Antarctic are learning all about isolation. Social distancing is hard but its key to preventing the spread of the corona virus if we carried on as normal and one infected person infected on average 2. 00 others over a 5 day period then after 30 days that one person would be the source of more than 400. 00 infections. Reducing contact with others by 75 percent the total would be just 2 and a half infection. But what effect does isolation have on the mind and body. Lets find out by heading to a research station in one of the worlds loneliest places the at. A. Time out for the expedition members at germanys neumeier research station and arctic this is the 1st time. Theyve seen the sun after 9 months of darkness. This long period in isolation was extremely difficult for everyone here. I went to work and routine is what really helps and doing a lot together but at the same time giving everyone enough space. It can get pretty lonely here in the world southernmost continent trying times for s
A research station in one of the worlds loneliest places the at. A time out for the expedition members at germanys neumeier research station in antarctica this is the 1st time that theyve seen the sun after 9 months of darkness. This long period in isolation was extremely difficult for everyone here. I wanted to work and routine is what really helps and doing a lot together but at the same time giving everyone enough space. It can get pretty lonely here in the world southernmost continent trying times for station manager and doctor baggage to go back and the 8 other german team members far away from their families. Berlins shotty hospital is investigating the impact of this isolation the crew have to undergo medical tests and even a cat scan of the brain before their departure and on their return as well as giving all sorts of samples. Were collecting all the bottle i substances that we can get our hands on blood urine stool and every few months some hair samples. The scientists and th
Reporter for politico. I am joined by democratic congresswoman karen bass of california, chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, and ,ew york citybased physician founder and ceo of advancing Health Equities which partners with Health Care Organizations to tackle Racial Health disparities. We are here to talk about the disproportionate impact the coronavirus pandemic is having particularlycolor, africanamericans and latinos. It is an issue i have spoken to epidemiologists about over the last two months. We will discuss the push by lawmakers and Public Health racial for more holistic and ethnic data on coronavirus cases, the historic neglect of black and brown health that led to this moment, what immediate action is being taken to mitigate the impact of coronavirus on minorities, and finally, what can be done to address the longstanding Public Health issues that this crisis has brought to the forefront. We will incorporate audience questions at the end, soaked tweet us at political
A National Political reporter for politico. I am joined by karen bass of california today, the chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. Physician dr. Ity blackstock, ceo of advancing health equity, which partners with Health Care Organizations to tackle Racial Health disparities. We are here today to talk about the disproportionate impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on people of color, particularly African Americans and latinos. It is an issue that i have spoken to policymakers about extensively over the last two months. We will discuss the push by lawmakers in Public Health the data on coronavirus cases, the historic neglect of black and brown health that has led to this moment, what immediate action is being taken to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus on minorities, and finally, what can be done to address the longstanding Public Health issues that this crisis has brought to the forefront. We are going to incorporate ,udience questions at the end eet using the ask pol
Update on where we are regarding our response to vision zero, especially as it pertains to the request that came from the vision zero coalition. And also in terms of our response to the safety and wellbeing of people with disabilities. We have also, this month, as denise mentioned, welcomed our new Council Members. I want to send my thanks and congratulations on behalf of the city and on behalf of the mayor to our new members for your appointment. And thank you very much for being here today. Were very glad to have you. The next few things that i want to talk about are upcoming engagement opportunities. And all of this information has either gone to and through the Mayors Office on disability distribution who have signed up to receive alerts, or will be shortly. First event id like to announce we just learned today is happening monday, september 23rd. And what that is, the update on the work with the development of the Disability Community cult cultural center. There is a webinar you c