Congressman Rick Larsen

Full Event

Congressman Rick Larsen held this Access Live event to connect with constituents in the 2nd district of Washington about the current Coronavirus. Joining the call was Dr. Paul Pottinger, Infectious Disease Specialist. Congressman Larsen began the call by discussing the current supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) which does not meet the needs locally or nationally, the national emergency declaration, and economic disaster relief. Participants had concerns about topics such as the availability of testing, loans available for small businesses, how members of the community can help, economic relief, transmission of the virus, and low access to medical care in rural areas.