Senator blunt the appropriation subcommittee on labor, health and Human Services, education and related agencies will come together. Im glad to be here this morning with my colleagues, some offices or from some other location. This is the first appropriations hearing being held in person and virtually and want to thank chairman shelby and his staff for letting us try this and see how this kind of information gathering works for appropriators. Its not a markup. There will be no voting today, but were going to get some really important information. Yesterday, the new coronavirus cases passed 50,000 for the first time, making it a single day record. This morning, 128,000 americans have died and nearly 2. 7 million have tested positive for covid19. Of course, the thoughts of myself and everyone on this committee are with those individuals and those families whove been affected. I called this hearing really to look at an update on the efforts that the administrations put together and, frank
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. God of our destiny, you have watched over us from generation to generation. May our lawmakers trust your faithfulness during this challenging season of our nations history. Lord, inspire them to recall how you have sustained the land we love in prosperity and adversity, in peace and in war. Give our senators the wisdom to believe that they can trust your constancy and greatness, as they cling to your promise never to leave or forsake them. Believing in your power, help us all to face fresh challenges with total confidence in you. And lord, we pray for the health and safety of all as communities begin the process of reopening businesses. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it
That mark was probably one of the worlds greatest public successes. The eradication of thedeadly smallpox virus. That so many alive today no longer remember the depth and misery caused by this disease is a testament to global efforts and a cooperative manner. The smallpox virus likely originated more than 3000 years ago and is one of the most devastating diseases ever in the history of humanity. It was barely visible under the most powerful microscope and was known for fiery bumps covering the face and body. Profuse internal bleeding, black vomit and pieces of destroyed skinthat would shed off ones body. Smallpox is estimated to have killed up to 300 Million People in the 20th century. 300 million and around 500 million in the last hundred years of its existence. In 1967 the World Organization launch a historic intense effort to eradicate smallpox. The global eradication effort initially used a strategy of mass vaccination to achieve 80 percent Vaccine Coverage in each country tand the
Efforts in a cooperative manner. The smallpox virus likely originated more than 300000 yeas ago and is one of the most devastating diseases ever in the history of humanity. He was barely visible under the most powerful microscope. And was known for very bumps covering face and body. And profuse in internal bleeding. Black vomit. Pieces of destroyed skin shut off ones body. Smallpox is estimated to have killed up to 300 Million People in the 20th century. 300 million. In around 500 million in the last 100 years of its existence. In 1967, the World Health Organization launched an historic and intense effort to eradicate smallpox. At the global eradication effort initially used the strategy of mass to achieve 80 percent Vaccine Coverage in each country and thereafter fusing contact tracing. Familiar with the word. To reduce additional outbreaks. Ultimately the global eradication of smallpox was certified endorsed in 1980. Making it one of the most successful collaborative Public Health in
Expected to climb with hundreds from nearby towns hospitalized and struggling to bring. It said that the bar is does not discriminate but during the global lockdown its even more clear that people do we explore a pandemic of racism to right to the people of asian and african descent. Plus bringing back the bonus league teams in germanys top Football League are to return to the pitch but fans will only be allowed to watch from home. Hello im Terry Marchant good to have you with us germany is back in business but keeps the option to shut down again thats the message from chance for an american who announced the easing of some coronavirus lockdown measures in the coming weeks but warned the steps must be taken gradually and with caution stay close look at some of the challenges confronting germany states as they manage the reopening of their economy. This is what the new normal in germany could look like all the shops open more people out on the streets wearing face masks restaurants and