Christian yeah, there are several. I think the most recent one that comes to mind, and probably comes to most everyone elses mind, is the 1918 influenza pandemic in terms of its rapidity, how fast it spread across the world, and its scope and span. In the 19 century the cholera epidemic would be the most, the clearest analogy. Susan we are going to have an opportunity to dig into some of those lessons of history a bit more, but when you look at the response, of course things are so much different for society now. You talk about how important it is to learn lessons from past pandemics and epidemics. What lessons have we clearly learned . Christian what lessons have we clearly learned . That is a good lesson. Im only smiling because as an historian, it is not always clear we have learned lessons from the past. The one lesson we probably envisioned most is to roll out things as methodically as possible, to Pay Attention to reliable news sources, to do our best, to hold off on blaming cert
Susan christian mcmillen, uva historian and associate dean for social sciences, author of the book on pandemics. I wanted to ask you as we start out, are there any historical precedents for what the world is its appearance in right now with covid19 . Christian yeah, there are several. I think the most recent one that comes to mind, and probably comes to most everyone elses mind, is the 1918 influenza pandemic in terms of its rapidity, how fast it spread across the world, and its scope and span. In the 19th century the cholera epidemic would be the most, the clearest analogy. Susan we are going to have an opportunity to dig into some of those lessons of history a bit more, but when you look at the response, of course things are so much different for society now. You talk about how important it is to learn lessons from past pandemics and epidemics. What lessons have we clearly learned . Christian what lessons have we clearly learned . That is a good lesson. Im only smiling because as an
People attended what was billed as an Airbnb Mansion Party on halloween night when someone started shooting. Police say they recovered two guns at the scene and are trying to determine if either were involved in the gunfire. A key question remains unanswered, cook the shooting had been prevented had Police Responded sooner to noise complaints about the airbnb rental. City officials confirm neighbors complained about the noise twice at 9 19 and again at 10 25 thursday night. The officer headed to the home until 10 48 p. M. , two minutes before the shooting was reported here. Police chief, david cook will be asked about that timeline at Tuesdays City Council meeting and will answer questions as to why the offices werent released sooner. I am asking the police chief to give a report on where they are and give them an update, obviously that is a question that they will have to address. Reporter memorials for the victims at the scene and your orinda theater square to remember the four men a
Now because of an agreement between the city and environmental groups, 937 acres of this lands will likely be purchased and set aside as a permanent open space. This agreement is enormous. Reporter environmentalist Roger Castillo says it traps fresh water for san jose beneath the ground and also benefit wildlife that will be able to pass from one mown range to another without significant barriers. It is really important to get animals their corridor to move from one peak to another and keep biodiversity. Reporter but its not what long time Property Owners wanted close to 90 years in the valley. Reporter kens family has grown cherries in the area for years, and hes afraid the land will stagnate. Were just looking for existence, thats all. Reporter and he questions why san jose will let go of space for industry and housing. I dont know any place in the world where they dont need homes more than in this area. Reporter the City Council Still has to vote to approve the agreement, and they m
Did the time go . Hes forever third in my mind. So time flies. Welcome to mornings on 2 will be the 9, along with gasia, im sale, and claudine wong. Good to have you here. Its a busy day, election day. Weve got a huge election, so its important to hear your voice and be heard on election day across the country. Here in california, polls will stay open until 8 00 p. M. Tonight. El cerito, and piedmont are deciding on whether to extend a park tax in order to have a paid Fire Fighting force relies on volunteers. San francisco has some major races including opposition seats that would overturn the ecigarette sales ban beginning next year. The highly contested battle for District Attorney is getting a lot of attention. We are live now from San Francisco city hall. Whats happening so far, sarah . Reporter good morning. Weve seen a handful, people come to this tent behind us at city hall in front of the steps here to drop off their ballots. They make it pretty easy for people registered to vo