doctors anthony fauci and robert redfield are expected to testify before the senate health committee.'re watching live coverage on c-span3. >>> we're live from capitol hill, waiting for today's senate health committee to get under way. dr. fauci and redfield, along with other task force members of the coronavirus are expect ed t testify. this is expected to get under way shortly. >>> we're live from capitol hill waiting for the senate health committee to get under way. doctors fauci and redfield, along with other members of the coronavirus task force team are expected to testify. this will get under way shortlyi >>

to anthony felt she made the comments to the new york times as he prepares to testify at a senate health committee in a few hours president trump maintains the united states is on track to defeat coronavirus from washington is alan fischer with 2 white house staff testing positive for corona virus with senior members of his task force self isolating the president who don't a bill is displayed in the rose garden of the white house we have met the moment and we have prevailed americans do whatever it takes to find solutions pioneer breakthroughs and harness the energies we need to achieve a total victory. we will defeat this horrible enemy we will revive our economy and we will transition into great this that's a phrase you're going to hear a lot because that's what's going to happen i asked if he was declaring mission accomplished the president clarified he was talking about testing claiming the u.s. had no tested more people than any other country the white house has also told staff to wear masks while in and around the building a dramatic shift in policy senior figures attending the briefing did

the chair of the senate health committee in the united states has warned that president trump‘s withdrawalials to develop a vaccine against covid—19. lamar alexander, who‘s a republican, also said it could make it harder to work with other countries to stop viruses reaching the us. on friday, president trump announced he was terminating america‘s relationship with the who. he‘s accused it of failing to hold beijing to account over the pandemic and has said funds will be directed to other areas. lets get more on the news that there have been violent scenes across the united states — in response to the death of a black man, george floyd , in police custody. ruben vives from the la timesjoins me now... i understand you have been out on the streets for a few hours, it is after four the streets for a few hours, it is afterfour in the streets for a few hours, it is after four in the morning, the streets for a few hours, it is afterfour in the morning, recount is what you have seen in those errors. the peaceful demonstrations over police brutality got... demonstrators broke up into groups and beg

you just saw the chairman of the senate health committee, lamar alexander of tennessee, a republican, wrapping things up today. a lot to unpack from that three plus hour hearing. the senate health committee taking a look at covid-19 and getting back to school, getting back to work. an unprecedented high-level hearing by digital remote. we saw some new warnings on the risks of states and cities reopening to soon. we'll get into it all. here watching "outnumbered overtime" now. i'm harris faulkner. for members of the white house corona task force appeared remotely before a senate panel just then, including dr. anthony fauci of nih, who warned of the potential for new outbreaks if states jump checkpoints to reopen. however, senator rand paul pressed dr. fauci. watch. >> the history of this, when we look back, will be of wrong prediction after wrong prediction after wrong prediction. as much as i respect you, dr. fauci, i don't think you are the end-all. i don't think you're the one person to get to make a decision. >> i've never made myself out to be the end-all and only voice of this. i

she is due to testify at a senate health committee in a few hours president on a truck maintains the u.s. is on track to defeat coronavirus government ministers in lebanon are meeting to discuss how to stop the spread of the health ministry has said a 48 hour complete shutdown may be the only option to prevent a 2nd wave of infections and talks are expected on wednesday after the government appealed to the international monetary fund for help i don't start with headlines here on news hours coming up in about half an hour that is right after inside story from. no flights no travel no tours and tens of millions of jobs are at risk as the pandemic appends holiday plans so how will tour operators recover and how could you offer a coronavirus free vacation this is inside story. hello welcome to the program and it's the global tourism industry has all but ground to a halt because of the coronavirus pandemic most international flights have stopped and hotel bookings evaporated as countries closed the borders and imposed lock downs that's one.

