re: Governors Shutting Down States
Have said Governors used Guidance from CDC to (help) justify shut downs?
Who does the CDC answer to?
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Ohio’s Republican governor, Mike DeWine, was among the first in the nation to shut down his state
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R): he just heard that people who are asymptomatic can spread the virus,” She said. “He never heard that before today.”
The CDC visuals the White House is handing out make it pretty clear. But when Kemp heard the news Wednesday, it was a “revelation” and a “game-changer,” he said.
April 1, 2020
https://www.rawstory.com/2020/04/maddow-shames-georgia-governor-for-slow-shutdown-while-claiming-he-just-learned-coronavirus-is-a-game-changer/
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: 'Did the face mask requirement that I've imposed in the state of Texas will achieve the results that the CDC director announced yesterday?' And if everyone will adopt the face mask requirement and wear a face mask, we will be able to get control of COVID-19."
July 17, 2020
https://www.khou.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/austin-coronavirus-texas-shutdown-lockdown-governor-greg-abbott-update/269-3a9547e5-c8b0-4b4a-a17f-2a7a47178656
Florida bar owners have followed those in Texas in suing their governor over restrictions to stem the spread of coronavirus.
"My clients have complied with all safety mandates and have exceeded the guidelines set forth by the government and CDC,” said plaintiff attorney John Dill of Winter Park, Fla., in a statement.
“Instead of penalizing violators of the guidelines, Gov. DeSantis has thrown the baby out with the bathwater and prevented law abiding citizens from making a living,” Dill said.
Jul 13, 2020
https://www.nrn.com/restaurants-ready/florida-bar-owners-sue-gov-ron-desantis-over-coronavirus-shutdown
CDC warns America may need ANOTHER lockdown as Cuomo threatens to reverse NYC reopenings
Jun 15 2020
https://www.the-sun.com/news/984727/cdc-america-another-coronavirus-lockdown-cuomo-nyc/
Gov. Brian Kemp: in adopting stronger measures against the virus, cited a CDC warning this week that as many as 25 percent of people infected may not show symptoms — a startling figure that may hamper measures to contain COVID-19.
Apr 2, 2020
https://www.wabe.org/kemp-orders-state-shutdown-to-fight-virus-cites-expecting-surge-at-hospitals/
CDC Recommends Against Gatherings Of 50 Or More; States Close Bars And Restaurants
March 15, 2020
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/15/816245252/cdc-recommends-suspending-gatherings-of-50-or-more-people-for-the-next-8-weeks