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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhy is Chris Christie in the hospital "as a precautionary move?"
Isn't he taking a be from someone who is suffering from really bad symptoms? Has he shown any symptoms or is this just another move by the privileged few who can afford it?
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PCIntern
(26,002 posts)SharonClark
(10,084 posts)DesertRat
(27,995 posts)Both conditions put him at increased risk for severe illness.
Autumn
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niyad
(116,410 posts)Boogiemack
(1,406 posts)niyad
(116,410 posts)yankeepants
(1,979 posts)lunasun
(21,646 posts)CentralMass
(15,367 posts)Tribetime
(4,988 posts)Grasswire2
(13,615 posts)And yes, he may get that experimental cocktail that requires special approval.
bamagal62
(3,430 posts)No one "checks in" to a hospital, they're admitted.
@GovChristie
In consultation with my doctors, I checked myself into Morristown Medical Center this afternoon. While I am feeling good and only have mild symptoms, due to my history of asthma we decided this is an important precautionary measure.
Link to tweet
exboyfil
(17,900 posts)I also wonder about his health insurance. They shouldn't be paying a dime. It should all come out of his pocket, until he meets the insurance criteria.
TexasTowelie
(113,880 posts)Most facilities are not filled to capacity.
I also don't know why someone would check into a hospital unless they were exhibiting symptoms of some nature. After spending 15 days in the hospital back in August, it is far easier to isolate than tolerate treatment in a hospital where he will awakened every night for blood draws. listen to the machines beeping, and be connected to an IV so that it makes it difficult to go to the bathroom.
ProudMNDemocrat
(17,575 posts)Saw a clip on MSNBC a bit ago.
Klaralven
(7,510 posts)cwydro
(51,308 posts)You really need to ask?
Thekaspervote
(33,585 posts)cwydro
(51,308 posts)Though I wish this virus on no one, Im not losing sleep over their fear.
I was scared too.
russiamommy
(248 posts)I asked my husband the same thing. Who can just check themself into a hospital? Unless he doesnt have to rely on insurance. Hell, when you have a baby they kick you out in 24 hours. I thought someone had to say you were sick enough to be admitted. Seems wired to me.
OnDoutside
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Henry the Humanist
@antidominionist · 44m Replying to @GovChristie and @PalmerReport
Another good precautionary measure is wearing a mask.
Another good precautionary measure is social distancing.
Another good precautionary measure is not telling someone in a position of power to attack a person for wearing a mask, inspiring others to get sick.
Oh.
Oh.
Ohhh.
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Jim__
(14,222 posts)Is he hospitalized in NJ? I don't think their hospitals are at capacity right now - i.e. I don't think he's taking a bed from someone else.
Laffy Kat
(16,459 posts)That does not bode well for survival. He was a heart attack waiting to happen before the COVID.
Tarc
(10,492 posts)Definitely in the high-risk category.
keithbvadu2
(38,166 posts)It helps 'rationalize' Trump being admitted to the hospital.