anthony fauci, doctor robert redfield, doctor steven han and [inaudible] testified before the senate health committee on returning to work and school for the witnesses are part of president trump's task force and are self quarantining after three of them were potentially exposed to the virus. you can see their testimony tonight beginning at 9:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. you can watch anytime on c-span .org or on the go with a brief c-span radio app. >> we will get an update on efforts in congress for another package of relief or financial relief and what is being done about it between the house and senate, joining us on the phone to walk through that iste the bloomberg reporter who reports on congress paid good money to use her. >> thank you for having me. >> we heard of the starts to this process and as of today where are we in the negotiations between the

anthony fauci told a senate health committee today that do so would risk new coronavirus outbreaks. >> my concern is we will start to see little spikes that may turn into outbreaks. therefore, i have been very clear in my message, to try to the best extent possible, to go by the guidelines which have been very well thought out and delineated. dr. fauci, who testified from his home, said there is a real risk a premature reopening with the two " suffering and avoided." could be democrats are thinking about holding a virtual democratic nominating convention in august. officials are discussing plans for an event that will not require delegates to appear in person. announced avis we delay of the convention because of the pandemic, pushing it back from july 13 two mid august, the week before republicans are set to gather in charlotte, north carolina. 11 millionhina, all residents will be tested for coronavirus. the city where the pandemic began has reported new infections for the first time since lockdowns were lifted. casescally transmitted were found in people already under quarantine. gl

anthony fauci addressed members of the senate health committee.at youreal will trigger an outbreak that you may not be able to control, which in fact, paradoxically, will set you back, not only leading to suffering and death that could be avoided, but could even set you back on the road to get economic recovery. you would only turn the clock back rather than go forward. mark: dr. fauci also said there were at least eight coronavirus vaccines in development. his call for caution puts him in conflict with president trump's race to reopen the country for business and ease restrictions that have crushed the economy. house democrats are wrapping up a draft of their virus relief well. steny hoyer says he is hoping for a vote on friday. he told reporters the bill will include a long list of democratic priorities, including aid to state and local governments, mortgage assistance, and funding for the u.s. postal service. president trump says he is in no rush to provide more aid. thea's prime minister says government will spend the equivalent of nearly 10%

appearing before the senate health committee yesterday, dr. anthony fauci warned of serious consequencreal risk that you will trigger an outbreak that you may not be able to control which will set you back not only leading to suffering and death but could also set you back on the road to try to get economic recovery . >> president trump has tried to paint the administration's response to the pandemic as a success but senators say there is still a lot of work to be done . >> we have met the moment and we have prevailed . >> the time for this thinking is over here. president trump must acknowledge that the federal response has been insufficient . >> dr. fauci says that with more than 150 children infecte with the rare inflammatory syndrome, possibly linked to covid-19. there is still a lot that almost he does not know . >>> the city of san jose will hold its first budget meeting after a bombshell report from santa clara county. the county is now projecting a $285 million budget deficit for the next fiscal year up from 180 million before the pand

. >> in other news happening today, the california senate health committee will hear a bill aimed at ending the sale of flavored tobacco products in the state, in the east bay the oakland city council unanimously voted yesterday to ban the sale of flavored and menthol tobacco. >> defending the move, city officials say that we know that menthol and flavored tobacco is a gateway to becoming addicted to regular cigarettes. four out of five youth smokers started with the flavored product . >> a 2018 survey conducted by the alameda county public health department found that more than 99% of oak and tobacco retailers sold sigurd rios including flavored ones in packs of five or fewer for less than two dollars after taxes . >> a county fair canceled, but a right of passage for some students could live on. how the internet could put them back in business is next on kpix 5 and streaming on cbsn bay area. >> it is 6:08 am, beautiful live look with the mount hamilton camera. we are starting off the day with mainly clear skies with a look at the observatory. we will see some sunshine but also a f

the senate health committee will hold a hearing for senate bill 793.t will ban the sale of labored e cigarettes, who goes and vaping products, as well as flavored smokable and non- smokable tobacco products. the tenant governor, sponsoring the bill will speak in support of the legislation. >>> the oakland city council closed a loophole about the sale of flavored tobacco products, back in 2017, they banned the sale of flavored and menthol tobacco. there was an exemption for adult only tobacco stores, the city estimated there were no more than five of the stores a, but now there are 56 of them. the city council voted yesterday to and to the exemption. >>> a study says that coronavirus patients who smoke have double the chance of having a severe case of the virus. the study by researchers looked at covid-19 patients from the usa, china, and south korea. they analyzed nine teen studies, covering more than 11,000 covid-19 patients, and 18 percent were progressively worse , and their rate went up for smokers. >> the question is, what are the chances it would

francis collins, testifies before the senate health committee about new technologies being used for covid9 testing. 2, they vote in the afternoon about whether to override president trump veto on a resolution constraining his ability to take military action against iran without congressional approval. from publicidents" affairs, available now in paperback and e-book. of every president, organized by their rankings by noted historians, from best to worst. and, a look into the lives of our nation's chief executives and their leadership styles. to learn more and order your copy today, wherever books and e-books are sold. >> iowa governor kim reynolds met with president trump at the white house to discuss the coronavirus response and the need to keep meet processing plants open during the pandemic. includedng also members of the coronavirus task force.

