After Experiencing Flu-Like Symptoms | Talking Points Memo

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The chairwoman of the Republican Party was tested for COVID-19 Friday night after experience flu-like symptoms, a party spokesperson said.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=1297214
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Not a “new hoax” anymore!

Update:
Trump Covid-19 test results = Negative

Joseph Fair, a virologist and epidemiologist said “typically test like this takes around two hours completely,” “And I would think if the president was tested, it would be a two-hour turn around on the assay.”

Trump took the test last night, why did it take more than two hours for the test of a POTUS to turn around?

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Its almost as if they didn’t take it seriously and thus spread it among themselves.

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“As she awaits the results, out of an abundance of caution, we are contacting everyone the Chairwoman remembers coming into contact with in recent days.”

“I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millionaires’ of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.”

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The Rs nationwide are generally not taking this seriously. Because their cult leader and Fox told them not to. The red hats are the vectors and to be avoided whenever you see them.

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Indiana Jones: Don’t look Marion, keep your eyes shut!

https://vlipsy.com/vlip/indiana-jones-dont-look-marion-keep-your-eyes-shut-ap7wxiM5

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We really need to get a message to Republicans everywhere: Don’t bother going to your doc or calling about getting tested. Don’t waste your time. CDC has a specific protocol that has been mandated by our Leader. Prepare to die for your Party! It is the least you can do.

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She tested positive for lying a long time ago.

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Perhaps she will heal, recognize the folly of her ways, and place her feet upon a righteous path.
Making amends is going to take some time, though.

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If I hear the phrase “out of an abundance of caution” one more time…
It’s just fucking common sense, you don’t have to act like you are being a hero.

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I wonder which test she’s getting? The CDC one that gives false Negs, or the CDC kits sent out without the proper reagents? Or one of the million sent out (not) 10 days ago. Which ones, damnit! Enquiring minds want to know ya’know?

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I don’t care (and I don’t even care enough to ask if you do either).

Tell me when someone important gets it (other than Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, we already know about them).

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reminder: if you can’t say anything nice about someone, don’t say anything.

:grimacing:

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Thoughts & Prayers, Anti-vaxxer, Thoughts & Prayers.

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Those people have a death wish. At a party?! Wtf?

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Exactly. “Out of an abundance of caution” I have avoided drinking anti-freeze, motor oil and pretty much all grades of gasoline.

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All relatives in the Karma family line?

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One caveat here: it’s common for the fast strep test to come back with a false negative, so usually they do a culture (24-36 hours) to make sure. (Speaking as someone with near-chronic strep.)

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Trump DID tell everyone it was a hoax, remember?

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“Hey! I’m Important! And I Didn’t Get It! Yet!”

Each of you should feel free to quote this. Hunker down. We’ll get through this.

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