Are working slowly to get coronavirus under control, some americans, President Trump among them, are growing wrestless about opening the country for business. First, the latest overnight headlines. This morning there are 728,000 confirmed coronavirus cases with more than 38,000 deaths from the disease. Last week at this time, the death toll was nearly half that at just over 20,000. In new york the state hit hardest by this pandemic, Governor Andrew Cuomo reports the states daily toll of coronavirus deaths hit its lowest point in more than two weeks. Meanwhile, the United States and canada say the border between the two countries will remain closed for another 30 daysstar citizen say more than 27 million has been raised in support of Health Care Workers on the front lines. Well have much more on those stories just ahead. And later in our sunday spotlight a look at the disproportionately impact of coronavirus on native americans and why they arent getting all the help right now. Harry sm
Symposium came to be. The chief served as a strong advocate for the federal recognition in the lead up to 2007, chief adams actively participated in the Jamestown Committee and activities associated with it. I can say we spent a lot of time together. At various events around the state. His leadership and persistence ensures that commemorative events reflected respective Indigenous People, their culture, and governance long before the ships arrive to jamestown. He brought the lack of a permanent memorial on virginia capitol grounds, as did other cabinet leaders, to the attention of governor kane, resulting in the formation of the virginia Indian Commemorative commission, in 2018. Chief adams has generously dedicated himself to numerous causes and organizations across the commonwealth. It is an honor to introduce chief adams chief adams. Chief adams thank you for the kind words. It is an honor to be here today to be a part of this event. We started this about 15, 18 months ago, when we j
On morning, we heard about the ground efforts of mitigation there. Was briefed by the hospital c. E. O. , the chief medical officer, the county Public Health officer and others. In taking necessary safety precautions we visited with aff at marius Medical Center and heritage assisted living center. We visited with them outside the facilities. I also had the opportunity meet with sheriff whit and the county commissioners. I also had the opportunity or chance to see the National Guards mission in action, both visiting with air guard members who are working at the heritage center, and also National Guard soldiers as theyre screening passengers disembark from the train station. Left with any number of observations from that trip, first, the recognition that in large communities and small that this impacts every facet of the community. And its also amazing the Community Support and ways the communities come together. And having the open forum with the hospital staff, of how appreciative they
This News Conference from helena is about 45 minutes. Gov. Bullock good afternoon. On morning, we heard about the ground efforts of mitigation there. Was briefed by the hospital c. E. O. , the chief medical officer, the county Public Health officer and others. In taking necessary safety precautions we visited with aff at marius Medical Center and heritage assisted living center. We visited with them outside the facilities. I also had the opportunity meet with sheriff whit and the county commissioners. I also had the opportunity or chance to see the National Guards mission in action, both visiting with air guard members who are working at the heritage center, and also National Guard soldiers as theyre screening passengers disembark from the train station. Left with any number of observations from that trip, first, the recognition that in large communities and small that this impacts every facet of the community. And its also amazing the Community Support and ways the communities come to
Restarting public life in our state. How we are going to approach reopening oregon. This is only a framework. The timing is dependent upon several factors. Timing, thetrol the ds controls the timing. I want to be transparent with how we will approach this incredible challenge of reopening segments of our society while living with the virus and how we will maintain healthy communities. Of theearly days pandemic, i had to take action to protect the health and safety of oregonians from the disease. Now as we see these efforts are working to flatten the curve, we are analyzing how and when to reopen each part of our society and economy. I want to work collaboratively to do that. But we have to be careful. As this diagram from our modeling shows, we have to be cautious or it will backfire. We know a vaccine or an effective treatment may be months away. We willve too quickly, see a spike in cases that could overwhelmed Hospital System and unnecessary death. We all want to get back to work an