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Mornings on the Mall Podcast - 2020-3-13

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INTERVIEW - KAYLIN TRYCHON - Vice President of ROKK Solutions – discussed tips for teleworking during Coronavirus: how to turn your office into a telework office and what security issues that both managers and employees need to be aware of in teleworking.

Trump administration wants hundreds of thousands of federal workers to be ready to telework full time. The Trump administration is racing to develop contingency plans that would allow hundreds of thousands of employees to work remotely full time, an extreme scenario to limit the coronavirus that would test whether the government can carry out its mission from home offices and kitchen tables.

FROM ROKK SOLUTIONS: Teleworking During Coronavirus... Are You Ready? As the Coronavirus continues to spread, more companies are faced with the reality of remote work. For many employees, telework is not a new concept, but for entire organizations, this level of remote work is unprecedented. We are seeing companies update their policies to reflect the current landscape and ramp up contingency plans.During this crisis, it’s essential that organizations do not overlook the importance of cybersecurity for the sake of efficiency when establishing business continuity measures.The last thing your organization needs during a pandemic, is the backlash over a data breach that can cause a reputation problem for even the most robust organization. With communications departments already stretched thin because of Coronavirus, adding a data breach crisis could have catastrophic repercussions.  According to Checkpoint’s Global Threat Index for January 2020, cyber-criminals are already exploiting the global epidemic by spreading malicious activity and launching spam campaigns relating to the outbreak of the virus.,The research also identified a targeted coronavirus themed phishing campaign that hit 10% of all organizations in Italy. Bad actors are using the increase in HR email traffic regarding the virus to impersonate internal employee communications.We are often brought in as a communications firm to address crises large and small and that includes data breaches. As the Coronavirus continues to spread and organizations potentially turn to remote work for safety, we want to share actionable security practices to help your team stay one step ahead:

INTERVIEW - RAHEEM KASSAM - former chief advisor to Nigel Farage, Editor in Chief of National Pulse and co-host of the War Room 2020 podcast – discussed the Trump administration suspending travel from Europe.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a suspension of all travel from Europe to the United States for the next 30 days in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Trump said the European Union had "failed to take the same precautions"

Raheem Kassam @RaheemKassam: Given the EU’s failure to deal with #coronavirus, @realDonaldTrump is restricting travel from Europe for 30 days. This does NOT apply to the non-EU nation of the United Kingdom. Thanks #Brexit! Such good timing. https://twitter.com/RaheemKassam/status/1237907819158003713

ITALY:  Italy announces all shops except pharmacies and food outlets will be CLOSED as coronavirus death toll climbs by 31% to 827 in 24 hours and intensive care units are advise to stop treating the elderly. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the closure of schools, gyms, museums, nightclubs and other venues across the country, which on Wednesday passed 10,000 confirmed infections.

‘Not a single EU country’ responded to Italian plea for help with coronavirus. (Washington Examiner) - A top Italian official knocked the European Union for leaving Italy’s plea for medical assistance unanswered while the coronavirus outbreak cripples the country.Italy’s permanent representative to the EU, Maurizio Massari, wrote an op-ed in Politico on Tuesday asking for aid from EU members. The Italian official said that while the EU has ignored Italy’s requests for aid, China has begun assisting Italy bilaterally.

GERMANY: Coronavirus: Up to 70% of Germany could become infected – Merkel. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that up to 70% of the country's population - some 58 million people - could contract the coronavirus. Mrs Merkel made the stark prediction at a news conference on Wednesday alongside Health Minister Jens Spahn.She said since there was no known cure, the focus would fall on slowing the spread of the virus. "It's about winning time," she explained. Her remarks came as Italy entered its second day of a national lockdown.

INTERVIEW - MARK LIEBERMAN - contributing writer for Education Week -- discussed the issues involved in remote learning as schools go online during coronavirus.

Many Districts Won't Be Ready for Remote Learning If Coronavirus Closes Schools. (By Mark Lieberman / Education Week) - School closures stemming from the novel coronavirus have begun escalating in the United States, with the 24,000-student Northshore district in Washington state announcing Thursday that it will close and shift to online learning for up to 14 days. It’s the first real test of prolonged distance learning to rise out of the arrival of COVID-19 in American communities. E-learning has been touted as a potential tool for minimizing disruption and keeping instruction flowing during an extended break—but significant gaps in access and resources mean not all schools are prepared to offer virtual classes, and not all students are equipped to learn online. Worldwide, the outbreak has already forced the temporary shutdown of schools in China, Japan, and Italy, affecting nearly 300 million students, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/03/05/many-districts-wont-be-ready-for-remote.html

DC, Fairfax County Schools Cancel Classes Monday for Coronavirus Planning. Students who attend DC Public Schools and Fairfax County Public Schools will have no classes Monday, March 16 as the staffs prepare for the potential impact of the coronavirus. D.C. schools will be closed as part of the school district's "emergency response planning," Chancellor Lewis Ferebee said in a message to parents Wednesday morning. They are preparing for students to learn from home if schools need to be closed because of the virus.

INTERVIEW - CAROL MALONEY - host of The Carol Maloney Show on ESPN 630 (In studio) – discussed the impact of coronavirus on sporting events.

NBA suspends season after player tests positive for coronavirus.

EARLIER: Rudy Gobert touches every reporter’s recorder, out for Jazz-Thunder game (illness)

"This is much bigger than basketball." Mark Cuban speaks on the NBA shutdown.

March Madness games to be played without fans due to coronavirus

D.C. Health Department officials are recommending that “non-essential mass gatherings, including conferences and conventions,” be postponed or canceled in the nation’s capital.

BUT, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals, said their games will go on as scheduled at Capitol One Arena. The organization said it has consulted with the National Basketball Association and the National Hockey League, and would continue to assess options as the situation develops.

Nationals postpone homecoming gala amid coronavirus outbreak

INTERVIEW - CHARLIE SPIERING - White House correspondent, Breitbart News -- recap the president's Oval Office address on coronavirus

President Trump says he is sharply restricting travel from Europe to the U.S. for 30 days beginning Friday night as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic. Trump made the announcement in an Oval Office address to the nation. He blames the European Union for not acting quickly enough to address the coronavirus and says U.S. clusters were "seeded" by European travelers. Trump says the restrictions won't apply to the United Kingdom and the U.S. will monitor the situation to determine if travel can be reopened earlier.