Impact of the coronavirus on workers and the steps the federal government can take to better protect these workers. The coronavirus pandemic has already killed more than 90,000 americans, more deaths than any other nation. Throughout this crisis, our nations essential workers have continued to serve their communities at Great Potential risk to themselves and their families. They are the true heroes of this crisis. I am deeply honored that several of these heroes have joined us today. These heroes treat patients who are sick with the virus and comfort the families of those who have lost loved ones. They respond to emergency calls and keep our communities safe. They stock our grocery and drugstore shelves. They keep our transit systems running, and they clean our hospitals and offices to prevent the virus from spreading further. Tens of thousands of essential workers have been infected with the virus, and many have lost their lives. Im particularly concerned that many essential workers s
Professionals in the grocery of worker who died from covid19 complications. They took about working conditions and what the government can do to improve safety. A half hours. We are talking about the impact of the coronavirus on workers and the steps the federal government can take to better protect these workers. The coronavirus pandemic has already killed more than 90,000 americans, more deaths than any other nation. Throughout this crisis, our nations essential workers have continued to serve their communities at Great Potential risk to themselves and their families. They are the true heroes of this crisis. I am deeply honored that several of these heroes have joined us today. These heroes treat patients who are sick with the virus and comfort the families of those who have lost loved ones. They respond to emergency calls and keep our communities safe. They stock our grocery and drugstore shelves. They keep our transit systems running, and they clean our hospitals and offices to pre
Chair clyburn Ranking Member scalise and members, thank you for joining us today. The impact of the coronavirus on essential Frontline Workers and the steps the federal government can take to better protect these workers. The coronavirus pandemic has already killed more than 90,000 thancans, more deaths any other nation. Throughout this crisis, our nations essential workers have continued to serve their communities at Great Potential risk to themselves and their families. They are the true heroes of this crisis. I am deeply honored that several of these heroes have joined us today. These heroes treat patients who are sick with the virus and confront comfort the families of those who have lost loved ones. Callsespond to emergency and keep our communities safe. Stock our grocery and drugstore shelves. They keep our transit systems running, and they clean our hospitals and offices to protect prevent the virus from spreading further. Tens of thousands of essential workers have been infecte
Why is it three or four times more so for the black community as opposed to other people . It doesnt make sense and i dont like it. Its very sad. Its nothing we can do about it right now except to try and give them the best possible care to avoid those complications. Thats President Trump and dr. Anthony fauci discussing the disproportionate number of deaths in africanamerican communities. Health officials expect it to continue as more states report their data. Officials are working with black communities to improve messaging on the risks of the virus. Before the nation can address the Racial Disparity in covid19 cases and deaths, we first have to answer the question at the center of it all, why . The reasons are often as diverse as the communities themselves. Heres abcs steve osunsami. Reporter there are few places in america that are keeping close track of how covid19 is impacting communities of color, and there are some familiar explanations for whats happening. Higher rates of diab
We hear from doctors on the front lines. And President Trump and dr. Anthony fauci weighing in, too. Tonight, michigan sounding the alarm. Running out of personal protective equipment. Parts of louisiana with the highest death rate in the u. S. Tonight, the father of four on a ventilator in indianapolis, among the many in this country fighting for their lives. The American Workers who are still working at great risk. The 27yearold Grocery Store employee who went to work, who has now died. The toll on doctors, nurses, Health Care Workers now getting sick. In michigan, more than 1,500 showing symptoms. And the acting secretary of the navy who called the captain stupid, out of a job. Martha raddatz with news on the captain, who reportedly has the virus, his condition. And new reporting on british Prime Minister Boris Johnson, after he was moved into intensive care. Hes now on oxygen. And dr. Jen ashton answering your questions. Why are some americans getting hit so much harder than others