Eeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. America. A wait to forget. The u. S. Racks of record go but infections as a number of states reimpose lockdown measures. Rethinking our daily commute, key whenhen cities hes down lockdown m measurey people might not get back on buses and trains france has a new Prime Minister, known until now fore managing th countrys exit from the lockdown. Plus, the show must go on. But how . Theaters are trying hard not to be forgotten as they remain shut for the foreseeable future. For all of you watching on pbs and around the globe, welcome to orld news america. Lets respect everyones right , liberty, and happiness those were the words of miamis mayor as h a impos curfew. Cases rise in 37 out of 50 u. S. States. For the past two days, more than 50,000 new infections have been reported in the cntry. President trump is attending yet another large gathering, where masks and social distancing will not be required. Joining me now is our north america editor, john s. Given how much critici President Trump is getting for is he having an outdoor event at Mount Rushmore . Welcome aMount Rushmore ll, Mount Rushmore is in south dakota where you have the carving into the granite of the president s from George Washington onwards. There is a fireworks display, that is normal. That is part of at happens on an. To spend this day weeke happens on Independence Day weekend. It is outdoors. The fact of the matter is, the governor of south dakota has said, everybody is welcome and there will be no social distancing. That isng leao Health Experts saying that is not the right time to be doing an event be the tradition of Independence Day. Nald trump likes a big crowd. To its goin be a more divisive speech. He is going tole attack th wing malts trying tdivide the country left wing mobs trying to divide the country. There are many who beg to differ this is an advantage to him. You see in polls he is the president with the worst rating in three decades. Do you think he is loseyg support inreas ahead of the election . Look, the bowling is polling is undoubtedly bad. Ne started better with the jobs figures he announced yesterday with some delight. He felt there were good newso talk about on the economy and the stock market writing high riding high. But the rally held in,ulsa, oklaho the retweeting of guy shouting white power means donald trump is gettinhimself on the wrong side of the arguments. It is july 3. Llwe are s long way from november 3. Donald trump may be trailingn the polls at the moment, but anyone who seeks to write him of at this stage is doing so prematurely. Four years ago, he was trailinn hillary clin this stage. And we all know what happene come november. Very good point. Thanks, john. For more on the pandemic here in the u. S. , heading into the Holiday Weekend, im joined by dr. Leana wen. Thank you so much for being with us. If we look from now until july 4, it is pretty clear the virus is not dying down with the summer heat. Should people in highrisk areas just a home this Holiday Weekend just stay home this Holiday Weekend . It is not only peopleean highrisk but all of us need to consider our own actions this weekend. There was a lot of quarantine fatigue following memorial day. It looks like it looked like people thought things are now the case at all. Was really not unfortunately, we are seeing what happened as a result of people going out and abo. We are now seeing surges of covid19 around the country. In addition to wearing a mask, we should all be avoiding crowds. Because a number opeople around us, as well as the time of expose, significantly increases viral risk. Not gather indoors. And being outdoors reduces the risk ofn transit period what we are doing now has a huge impact the risk of transmission. What we are doing now has a huge impact on what happens moving forward. I just wonder what you make of how much progress has been made in identifying super spreading events and isolating those cases. We do have more contact tracers now. We also have better testing then we did several months ago. The problem is, we dont have nearly enough considering how nmuch virus there is righ. The entire goal of the initial utdown is that we would suppress the level of infections in the u. S. The same way many Asian Countries and european cntries have done. But the problem is, we reopened too soon. We did not wait until the curve of infections went all the way down. There was still a steady rate of we shut down. At the time that at the time that we reopened. We we at about 17,000 new infections every day. There is no way we have enough testing and Contact Tracing in order to rake in the infections at that point. I do want to ask about masks. Many states are mandating em now. What do you make of the administrations approach that people might rebel . We are in the middle of the Biggest Health catastrophe of our time. There is always a tension between individual autonomy and what is best for t publics health. Now, theres a sieasure that can save lives for everyone around us. That is something we should all be doi. We need the Trump Administration to be leading the way. Thank you so much for being with us, dr. Wen. Ncthe coronavirus pandemic began, theres been a frantic global search for a treatment. Trials are focusing on using blood plasma for those who have recovered those now falling out. The firstie p in the trial has been speaking exclusively to our health correspondent. In may, she was critically ill fighting the coronavirus. She became the first person in the u. K. O try this. Plasma from survivors. Plasma is a liquid part of blood. It contains antibodies. Part of how the immune system fights the virus. This could be a treatment for covid19. I looked at the post. Is liquid gold. We met outside the hospwaal where she treated. When she was in intensive care, she was approached to take part in this research. Just decided there and then this is what i