The committee will come to order. I thank all of our witnesses for returning this morning. We appreciate the recognition of our interest and oversight responsibilities. This is a crisis that is evolving quickly. Since our hearing yesterday, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. Cdc has now reported that we have almost 1,000 confirmed cases. That is up from 100 reported cases a week ago. A 900 increase. Americans are worried. They are scared. It is essential that we are able to hear directly from the Health Officials leading this effort with just the facts. Im going to go to the republican side first which is where we left off. Before i do that, without objection, the following three letters we sent on march 3rd to hhs and cdc requesting basic information including about t t testing are entered into the record. We have not gotten any response to those letters. And with that, i recognize mr. Higgins. Thank you, madam chair. Gentlemen, thank yo
I also spoke with our nations governors. This afternoon we are announcing new guidelines for every american to follow over the next 15 days as we combat the virus. Each and everyone of us has a Critical Role to play in stopping the spread and transmission of the virus. We did this today. This was done by a lot of very talented people some of whom are standing with me, and thats available. Dr. Birx will be speaking about that in just a few minutes. Its important for the young and Healthy People to understand that, while they may experience milder symptoms, they can easily spread this virus and they will spread it indeed, putting countless others in harms way. We especially worry about our senior citizens. The White House Task force meets every day and updates guidelines based on the fast evolving situation that this has become all over the world. Its incredible whats happened in such a short period of time. In consultation with governors, we have made the decision to further toughen the
Mrs. Maloney the committee will come to order. I thank our witnesses for returning this morning. We appreciate the recognition of our interest and oversight responsibilities. This is a crisis that is evolving quickly. Since our hearing yesterday, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. C. D. C. Has reported that we have 1,000 confirmed cases. That is up from 100 reported cases a week ago, a 900 increase. Americans are worried. They are scared. It is essential that we are able to hear directly from the Health Officials leading this effort. Im going to go to the republican side first, which is where we left off. Before i do that, without objection, the following three letters we sent on march 3 to h. H. S. And c. D. C. Requesting basic information including basic testing. We have not gotten response to those letters and with that, i represent mr. Higgins. I dont lead the task force. Its led by the Vice President of the United States. Mr. Higgins
11 people have died in the state, including one person who was not a california residents. More than 11,000 people are selfmonitoring from trips. Worldwide, cases exceed 190,000. The white house and congress are pushing for a major stimulus plan to keep the u. S. Economy humming. Some of that could come in the form of a cash payment for working americans. Americans need cash now. And the president wants to get cash now. And i mean now in the next two weeks. Reporter the administration is hoping to put cash into pockets soon. Possibly 1,000 checks for adult americans. An idea suggested by mitt romney. The treasure secretary and President Trump were short on the details on who would receive the checks, other than saying it wouldnt include millionaires. A big, big infusion as opposed to going to little meetings every couple of days. Tweept go big, go solid. Reporter the relief package proposed by the Trump Administration to congress is expected to be worth 850 billion. President trump met
We still have enough firefighters in our reserve in order to fulfill our commitment to the community. Reporter and to backfill firefighters are here on their days off to fill those shifts that are vacated by the affected firefighters. They say they are still responding to every single emergency call that comes in, but they do warn the public as a precautionary measure, they are showing up with respirators for theirs and your safety. Were live in san jose, dimian trujillo, nbc bay area news. Thank you, damian. The confirmed cases of coronavirus continues to grow in the bay area. Just over an hour ago, Santa Clara County said there are now 66 people who have tested positive. San mateo county also saw a jump today. 20 people there now confirmed to have the virus. Just into our newsroom, a second Bay Area School district is shutting down. Just minutes ago, west contra costa unified announced it will close all schools for three weeks beginning next monday. San francisco unified made a simil