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Talked about cautious optimism. The number is down to 6. 1 . So 14day Positivity Rate reflected in the slide, 7 . This 7day Positivity Rate now down to 6. 1 . Its not where it needs to be. It is still too high, but, again, it is good to see this number trending down. The 7day Positivity Rate is absolutely affected by this. We will certainly be updating the Positivity Rate on a daily basis, as we do. Remember, we take into account not just one day, not just seven days, but earned 14 days. Havent despite the glitch, the state is confident in two week trends, especially it when cops to hospitalizations and icu numbers, which dr. Galley reassured are tallied through a different process. They are beginning to stabilize as the governor said yesterday, we are seeing increasing reductions. Reporter he said he is working with labs to address the issue weekly. Absolutely hampered without the data, without the power of that tool, which is data round who might be infected or who isnt. We spoke to
Industries association. Sen. Wicker all right, we will begin, and we appreciate people working with us on this partially remote, and partially in person hearing on a very important topic. The covid 19 pandemic has affected the normal operation of every Public Institution in our country. Including, as you can see, the legislative branch. I thank my colleagues and witnesses per for participating in todays hearing, which is the first of many covid19related oversight hearings that this committee will conduct. We will accomplish the business in accordance with the guidelines established by the rules committee, and in consultation with the office of the attending physician. And i want to thank my colleague and Ranking Member, senator cantwell, for her cooperation in this regard, and for all of our staff. The committee today convenes to discuss the state of the Aviation Industry. Witnesses, which are limited in number by the guidance we received from the senate, include nic calio, president a
Call . [roll call] chairman commissioner adams . Hes on another call. Hell join us later. Chairman okay. Commissioner gilman . Yea. Commissioner macros . Yea. Chairman commissioner wuho . Yea. Chairman the approval of the minutes, march 10 and march 19, 2020, minutes . So moved. Second. [audio background noise] the pledge of allegiance . I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, i indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Okay. The pledge o pledge of allegiance. Chairman item 4. [the pledge of allegiance said again] [audio breaking up] okay. Please be advised that a member of the public has up to three minutes to make pertinent comments on each agenda item. Please note that during the Public Comment period, the moderate will instruct dialin part parents to partici. Audio promps will signal to dial in when they are enabled for commenting. Item 5, executive directors report. Good afternoon, commis