Increase in corona virus cases in the United States and here in europe as coronavirus epicenter italy doctors and hospitals struggle to deal with the spiraling number of patients who find out how the italian tell care system is coping and the olympic torch is lit in greece but will it ever make it to tokyo the code big 1000 pandemic is fuelling concerns that this summers Olympic Games in japan could be delayed or even cancel. Our viewers on p. B. S. In the United States and all around the world welcome fears over the coronavirus pandemic hammered markets across the globe again today shares on wall street plunge triggering a stop in. For the 2nd time this week the Dow Jones Industrial average was down more than 2000 points almost 9 percent shortly after the start of trading the sell off comes amid growing uncertainty over u. S. And global measures to contain the economic damage of the coded 19 pandemic it follows the announcement of a u. S. Travel ban on flights from europe and it mirro
A day after she said 2 thirds of germans could become infected with the black. Its good to have you with us the European Union has criticize us president Donald Trumps decision to ban nearly all travel from europe to the United States the 30 day ban affects countries inside Europes Schengen passport free travel area and it excludes the u. K. As well as ireland the European Commission said that the decision had been taken unilaterally and without any consultation President Trump is accusing the e. U. Of failing to act quickly enough to prevent the spread of the. Until now 3 us president downplayed the coronavirus but in a sudden escalation donald trump has announced near trusting measures to keep new cases from entering our shores we will be suspending all prabal from europe to the United States for the next 30 days the new rules will go into effect friday at midnight. In his address trump called the disease a foreign virus claiming that cases reaching the u. S. Was seeded by european t
School districts closing around the country and the virus hitting the Nations Capital. Senator ted cruz now under selfquarantine and the Big Questions this morning about sporting events, the major tennis tournament canceled and the unprecedented lockdowns. More than 16 Million People in italy under quarantine. Venice tourists told to stay indoors. Our team is there live and spread out across the globe and dr. Ashton is here on call answering all your questions this morning. 2020 showdown. The twoman race for the democratic nomination. Joe biden and Bernie Sanders battling it out one day before six more states vote. Is michigan must win for sanders . And harry and meghan participating in their last royal event this morning, reuniting with family and the queen after a whirlwind week of goodbyes. We are live in london as harry and meghan officially make their royal exit. And we most certainly do say good morning, america. Hope everybody had a great weekend and great to have t. J. With us.
Increase of coronavirus cases in the United States. S. In europe, italy, doctors and hospital struggle to deal with the spiraling number of patients. We will find out how the Italian Health care system is coping. The olympic torch is lit in greece, but will it ever make it to tokyo . The covid19 pandemic is fueling concerns the olympics in japan could be delayed or canceled. Brent i am brent goff. Welcome. Fears hammered markets again today. Shares on wall street plunged, triggering a stop in trading for the second time this week. The Dow Jones Industrial average was down almost 9 shortly after the start of trading. The selloff comes amid uncertainty to contain the economic damage of the covid19 pandemic. It follows the announcement of a u. S. Travel ban on flights from europe and mirrors tough trading sessions in asia and europe, where investors had signaled satisfaction with stimulus measures so far dissatisfaction with stimulus measures so far. The European Union has criticized the
Item 2. General Public Comment. Members of the public may address the commission for up on to three minutes on any matter within the commissions jurisdiction and does not appear on the agenda. Speakers shall address their remarks to the commissioners as a whole. Commissioners are not to enter into debate or discussion with the speaker. The lack of a response does not necessarily constitute agreement with or support of statements made during Public Comment. Thank you, madam secretary. Is there any member of the public that would like to speak . Seeing none, Public Comment is closed. Next item, please. Item 3. Approval of minutes. Discussion and possible action to approve the Meeting Minutes from february 12, 2020. Thank you. Is there any Public Comment regarding the minutes of our last meeting . Seeing none, Public Comment is closed. Fellow commissioners, what say you . I move to approve. Thank you. Is there a second . Yes, second. Thank you. We have a motion by commissioner cleveland a