wanted to do. They told me, by the way, you are the first person to do this. I felt good. It felt good to think i am doing something for everybody, not just me. Her doctor is hoping she is right, but says it will take time to prove. We need to have at least 300400 patients before we see any signals. It is too early to say anything at this stage. This is where it all starts. Plasma from recovered patients, nproduced while the per had to fight the infection. A rebe a doctor. She has donated three times so far. Its a good thing to do. It was like an hour of my time. If it helps someone who was sick , that is not a difficult thing to do. Pl just over 100 phave received the plasma so far. But in england, that is already enough in the system to treat in the system to treat 1000gh patients. And want to collect this now should there be more waves in the future. To those of you who get the call or are able to donate, please, come and see us. And thank you. Thanks from a very grateful anne. There are people out there that are willing to give people a chance. The sun is shining. I feel good. That is more on the medic what about the practical elements of the pandemic . If you areike me, the coronavirus has raised concerns about the safetytof your commute ork. The lockdown has decimated across the country. Stems in new york, that means subways and buses are running full revenue. Wi a fraction of their we took a look at how mass transit can survive. Mass transit is often called the lifeblood of new york. Before the pandemic, millions relied on it each day. Now, with the city reopened, the ryad to recoveould largely repent on peoples comfort with riding the transit. She is not retching baff into the oe. She is not rushing back into the office. I am so happy to rediscover new york again. I am able to walk in different neighborhoods i didnt see it made me a little bit more aware of what is going on in the environment. Now i am hpy to walk around, use bicycles, electric scooters, maybe i am were cognizant. Ni dt see the used it i dont see the reason to use public transportation. This is rush hour. You can tell house how empty the subway still is. They have instituted cleaning overnight, social dist,cing stickers and they are asking everyone to wear a mask. I love it. Theres not a lot of people there. You caneend enjoy it. It is faster. I havent felt uncomfortable yet. The safety of Public Transit during the pandemic hatunot been welled. Health care professionals continue to urge people to stay home, unless it is essential. Iyou are in a crowded train and people are not masking, that is absolutely an increased risk. If you are able to distance and wear your mask, new york city has stepped up efforts to pass out masks, Hand Sanitizer to people as they enter the subway system, it isot a perfect system, but we are doing that we can to mitigate against these risks. Meanwhile, transit authorities are trying to mitigate the financial damage. Ata laguardiajor mileston the completion of the new terminal b, part of a transformation of the airport. Unless the federal government steps in with aid to cover lost revenue, they fear Infrastructure Projects will suffer. It not only has infrastructure in the country and across thes region, but we have the strong economic recovery. O a that is what weant to do. In infrastructure is one way to soften the blow of the pandemic. The way we travel in big cities may never be the same. In other news now, the Washington Redskins area launchinorough review of the teams controversial name. The announcement comes a day after one of the top sponsors of the team called for a change ana amid a natoutcry over long simmeringacial tensions and the justices. Native american groups have long the name. R the owners to drop timeline for the possible changes have been announced. Englands government published a list of countries that will be banned from u. K. Quarantine rules, while most of the eu is on the safe list, for those visiting america, portugal, and brazil,rs traveleill still need to self isolate on arrival and on the way back home. Now, the french president has named a new Prime Minister following the sudden resignation of the former one. A french court is opening an inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus crisis. From paris, we report. Frances Republican Guard romers little protection politics the residence of the Prime Minister todaysfpower was trred at arm length, no handshake allowed to mark the fresh start of thde presints government, or its new first coronavirus look. The new Prime Minister is a rightwing mayor with a strong southern accen described in one report as a Swiss Army Knife with connections everywhere. He was propelled to the front line of politics during the coronavirusr epidemic af years in the shadows as a senioril c servant and assistant to former president toidhe former prt. He is known these days as mr. D confinement. Mr. Deconfinement. Less than two years from the next president ial election, this is a success resident macronwn will want to president macrore dent macron will want to own. [speaking french] the times demand that we set a new course. It is for each of us to reinvent ourselves, and together, we must do thing differently. I apply this to myself, first and foremost. Edward philippe was seen as a safe pair of hands during the epidemic and is popular with centerright voters. Important to macrons base. He brings many of the same political benefits without the 10 point lead in opinion polls. Last week, mr. Philippe won any position in frances local election. Badly, indeed. Y ath reminder, perhaps it is dangerous to outshine the president at any time, let alone when he is talking about change. You are watching bbc world news america. Still to come, a final tribute tragedy. End and all too frequent how Police Violence have led to protests in mexico. A trial has begun in turkey of 20 saudi arabia nationals accused in the murder of the saudi