she sits on the senate health committee. thank you so much for joining us.et's talk a little bit about what we can anticipate for tomorrow. you will be able to question dr. fauci. this is his first appearance before congress since march. what do you plan to ask him and other top health officials testifying? >> sure. well, the first thing i want to ask dr. fauci is, how is he doing? here he is working in the white house day in and day out and it turns out that that's not a safe workplace. the white house has been actively not following the guidance that it has up on its website about wearing masks and good social distancing. we need dr. fauci and i want to make sure that he's okay. but beyond that, i really want his best advice for minnesota and for congress as we head into these next few weeks. minnesotans are trying to figure out what is the right thing to do here? when can i safely open my business? when can i see my kids? what should i be doing to make sure that my family is staying safe, and those are the kinds of questions i'm going to be asking dr. fau

he is still set to testify before the senate health committee on may 12th. the federal government is not extending social distancing guidelines and a restless trump will travel to arizona this week. meanwhile, nbc news learned the federal government placed orders for well over 100,000 body bags to hold covid-19 victims. the biggest set of which earmarked for purchase the day after trump told the american people the projected death toll would be around 60,000. let's turn to nbc news political reporter monica alba at the white house. monica, take us inside the latest decision to block anthony fauci from testifying this week from the house to approve it to the senate. is this political or is it as the white house argues pandemic driven? >> reporter: it seems to be a bit of both, ali. the white house is arguing in terms of the house panel which would have been led by democrats, it would be in their words counter productive for dr. fauci to take time away from the administration response to the pandemic and put it toward appearing in the setting which was set for

too soon could lead to needless suffering and death and newfound she is due to testify at a senate health committee in just a few hours government ministers in lebannon meeting to discuss how to stop the spread there the health ministry has said a 48 hour complete shutdown may be the only option to prevent a 2nd wave and talks are expected on wednesday after the government appealed to the international monetary fund for help well those are the headlines will be more news here on al-jazeera other well stay with us. when we stumbled on the saudi arms deal. we really started to stumble on a central feature of british politics over the last 30 years. has been at the heart of many of the great quote events of the past 30 years. i was always peace to see him when i was prime minister. she considers saudi arabia as a strong friend and would be willing to support taking them with whatever they came to me and of discussion from there on everything else was technical. he explained to mrs thatcher that this was a deal with saudi arabia and their full things were done differently. they wanted $43000000000.00 w

stephen hahn alall joined the s senate health committee remotely while they quarantine after beingng posed to the virus. a staffer at ththe white house tested positive. republican senator lamar alexander from tennessee, who is also in quarantine after his staffer tested positive, presided over the hearing from his home. of the senators who joined the hearing in person, most democrats wore masks while most republicans did not. republican senator susan collins of maine began the hearing without a mask but put one on during. republican senator dr. rand paul of kentucky -- the first senator known to t test positive for the virus -- did not wear a mask. this is part of what t dr. fauci had to say. >> ourur concern is if statas or citieses or regioions in ththeir attempt t to get back to some em of normality disregard to a greateter degree the checkpoints that we put in our guidelines about when it isis safe to procd in pulling b back on mitigation, because i fefeel if that o occu, therere is a real r risk that yu will trigger ann outbreak that you may nonot be able to contro. which, in fac

he will be allowed to testify before the senate health committee. how and why do you think this happened? >> well, look. what the white house is saying is essentially the house of representatives, house democrats specifically, did not give them enough guidance in terms of what specifically he would be asked about and what this hearing would be focused on. we know what this is going to be focused on especially as a member of the coronavirus task force over at the white house. on the senate side, he has agreed to testify before the senate's health committee, but that won't come until may 12th, which is the tuesday after this coming tuesday. this seems to be a good old-fashioned dispute. you heard what the white house said today and democrats saying the white house are blocking him from testifying. it's one of those good old-fashioned spats we've seen with house democrats and the trump white house over the past few months. >> beth, the coronavirus task force briefings have changed recently after the president commented about using uv light or infect ta

