Wearing masks compulsory in supermarkets following 3 other European Countries where its mandatory outside of the home. And privacy concerns around the suddenly Popular Video conferencing abzug new yorks attorney general outlines concerns about weak security. Welcome to the program more than 4000. 00 people in the United States have died from corona virus the president is warning americans to prepare for what he says will be the heart of days that lie ahead the countrys saw its highest single death toll more than 800 fatalities on tuesday White House Health experts say the virus could kill up to 240000 people but without Government Intervention the number could rise to 10 times that michaela has more from washington d. C. For the 1st time. On the task force presented its predictions of where this pandemic may be heading saying this could now be done because of a more detailed flow of information from across the country thank you very much the Scientists Say the virus could kill between
The governor announced the state conducted over 600 tests and was planning on opening a second testing site monday. Gov. Murphy sorry to be, again, a few minutes behind, which is my bad. Its good to be in Bergen County. I havent been here in a couple of weeks, jim. Ive been under the weather, so its nice to be back. I also want to thank our friends, in particular at Bergen County college here, starting with president dr. Michael redmond, whos a dear friend, and i want to thank him for hosting us so graciously today, as he always has. I had the great opportunity a couple of years ago to deliver the commencement address to the graduates of this fine institution, and it was one of the highlights during my time as governor. And i want to thank him and his team for opening their door to us today on his campus and his community. And, obviously, its been a big day here. More on that in a minute. Im here with a cavalcade of vips, so i want to thank a woman who needs no introduction immediately
The market selloff continues and so does the search for a safe haven, the spreading virus is the main factor, dow industrials down 400 points at the opening bell, this is shaping up to be the worst week for the dow since the financial crisis of 2008. S p down 50, one. 5 or more and the nasdaq down 2 at the opening bell. The president has offered reassurance about the virus, quote, the risk to the American People remains very low. We are ready to do whatever we have to as the disease spreads. Now comes news of an unexplained case of the coronavirus in california. The patient did not travel to a virus hotspot and was not in contact with a known virus carrier. In other words it is here. Oversees dramatic action in japan. They closed all the schools until april. In italy, 528 cases at least, 12 that. Iran finally doing something. Having refused to quarantine towns or cities they suggested less unnecessary travel. Listen to what the president said about the Market Reaction. I think the stoc
Put their trust in us. My name is Jenny Harrison i work a day downloading. This week on world stories. Colombias Health Care System is on the verge of collapse. Hard work pays off for a young russian ballet dancer and we begin the unknown calm thousands of protesters have been arrested during the prodemocracy demonstrations many of them are young people like a lesson but her struggle for freedom has given her life new meaning. The new year. Hong kong has begun just like the old year ended with hundreds of thousands of people marching for political reforms the less said choice has been active in the prodemocracy Movement Since the outset. That it seems that now yes its changed my life shouldnt be allowed the protest movement has let me move forward and become a positive. And see how like i am that if i missed this i wouldnt have another chance to experience all of it. Caught thats why its so important that im here. Today was i and i the presidency joined without a lesser risks a lot by
Agencies as well. This is our first hearing on the president s fiscal year 2021 budget request. However, i want to start with a matter of urgency. The coronavirus, covert 19, cases are growing as is alarm, this is both domestically and internationally. The u. S. Government has responded to the covert 19 outbreak with aggressive measures, significant travel restrictions, mandatory 14day quarantine for individuals returning to the u. S. From province. Mr. Secretary, i support your declaration of a Public Health emergency, we are dealing with the likelihood of a global pandemic, interesting to note yesterday from the cdc that commented that with regard to the United States its not a question of if but a question of when we will face the issue seriously here. That said, i have serious concerns about the administrations responsiveness with respect to funding, i understand senators of both parties expressed a similar concern to you at their hearing yesterday. I have repeatedly asked for info