It has been 117 days since the first case of coronavirus was reported in the United States. Now they say related mystery illness that could be affecting children the virus is showing no signs of letting up but has now claimed the lives of almost 87,000 americans and has infected over 1. 4 Million People california hospitals may have to use a lottery to determine which covid19 patients will be treated with remdesivir. It suggests it helps speed up recovery in severely ill patients there are for more patients than doses. The Los Angeles County fair is cancelled because of the pandemic it was set to begin september 4th. The fair typically attracts over 1 million visitors the Navy Hospital ship, the usns mercy is leaving and returning to san diego it arrived in mid march to help treat the surge of coronavirus cases. Tyson foods is slashing prices at supermarkets by 20 to 30 the move comes despite surging prices at meat packing plants. The company says the discounts are to help keep meat on family tables the cdc has officially named the mystery illness linked to coronavirus in children across the nation the agency has issued new guidance to help doctors recognize the illness as cases spread across the u. S. Reporter good morning, frances. The cdc alert is so important not just so that doctors know what to look for but also so they can begin to track and better understand this illness the alert was sent to thousands of doctors across the country outlining what the cdc is now calling multisystem inflammatory system in children the document lays out criteria for the illness including fever, inflammation, at least two organs impacted and a positive test for covid anti bodies or covid exposure four weeks before the onset of symptoms including rash, red eyes or tongue and abdominal pain this is not a subtle disease. Reporter dr. Jeffrey burns has been coordinating a group of a thousand doctors comparing notes on the syndrome. We have linked together these Research Centers rapidly in the last two weeks and were working as hard as we can to find the answer to this reporter new york city confirmed it now has at least 100 cases. We have to understand it better we have to get ahead of it. Reporter new york city reached its peak of coronavirus cases on april 6th, about five and a half weeks ago so experts warn other parts of the country could see inflammatory cases spike between four and six weeks after their covid19 peaks at least 19 states are investigating cases of the inflammatory illness believed to be an overactive immune response theres no apparent pattern to which kids get sick. In illinois amelia went from a happy fouryearold to a ventilator in just days. Everything started filling with fluid her pregnant mom couldnt visit the hospital not being able to put the hands on your child when theyre in need. Reporter like most kids shes now Getting Better with treatment but three have died. Doctors say learning more about this immune response could ultimately help them understand covid19 and develop a vaccine i hope more families dont have to do what we had to do reporter hope a new alert helps them know what to look for. And that point about vaccines is so interesting Doctors Point out that children overall inspite of this new inflammatory syndrome has done a good job of fighting off covid19 so if they understand how a childs immune system works against the virus they may be able to help adults fight it off as well. President trump scheduled to give us an update on the development of a Coronavirus Vaccine at noon eastern time just one day after his ousted vaccine chief delivered some dire testimony on capitol hill alice barr has more. Reporter President Trump vis visiting pennsylvania pushing the states democratic governor to reopen faster we have a lot of people that want their freedom and theyll get their freedom soon. Reporter an ousted whistle blower, dr. Rick bright told a House Committee the Trump Administration warned his dire warnings in a slow response to the Coronavirus Crisis without better planning, 2020 could be the darkest winter in modern history the time is running out because the virus is still spreading everywhere reporter dr. Bright says he was transferred out of his role overseeing federal Vaccine Development after repeatedly warning of critical shortages of medical supplies those alarms were not responded to with action reporter and hydroxychloroqui hydroxychloroquine republicans defending President Trump. This is about undermining the administration during a national and global crisis. Reporter the president dismissing dr. Brights testimony. To me hes nothing more than a really disgruntled unhappy person. Reporter as President Trump shifts his focus to resuscitating the economy, he was met in pennsylvania by demonstrators staging a mock funeral saying its too soon to reopen while pockets of protests around the Country Demand an end to shutdowns amid new reports nearly 3 million americans filed first time unemployment claims last week bringing the total to more than 36 million claims since the crisis began in march. In washington, alice barr, nbc news over 1. 4 Million People in the United States have been infected with the coronavirus. But the Staggering Number hasnt stopped some states from reopening. Business owners are establishing social distancing rules that will become the new normal for dining and shopping experiences. Reporter the national tug of war continues. The push to open, the pull to keep things locked down. The cdc releasing new guidelines on personal protection, social distancing, sanitizing, gathering and reopening based on a communitys rate of infection. One thing that i recognize, one size does not fit all. Reporter and thats the reality oi cross much of the country right now. The return to business gradual in many places the number of customers restricted and staying six feet apart employees and patrons required to wear masks and other protection fits going to take a while to get back to normal. Reporter normal, the idea an opportunity is intoxicating for many in wisconsin. Bars opening as the Supreme Court overturned stay at home orders we got to get in and have a first drink. Reporter the sip a governor worries could bring with us a dangerous coronavirus hangover well have more cases and more deaths and its a sad occasion for the state reporter stretches of the california coast are allowing visitors now they social distancing in the sand this mall opening its doors. I dont feel a lot of concern and worry. Reporter but not every shopper is sold on the idea. I think its too soon i dont think that were really ready for that yet. Reporter the debate over reopening like the virus growing. Jay gray, nbc news House Democrats are forging ahead with a vote on a 3 trillion relief package this morning. The bill faces plenty of opposition in the senate which nancy pelosi acknowledged last night. Tracie potts joins us more and the House Speaker calls this a starting point reporter yeah, its just the beginning. There is a vote today, but this is going to face an uphill battle once it gets out of the house. Lets take a look at the breakdown of what that 3 trillion includes theres nearly a trillion for state and local governments. These are areas that have been dealing with coronavirus whose budgets are upside down. Hazard pay, testing, tracing, rental and utility assistance and this is a big one, a second round of direct payments this time a larger total amount for each household. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says this is the money that needs to be spent to get americas economy back on the right track. It is a bill that is our marker, that we are putting down for the american people. It does keep millions of people in their jobs should the employers take advantage of it so were very excited. Absolutely. Again, this faces an uphill battle in the senate where mitch mcconnell, the Senate Republican leader is already saying its off base, its packed with things that have nothing to do with the coronavirus and its too expensive. President trump called it doa, dead on arrival. Thanks very much for the reporting. Bill karins is tracking our weather. Good morning extreme weather overnight flash flooding warning in areas of new orleans and chicago and now a Severe Weather threat today. Lets get to that first. 52 Million People at risk. An area of Severe Weather were expecting later this afternoon and especially this evening right around sunset. That area of the enhanced risk maybe an isolated tornado or two and then it will dive down later today. We also have a Severe Weather threat that will approach dallas later on this evening. Were still seeing some heavy rain in and around the bahamas and near miami it will be the worst even if this thing does develop it will coast and away from the florida up the eastern seaboard and numerous showers and thunderstorms this evening from louisiana and texas that weekend forecast coming up and theres a lot of active weather right through the weekend. Thank you very much bill karins with that forecast and golf back on nbc tune in this sunday for the tailor made driving relief live coverage beginning on sunday 2 00 p. M. 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Plus, working to return to normal the way muni is helping people get to work, increasing the number of travelers across the country. A very good morning to you and thanks for joining us. Im laura garcia. And im marcus washington. First, want to get you right to meteorologist kari hall with a