Still having the same conversations around ppe. And while those challenges still exist, i want to point out some information that was not accurate that i stated at the last press Conference Regarding fema. In particular, the information we were given by one of our sources that we were purchasing ppe from, and third party, basically provided us that information when we had anticipated the ppe to come to our location. We were preparing to purchase it and the excuse that we gave, that we were beyond frustrated with, was that these materials were diverted to some place else and confiscated by fema. As a result, that was along with a number of other challenges that exist and that was one that i was particularly frustrated with, else in light of the fact that we are working with fema are on our thoug hotels and food delivery. This was just very frustrating. We found out when the director of fema here in San Francisco reached out to our office to make it clear, that not only was this not true
We actually extended the deadline for fees, as well. We provided resources for paid sick leave so businesses can extend paid sick leave payments to their employees. We provided grants and loan opportunities with no interest and flexible repayment schedules. We have also provided arts grants for so many of our artists who rely on performances and other events in order to take care of themselves. As someone who not only loves San Francisco, but as someone who uses so many of our Small Businesses, whether it is the drycleaner that i have been going to since i could afford a drycleaner, or the person who does my hair or my nails or the musicians that play at the lounges and restaurants that i love to go to all over the city all of these very unique businesses are what matters to the people of this city. They are part of the fabric of our city. And i want to make sure that as we propose more funding and more support on the local level, that we are connecting to the people who need these res
Nicosia we cross to our special for news they director of the duran regiment crossed up rules and i think that means you can jump in anytime you want and i always appreciate it lets go to. Negotiate a 1st over the last few days weve had blockbuster revelations about things that you and i know and we care so talked about for years that that Michael Flynn when he was National Security adviser the early days of the Trump Administration he was set up by the f. B. I. Now we believe this from the very beginning because logic using logic we deduce this now we have evidence that its absolutely true that he was in traps and more than that explained all right so theres without shadow of a doubt now that the f. B. I. Was targeting flynn and they were targeting him to either get him to commit perjury. Or get him to get him fired or get him to leave so that was our goal and we have to go back now to know we know how do we know yes ok so 1st of all we have the f. B. I. Notes from the former head of
People hospitalized. If you would like more information, specifically around the people who have been diagnosed as it relates to their race, ethnicity, zip code or any other data, please check out datasf. Org covid19 for more information. We update that tracker everyday by 9 00 a. M. Today, i just want to start by again thanking you all here in San Francisco for your cooperation. I know that it has not been easy. Weve imposed restrictions to your lives that have made things not only very difficult for you, but difficult for your family. Sometimes difficult for not just your physical wellbeing, but also your mental wellbeing. We have tried to make sure that in this process as we are trying to protect Public Health, we dont create an even worse problem with a number of those sorts of challenges rette relato Mental Health, related to Economic Health of your household or those other matters. It is, then, probably, im sure for some of the most challenging time of your lives. Executive knoi
An online to let you know if youve been in contact with someone whos infected. The u. S. Now has the highest number of coronavirus deaths in the world 20000 people thats tally past italy on friday across the u. S. At least half a 1000000 people are infected more than half of the u. S. Deaths are in 3 States New York new jersey and michigan the epicenter remains new york the surge of deaths there has overwhelmed Funeral Homes and the city is using a mass burial site but the state governor says for the 1st time theres been a drop in intensive care admissions new york city has decided to shut Public Schools for the rest of the academic year. You can see that the numbers somewhat. Stabilizing but it is stabilizing at and horrific rate. 783 people 777799 these are just incredible numbers depicting incredible loss and pain john hendren is joining us now from chicago under cuomo there saying that these are incredible numbers what does this mean for the u. S. Well rob every day we seem to hit