We have more than 10,000 cases statewide. We also had an increase of 60 deaths with a total of 370. Today, wee seeing think, is going to look more like the daily normal going forward. We do know there is still certain test results that are lagging behind but the 13 is aase in cases today much more that increase is much more in line with what we expect to see day to day. That is what i am trying to communicate. Sprea will of spread depend upon will always depend upon the stayathome order, social distancing, and minimizing social contact. We have been telling people a long time that getting through this crisis would resemble a marathon, not a sprint. Patient,g people to be stay in their homes, and take the stayathome order seriously. Your neighbors life depends on it and so might your own. Good news is that tests we are second in the nation per capita. This helps us to see what is out there and gives us a better idea of how to respond and prepare for the future. There are interesting too
Breathe your strength and peace into our senators and use them for your glory. May they continue to totally depend on you knowing that with your mighty power you will surround them with the shield of your blessing. Holy god, your goodness will prevail until the end of time, we pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. 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 justice for all. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i request one minute to address the senate in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley as the coronavirus spreads, u. S. Federal health and intelligence agencies are working hard to protect the public. Its critical that their hard work not go to waste. Federal Health Agencies must have access to all Intelligence Community information
Churches are moving services online. Professional sports teams are hitting pause on their regular season. Airlines are canceling flights. Churches are moving services online. And many main street businesses are closing their doors. I know that all of this is disorienting and alarming, but while these measures arent normal, it is a sign that we are heeding advice from the experts, people like dr. Fauci, organizations like the center for Disease Control it is a sign that we are doing what we can Disease Control. It is a sign that we are doing what we can to slow down community spread. It is a sign that we are together and making progress and hoping that we will get through this together. Toficult decisions that need be made by elected officials and Business Owners and Community Leaders when they decide to shut down normal parts of our daily lives, these are not easy decisions for them to make. Despite the publichealth benefits these closures will provide, we arelives, these arey decision
I will have to be strict with the gavel. The witnesses have a tight timeframe, i know you will all cooperate with that. Let us begin. Welcome, mr. Secretary. We are glad that you are here. We have a lot to take up and every bit of it is obviously serious. The chair now recognizes herself for an Opening Statement let me begin with this, mr. Secretary. I think that confusion is the enemy of preparedness. Confusion is the enemy of preparedness. I believe that the administrations lack of fairness the Coronavirus Response is on full display. Markets are reacting, in some part, to the lack of trusted information amongst many other factors. Our government has to speak with credibility and authority. Instead, it is like a greek chorus chanting through the state. That adds to the confusion. There are key questions that need to be addressed for the American People. What is the full plan should this virusinfected american in high numbers what is the plan for increasing diagnostic capacity . Limit
Wash authors april ryan and cal thomas sunday on book tv on cspan2. Health alec cesar health and Human Services secretary azar was in washington. He talked about the federal government response to the outbreak and testifying on the president s 2021 budget request. The second panel on the Coronavirus Response, those questions will be limited to five minutes, which is the usual case. Only 10 members will be able to ask questions during that round. I will have to be strict with the gavel. Since the witnesses have a tight timeframe and i know that you will all cooperate with that. Let us begin. Welcome, mr. Secretary. We are glad that you are here. We have a lot to take up and every bit of it is obviously series. The chair recognizes yourself for five and its for an opening statement. Let me begin with this. , mr. Secretary i think that confusion is the enemy of preparedness. Confusion is the enemy of preparedness. I believe that the administrations lack of coordination for the Coronavirus