Us covid19 is up to three times more contagious than the flu. That means in a normal cycle of this virus, just one person with coronavirus could kick off a Snowball Effect that leaves up to 59,000 new infection. Think about that. And then, think about the way we normally operate here. Members travel frequently from their home states, some of which are coronavirus hotspots, to convene together in the capitol complex. Then, we travel back home at the end of the week and we repeat this process month after month after month. Along the way, we come in contact with fellow travelers. Colleagues, the general public, and the hundreds and hundreds of people who helped make this house operate. There is no telling who among them could have compromised immune systems. The existing conditions or other heightened risk for illness, but we know just how easy this virus spreads among those with strong immune systems. Choices thathe each one of us makes are especially important. Not just about protecting
He is one of the best known living economists with the fight against inequality. Thomas piketty is here to discuss his eyeopening and audacious new book, capital and ideology. He is joined by stephanie former chief economics and professor of economics and Public Policy at Stony Brook University this is available june 9 for preorder. Just a few housekeeping things before we get started, what to hear from you. Just as you would in an in person event, thomas will answer your questions after the talk. How does that work . Look at the bottom of your screen youll see a book that says active question. Please use this space to ask your question about capital and ideology. You will be joined on screen will be reading from your questions and asking some of her own. And a reminder, unlike our in person events, the author hosts and audience there was cannot see you through the screen. So now please join me in welcoming thomas piketty. So hello, hello to all. That means you say i would much prefer
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Thanks so much for joining us here with your global news update this is r. T. Lets start the latest figures on the covert 900 and make there are now more than 2400000 confirmed cases worldwide around 165000 people have lost their lives the majority of those in europe and the United States and 629000 people have recovered from the virus. Ok lets turn 1st to germany which is starting to lift its month long lockdown have to declaring the corona Virus Outbreak under control but the economy minister has warned that the measures could be reinstated if the situation deteriorates starting from monday shops in some regions are allowed to open schools and restaurants remain closed in berlin the restrictions of cause widespread frustration some people taking to the streets into oliver has details. Germanys minister for Economic Affairs coming out and saying that it showed people stick to those social distancing protocols that are still in place even if they are being eased then journey coach well
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