but that comes at the sam time as he is scheduled to appear before the republican-led senate health committee on may 12th, the following week. so the white house here, press secretary kayleigh mcananey talking to reporters said she feels this is a publicity stunt from democrats. she went as far as to say they couldn't provide specifics on what they would want dr. fauci to talk about when clearly he's an expert in this matter and he's been taking questions on the administration's response for the better part of two months. but they say they much prefer to see him in a senate venue. and this comes amidst a diminishing role of dr. fauci. we've really seen him in far fewer appearances and as we've seen those briefings now dwindle he continues to do media interviews but this is the latest example of the white house now trying to control how he appears in public and exactly in what manner. now, the white house said they are willing to continue to negotiate with democrats on capitol hill to see if there's a further appearance that may work better for both sides but at the current time he won't be ap

appearing before a senate health committee yesterday dr. anthony fauci warmed of serious consequences if the u.s. opens to bickley. glenn bumgarner has a recap . >> a stark warning from dr. anthony fauci about rushing to reopen the country . >> there's a real risk you may trigger an outbreak that you may not be able to control. . >> discussing the response to the coronavirus pandemic . >> by september weise expect our nation will be able to perform 40 to 50 tests per month . >> it's important to emphasize will not out of the woods yet . >> compass i paid the effort as a success. >> we have met the moment and prevailed but there is still work to be done . >> i find a testing record to be nothing to celebrate . >> trump must acknowledge that the federal response has not been sufficient . >> i don't think your the end all, i don't think you're the one person that gets to make a decision . >> i've never made myself out to be the end-all and only voice in this. i'm a scientist, and a physician and a public health official. i give advice accordin

according to a statement from the senate health committee, doctors anthony fauci, robert redfield, andstephen hahn will testify by videoconference. the precautions follow news that a white house aide tested positive for coronavirus last week. the title is safely getting back to work in school. watch it live tuesday morning at 10:00 eastern on c-span3, on demand at c-span.org, or listen on the go on the c-span radio app. c-span has unfiltered coverage of the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, with white house briefings, updates from governors and congress, and our daily call in program "washington journal," hearing your thoughts about the coronavirus crisis. and if you missed any of our live coverage, watch anytime on demand at c-span.org/coronavirus. with the federal government at work in d.c. and throughout the country, use the congressional directory for contact information for members of congress, governors, and federal agencies. order your copy online today at the span store.org. >> on friday, queen elizabeth gave an address on the 75th anniversary of v-e day, marking th

all three officials are expected to testify remotely during tuesday's senate health committee hearing. but now the chair of that committee, senator lamar alexander, is in isolation after one of his staff members tested positive. alexander says he will run the hearing remotely despite testing negative. outside the white house nearly the entire country taking steps to reopen.ea sngs including kentucky, where churches held in-person services with spaced out seating. >> i'm glad you are here. >> reporter: but in 15 of those 45 states, the number of new cases is still on the rise. in castle rock, colorado, a crowded restaurant on mother's day with few customers wearing masks. in los angeles, a busy flower market as florists reopen for mother's day. today many states across the country are reopening certain portions of their economy. in michigan all manufacturing workers can return back to work. in indiana all restaurants and bars can reopen at half capacity. and in new york governor andrew cuomo says some regions of the state may be able to reopen by may 15th. he'll give more details on th

number of covid—nineteen cases, the government has been easing restrictions the chair of the senate health committeeion could interfere with clinical trials to develop a vaccine against covid— 19. lamar alexander, who's a republican, also said it could make it harder to work with other countries to stop viruses reaching the us. on friday, president trump announced he was terminating america's relationship with the who. he's accused it of failing to hold beijing to account over the pandemic and said funds will be directed to other areas. people who rent privately in the uk are more likely to be struggling with their housing costs during the pandemic than those who own their homes, according to new research by the resolution foundation. the think tank, which focuses on people on low incomes, says one—in—eight private renters have fallen behind with housing costs. the uk government says it has taken action to support tenants including banning evictions for three months. i'm joined now by lindsayjudge, a principal research and policy analyst at the resolution foundation and author of that report... foun

the chair of the senate health committee in the united states has warned that president trump's withdrawalls to develop a vaccine against covid—19. lamar alexander, who's a republican, also said it could make it harder to work with other countries to stop viruses reaching the us. on friday, president trump announced he was terminating america's relationship with the who. he accused it of failing to hold beijing to account over the pandemic and said funds will be directed to other areas. there are calls for the uk government to do more to help hundreds of thousands of small businesses and self—employed people who aren't covered by coronavirus support programmes. the chancellor has extended the job retention furlough scheme and support for self—employed workers, while asking employers to pay more from august. the government says it's talking to every sector of the economy to see where it could offer further help. people who rent privately are more likely to be struggling with their housing costs during the pandemic than those who own their homes, according to new research by the resolution f

