Legislators from both the u. S. And canada, discussed the challenges they are facing. Cement was caused by George Washington University Institute for data democracy and politics. Welcome to our continuing conversation about the social media platforms in response to this information campaigns around covid19 pandemic. Very serious situation. Obviously where it lives are literally in the balance. On director of the George Washington University School of many of the public affairs. Affiliated with the institute of data democracy and politics which is presenting this event together with the International Committee on disinformation. Ill be your moderator and your timekeeper and i will continue this conversation with her distinguished panelists and guests. And if you are journalist, please feel free to put your question into the q a. And make sure that is addressed to everybody so that we can all see it and i will try to incorporatee at least some of those questions to our panel in a bit. So
Beware increased risk during the covid19 pandemic. Due to the covid19 Public Health emergency, todays hearing is being held remotely. All the members hey, jan. We cant hear you. I dont know, are you are you muted . Im not muted. I can hear her. I can hear you, jan. I cant hear you at least, not yet. I can. I can. Can you hear me now . Not yet. Oh, i think it must be on your end then. Youre coming in loud and clear here. Okay. Can republicans hear jan . Is it just me . Im not hearing anybody. Yes, jan, we can hear you fine. Okay. Im going to continue while somebody helps fix the silent person. Okay. Due to the covid19 Public Health emergency, todays hearing is being held remotely. All the members and witnesses will be participating Via Video Conference as part of our hearing, microphones will be set on mute for the purpose of eliminating inadvertent background noise. Members and witnesses, you will need to unmute yourself, unmute your microphone, each time that you wish to speak. Additi
Ed suggesting Young Children are priority and trying to do that as safely as possible is a perfectly reasonable Public Health strategy. The application and review status has not been formalized by the state and schools in the bay area are asking. Santa clara reporting more than 80 and napa 11 and other counties responding without specific members waiting for driveins. We miss our kids and miss in person teaching and we know its good for their social and emotional wellbeing. The cdc highlighted children under eight years old account of her 0. 1 of covid19 related deaths responsibility as a society is to Work Together to make sure teacher safety should not be at risk and parent safety if theres a vulnerable parent at home and it should not be a risk. Santa clara county said it strongly encourages Elementary Schools to consider filing for waivers to we open and what reasons do they give . The doctors the Health Director in Santa Clara County and is obviously concerned and focused on the s
Good morning, where did the weekend go . It is already monday and were looking at cooler temperatures after a hot day. Here is a look at the Treasure Island camera with low clouds and areas of fog. Were starting off our day with that gray start along the coast and the bay. Clear skies are inland. We are in the 50s and 60s. Through the afternoon, we are 89 in concord after triple in oakland and 66 for San Francisco. We will have the rest of the week coming up. Back to you. Breaking news, china has imposed sanctions on four u. S. Officials including senators marco rubio and ted cruz. The Foreign Ministry says it is in response to u. S. Nations over alleged human rights abuses in chin john. China is expected to make further remarks as the situation develops. Unty will r the doors once again. You can see we are in san jose were some will soon be able to hit the gym. I know that these folks are excited. Oh, my gosh. Some have been here since 4 00 or 5 00. There is a long line of people wait
Critics have called racist for decades. And red state shift. Our Battleground Tracker shows joe biden running strong in three states that President Trump needs for reelection. See which voters are turning against the president and why. But first, heres todays eye opener. Its your world in 90 seconds. Education is a promise to students and their families. If schools arent going to reopen and not fulfill that promise, they shouldnt get the funds. Cases are now surging nationwide. But florida has shattered the record for new single day covid19 infections. You tweeted seriously, people, stop buying masks. Once upon a time we prescribed cigarettes and leetchs and cocaine as heroin treatment. President trump put on a mask for a visit to walter reed. I nothing against masks but i believe they have a time and a place. At least 21 people were hurt after a navy ship caught fire while under maintenance at Naval Base San diego. You could smell all the ash in the air. Controversial use of force is