The COVID-19 pandemic has ended — but democratic socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez isn’t heeding the very public declarations, according to an automated phone message her D.C. off…
office is yet up to speed, according to an automated phone message her DC office provides to callers.
“Thank you for calling the office of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Federal, state and local officials have advised that social distancing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19,” the recorded greeting from a male staffer at the Democratic socialist’s office says. “As such, staff in the congresswoman’s DC and district offices will shortly begin telecommuting. Meetings and other business will be conducted by phone or video. Thank you for your understanding.”
There is one problem: the message is inaccurate and outdated — at least nine months behind the times. last August dropped its social distance requirement, saying Americans no longer need to stay at least six feet away from each other, with the overwhelming majority of adults having some level of immunity to the virus — either from vaccinations, prior infections or both.
“Federal, state and local officials have advised that social distancing is critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19,” the recorded message from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s office says.The guidance also no longer advised quarantining to those who’ve been exposed to Covid-19 but are not infected, regardless of vaccination status.
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