Should the extreme measures in china be used here in the u. S. Well get the latest on the government bail out for Everyday Americans and when those checks will be in the mail. Early today starts right now good morning on this friday, march 20th im cori coffin. Im Frances Rivera. As testing becomes more widely available, america is getting a clearer picture of the scope of the coronavirus outbreak in california the governor warns that a model City Planners are using shows that 56 of californians could be infected over eight weeks thats more than 25 Million People the entire state has been issued a stay at home order and in florida where beaches have been packed over the past week the governor says party is over. He says every single beach will have to follow cdc guidelines of gatherings of no more than ten people some are closing beaches new york city had to be shut down after an employee tested positive that person is receiving medical care and is under quarantine many americas are fee
Americans with relatives in north korea. Coverage here on cspan. The prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, reverend alisa lasater wailoo. From the capitol hill United Methodist church, here in washington, d. C. The chaplain let us pray. All knowing and all loving god, before we pray for the work of the peoples house, let us pray for the people within. Thank you, god, for the gifts and graces of each american working here. Members, staffers, administrators, and more. You know the good that can be done through us. You also know, god, that despite someones position or power, personal pain can seep in. Be with those among us even in this chamber, struggling with depression, wrestling with a broken relationship, or hiding some other hurt. Help us listen and walk with each other in a personal way. Out of that same compassion, guide our policy work. We give thanks for the physicians, scientists, local government authorities, Public Health workers, all those on the frontline of the cor
Who gets to be tested and treated this is another significant issue that is not clearly articulated thank you for joining us. I am the director of operations for Johns Hopkins office of critical events preparedness and response. We are here to talk about the outbreak of coronavirus, known as covid19, with experts who have been on the forefront of the response. Infectiousr from an disease expert in the field of public pandemic and emerging Infectious Disease and prevention of at response to biological threats. Acond, we will hear from researcher who created the outbreak about it being used by officials to track the virus. Third, an expert of influenza and other emerging infections. A Health Systems epidemiologist and Infection Control expert. Finally, a nurse Whose Research seeks to streamline care approaches that optimize navigation, linkage, engagement, and retention. As the covid19 outbreak evolves, we will hear from the panel of experts from across Johns Hopkins university and medic
The committee will come to order. The company is leaving today to receive testimony on confronting the coronavirus, without objection, the chair is authorized to declare the committee and recess at any point. Today the committee is meeting to hear from medical experts about how our country can best confront the coronavirus. Americans are justifiably concerned about the virus. It is spread around the world and claimed lives of thousands. Understandably, there questions about how how it may affect them, their loved ones in their communities. Our concern how concerned we need to be about the virus. It is most at risk. What can communities do to prepare. What can americans do to protect themselves and their families. What is the fellow government doing. What more should be doing. When might we have a vaccine or other treatment. My constituents are looking to the federal government for leadership, guidance and expertise and i share my colleagues constituents two. I am concerned that the Tru
We have a change in schedule. As we explained in the hearing memo, we were planning to do Opening Statements from 9 30 to 10 00 and testimony and questions from 10 00 to 1 00. This morning we were informed that President Trump and Vice President pence have called our witnesses to about emergency meeting at the white house. We dont know the details just that it is extremely urgent. Now the witnesses have to leave at 11 45. In light of the sudden change we will significantly reduce Opening Statements. We will do 10 minutes so we can get right to questions. Witnesses, please keep your oral statements as brief as possible. At 11 45 we will recess the hearing and work with the agencies to determine when the witnesses can return. With that i recognize myself for a few remarks. I want to thank everyone for being at this hearing. Our thoughts go out to everyone and our colleagues representative meadows and representative gosar who cannot participate here today. Were now in the middle of a Glob