that is congressman don beyer. coming up, what is the situation with the emerging asia when it comes to the coronavirus? we will talk to the author of "the future is asian." that is coming up on bloomberg television and radio. ♪ david: welcome back to "balance of power" on bloomberg television and radio. time for first word news with ritika gupta. ritika: the longest u.s. expansion is officially over. after almost 11 years, the world's largest economy shrank at a 4.8% annualized basis, the biggest decline since 2008 and it is expected to get worse. the coronavirus forced businesses to shut down. consumer spending declined at the fastest pace since 1980. sales of plane tickets to and from beijing surged after officials lowered the emergency response levels. the city is pronouncing -- the toing does not apply travelers from hubei province. congress will start its annual session may 22. that could bring thousands of people to beijing. with chinese industries ramping up production, competing indian businesses want to

norbut beyer: thank you. good afternoon, everyone. i would like to begin by thanking the governor and my in working so hard for the state and working so hard to help save lives. i would also like to offer my sincere thanks and appreciation to those on the front lines, health care workers, firefighters, and our own team at dcf, as well as everyday heroes keeping new jersey functioning during this time -- grocery store clerks, gas station attendants, childcare providers, and more. your efforts to ensure essential services continue for new jersey families during this pandemic has been nothing short of heroic. we all have a role to play, each and every day, to keep new jersey's families and children safe, healthy, and connected. and we are seeing that play out during this crisis in the work being done through government, private, and nonprofit channels to support families in need. and i have to say witnessing the , talent, drive, thoughtfulness, and ingenuity of the team at dcf and our network of service providers across every community i

that americans should prepare for their hardest and saddest week for japan's prime minister shinzo are beyers begun steps towards declaring a state of emergency as infections surge in major cities more than 100 people have died there have been more than 4500 confirmed cases. the government of the democratic republic of congo is shut down the capital's main commercial hub for 14 days in shas is the epicenter of the nationwide outbreak 161 people have tested positive. a criminal investigation has been launched in australia into how hundreds of passengers were allowed to leave a cruise ship despite some showing flu like symptoms 11 deaths and 600 coronavirus infections have been connected to the ruby princess it docked in sydney last month more than $1000.00 crew members remain on board up to $200.00 might be sick it's up front now stay with us. as the wealth battles the coronavirus pandemic will bring you the latest developments from around the wells. with updates about travel restrictions and how to protect yourself. around a virus pandemic special coverage on al-jazeera. the arab. am. i'm at

the more secure you're going to >>these are folks that are unr all d long virginia representative don beyer is calling for quick action. however, virginia representatesbobby scot and abigail spanberger want to keep focus producing risks by supplying more protective uipment. the reason. >>there's a discussion of hazard pay is because e ed to be ensuring that every personal protective equipment, they need d the solution of that ought not be hasn't been the soluon is to make the workplace safer. we can do that negotiations like these will continue until lawmakers return to washington later this month. >>reporting in washington, i'm diesel john. of course peoe stuck athome and you may have noticed her that snacking little more often we'll tell you why researchers say. >>you're not alone. >>and rst it was toilet paper right now 40 find some and why many americans sa tonight state and local governments are using cell phone data to track physical distancing effortacross the country allen apparently we californians are among those doing the best job sara sidery explains. >>official government ders

>>virginia congressman don beyer says are airports need to join the battle against the coronavirus we always know that airplanes one of the most dangerous places in the world, viruses and bacteria. >>all those people that are close space for a number of hours buyer wants stricter measures in place an american airports to prevent the spread of covid-19 because the steps that you and i are families are taking your gut health care. >>buyers sent a letter to the department of homeland security asking them to enforce social distancing take temperature checks, help travelers with guidance on how to self quarantine and provide protective equipment for staff, virginia representative abigail spanberger says these changes are important protections for travelers, it's also important for the essential workers who are working airports in. >>for airlines so that they can be safe at work as virginia senator mark warner says other countries are already taking action taiwan and korea. >>in singapore they've been able to manage the virus better because they take your temperature when you land at the ai

virginia congressman don beyer says are airports need to join the battle against the coronavirus we always know that airplanes one of the most dangerous places in the world cup fires is a bacteria. >>all those people that are close space for a number of hours buyer wants stricter measures in place an american airports to prevent the spread of covid-19 because the steps that you and i are families are taking your gut health care. >>buyers sent a letter to the department of homeland security asking them to enforce social distancing take temperature checks, help travelers with guidance on how to self quarantine and provide protective equipment for staff, virginia representative abigail spanberger says these changes are important protections for travelers, it's also important for the essential workers who are working airports in. >>for airlines so that they can be safe at work as virginia senator mark warner says other countries are already taking action taiwan and korea. >>in singapore they've been able to manage the virus better because they take your temperature when you land at the airport

beyer: thank you. i rise in support of this legislation to protect jobs, support small business, and save lives. it's good that we agree on this funding but americans need more, much more. as of this morning 26 million americans have lost their jobs and many states as much as a third of their work force. workers need our help in way that doesn't stop or expyre. -- expire. congress will have to do more to safe small businesses both in undering if and making changes and exercising oversight to ensure it goes to small businesses. in state and local governments desperately need our help. the idea we would tell states and localities to bear the brunt and let them go bankrupt d lay off medical workers, others irefighters, and is not right. the american people deserve and need to be able to participate in their democracy safely without having to risk their lives and congress should support state efforts and vote by mail. finally postal workers are risking their lives every day to deliver our mail. they deserv

you saw bret beyer making a statement. they had a debate in february and not even mentioned, it was not mentioned, the democrats. we were very early. i am the president, and you know what i just did? reporter: when you issued the band, the virus was already here. pres. trump: you know how many people when i issued the band -- how many cases of virus were in the united states? do you know the number? reporter: there were -- pres. trump: i said one person. how many cases were here when i issued the band? you have to do your research. reporter: i did my research. on the 23rd of march, you said you knew this was going to be a pandemic. pres. trump: i did know it. anybody knew it. are you ready? how many cases were in the united states when i did my ban? how many people died in the united states? 99orter: you acknowledge -- -- . pres. trump: keep your voice down. how many people -- i did a band where i am closing the country. how many people died? how many people died in the united states? yet i closed up the country and i beli

beyer: thank you. i rise in support of this legislation to protect jobs, support small business, and save lives. it's good that we agree on this funding but americans need more, much more. as of this morning 26 million americans have lost their jobs and many states as much as a third of their work force. workers need our help in way that doesn't stop or expyre. -- expire. congress will have to do more to safe small businesses both in undering if and making changes and exercising oversight to ensure it goes to small businesses. in state and local governments desperately need our help. the idea we would tell states and localities to bear the brunt and let them go bankrupt d lay off medical workers, others irefighters, and is not right. the american people deserve and need to be able to participate in their democracy safely without having to risk their lives and congress should support state efforts and vote by mail. finally postal workers are risking their lives every day to deliver our mail. they deserv