m journalis khashoggi. The uns special repertoire on executions has beee speaking outse court. We have not moved the killing of Jamal Khashoggi into a formal settingrn that the inional community can recognize, because e trial in saudi arabia could not be given a credibility and legitimacy. It was held in secret, and the y perpetrators, those who emmissioned the crimes, w not indicted. Here for the first tim we have the hitmen being invited and we have a number of those that commissioned the crime, not everyone is indicted, but if you are indicted. A few more than there weren saudi arabia. The fight against Police Brutality is tragically n u unique to th. Recent protests in mexico havn drawn attent killings and pain there. One man died when an officer knelt on his debt, a haunting reminder of the death of george floyd. Socc player was shota by policeman from a parked patrol car. We have reports. One last goal for the 16yearold. In a tragic goodbye, they smothed his coffin with tears. Ot by police as he chatted to his friends outside a gas station in mexico. At his wake, his distraught mother said local police shot him ke he was a common criminal. He was a sportsman, he had a scholarship, she cried. These we supposed to be the people that look after us. A police man has been arrested over the shooting. The state attorney general Generals Office said there will be no impunity in this case or any other in which members of the Police Forces have harmed the wellbeing and the lives of families. Police brutality is an ongoing problem in mexico. Few mexicans will forget the sappearance in late 2014 of 43 studtteachers, who were last seen in the hands of the local police. This is one specific form of Police Brutality, which is you take someone into custody, as the person e dead. That is one type of brutality. There are many others. The use of torture by mexican Law Enforcement is a systemic problem. From small towns, to the capital of mexico city, protests over Police Brutality are growing. Earlier this month, demonstrations turned ugly after a young man died fromou nds received in Police Custody and what will hotter in g uadalajara. Footage suggested it was for not the bbc has repeatedly approach the Public Security ministry for an interview, but no one has been made available. You can find similaro cases the one we saw in guadalajara. In recent years, pretty much every state in mexico. As alexander martinezs friends lament, their hopes were cut short by policemen who were either unaware or unconcerned with a were shooting at. Genuine Police Reforms ing overdue. What a tribute. We see how many families and friends are broken by these tragedies all around the world once again. Lets turn now to the u. K. , where parts will begin opening up this weekend ha includindressers, restaurants, and hotels. Theaters will remain shut, which has actors, dectors, and producers wored. Judas morris Judith Morris reports. The only thing on showed today was his artistic project by a group ostage designers. They have also wrapped the royal exchangehe and sayare highlighting the plight of theaters that have been devastated bylosing during the pandemic. It is not just people who work in the building, it is the freelancers, t costume designers that we rely onit to work all the time. That is all part of the wider economy. It seems a real shame that it doesot feel like thats been acknowledged. Since the theater closed at prstores, onuction after another has been canceled and millions of pounds of revenue, lost. The royal exchanges managers say they are fight. G for surviv there is a possibility they may have to make0 of the staff your redundant. Last year, julie started Mother Courage of the royal exchange. It is really emotional being here. Today, she sat on the empty stage and called forncreased Government Support for the theater industry. Its not just about peopl in the west end. Its about the infrastructure in and about peoples jobs,at jobs ill go forever unless they step in now. I want to be on the stage as soon as possible. And more than that. I nt the people, the beating heart of this building, the staff, reinstated as soon as possible. Today, the scottish governmented annou a 10 Million Pounds fund to support the performing arts. The u. K. Government will continue to look at further ways they can help oectop of the unented financial assistance, which has helped thousands of organizations and artistshawant to get the performing arts back up and running a safely and as soo as as safely and as soon as possible. If we dont get support soon, will probably be closed by autumn. 90 of our money comes from people coming into the theater. The National Theater says it cannot support 400 casual staff beyond the end of august and job losses are inevitable. For some theaters, iis already too late. They have announced they have got to stay shut permanently. Before we go, july 4 here in the u. S. Is typically celebrated with parades, barbecues, and fireworks. But here in new york, the festivities have been spread out over five nights to keep people from gathering in large groups. Macys, which puts on the annual fourth of july spectacle, has kept the show short. Just a few minutes. They have not announced where theireworks are coming from in case onlookers want to see the action of close. This year is a little bit different, but that does not mean people cannot celebrate with a bang. Thank you forin watbbc world news america. To our viewers in the u. S. , happy fourth of july. [captioning narformed by the tional captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption contvit and accuracy. Sit ncicap. Org] narrator funding for this presentation of this program is provided by. Language specialists teaching spanish, french and more. Raymond james. The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler fodation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. 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