In 40 californians or about the population of san jose. State Officials Say we are at 991,000 cases. The virus has now killed more than 18,000 people in california. That is roughly the population of moraga. Good evening. Thank you for being with us tonight. Alameda county meanwhile is pausing further reopening as it anticipates having to move to the more restrictive red tier. Daily new cases per 100,000 people are up to 4. 9 from the countys low of 3. 4. There has also been a steady increase in hospitalizations. Officials say if Current Trends continue the county may be put back in the most restrictive tier. Thats purple. And in Sonoma County people are frustrated that theyre still in the most restrictive purple tier even though test numbers are improving. But as abc 7 News Reporter Wayne Freedman explains the county thinks it knows whats going on. Reporter another date another covid testing site in Sonoma County. Theyre still in the purple tier here highly restricted and residents are
Lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, the author of unity, remind our lawmakers that people accomplish laudable goals more through unity than division. May our senators remember that all of us are more effective than any one of us. As our legislators pursue effectiveness in their work, give them the wisdom to forge alliances that make the difficult become easy and the impossible become probable. In their search for common purposes, inspire them with the conviction that nothing is impossible for those who believe. We pray in your omnipotent name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa is recognized. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak in morning business for one minute. The pres
Everything from pharmaceuticals begin to develop right now governors announce plans to reopen while others are tightening their restrictions. With the number of infected americans inching its way toward the one million mark pressure is mounting on the white house to develop a national strategy. In the bay area six counties are extending their stay at home orders until the end of the month. Authorities in california arrest two men in a multimillion dollar scheme. They tried to sell 4 million of protect i ha protective equipment that they didnt have. They even slapped fake 3m labels on empty boxes they are facing fraud charges. And its important to stay connected. Veriz veriz verizon, comcast and at t has vowed to not enforce late payment fees the franchise valued at more than 3. 7 billion decided to return the money after the loan was made public. The houwhite house is ready ramp up testing for coronavirus. They are prepared to send all 50 states enough tests to screen at least 2 of res
Crisis. Our goal has been to provide a comprehensive response addressing not just the medical priority spells of Economic Impact on so Many American families. Weve provided funding for the testing, for medical care, personal protective equipment for frontline medical personnel. For vaccine and treatment development, for veterans, nutrition programs, for first responders, for Unemployment Benefits, for elementary schools, high schools and colleges, for farmers and ranchers. For the Paycheck Protection Program to help Small Businesses keep employees on the payroll and when the program ran out we provided another 310 billion to ensure as many Small Businesses as possible were able to take advantage. The act also appropriated 293 billion for direct payments to american citizens to help them get through this difficult time. A at this point can madam president , Government Agencies are focused on getting all the aid that we passed out the door. Some programs that the Paycheck Protection Prog
Comprehensive response addressing not just the medical priorities but the Economic Impact this virus has had on so Many American families. We provided funding for coronavirus testing, medical care, personal protective equipment for frontline medical personnel, vaccine and treatment development, for veterans, nutrition programs, first responders, Unemployment Benefits, elementary schools, high schools and colleges, farmers and ranchers. The coronavirus aid relief and Economic Security act or thes act, the third relief act we pass provided 350 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program to help Small Businesses keep employees on the payroll during this crisis. When the program ran out of money we provided another 310 billion to ensure as many Small Businesses as possible were able to take advantage of this help. Thes act appropriated 293 billion for direct payment to american citizens to help them get through this difficult time. At this point Government Agencies are focused on getting a