later, the head of the national institutes of health testifies before the senate health committee about efforts to expand covid-19 testing. >> new york governor andrew cuomo announced a temporary state ban on residential and commercial evictions will continue through august. in his daily coronavirus briefing, governor cuomo talked about other steps to help new yorkers who are struggling financially. gov. cuomo: morning, it is a pleasure to be here. thank you all for being here. appropriately socially distance of a seat. is a pleasure to be here at the the medical hospital today. it's a great county executive. also home to have great senate leader. and it is a beautiful day. it is so beautiful, on home after this and take the motorcycle out and go for a ride. i'm going to wear my mask on the motorcycle. also keeps the bugs out of your mouth. there were some of friends. in a time of high anxiety, i understand that braided blood pressure across the country. but even more, at times of high anxiety, it is important to note that we stay with the facts and the truth. john adams, was defending

the chair of the senate health committee in the united states has warned that president trump's withdrawalization could interfere with clinical trials to develop a vaccine against covid—19. lamar alexander, who's a republican, also said it could make it harder to work with other countries to stop viruses reaching the us. on friday, president trump announced he was terminating america's relationship with the who. he's accused it of failing to hold beijing to account over the pandemic. spacex says it is pressing ahead with the launch of a rocket taking two nasa astronauts to the international space station. the first attempt was called off on wednesday. nasa says there is a 50% chance of cancellation because of the weather in florida. it's the first manned us mission to space in nearly a decade. president trump is due to attend. nasa has relied on russian rockets to send astronauts into space since scrapping its shuttle programme in 2011. we are expecting it to go ahead at the moment. this is the scene live at cape canaveral, two astronauts are preparing to go into the actual rocket itself b

opening the economy too soon could lead to needless suffering and death is due to testify at a senate health committee later on tuesday president dilma trump maintains the u.s. is on track to defeat coronavirus forces allied to libya's u.n. recognized government say they've destroyed 2 fuel trucks taking surprised the fighters loyal to the world and he for after it happened in the south of the capital which is seeing fierce fighting in growing civilian casualties in recent days in tripoli government is trying to end the year long campaign by have to forces to seize the city you know today the headlines here on al-jazeera got more news coming up right after inside story. join me steve clemons on the bottom line for your weekly take on u.s. politics and society i'm changing the institutions frequently don't the system itself to benefit those who understand that you have people who actually believe things that are not true that is a crisis for democracy is a crisis of concentration the bottom line. no flights no travel no tours and tens of millions of jobs are at risk as the pandemic holiday plans so how

the chair of the senate health committee in the united states has warned that president trump's withdrawal from the world health organisation could interfere with clinical trials to develop a vaccine against covid—19. india's daily total of new coronavirus cases hit another record high today — with nearly eight— thousand new infections. more than a third of all cases are in maharashtra, one of india's richest states. sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here'sjohn watson. the bournemouth manager eddie howe has been speaking about the added pressure he feels trying to keep his players safe, as the premier league season gets closer to restarting. he says his team were feeling more vulnerable after, one of his team, goalkeeper aaron ramsdale tested positive for corona virus earlier this week. if there are more positive tests within the squad, if there is any member of my staff fell ill or their family fell ill, you know, it would be...i family fell ill, you know, it would be... i would feel that responsibility personally and i think hell for me is always coming above spor

later, the head of the national institutes of health testifies before the senate health committee aboutfforts to expand covid-19 testing. >> new york governor andrew cuomo announced a temporary state ban on residential and commercial evictions will continue through august. in his daily coronavirus briefing, governor cuomo talked about other steps to help new yorkers who are struggling financially.

