We come on the air, and floodwaters in some neighborhoods could soon be as deep as nine feet. 10,000 people have been forced from their homes and into shelters, where tonight the governor is asking them to wear masks and maintain social distancing. Michigan is already dealing with one of the largest coronavirus outbreaks in te miwest with more than 53,000 confirmed cases. Nationwide, there are now more than 1. 5 million confirmed cases and more than 93,000 people have been killed by the virus in the u. S. Tonight, all 50 states have now lifted some stayathome restrictions after connecticut allowed museums and offices to reopen and restaurants to serve meals outdoors. But heading into memorial day weekend, experts are concerned about infections spiking after seeing outbreaks in some areas that have already reopened. Well, theres a lot of news to get to tonight, and our team of correspondents is standing by. Cbs Janet Shamlian is going to lead off our coverage from the flood zone in mich
The results tonight giving researchers at harvard hope for a vaccine. New guidelines the c. D. C. Quietly releases its 60page reopening road map. Why now . And the advice for schools if a student tests positive for covid. Anger over voting why the president threatened to withhold tderal funds from two states over their rules about mailin voting. Voting. Demanding a refund a demanding demanding a refund Airline Passengers who canceled their trips want their money back. Why some airlines are saying not so fast. And the pandemic sparks a new outbreak of bike riding. This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening. And thank you for joining us. It is great to be back with you. Were going to begin with breaking news of historic floods in michigan, which tonighta star torrential rains caused one dam to fail and another to breach. Rivers there are still rising as we come on the air, and floodwaters in some neighborhoods could soon be
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To move even faster. Liz kreutz is live to break down what we learned today. Liz . Hi, ama, thats right. A lot of the bay area counties seem to be splitting off a little bit from each other when it comes to these gradual steps to reopening. We learned that big news from San Francisco today and san mateo moving into phase 2. Here is what we know about all the counties in the bay area. When it comes to reopening the bay area, its baby steps forward. I am excited to announce some good news for a change. San Francisco Mayor london breed today announced that the city will formally enter phase 2 on monday and allow for all street side businesses to open for delivery and Curbside Pickup and for manufacturing and warehouses to reopen with modifications. Last week we made an announcement that it would only be a certain limited number of stores and locations. And now weve expanded that. Breed says that means 95 of businesses in San Francisco will be able to reopen, even if it is just partially.