We initiate ad air bridge that the president announced yesterday. Flights arrived in new york. One arrived in illinois yesterday and a flight will arrive in ohio in the next 24 hours. Fema is literally working and contracting around the world with now more than 51 flights that well be bringing vital medical supplies. On the subject of ventilators, fema is currently delivering 400 ventilators to michigan, 300 to new jersey, 150 to louisiana, 50 ventilators to connecticut and in the last week and in the week ahead more than 450 ventilators to illinois. This is in addition to more than 4400 ventilators that the president and fema directed to the state of new york. We just want people that are working on the front lines that the president just spoke about, dr. Birx and dr. Fauci spoke about, we want you to know help is on the way and at the president s direction well leave no stone unturned anywhere in america or anywhere in the world to make sure that you have the resources and the equipm
Our country is in the midst of a Great National trial unlike any we have faced before. You see it probably better than most. We are at war with a deadly virus, success in this fight will require the full absolute measure of our collective strength, love and devotion. Each of us has the power for our own choices and actions to save american lives and res pres. Trump thank you, everyone. Our country is in the midst of a Great National trial unlike any we have faced before. You see it probably better than most. We are at war with a deadly virus, success in this fight will require the full absolute measure of our collective strength, love and devotion. Each of us has the power for our own choices and actions to save american lives and rescue the most vulnerable among us. It is why we really have to do what we all know is right. Every citizen is being called upon to make sacrifices. Every business is being asked to fulfill its patriotic duty. Every community is making fundamental changes to
Ease some of the Capital Buffers as well, potentially some of the u. S. Banks. We know again this is not a financial crisis, this is more of an exhaustion us shock. So letting the banks perhaps ease up on some of these roles to make sure they can get loans out to people who need them, certainly perhaps a smart idea. Ofncine yeah, i think a lot policymakers are just worried over what is essentially a Health Crisis that will turn into a financial crisis as they are trying to give loans and credit to Small Businesses that need it. I am looking forward to an interview with the treasury people in charge in the u. K. About the stimulus they put out yesterday lets get to first word news in new york city with viviana hurtado. Viviana we begin with the Trump Administration pushing a one point 2 trillion stimulus plan. This to counter the Economic Impact of coronavirus. Bloomberg has learned americans could get direct payment of 1000 or more within two weeks. A month later, a second set of check
Kinshasa. The. And staying connected in chile we look at some of the creative ways that people are using to socialize and keep in shape under lockdown. Welcome to the program the british Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care inside a London Hospital after his co vade 19 symptoms worsened johnson was admitted to hospital on sunday night and had been facing tests after suffering persistent symptoms for more than 10 days downing street now says that the foreign secretary dominic robb has been asked to deputize for a challenge reports. The news came after a day of scant information and repeated lines the Prime Ministers hospital stay was just a precaution said downing street Boris Johnson himself tweeted i went into hospital for some routine tests as im still experiencing coronavirus symptoms i mean good spirits and keeping in touch with my team as we Work Together to fight this virus and keep everyone safe but the reality was his condition was worsening later on mo
There and i think they will. The legislation includes assistance for large and small businesses. Stocks surged on the news. The dow was up 2100 points. More than 11 . That is the biggest point gain ever and the biggest percentage gain since 1933. The nasdaq up 557 points. 8 . And the s p 500 jumped 209. An increase of 9 . Ktvus Jana Katsuyama talked to bay area congresswoman tonight and she is here now with more on the legislation considered in washington. Reporter after 1 00 a. M. In washington, d. C. And Senate Leaders have been working all night. They are very close to a final bill. Bay area congresswoman here in oakland was part of crafting the bill and she did say there was a bipartisan spirit. Today the white house briefed the country on the plans moving forward. Easter is our time line. What a great time line that would be. Reporter President Trump tuesday hopes the social distancing orders can be lifted in less Populated Areas by april 12. Our decision will be based on facts an