SAD NEWS FOR THE DISTRICT
Last weekend, Florida’s First District saw its first fatality due to COVID-19.
I was extremely saddened to hear the news about the virus taking the life of a Santa Rosa County resident. Our prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
It is important to note that this individual was quarantined shortly after developing symptoms, thus greatly minimizing any potential transmission to others. Please continue to take necessary precautions to minimize your exposure to this (and any) illness. I am confident that our community will continue to remain vigilant in combating this disease, and pray there will be no further contractions of the virus in Northwest Florida.
TEMPORARY SELF-QUARANTINE
Early this week, I received news that I had been in contact with an individual who contracted the virus, and then attended CPAC, where I spoke. I was made aware of the situation while on Air Force One with the President. Immediately, and for the rest of the flight, I moved to an empty part of Air Force One and was tested as soon as I landed. Luckily, the test turned out to be negative; the President was not endangered. For the remainder of the week, I self-quarantined, in order to make sure that the 14-day period had passed without me showing any symptoms.
ADDRESS FROM POTUS
On Wednesday evening, President Trump delivered an address from the Oval Office regarding coronavirus. He announced a temporary travel ban from European countries — a strong move by the president to contain and minimize the further spread of the virus.
If you happen to have a loved one in Europe, don’t worry. If your loved one is a citizen of the United States, they will not be affected by the travel ban.
NATIONAL EMERGENCY
On Friday, President Trump declared a national emergency due to coronavirus.
I urge everyone, especially seniors, to stay indoors and avoid large crowds. Please make sure to take the necessary precautions, and follow the instructions provided in the graphics below.
NOTE ON MY OFFICE
Out of an abundance of caution, both my DC office and my district office will be telecommuting next week. For immediate assistance, please call and leave a message — messages will continue to be checked, and constituent casework will continue. Alternatively, please contact me or my staff through my website. Thank you in advance for your patience!
GAETZ IN THE NEWS
Fox News — March 13, 2020
Rep. Gaetz blasts House Democrats’ coronavirus legislation
“Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., blasted House Democrats’ coronavirus legislation Thursday, saying ‘it is as if they are going in the opposite direction.’”
Fox News — March 11, 2020
Rep. Matt Gaetz: I Wore A Gas Mask To Show How Congress Will “Feel The Impact” Of Coronavirus
“In one of his first interviews since testing negative for the coronavirus during his self-quarantine, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) discussed why he wore a gas mask on the floor of Congress and reacted to the news that Sen. Bernie Sanders is staying in the race for the Democratic nomination for President.”
Washington Examiner — March 10, 2020
Matt Gaetz slept in Walmart parking lot to avoid possible spread of coronavirus
“Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz spent a night in a Walmart parking lot after he was told that he interacted with someone infected with the coronavirus.”
New York Post — March 10, 2020
Rep. Matt Gaetz, who had contact with Trump, tests negative for coronavirus
“Rep. Matt Gaetz, one of seven lawmakers in self-quarantine after being exposed to the coronavirus, has tested negative for the disease, he said Tuesday.”
WHAT WE’RE READING
Wall Street Journal — March 12, 2020
U.S. Strikes Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq
New York Times — March 13, 2020
The Worst-Case Estimate for U.S. Coronavirus Deaths
Townhall — March 12, 2020
DOJ Announces Hundreds of Arrests to Bring Down a Mexican Cartel
National Review — March 12, 2020
No, the Fed Is Not Cutting a Check to Banks
Breitbart — March 12, 2020
Joe Biden Uses Coronavirus Address to Lob Political Shots at Trump
Fox News — March 12, 2020
Gordon G. Chang: China falsely blames US for coronavirus pandemic
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