the senate health committee meets to consider measures to safely return americans to work and school. dr. anthony fauci and dr. robert redfield are expected to testify. louisiana governor john bel edwards announced starting may 125rks state will begin phase one of the opening plan. they discussed which businesses will be allowed to open and the safety guidelines they will be asked

the chair of the senate health committee in the united states has warned that president trump's withdrawalth organisation could interfere with clinical trials to develop a vaccine against covid—i9. lamar alexander, who's a republican, also said it could make it harder to work with other countries to stop viruses reaching the us. on friday, president trump announced he was terminating america's relationship with the who. he's accused it of failing to hold beijing to account over the pandemic. india has recorded its biggest single dayjump in coronavirus cases with nearly 8,000 new infections and 265 deaths. these latest figures bring the total numbers to over 170,000 cases of infection and close to 5000 deaths. more than a third of all cases are in maharashtra, one of india's richest states. but despite the rising number of covid—nineteen cases, the government has been easing restrictions. the return of competitive sport is announced for the uk — from monday — starting with horse racing — other sports given the go ahead to resume behind closed doors include football, rugby and cricket. the u

too soon could lead to needless suffering and death and she felt she is due to testify at a senate health committee in a few hours president on a truck maintains the u.s. is on track to defeat coronavirus. government ministers in lebanon are meeting to discuss how to stop the spread the health ministry has set a 48 hour complete shutdown may be the only option to prevent a 2nd wave of infections and talks are expected on wednesday after the government appealed to the international monetary fund for help i got today with headlines on al jazeera news out coming up in about half an hour that is right after inside story from. no flights no travel no tours and tens of millions of jobs are at risk as the pandemic holiday. so how will tour operators recover and how could you offer a coronavirus free vacation this is inside story. hello welcome to the program. the global tourism industry has all but ground to a halt because of the coronavirus pandemic most international flights have stopped and hotel bookings evaporated as countries closed their borders and imposed lock downs that's put 100000000 jobs at r

on c-span 3 at 10:00 a.m., the senate health committee needs to consider measures to safely return americans to work and school. dr. anthony fauci and dr. robert redfield are expected to testify. >> new york governor andrew cuomo outlined his criteria and guidelines for regions to rope in the state. new york state on pause is set to expire on friday, may 15. regionons are responsible to indicate whether they can move on to phase 2. this briefing is 45 minutes. eva pleasure to be here and once again, to my far right, a deputy financial services in the state of new york. gov. andrew cuomo: since it began, to our right, a phd doctor, and it still counts to be a doctor and to my left, secretary alyssa who is the top state official. and it's a pleasure to be with her. you would be in rochester today. but for most people, relate to rochester. it is a pleasure being here, rochester regional health facility and how i think the president and ceo eric for having us here today. i also will join by the number of elected officials i want to thank him for being here. we have that great congressman, that a

c-span3 at 10:00 a.m., the senate health committee meets to consider measures to safely return americans to work and school. dr. anthony fauci and centers for disease control director robert redfield are expected to testify. we will begin with the numbers, courtesy of john's hopkins university. more than 4.1 million cases of covid-19 around the world. death has exceeded 285,000. ok is called the great influenza, the story of the deadliest pandemic in history. author john is joining us from new orleans. he is also a professor of tulane university. thanks so much for joining us. say it's ah i could pleasure, but obviously the reason that brings us together is not fun. thank for inviting me. is one overriding apply from your book, to to 20/20, what would it be? a pretty easy question to answer. tell the truth. people in authority need to be transparent and tell the truth. the countries that have done that have done pretty well, not only asian countries like south korea and so forth, but also germany, austria. there are some countries that have done this right, and there has been much less c

coronavirus task force are testifying before a senate health committee it's trying to weigh reopening the economy against risks to public health infectious disease experts and in fact she has warned that restarting too quickly could lead to needless suffering and death. india's prime minister's announced $270000000000.00 worth of coronavirus help for farmers small businesses and migrant workers restrictions are easing there despite the biggest single day infections increase. levanon is preparing for 40 nationwide shutdown only a week after easing some of its coronavirus restrictions government ministers made the decision after the number of new delhi cases rolls to its highest level in more than a month's. schools across europe have begun to reopen but that leaves many parents with a difficult decision whether or not to allow their children to attend parents say they don't have enough information about safety and the transmission of the virus once lee reports the 1st day back to school in the swiss town after nearly a 2 month break and there are mixed emotions classes are in the hall

