On the street. Warns Police Officers of severe consequences if they use violence against demonstrators. The total number of corona virus infections in chile is supposes 100000 Us Latin America becomes the new epicenter of the pandemic. And back to school and out shopping again as many countries across the globe east coronavirus restrictions. U. S. President donald trump has criticized the response of state governors to nationwide demonstrations during a Conference Call he said they look weak and should take a tougher stance it comes off the days of protests following the death of a black man in Police Custody in minneapolis last week lets take you straight to washington a White House Correspondent kimberly how it is that people who are expecting a White House Press briefing to get under way shortly while we wait for that what are we to make of those comments from the president about governors looking weak more importantly what the governors make of. Well it didnt sit well with at least
Theres been a series of protests throughout the day in Los Angeles Reynolds has been amongst it and joins us live rob so just tell us where you are now and whats happening around you. Hello daryn were in West Los Angeles this is. West would its close to the Great University of Southern University of california los angeles and as you can see there are protesters gathered here at this major intersection they are hauling or asking motorists who pass by to haul in support of their. Their demands for a Racial Justice for a full investigation and justice in the case of george floyd and more comprehensively a look at systemic racism in the United States the crowd has gotten a little bit smaller. Over the past couple of hours theres another group thats marching through hollywood to right through the historic heart of the tourist area at this hour but were right now you know its very important that we that we hear the voices of these these people who come out and who feel that it is so importan
Atlantas mayor is encouraging testing. If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a covid test this week. Reporter in these 15 states and puerto rico, the number of newly reported cases is increasing. Places like tennessee, south carolina, and california, where protests are quite large. In los angeles county, theyve had to close or move coronavirus testing sites because of the chaos. Chicago and philadelphia have had to shut down food banks that were helping people who the virus has put out of work. Theres some encouraging news from drugmakers. The makers of the drug remdesivir, the antiviral that has been used to treat covid19, are now saying a third study shows that their drug is effective in treating the coronavirus symptoms with just a fiveday treatment. Authorities say they are hoping, for example, that the people who crowded this Cell Phone Store and stole all of their product wont need it. Steve osunsami, abc news, atlanta. Our thanks to steve there. Kenn
There and use mission or even industrial to save time through the time. We will keep you upstated on that. Now to mary with the forecast. Tracking warmer, hotter temperatures for the afternoon. Well above average, and hotter tomorrow. Heres a live look. A mild start for sure, and then check out the daytime highs. ujose, and upper 90s for an concord, 14 to 19 degrees above average for this time of the year. The heat advisory for tomorrow, and details on that coming up. Im anne makovec following breaking news overnight. The aftermath of protest turning violent. Four Police Officers shot in st. Louis amid the ongoing protest there is, and it happened near Police Headquarters overnight, and now the four officers who were shot are expected to survive. Two were shot in the leg, one in the foot, and another in the arm. They were taken to the hospital, and they are recovering. The investigation into the shooting continues. One u. S. Marshal is in grave condition, at last word, the marshal on l
So thats probably fine, right lets get to the news. Vice president mike pence is facing criticism after he toured a coronavirus testing facility yesterday without wearing a face mask but he might be okay, because looking at him, he drinks plenty of bleach. Hillary clinton endorsed former Vice President joe biden yesterday during a virtual town hall and this is nice, she even virtually smiled how nice for him following the news that the number of coronavirus cases in the u. S. Has surpassed one million, President Trump yesterday defended his february prediction that the number of infections would soon reach zero, adding, in fact a million has like six zeros, so when you think about it i was extra correct. An abc News Reporter appeared on Good Morning America yesterday without wearing pants while broadcasting from home pfft rookie mistake, bro. The trick is use a desk. [ knocking ] ah, old deskie fighter jets from the air force thunderbirds and Navy Blue Angels performed a joint flyover