Kroger stores will start erecting plexiglass “sneeze guard” partitions at cash registers this week to protect its customers and employees from COVID-19, according to spokeswoman Erin Rolfes.
“Many of our stores are beginning the installation process this week, and we anticipate every checklane having a partition, including pharmacy counters and Starbucks registers, within the next several weeks,” Rolfes said in a statement. “In addition, we are installing educational floor decals to promote physical distancing at checklanes and other counters.”
The Cincinnati-based company will also permit its employees to wear masks and gloves at work to protect themselves from the virus, Rolfes said.

https://blog.nomorefakenews.com/2020/03/24/heres-what-the-cdc-says-about-the-test-for-the-coronavirus/

Here’s what the CDC says about the test for the Coronavirus
March 24
by Jon Rappoport

Straight from the horse’s mouth—both sides

—The CDC (US Centers for Disease Control) admits the coronavirus test is flawed. That’s the overview and the takeaway—

As my readers know, I’ve described why the widespread diagnostic test for the coronavirus is insufficient, misleading, useless, and deceptive.

That test, used all over the world where it is available, is called the PCR.

It DIAGNOSES patients. “Yes, you have the virus.” “No you don’t.”

A very alert reader sent me a link to a US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) document about the test. The CDC establishes the guidelines for how the test should be done, and what the results mean.

Here is a CDC paragraph about results. I suggest you read it several times.

“Positive [test] results are indicative of active infection with 2019-nCoV but do not rule out bacterial infection or co-infection with other viruses. The agent detected may not be the definite cause of disease. Laboratories within the United States and its territories are required to report all positive results to the appropriate public health authorities.”

I’m going to blow past the blatant contradiction in that CDC paragraph and cut to the chase.

The key line in that paragraph is: “The agent detected [the coronavirus] may not be the definite cause of disease.”

BANG.

CDC: Yeah, you see, folks, ahem, the test could say the coronavirus is there in somebody’s body, but the virus may not be causing disease…

On one level, the CDC is admitting the test could turn up false positives: the test could SAY a patient has the coronavirus, but he really doesn’t.

This isn’t a footnote stuck at the bottom of a report. It’s right there near the top of the section about the meaning of the test.

On a deeper level, the CDC is saying straight out, IF THE TEST SHOWS A CORONAVIRUS IS PRESENT, THAT DOESN’T MEAN IT’S CAUSING DISEASE.

Well, yes, I’ve pointed out that the test has an inherent problem. At best, it might show that a virus is present in the patient’s body. But the test is incapable of determining HOW MUCH virus is ACTIVELY REPLICATING in the patient’s body.

And why is that important? Because, to even begin to say a virus is causing actual illness in a human, there would have to be millions and millions of a virus replicating in his body—and the PCR test has never been proven, in the real world, to be able to make such a judgment call accurately.

But, if you read that CDC quote again, you’ll see the CDC is ordering labs to report a positive test result to public health agencies—where it will be counted as a “coronavirus case” come hell or high water.

Thank you, CDC. So very, very much. The next ship for Uranus leaves tomorrow. Pile on board and make the trip. You can run tests there to your heart’s content.

www[dot]cdc[dot]gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/lab/rt-pcr-detection-instructions.html

This link will take you to a page with a number of links. Scroll down until you reach the link titled, “CDC 2019-Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel Instructions for Use.” That’s the one.

https://nypost.com/2020/03/23/doctor-treating-coronavirus-patients-forced-to-avoid-cancer-stricken-3-year-old-son/

AND the Governor of Florida has now asked the president to declare that state a disaster area … after he dragged his feet for weeks and refused to close the beaches and businesses because he did not want to hurt tourism.

How many people have to be hurt before our politicians stop putting greed and money ahead of the desires, needs and welfare of the people they are supposed to be serving? Ring any bells, Sedona City Council?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/hiking-coronavirus-national-parks-communities/2020/03/24/7cd516d4-6d32-11ea-aa80-c2470c6b2034_story.html

There are medical professionals quoted in this story saying that, yes, it is a good idea to prohibit tourists at this time. All while the Sedona Chamber of Commerce keeps “welcoming” tourists to Sedona on its website and the city manager and city council sit on their hands and do nothing.

I am saw more cars with California license plates on my street this week.