thank you senator casey it was a meeting of the senate health committee like none before 3 of the witnesses and the committee chairman were not present because they were self isolating yourself quarantining to some degree one of them dr anthony party came under attack from a republican senator for his advocacy of a cautious approach to the easing of restrictions on me as much as i respect you dr i don't think you're the end all i don't think you're the one person who gets to make a decision dr poti responded by saying he was guided by science and undeterred by the hostile questioning repeated his warning against states dropping mitigating measures to quickly there is a real risk you will trigger an outbreak you may not be able to control which in fact after dark simply will set you back only leading to some suffering and death could be avoided and could even set you back on the road to trying to get economic recovery a position backed up by some of dr parties colleagues who also gave evidence to the committee the experts were unwilling to be drawn into a detailed discussion about testing pr

in the senate health education committee will be hearing directly from the leaders of our fight against the coronavirus, doctor fauci, redfield and han and the admiral. the centers will be talking to these experts but they need to do to safely open the schools another part is monitoring the implementation of funds of wouldo delivered a tremendous amount of money to respond to the pandemic equal to almost 50% of the entire federal budget for 2020 and it is important any future funding be carefully targeted. we are facing extraordinary circumstances and they call for extraordinary bold response from washington. but it is important to remember, madam president, that every dollar of the trillions that we have for the pandemic is borrowed money and our children and grandchildren are going to be paying for that borrowing that does not mean we are not going to provide more money if necessary, it doesn't mean we need to make sure that we are spending money wisely and well and onlyia appropriating what's really needed. and that means monitoring the implementation of the funds we've already provi

coronavirus task force testified very shortly before a senate health committee you can see that meeting has already begun these that live pictures from washington d.c. that committee is trying to weigh up reopening the economy against the risks to public health infectious diseases expect dr anthony found she has warned that doing so too soon could lead to needless suffering. lebannon is preparing for a 4 day nationwide shutdown only a week after easing some of its coronavirus restrictions government ministers made that decision after the number of new daily cases rose to its highest level in more than a month. well singapore has begun to ease restrictions there some businesses including head dresses and pet stores on our open and next week small groups of students will be allowed to return to school the health ministry says restrictions are being lifted gradually in order to avoid a 2nd wave of infections it's reported nearly 24000 cases florence really has more from kuala lumpur. singapore is taking tentative steps to reopen its economy home based businesses and barber shops have been

about this is that all 3 of those men were are scheduled to testify on capitol hill before a senate health committee on tuesday we now know they will be doing that via video conferencing but the number of infections here at the white house is continuing to grow because of course as well last week was the testing positive of one of donald trump's own personal valets we also know there have been at least a dozen members of the secret service that have tested positive now in the midst of all of this the u.s. president continues to push for reopening of the u.s. economy citing the fact that he says the numbers of current virus cases are looking very positive he says looking much better going down almost everywhere big progress is being made i can tell you infections are now at one point $3000000.00 in the u.s. $80000.00 deaths is the mark that the united states is soon going to be passing now the u.s. president for his part is continuing to tout testing in fact that's what we understand at 20 g.m.t. will be the focus of the president's cup comments that will take place in the rose garden coming up very

fauci is expected to layout a dire scenario when he testifies before the senate health committee in anemail, he said his main message will be in the dangers involved in reopening too early. the white house has laid out a three-phased plan including a downward trajectory of cases in a statement he said, if we skip over the check points in the guidelines to reopen, we risk the danger to the country this will not only result in needless suffering and death and set us back on a quest to return to normal. the hearing is painfully clear that fauci and other officials will do so via video conference after that white house staffer did test positive for the coronavirus. the chairman of the committee is also in quarantine because one of his staffers contract the the virus itself fauci's message does highlight one of the concerns. that is potential liability. this afternoon, holding a hearing at expanding protection for businesses i'm going to be watching to see if republicans are ready to draft legislation or whether democrats can find some common ground with the gop. >> the president refusing t

we heard these frustrations even earlier this week during the senate health committee hearing, senators asking for the guidance they need very soon in order to safely open businesses and schools. we even heard during that senate committee hearing the senator from connecticut asking the cdc director where those guidelines were. they have been so slow to come, wolf, and it just leaves states scrambling in the dark. it leaves different states doing different things. it doesn't make sense when what you need is a coordinated response, all of us in this together. not a patch work across the states. >> we heard that tough criticism from president obama today that the pandemic has in his words, torn back the curtain on the idea that folks in charge know what they're doing. do you think there's serious truth to that? >> i'm very disinterested in tit for tat fighting between former leaders and current leaders. i'm much more concerned with the fact that we've already buried 88,000 americans, that we have squandered time, that we're losing this window of opportunity. i can tell you from having been