White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller Tested Positive For The New Crown, And At Least 10 People Have Been Infected With Fauci – White House Outbreak Could Have Been Prevented | Trump | Miller | White House_Sina Technology_Sina.com

Original Caption: White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller Tested Positive For New Crown, And At Least 10 People Have Been Infected With Fauci – White House Outbreak Could Have Been Prevented

Reference News Network reported that, according to CNN, on Tuesday local time Stephen Miller, President Trump’s senior adviser, said that the result of his new corona test was positive.

He said: “For the past 5 days, I have been working remotely and self-isolating. As of yesterday, my daily COVID-19 test result was negative. Today, my COVID-19 test result was positive and I am currently in quarantine. “.

He is reportedly the latest White House official to be diagnosed with a new coronary pneumonia.In this infection, at least 10 people in the White House tested positive for the new crown.

According to the Overseas Network, Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on the 6th:The new outbreak of crown pneumonia in the White House could have been prevented, and the actual situation that occurred in the White House has just shown that the new pandemic of crown pneumonia is not a hoax.Fauci also warned that if Americans do not follow relevant public health guidelines, between 300,000 and 400,000 people could die from the new corona virus this winter. He encouraged everyone to take a few simple steps, like wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing, washing hands frequently, and doing as many activities outdoors rather than indoors as possible.

Extended Reading: North American Watch 丨 White House Outbreak Reporters Group Angry – Ignore Our Safety

The spokesperson for the United States White House, Kayleigh McEnany, announced on the 5th that he was diagnosed with a new coronary pneumonia, nothing less than throwing a “bomb” in the American media, because McKenney is the White House official who dealt the most with journalists from various sectors. The first reaction of many reporters was if they were “successful”, and then they were angered by the irresponsible behavior of White House officials.

丨 Reporters are in danger

After learning that McKennie was diagnosed, CBS News reporter Paula Reid quietly tweeted that she was sitting across from McKenney at the press conference last Thursday (1st). There is also a non-masked staff member on the left. Now you have taken the initiative to self-quarantine yourself at home and are regularly tested for the virus.

At the same press conference, Fox News chief correspondent John Roberts (John Roberts) waited at the emergency center for an afternoon. Fortunately, his virus test result was negative.

△ CBS News reporter Reid tweeted that he was working from home.

Journalists have charged McKennie, and his “criminal evidence” that he often does not wear a mask has also been discovered. Just the day before the diagnosis, McKenney knew he was at risk of infection and was not yet wearing a mask when journalists interviewed him.

△ White House “Politics” reporter: McKenney spoke to reporters without wearing a mask the day before the diagnosis.

In fact, before McKenney was diagnosed, the infection among White House personnel had already gotten out of control. The White House Correspondents Association announced on April 2 that three reporters tested positive for the new corona virus, attended the White House press conference or participated in reports on presidential activities with the delegation. President Zeke Miller asked unnecessary reporters not to go to the White House to reduce the risk of infection.

However, the Press Association’s warning did not get the attention of White House officials, and McKenney went his own way. He has always insisted that when the press conference was held on Day 1, he did not know that Trump’s adviser, Hope Hicks, had been diagnosed. However, even after learning that he was a close contact for Hicks, McKenney refused to quarantine, continued to work, and did not wear a mask to speak to reporters. Two of her assistants have also been diagnosed.

Journalists have said that the White House is currently “too dangerous”, avoiding it out of fear, and have condemned White House officials for putting them in danger. A reporter stationed at the White House told CNN privately: McKenney’s behavior greatly enraged reporters. “I think you should apologize to everyone in the newsroom on the 1st.”

丨 Reporter dissatisfaction: ignore epidemic prevention

Visitors to the White House will note that notices have long been posted on the door of the James Brady Newsroom, where press conferences are held every day, requiring that those entering the premises wear masks at all times. .

The James Brady press conference room is on the west side of the White House, where our reporter used to attend press conferences. Its interior is very narrow, with a total of 49 seats (7 rows, 7 seats each), and the distance between the first row and the launch table is only two or three meters. It can be said that the closed and crowded space is an ideal environment for the spread of the virus, if someone does not wear a mask at the scene, it is easy to cause a concentrated infection. Because of this, not only is it necessary to wear a mask to enter the newsroom, but the interval between reporters sitting at the press conference has increased significantly.

△ The White House briefing room, crowded and crowded. Informational image comes from the White House Museum

However, it is still difficult to prevent the spread of the epidemic, mainly because White House staff do not take regulations seriously. Jonathan Karl, ABC News chief White House correspondent, said: “The only place in the White House where you are required to wear a mask is the reporters’ area, and the only people who often violate this rule are the staff. of the White House “.

Chinese CBS News reporter at the White House Weijia Jiang said angrily on social media: “We have asked White House officials countless times why they don’t wear masks. They always said it was because their test results they were negative that day. But this does not mean that you do not have the new coronavirus, nor does it mean that you are not contagious. “

Since the White House does not have a perfect close contact tracking mechanism, prevention is more difficult. Confirmed “New York Times” reporter Michael Shear is still not sure where he contracted the virus. Hill reported on Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania on September 26 and returned on Air Force One. Trump spoke to reporters on the plane, but did not wear a mask. To his surprise, no one at the White House contacted him to investigate his close contacts.

丨 US media: White House has become a “ward”, staff are at risk

Not only journalists, but all White House personnel are in the “black hole” of epidemic prevention. The Associated Press reported that “The White House has been turned into a treatment room and has admitted two confirmed patients, including a president who has long despised the virus.” Since the epidemic, be it the White House waiter, the chef, or the Secret Service responsible for security. The agents have been working and this week more than a dozen confirmed cases have been known. If Trump doesn’t adhere to strict quarantine regulations, he may cause more infections among White House personnel. Some officers privately “expressed concern about the White House’s indiscretion in wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. They said their colleagues were very angry, but there was nothing they could do.”

△ Trump returned to the White House and removed his mask in public. Source: Getty Images

Former First Lady Michelle Obama paid tribute to White House staff on social media on the 6th, saying: “Especially Secret Service staff and the President’s residence, their services should never be taken for granted.”

Responding to questions from the outside world, White House spokesman Judd Deere said the White House is “taking all necessary precautions” to protect not only the “first family” but also all staff members.

The Associated Press said that despite this, the environment at the White House is still bleak and staff are concerned that they may have been infected with the virus. Many people have learned of the confirmed cases at the White House through media reports and several people have been in contact with people who have been diagnosed without their knowledge. In fact, the White House did not issue a notice to all members until late on the 4th, which is almost three days after Trump’s diagnosis. Still, the White House did not recognize the outbreak. The notice from the White House Office of Management reads, “Remember, if you have any symptoms … please stay home and don’t come to work.” It is recommended that staff with symptoms “go home immediately” and contact their physician. It is not the medical unit of the White House.

This article is integrated from CCTV, Reference News Network and Overseas Network (Reporter: CCTV Wang Fengzhi compiled: Reference News Wang Lulu)