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Good morning, i am the 113th president of the National Press club. The executive producer of the public broadcasting series. The spread of coronavirus is now affecting everything from travel and major events to the stock market, in addition to the human toll. Government, community, faithbased and corporate organizations across the country and around the world are meeting, monitoring and urging people to take precautionary measures, including washing your hands frequently, using hand sanitizer, social distancing on site and staying home if you are not feeling well. We are here this morning to learn more about how our local cities and counties are preparing for possible outbreaks. Do local Health Officials have enough protective equipment, including masks and gloves on hand . Are Hospital Personnel and First Responders trained up to deal with coronavirus patients . Are tests for the virus readily available . What is being done to educate the public in our local communities . To help answ
Was also testifying on the coronavirus outbreak and federal government response. Next, a look at how the federal government response to coronavirus is impacting state and local governments. This House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing includes state Health Officials from mississippi and new jersey, and a former Obama Administration official who oversaw coordination efforts during the ebola outbreak. The subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness response and recovery will come to order. The subcommittee is meeting today to receive testimony on Community Perspectives on coronavirus, preparedness and response. Without objection the chair may , declare the subcommittee in recess at any point. Without objection, members not sitting on the subcommittee will be permitted to participate in todays hearing. I now recognize myself for an Opening Statement. Good afternoon. We are here today to discuss the coronavirus, also known as covid19. We are at a critical point in responding to the Coronav
Recovery will come to order. The subcommittee is meeting today to receive testimony on Community Perspectives on coronavirus, preparedness and response. Without objection the chair may , declare the subcommittee in recess at any point. Without objection, members not sitting on the subcommittee will be permitted to participate in todays hearing. I now recognize myself for an Opening Statement. Good afternoon. We are here today to discuss the coronavirus, also known as covid19. We are at a critical point in responding to the Coronavirus Crisis that is facing our nation. Americans are concerned. Hundreds of americans are sick. Sadly, there are families mourning the loss of loved ones from the coronavirus and our hearts are with them. The nation is seeing cases on the rise and experts saying the outbreak is getting worse. In new jersey, we were just informed that we had our first death from coronavirus and at least two dozen schools are closing for coronavirus preparation. We have seen an