The Coronavirus Pandemic has brought out the best in many of our citizens. We have been inspired by the doctors, nurses, and other frontline workers who have put their own lives on the line to help others. And by the scientists who created Coronavirus Vaccines in record time. At the same time, others have sought to profit from the pandemic, put lives at risk and violate the public trust. That is why we are here today. Last year the Trump Administration awarded emergent biosolutions 656 million in taxpayer funds to manufacture Coronavirus Vaccines that within being developed by companies like Johnson Johnson, and astrazeneca. For nearly a year later, emergent has destroyed millions of vaccines through contamination and million more are being held back for testing to be sure they can be used. All due to emergent failure to proper Demand Chain facilities, adequately train its staff, and ensure the proper protocols were followed. I want to be clear this hearing is not about questioning the
Authorized to declare a racist of the committee at any time. I now recognize myself for an Opening Statement. I want to begin by thanking our members and todays witnesses are joining us today. The Coronavirus Pandemic has brought out the best in many of our citizens. We have been inspired by the doctors, nurses, and other frontline workers who have put their own lives on the line to help others. And by the scientists who created Coronavirus Vaccines in record time. At the same time, others have sought to profit from the pandemic, put lives at risk and violate the public trust. That is why we are here today. Last year the Trump Administration awarded emergent biosolutions 656 million in taxpayer funds to manufacture Coronavirus Vaccines that within being developed by companies like Johnson Johnson, and astrazeneca. For nearly a year later, emergent has destroyed millions of vaccines through contamination and million more are being held back for testing to be sure they can be used. All d
This hearing is just over two and a half hours. The committee will please come to order. Today we are hearing the latest update from officials about the efforts to fight the covid19 pandemic. We will have opening statements and then i will introduce the doctors walensky, fauci, nad and others. And i am glad to have you all back before the committee today. I know we will continue to hear from you as we work to end the pandemic. After the testimony today, each senator has five minutes for questions. Before we begin, i want to walk to the safety protocols. Through the safety protocols. We will follow the advice of the attending physician and conducting this hearing. We are grateful for everyone who was worked hard to get this set up and help everyone stay safe. Remaining members are to stay seated at least six feet apart. While we are unable to have the hearing open to the public, live video is available on the website at health. Senate. Gov. And if you are in need of accommodations inclu
The committee will please come to order. Today we are hearing the latest update from officials about the efforts to fight the covid19 pandemic. We will have opening statements and then i will introduce the doctors walensky, fauci, nad and others. And i am glad to have you all back before the committee today. I know we will continue to hear from you as we work to end the pandemic. After the testimony today, each senator has five minutes for questions. Before we begin, i want to walk to the safety protocols. Through the safety protocols. We will follow the advice of the attending physician and conducting this hearing. We are grateful for everyone who was worked hard to get this set up and help everyone stay safe. Remaining members are to stay seated at least six feet apart. While we are unable to have the hearing open to the public, live video is available on the website at health. Senate. Gov. And if you are in need of accommodations including close captioning, while we are not yet thro
Come to order. Today we are hearing the latest update from officials about the efforts to fight the covid19 pandemic. We will have opening statements and then i will introduce the witnesses, and i am glad to have you all back before the committee today. I know we will continue to hear from you as we work to end the pandemic. After the testimony today, each senator has five minutes for questions. Before we begin, i want to walk to the safety protocols. We will follow the advice of the attending physician and conducting this hearing. We are grateful for everyone who was worked hard to get this set up and help everyone stay safe. Remaining members are to stay seated at least six feet apart. While we are unable to have the hearing open to the public, live video is available on the website at health. Senate. Gov. While we are not yet through the pandemic, we are making significant progress. We administrate administered well over 200 million vaccines, over half the adult population has gotte