Perspective, i want to thank all of you out there for all of the incredible support that you show the writers everywhere in the very, very difficult time that we are all facing. All of us at the Miami Book Fair are thinking of you and really helping that you and your families are safe and healthy. We are presenting the series, not only with the Miami Book Fair because they like family to us and we have always wanted to think them and we do think them for all that they do and a lot of people have been asking about the book fair and we will be mounting a book for this year whether its virtual, physical or combination of both, its a little too early to tell. We also want to think to sponsors, one is a literary hub. Com and also my very own culture crusaders. This evening, we are thrilled to welcome our good friend brad meltzer, to celebrate the publication of his new book the lincoln conspiracy. This is a phenomenal book and we have been with brad just about for every one of his books, we
Fighting the pandemic the country has won praise for keeping deaths lobel examine whats behind the success and how. Its. Not enough to contend with. Another an invasion of giant killer hornets. Our viewers on p. B. S. In the United States and all around the world welcome to the new numbers are making plain the terrible toll of the pandemic in the u. K. The countrys National Statistics office now says more than 32000 people have died of coded 19 britain has the highest death toll in europe surpassing hard hit italy globally only the United States has seen more people succumb to the. During the governments daily Coronavirus Briefing britains new death toll joy left one official last show a difficult guys. And what you see is that deaths in the u. K. Is still continuing to climb and is. Higher than we would wish i think is all i can say internationally while the prime ministers deputy was eager to point out that figures couldnt be compared at this stage there are different ways of countin
Keeping the death rate low, what is behind it success and steps. If a pandemic was not enough, the u. S. Facing another threat, giant killer hornets. Scientists are worried. We will tell you why. I am brent goff. Welcome. New numbers, the terrible toll of the pandemic in the u. K. The National Statistics office says more than 32 thousand have died of covid19. Britain has the high death toll in europe, surpassing italy. Only the United States has seen more people succumb to the virus. Britains new death toll left one official at a loss for words. What you see is what you see is deaths still continue to climb and is um, higher than we could wish, is all i could say. The prime ministers deputy was seeker to point out figures could not be compared at this stage. There are different ways of counting deaths, as we know. We now publish data that includes all deaths in all settings, and all countries do that, so im not sure the International Comparison works. You will know that all countries a
Feel another media are a powerful way not only of communicating Important Health messages but of studying one of the most powerful medicines hope i thank you thank you got to take us now and that is the World Health Organization chief adopted ted ross. Calling on all countries who have introduced socalled lockdown measures to use this time to attack the virus to find every suspected case he said and the concern that some Health Care Systems may collapse particularly in poor countries lets cross to our diplomatic editor james bays whos also been listening in he joins us from the United Nations in new york and james worry of course is that when restrictions are eventually lifted the virus might come back says essential that these restrictions stem place. Yes passing on a message i think to leaders around the world dont open things up too early because you might get a 2nd wave i do somewhat wonder whether that message is in part directed to where i am the u. N. Headquarters of course is i
All of us are working very hard every day in our states to spur economic growth, and to build lasting Career Pathways that put more people to work in goodpaying jobs. Its more important than ever that we Work Together to find new ways to build a steady pipeline for the future, using Economic Development models, Infrastructure Projects, and talented welltrained and wellskilled workers. The governors obviously play a key role in these efforts. Many of the governors here today have shown tremendous leadership in this area, and its at the state level that bold ideas are being developed, and relate solutions are being forged. So to lead todays next panel, it is my privilege to introduce the vice chair of the nga, the governor of the great state of new york, andrew cuomo, who will tell us a little bit about the progress hes making in new york, and then lead the next panel discussion. Please welcome Governor Cuomo. [ applause ] thank you. Good afternoon. Before i get started, lets give a grea