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I want to let you know where we stand in regards to the state response to the coronavirus. I am very proud that the state response is being led by the Texas State Health services commissioner, dr. John. He and his team worked closely with the Texas Division of Emergency Management to coordinate the response to covid19. Going back, from the very beginning, i began working on first this in midjanuary. I talked to Vice President pence, and the day after that, i talked to President Trump about the very first person who contracted covid19 in the u. S. A couple days later, january 24, the department...

He was joined by Vice President pence as well as medical and Health Officials. Pres. Trump thank you. A lot of things going on. We are having a lot of meetings. , this is anancial medical situation, not a financial situation. Financial is moving along very nicely. Thank you for being here and update you on the progress weve made after a week of extraordinary mobilization. Its our war against the virus. Governors, mayors, businesses, charities, and citizens are working with urgency and speed toward one common goal. That is saving american lives. We are in communication with foreign countries. N...

About 15 minutes. We will carry that for you live. But first, a sad update from Sonoma County which announced its first covid19 death. Santa clara is the hardest hit with more than 200 cases. Also in the south bay, Santa Clara University conforms a law student has the virus. The student is selfisolating and hasnt been on campus since march 6th. The university is Still Closing all dorms, asking students to be out by monday. Governor newsom has deployed the national guard. Not for Law Enforcement purposes but to help distribute food to those in need. Food banks have been short on volunteers beca...

Do you have any plans at this point to shut down highways for any points of venture into and out of california either at the Mexican Border or at borders with other states . We have no plans at this moment. We havent even discussed any planning along these lines. We have a scenario with the federal government. There is a variant of that in Southern California on the border that was anticipated by the administration. We are in real time adjusting to the concerns. I am very worried about National Capacity with our air Traffic Controllers to stay healthy, to make sure that the logistic folks stay...

Very nicely. Thank you for being here and update you on the progress weve made after a week of extraordinary mobilization. Its our war against the virus. Governors, mayors, businesses, charities, and citizens are working with urgency and speed toward one common goal. That is saving american lives. We are in communication with foreign countries. Now at 148 foreign countries. Can you believe that . You talk about a spread, a violent spread. 148 countries. Not even believable. There has been a week of National Action and Great National solidarity. People are getting along. Democrats, independents...