Task force and we have continued. We have continued to be on the same mission we have been on throughout the course of this year that is to save american lives and work every day toward that day that we put the coronavirus in the past. Im joined today and youll hear in a few moments from members of the White House Coronavirus task force including those that are leading the effort of distribution, vaccinations under operation warp speed. I think you will be as impressed as i was at fema earlier today when i heard the detailed plans for the virtually Immediate Distribution of vaccines when they become approved and available to the American People. From very early in this pandemic had the presence direction we have followed an approach to this pandemic that was federally supported state managed and locally executed and to that end this past monday we completed our 41st Conference Call with all of the nations governor, every state and every territory. There we spoke about our current circu
All programs are available as podcasts. Hi. I have got with me a wonderful author who has written a fantastic book. John, you are a distinguished law scholar and distinguished historian and you have given us a book for the ages at exactly the right time that we needed in the midst of a pandemic. You said that your goal is to do a citizens guide. What did you mean by that . Great question. I wanted to write a book that would be a first draft of the history of law epidemics for the year of covid and beyond. It would speak to an interested reader, not just a specialist in the field. I thought my value added may be to translate to readers that are just fascinated by the blizzard of legal issues that have arisen no. Of course, we never thought about it now. Particularly, what can we learn from them and what will we know when its going to be over. I want to begin, john, if i can, at the end of your book. Then i will pivot back to ask you more about this question. America has two histories. O
Louisiana and thats pretty darn close, that is a great first try at that. Great, admiral you the white house and lead developer of the hhs wire Public Health policy recommendation so i was hoping you could give us an overview of the Current Situation on the ground today. The situation on the ground with the pandemic, i think everyone understands that similar to where we were post memorial day, we had a significant increase in the number of cases, the hospitalizations are starting to go up as well and we do however, know how to defeat the pandemic to control it until we can get vaccines and youve heard this so many times before but physical distancing is important, wearing the mask when you cannot physically distant is really essential, the American People have done a good job, we do rank among the top in the world and mask wearing that weve got to get better as well as doing the good hand hygiene and with all of this we have to have a program of smart testing and im sure we will talk a
Were reported in another 1962 lives lost yesterday alone. On moree, no deal yet economic aid from capitol hill. We want you to tell washington how the covid19 Pandemic Impact that has impacted your life. In the central part of the country, 202 7488000. Mountain and pacific, 202 7488001. Medical professionals, 202 7488002. Text at 202 s a 7488003. Us or post your comments on facebook. Com hcspan. Lets begin with Vice President mike pence yesterday at the white house. He and others held a briefing. Here is what he had to say. [video] as we begin this briefing increase insive testing in the last 10 months, with ppe and medical supplies and equipment available to the American People, the medicines and therapeutics and soon the vaccines available, america has never been more prepared to combat this virus than we are today. Our pledge to each and every american looking on today is we will work around the clock to keep it that way and make sure hospitals that are seeing patients coming in on
In charge of their care. And a masters like no other. How the tournament will look different this year while keeping tradition alive. Especially the music. But first, heres todays eye opener. Its your world in 90 seconds. The coronavirus is now spreading so quickly, Public Health experts say it is simply uncontrollable. And the days ahead will be even worse. What were seeing at the highest levels of government is basically tossing it in. Passing their hands up. We give up on this. President elect joe biden has chosen ron klain as his white house chief of staff. He was also the white house ebola czar. President trump making his first public appearance in six days. He continues to fight the transition of power to president elect biden. Georgias secretary of state is authorizing a full hand recount over accusations of election fraud. Well continue to follow and enforce the law. Tropical storm eta bearing down on the florida coast. Already bringing strong wind and heavy rain. Right along t