YWCA USA's Alejandra Castillo discusses the rise in domestic violence during the coronavirus pandemic, and PBS Frontline correspondent Miles O'Brien discusses the series' newest documentary about the first coronavirus case on U.S. soil.
World Health Organization (WHO) officials held a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on the coronavirus pandemic. The WHO Director-General discussed coronavirus data transparency and working with American health officials saying, "Having U.S. CDC staff means there is nothing hidden from the U.S. from day one." He went on to say, "All countries get information immediatelyThere is no secret in WHO because it's about lives." The director-general also warned about the dangerous nature of the virus saying, "Without national unity and global solidarity, trust us, the worst is yet ahead of us. Let's prevent this tragedy." This is a 30-minute portion of the event.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) gives an update on the state's response to the coronavirus at a briefing at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) talk about the coronavirus pandemic and response with Washington Post National Political Reporter Robert Costa.
National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien talked to reporters outside the White House today for about 10 minutes about North Korea, China and the coronavirus.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) gave an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic at a briefing held at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo. Gov. Cuomo said the curve is going down and the state is now focusing on expanding testing as the first step to reopening regions of New York. He once again asked for the federal government's help with testing supply chains and said that would be the basis of his meeting with President Trump later in the day. The governor also commented on the possible stimulus vote in the Senate saying it was "a terrible mistake not to provide funding for the states."
David Nabarro, World Health Organization COVID-19 Special Envoy, discussed the origins and future of the pandemic at a virtual event hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senator Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speak to reporters about a deal on additional coronavirus-related legislation.
The Senate today approved nearly $500 Billion in additional Coronavirus economic relief. Much of the money is earmarked for small business, hospitals and Covid-19 testing. Following leader remarks, Senators Lee & Paul spoke against the measure, although they did not object. Small Business Committee Ranking Member Ben Cardin spoke in favor of the legislation.
Tom Frieden, the former Centers for Disease Control & Prevention director, joins to discuss efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Also joining is Beth Blauer of Johns Hopkins University to talk about the use of data modeling in fighting the virus.
President Trump and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force held a briefing on the federal government's response to the pandemic. Th president announced a 60-day, temporary suspension of immigration into the United States, saying that this will "help put unemployed Americans first in line for jobs as America reopens," and that "it would be wrong and unjust for Americans laid off by the virus to be replaced by new immigrant labor flown in from abroad." Also during the briefing, Dr. Deborah Birx gave an update on the metro areas that had previously given them concern, such as New Orleans, Houston, Philadelphia and Detroit, and that they are all seem to be showing improvement and flattening the curve. However, it was noted that the DC metro area has yet to show a decline in its coronavirus numbers.
World Health Organization (WHO) officials held a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on the coronavirus pandemic. The WHO Director-General discussed coronavirus data transparency and working with American health officials saying, "Having U.S. CDC staff means there is nothing hidden from the U.S. from day one." He went on to say, "All countries get information immediatelyThere is no secret in WHO because it's about lives." The director-general also warned about the dangerous nature of the virus saying, "Without national unity and global solidarity, trust us, the worst is yet ahead of us. Let's prevent this tragedy." This is a 30-minute portion of the event.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, discussed the coronavirus pandemic's impact in Iowa and his thoughts on new coronavirus relief legislation that is being considered.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) gives an update on the state's response to the coronavirus at a briefing at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) talk about the coronavirus pandemic and response with Washington Post National Political Reporter Robert Costa.
National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien talked to reporters outside the White House today for about 10 minutes about North Korea, China and the coronavirus.
David Nabarro, World Health Organization COVID-19 Special Envoy, discussed the origins and future of the pandemic at a virtual event hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
The Senate today approved nearly $500 Billion in additional Coronavirus economic relief. Much of the money is earmarked for small business, hospitals and Covid-19 testing. Following leader remarks, Senators Lee & Paul spoke against the measure, although they did not object. Small Business Committee Ranking Member Ben Cardin spoke in favor of the legislation.
The Senate approved nearly $500 billion in additional funding for coronavirus economic relief, which includes money for the Paycheck Protection Program, hospitals and testing. Following the vote, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill about the bill, and the need for there to be full participation in the Senate in order to debate any additional funding specifically for state and local governments.
The Senate approved nearly $500 billion in additional funding for coronavirus economic relief, which includes money for the Paycheck Protection Program, hospitals and testing. Following the vote, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill about the bill, and the need for more legislation and funding to support state and local governments. When asked about reopening the Senate to full participation, Sen. Schumer said leadership needed to listen to medical experts.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor provided an update on bed capacity and patient hospitalizations saying, "We have flattened the curve." He also outlined efforts to expand coronavirus testing and increase the supply of medical equipment to health workers in long-term care facilities.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) gave an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic during a briefing in Pierre. She answered several questions on two race car events that are scheduled to take place in the upcoming weekend. She urged residents to stay home. She added, "I don't think it is a good idea for them to attend. I still recommend that we follow the plans that I have laid out for South Dakota..." Other questions focused on delays with unemployment claims and an investigation into the Smithfield Foods plant outbreak.
