Amanpour and Company

March 24, 2020

Dr. Boris Lushniak gives the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic. Jay Carney, senior vice president of global corporate affairs at Amazon, explains how the company is approaching the crisis. Dick Pound and Eliud Kipchoge react to the postponement of the 2020 Olympics. Tufts University President Anthony Monaco explains how the school has transformed parts of its campus into a hospital.

What Happens If the U.S. Becomes the Epicenter of COVID-19?

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The World Health Organization warns the coronavirus pandemic is accelerating – and that the U.S. could be the next epicenter, with New York the hardest hit. Boris Lushniak is the former acting surgeon general and served as commander of the U.S. medical team fighting Ebola in Liberia in 2015. He joins the program to discuss the latest.

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  • Amazon SVP Defends Company's Response to COVID-19: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Amazon SVP Defends Company's Response to COVID-19

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    Despite the logistical challenges facing the economy now, one company is thriving. Amazon is raising wages and bringing on 100,000 new employees in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Jay Carney, Amazon’s senior vice president of corporate affairs, joins Christiane to discuss the company's treatment of workers in the midst of the pandemic.

  • Gold Medalist Reacts to Postponement of 2020 Olympics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gold Medalist Reacts to Postponement of 2020 Olympics

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    The 2020 Olympics have now been postponed for a year. The International Olympic Committee had been facing mounting pressure to make this change, as Japan geared up to host the summer games for the first time since 1964. For reaction to this decision, Christiane speaks with IOC member Dick Pound and the greatest marathon runner in the world, Eliud Kipchoge.

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    Tufts University President: Campus Could Become a Hospital

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    Tufts University has transformed parts of its campus into a military-style hospital to treat the infected, and students are now using their skills to support the healthcare system. Walter speaks with the university’s president, Anthony Monaco, about their efforts.

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