Experts talked about the latest research into the development of a Coronavirus Vaccine, as well as safety concerns and the need for global participation. As of this morning, there were over 27 million global confirmed cases of covid19, and 892,000 deaths. Point 3. S. We have six million confirmed cases and we are approaching 190 thousand deaths. We have seen significant economic disruption to businesses and families, and normal daytoday activities have been vastly altered. Leadingexperts experts have said we need a vaccine, which is why the topic is so critical. We will also discuss the lessons that we are learning now in developing a covid19 vaccine, and the implications for if used future Vaccine Development. We have a short amount of time and a number of really terrific speakers, so why do we not get started . Mark, why dont we begin with you. About vaccines under development from pfizer, astrazeneca, in partnership with the university of oxford, all of which are in phase three Clin
Hopkins vaccine initiative. Also joining us is dr. Mike levine. He is at the university of Maryland School of medicine and the founder for the center of Vaccine Development. Dr. Powell off it, the director of the Vaccine Education Center at Childrens Hospital of philadelphia and professor of pediatrics at the university of Pennsylvania School of medicine. And Wilson Rooney the managing director of tr gp investment partners. You can ask our panelist questions using the q a feature and i am excited to get things started. Esther, i will turn it over to you. Thank you so much. Welcome and good afternoon to everyone. We have a terrific panel today. With leading experts to discuss the challenges related to Vaccine Development and the implication of the race to develop a covid19 vaccine or multiple vaccines. As of this morning, there were over 27 million confirmed cases of 2019 and ate her thousand deaths. In the u. S. , we have six point 3 million confirmed cases. We are approaching 190,000
U. S. Senate is about to gaveling to get the week started lawmakers considered a a judicl nomination with a limited vote set for 5 30 p. M. Eastern. And now live to the senate floor here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, our hope for the years to come, empower our lawmakers to live with integrity. Inspire them to permit their words to be matched by their deeds. As they strive for this ethical congruence, strengthen them to examine their hearts with the goal of seeking to glorify you. Living by your precepts, may they aspire to be faithful to the noble calling of serving you and country. We pray in your majestic name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting 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, indivisible, with liberty and ju
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At a joint hearing on the coronavirus and the procurement of personal protective equipment and other medical supplies. This rants an hour and a half. Joint hearing will come to order. Let me begin by thanking everyone for joining us today. I hope that my colleagues, our witnesses and viewers are staying healthy and safe. I want to thank chairman pain and Ranking Member king of the Emergency Preparedness response and recovery subcommittee, for coming together with Ranking Member crenshaw and i to hold this hearing. We are here to discuss federal and state efforts to picker critical supplies and response to the coronavirus pandemic. First, i want to acknowledge that the federal Emergency Management agency, fema, who is put in charge of the federal governments response was asked to testify today. While fema is not here today, i understand that and miss straighter gaynor plans to appear before the full Committee Later this month. Im pleased to hear this because it is vital that we Work Tog