We do know this is an unprecedented amount of money. Congress has never passed a rescue package like this before before, 1. 5 trillion on top of about 200 billion that was in the legislation that passed only a couple of weeks ago on top of the 8. 3 billion that was in the first one. This this is phase three. And then, finally, number three, this legislation does provide the help to the Health Care System, quickly, the Public Health care system to be able to provide the protective gear thats needed for Health Care Workers, the additional ventilators needed in our hospitals. The antiviral medication that can help when someone tests positive to know theres going to be a way to minimize to reduce the effects of this virus, the infection. And really significantly to not only lab corps said they can do 300,000 tests a week. We need to use the cotton swab to get them the swabs. There needs to be a process to get them. Now were starting to come online, this funding legislation will help them t
Were setting up lots of barricades gearing up for the fans. We have already seen fans with water and backpacks. If you thought the 2015 warriors parade was big, just you wait because this year the city of oakland is expecting 500,000 more people to be here. In oakland, jackie ward, kpix 5. As everyone is getting packed up for the day, there are some things you dont want to forget at home. Kpix 5s roqui theus is live along the parade in oakland with what dubs fans can bring. Reporter thank you so much, michelle. We are out here right now fans have been trickling in since about 4 a. M. Security has been out here since 9 30 p. M. They are out here now. They have parade tents and folks will check in for the parade and, of course, the media checkin as well and as you can see barricades right here as well for the lines for checkin. Now, we do want to remind you that there are some things security wants to you make sure you bring today if you are coming out. First, sunscreen, hats, water, of
[inaudible conversations] do you want to set . Good morning. My name is sharon and im a volunteer for the book festival. On behalf of the state library of louisiana and Louisiana Center of the book. I welcome you to book festival the 11th annual book festival. There will be a book signing with jim cobb afterwards in the bonds barnes noble tent. So if you want to carry on after that he will be happy to sign your books. We are happy to have with us this morning james cobb jr. Who has written flood of lies the saint regis nursing home tragedy. He was a managing partner in a firm. Cobb served as an adjunct professor at Tulane University while at the law school. And since the 80s has taught at Harvard University since 2008. He lives and practices privately in new orleans and we are pleased to introduce to you the james a. Kopp jr. [applause] thanks very much. Good morning. Its cold out there isnt it . Thank you guys for coming and braving the weather. A couple of things about my biography w
The girl was eliminated but the next day the judges realized their mistake and moved her on in the spelling bee. The ugly a seasoned sky diver spins out of control hitting the ground 30 miles per hour. Luckily he does survive. He was attempting a new stunt but the parachute didnt cooperate. He did make it out alive with just a few bumps and bruises. Time for your brew on this question of the day responses. Earlier we told you about a recent report that found more companies turning to tracking devices to monitor employees habits and find out how theyre interacting with coworkers. We asked you is this fine or over the line. Here are responses. Betkaz letter tweeted so over the line employees should be judged on results, not how busy they are every second. Albert said track the bosses and see if they are running or ruining their business. John from virginia tweeted scrap the idea and take the money they were spending on the program and buy the employees a cup of coffee. Thanks to everyone
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