Coronavirus outbreak. And we will take your calls and you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. Washington journal is next. Host this is the washington journal for march 2. The Senate Health official Committee Hears from officials in the Coronavirus Response. You can watch that on cspan 3, cspan. Org, and listen on the radio app. President trump will meet with pharmaceutical officials to discuss creation of a vaccine and medicines to moderate symptoms as the Seattle Times reports a second death in king county, washington. About 90 cases confirmed in the u. S. For our next hour, we will ask about your level of concern whether it be the potential spread, the potential death or the federal governments response. Here is how you can let us know your thoughts. In the eastern and central time zones, 2027488000. Mountain and pacific time zones, 2027488001. If you are a medical professional, doctor, nurse, Public Health official, give us your thoughts at 2027488002. You can text us
Others injured after lights broke out in indias capital for the third day in a row the hindu muslim clashes coming as u. S. President donald trump wrapped up. His visit. We begin with the latest on the coronavirus eighty thousand people have been infected around the world the majority of cases remain in mainland china. Today the u. S. Centers for Disease Control is warning americans to begin preparing for the possibility of an outbreak here in europe switzerland has reported its first case. Off of the corona virus hotel in the austrian city of innsbruck has been placed under lockdown. Option italian receptionist contracted the virus officials heren france have now confirmed two new cases. Offer the corona virus while the border with italy remains open french authorities have put out measures to help prevent the spread. Of the virus. The bone my suggestion we have drawn up an idea of Good Practice for the days weeks and months to come which are based on the fundamental principles of coo
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Crisis, with dr. Christopher mores, a Global Health professor at George Washington university, and Adriane Casalotti from the National Association of county and city Health Officials. This is the washington journal for march 6. President trump expected to sign 8illiondollar billion emergency funding bill, this has mike pence said yesterday there were not enough testing kits to meet demands Going Forward. Its will be disturbing to by the end of this week. Maryland has announced three new cases and the governor there reporting a state of emergency. Cdc highlighting cases when it at 100, coronavirus with 10 total deaths and state reporting cases out of 13 of , 13 cases reported by the cdc. Over the next 30 hours, medical professionals three hours, medical professionals will join us later to answer your questions about the virus and the Public Health response. Gethe first hour, we will your response. The level of concern you have about the virus in the United States. Here is how you can le
Much more on that incredible rescue in just a moment but first a look at the weather. Francis in for liz argen. Good morning. Good morning. You may have noticed that sea breeze kicking in bringing cooler temperatures. A look at satellite doppler 7, no rain in sight. There are some clouds over the bay area right now and well still see that sea breeze especially in the higher elevations. Gusts up to 24 miles per that sea breeze is going to keep us cool today. A live look from the exploratorium camera towards downtown. Sunrise 6 49, temps in the 40s and 50s, even fog developing in some of the north bay valleys becoming sunny by lunch time but well still see clouds and breezy conditions at the coast. That will keep temperatures in the 60s around the bay and inland areas and 50s at the coast. Today is the last day for jackets because ill tell you about another warmup coming up. Liz. Thanks, francis. New this morning, two people are recovering in the hospital after being rescued from mile ro