Globally, countries, the United States has had the capability, and even in this period of time, but secondly, it is the United States that has taken the responsibility and stepped forward. I cannot point to another country that has been willing to take that responsibility. Having said that, david refers to how we are modifying some of our approaches in dealing with that response ability in maybe a more costeffective way. But also, having said that, i would argue that i think there is going to be a big debate over this issue because there are many different ways of advancing strategic interests. Let me with that go to the first question on diplomacy, development and defense. I think any of you may know and certainly our members of congress here would get the question from many americans, they think there is an extraordinary sizable amount of foreign aid we spend abroad, when the fact is it is less than 1 . That investment is a form of leadership. It is an investment in safeguarding othe
In addition the cdc director is urging americans to take personal responsibility and wear masks in public. Specifically im addressing the younger members of our society, millennials and gen z. I ask those that are listening to spread the word. 36 states, 36 are trending upward when it comes to new cases. Only two states are seeing a decline. Yesterday 15 states saw the highest sevenday average for new daily cases, yet only 3 have statewide face mask requirements. And the e. U. Has announced countries allowed to travel there, including our neighbors to the north, canada, australia, new zealand, even china, once they reip row kate with the e. U and among those countries banned, brazil, russia and the United States. States within the u. S. Are also now currently imposing regulations on americans from other states where the virus is still spreading like wildfire. New york, new jersey and connecticut are all expanding travel advisory adding eight more states that will have to quarentine for
Switching gears, as we head into the holiday weekend, a new record for coronavirus cases in the u. S. On wednesday, more than 50,000 cases were reported in a span of 24 hours for the very first time. According to the new york times, that is the fifth record in the past eight days. In all, there have been nearly 2. 7 million cases and more than 129,000 americans have lost their lives from coronavirus. To stop the spread, the governor of california has reimposed a lockdown in a total of 19 counties closing bars and other businesses for the next three weeks. And pennsylvania has joined at least a dozen other states mandating face masks must be warn in public. In all, at least 19 states have put their reopening plans on pause or started to roll them back. I promise that will impact the economy. Texas is one of the states thats been reversing course as cases and hospitalizations hit another alltime high yesterday. My colleague david gura is in houston. David, were the hospitals ready for th
Just announcing it will send medical personnel to texas as the pandemic pushes the state to the brink. Its another sign hospitals and First Responders in texas are becoming overwhelmed by the surge and its not just texas. 32 states are seeing a spike in cases. 130,000 americans have now died from coronavirus dr. Fauci warning that the problem is getting worse. Were surging back up. Its a serious situation that we have to address immediately. Two top doctors in the country with these ominous words. Were in free falls. The president is in complete denial. The white house claiming the u. S. Is, quote, a leader in the fight against coronavirus. I think the world is looking at us as a leader and covid19. Wow, is this what she means . That the United States has 4 of the worlds population but 25 of the coronavirus deaths. Maybe thot. Maybe the green line at the top of the chart. It shows u. S. Cases in march. Roughly the same spot as italy, germany and france. The green line is surging. Its i
Threat of coronavirus said today he has it. Floridas Miamidade County appears to be the new epicenter of the virus in the u. S. But as cnns nick watt reports, Governor Ron Desantis still Wont Disclose how many coronavirus patients are hospitalized statewide. Reporter big tex taking a break from the First Time Since world war ii. The military is sending medical personnel to san antonio to help. The four days leading up to the fourth of july combined were the four deadliest days that weve had. My concern is that we may see greater fatalities going forward. Reporter in florida, icus in 43 hospitals are now full. Especially we need to look at our younger population that we know had a tremendous spike in their positivity rate, which, in turn, has infected other people. Reporter florida still wont reveal how many covid19 patients they have in hospitals. Despite the governors claims today. All the data that goes into this is all available. Reporter but miamidade does. And its up 90 in just tw