1/x You’ve been hearing a lot about the coronavirus recently and the government’s response to it. So I wanted to address some of the myths that are out there and give you the facts.

Here’s the Truth

2/x Question #1: do masks help protect you against the coronavirus?

Answer: According to the surgeon general, masks “are NOT effective in preventing general public from catching #Coronavirus”

3/x Question #2: Has the Trump administration cut CDC funding?

Answer: No, they haven’t. AP Fact Check called out Mike Bloomberg for spreading this false claim.

In fact, we’ve increased funding for programs like CDC, NIH, and others over the last 5 years.

4/x Question #3: Is there a vaccine and would it only be available to the rich?

Answer: Bernie Sanders seemed to suggest this recently, but it’s false. There is no vaccine, & there won’t be one probably for another year.

Right now we’re focusing on better testing & treatment.

5/x Question #4: Who is most likely to be harmed by the disease?

Answer: So far, it’s mostly the elderly. Parents should know that children are actually not very likely to be harmed by this disease right now.

6/x Question #5: If we had Medicare for All, would we be better off in fighting the coronavirus?

Answer: Absolutely not. Medicare for All and price controls would destroy the incentives needed for the private sector to innovate a vaccine or treatment.

7/7 Question #6: Did President Trump really call the coronavirus a hoax?

Answer: Of course not. President Trump was referring to the constant politicization of this issue.

When the president says “don’t panic,” he’s not downplaying this. We want people to be safe, not worried.