I want to thank gary for his to improve rts Economic Development and wish im nothing but the best in a elldeserved retirement. Mr. Speaker, i rise to bring attention to kentuckys avoidable economic failures during this very serious pandemic. Unfortunately covid19 has taken a harsh toll on the economies of all 50 states. However, harmful policies from democratrun states have only made the problem worse. At a time when we should be encouraging the safe reopening of our economy, kentuckys governor recently issued an order shutting down schools and indoor dining. Kentuckys restaurants were already suffering from the last round of shutdowns. And this shortsighted order will only cause more pain and suffering. To make matters worse, our governor is producing no data to justify the need to shut down businesses which have dramatically adjusted to the challenges presented by covid19. And in the end of inperson learning will only create more challenges for students and teachers. Furthermore, it
Vice chair eaken. Here. Eaken present. Director heminger. Here. Have you a quorum. Though were legally required to have on the agenda to make its announcement because its clear were all using sound producing devices during the meeting we wont make the announcement. Approval of the october 20, 2020 meeting. Im ask the moderator to open the bridge and ask colleagues if theres amendments to the Meeting Minutes from october 20. Seeing none, is there Public Comment . Moderator is anyone on the line . Have you zero questions remaining. Well close Public Comment. So moved. Is there a second . Second. Chair borden secretary boomer please call the roll. [roll call] director eaken youre very faint. [roll call] madame chair, we can approve the minutes. Item 5, communications. Chair borden i lovely speech i get to give at every meeting. All members are participating Via Teleconference. This will ensure the safety of the sfmta board of directors and public. In the published notice for the meeting a
Extensive research and worked to prevent, diagnose, and treat Infectious Diseases. He has advised 16 president s on everything from hivaids, tuberculosis, malaria, to ebola, zika, and now covid19. He is the winner of the president ial medal of freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. We are grateful for his lifetime of Public Service and particularly for his candor and expertise during this critical time. Lets get right to this. Dr. Fauci, let me ask you for a broad overview of the pandemic, where are we now . Dr. Fauci we are in a difficult situation. We have a large outbreak, there have been close to 140,000 deaths and several million infections. That is sobering news. There are some bright spots we need to capitalize on. Areas of the country like the new york metropolitan area which has been through a difficult time, probably worse than any other regional area but turned it around and come down but as we see now if you follow the news carefully which is pretty obvio
Dr. Anthony fauci e, a member of the White House Coronavirus task force, was asked about the use of masks and reopening schools and businesses. This was hosted by the u. S. Chamber of commerce. Good morning, everyone. I hope it is a happy friday in your home. Welcome to a special edition of our path forward series. We are thrilled to welcome dr. Anthony fauchi. He has conducted Extensive Research and worked to diagnose and treat infective diseases. Advised 16 president s. He is the winner of the National Medal of science and the president ial medal of freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. We are grateful for his lifetime of a and particularly thankful for his candor and expertise and during this time here let me ask you for a broad overview of the pandemic. Where are we now . Dr. Fauci we are in a difficult situation. We have a large outbreak. As you probably know, there has been close to 140,000 deaths and we have several million infections. That is sobering news.
He is the winner of the National Medal of science and the president ial medal of freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. We are grateful for his lifetime of a and particularly thankful for his candor and expertise and during this time here let me ask you for a broad overview of the pandemic. Where are we now . Dr. Fauci we are in a difficult situation. We have a large outbreak. As you probably know, there has been close to 140,000 deaths and we have several million infections. That is sobering news. There are some bright spots we need to capitalize on, namely areas of the country like the new york metropolitan area, which had been through a difficult time, probably worse than any other regional area of a big city in the world, but have turned it around and come down. As we are seeing now, if you follow the news carefully, it is obvious there are sections of the country, particular group of southern states, particularly california, florida, texas and arizona, as well a