And the cities to be careful because this is a predictor of trouble ahead. Joining us now is cnn chief medical correspondent dr. Sanjay gupta. So sanjay, what does it mean that Positivity Rates, again, the percentage of people who test positive compared with the total number of tests given, significance of that have even as the total number of new infections is flattening out or plateauing in some states . Right, right. So when you have high Positivity Rates, that basically gives you an idea that youre not catching all the cases out there. Youre trying to figure out if youre somebody put it to me like this h. Lets say youre fishing with a net and every time you put the net down you catch ten fish which would be a lot of fish each time. That would give you some indication that theres probably a lot more fish out there that youre probably missing so high Positivity Rates means theres a lot of more fish in the ocean that youre not catching. If you get Positivity Rates down low, then that
At the same time. The evidence so far has not been conclusive about whether convalesce convalescent plasma works, twhowhen to administer it and what dose to use. Kelly, what do we expect to hear . Reporter here it is a sunday evening on the eve of the president s own Political Convention and theres an announcement about a potential treatment option for doctors and their patients who have coronavirus. The timing is interesting. Is it being done safely . Those are some of the questions well put to the president. Our understanding is the president would announce this use of con velescent plasma. Some of the benefits of having recovered from the illness may transfer to that new pashtient. Among the questions and concerns, has there been enough data. Has it been done in the type of scientific studies that are done for treatment and is this happening too quickly. The fda does have the ability to authorize, on a temporary basis the use of a medication like this which opens some doors for doct
Lets take a recess for five minutes and we will reconvene. [whispering] [whispering] [whispering] [whispering] [whispering] [whispering] [whispering] [whispering] we will come back and order, senator ossoff you are recognized for a second round. Thank you for the extraordinary courtesy, mister chairman, and welcome back to our panel. I would like to began, director wray, by requesting an update to the extent you are able to be provide details would be appreciated, on your efforts to disband historically black colleges and university in georgia and across the country from threats, of course, threats had targeted Spellman College in the state of georgia. This is a deep concern place provided update on your efforts. Senator, we have share your concern, the fear and disruption to is utterly unconscionable. These investigations, plural, have been a priority for the fbi. Joint Terrorism Task forces we, the update that i can give is that for the first part of the threat, nationwide, the ones
[whispering] the committee will come to order. First of all would like to thank our witnesses for joining us and for your continued service to the American People. This hearing is an important opportunity for this committee to hear from our nations top National Security, and Law Enforcement officials about the threats facing our nations. And, how congress can ensure the federal government is prepared to protect our communities from them. More than 20 years ago the september 11th terrorist attacks changed our nation forever. In response, congress created a department of Homeland Security, and our entire National Security apparatus focused on keeping americans safe from terrorism, more than two decades following our attacks on the threats to our community have a vault and become increasingly complex. While we must continue to monitor International Terror threats there is no question that we must be better prepared to defend against our top National Security officials, including those bef
Im Michelle Witcher Senior Program manager of arts and letters live at the Dallas Museum of art. Im delighted that all of you have tuned in this evening to hear legendary author alice walker in conversation with kiesi layman. Id like to begin by recognizing our promotional partners for this event big thought the black academy of arts and letters and Young Leaders strong city now more than ever. Its an enormous privilege to join forces with such outstanding organizations whose impact on the dallasfort Worth Community warrants deep praise. We are indeed stronger together when we join forces additionally. Id like to recognize the educators and the students whove joined us this evening your tenacity dedication and determination during such a tremendously difficult period in history continue to make our communities better and stronger. What an honor it is to feature alice walker in the arts and letters. Series the first africanamerican to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction alice walker was