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Coronavirus vaccine is showing real results. In the largest study thats been done so far the vaccine which is being developed by Oxford University and astrazeneca caused an immune response in hundreds of patients. Scientists say that is a strong indication it can stop people from getting the virus. Two other vaccines being developed in germany and china also appear to be showing promise. That hopeful news comes as the situation here in the u. S. Has gotten worse. Florida, the new epicenter of the crisis notched a 6th straight day with more than 10,000 new infections. More than 50 hospital there are out of icu beds and tonight floridas teachers are suing the state after the governor pushed again today to reopen schools there in the fall. Among the concerns, students spreading covid19. New research out tonight shows children as young as ten can give others the virus just as easily as adults and as we come on the air the number of new Coronavirus Infections is growing in 41 states as well
Or could millions of americans see their Unemployment Benefits end in just two weeks . Plus the president now says wearing a mask is patriotic. Ambush shooting, a gunman opens fire at a federal judges home killing her son and wounding her husband. Tonight the suspect, a mens rights attorney and his connection to the judge. Breaking news, a new lawsuit accuses three fox news talent of Sexual Harassment. Tonight the details. And paying tribute to congressman and civil rights icon john lewis, how his words from decades ago still resonate today. This is the cbs evening news with norah odonnell, repoportg from the nations capitol. Odonnell good evening to our viewers in the west and thank you for joining us. We are going to begin with some breaking news. And for the first time in a while, it is hopeful news. Tonight researchers say one of the leading contenders for a Coronavirus Vaccine is showing real results. In the largest study thats been done so far the vaccine which is being developed
They tried to beat them back and beat that out of them. They did not succeed. And we are a better nation now. Again, this will take a few minutes for them to reach the bridge and then cross over to the other side, taking that pause, and we will be here on fox news to take you through it all. I want to share now though from a perspective on this extraordinary life one of his longtime friends and house colleagues, member of the congressional black caucus, representative Emmanuel Cleaver. Congressman, youre with me in. Yes, good morning. Harris good morning. And i look and see that you are with us from home in kansas city, and thats where you and i met many, many years ago. Yes. Harris give us a texture for what youre feeling and what others are feeling today who were part of the struggle and continue to be. Well, theres manager which all of us are feeling pain but some joy. Johns chief of staff came to me a few months ago and confidentially toll me what was told me what was going on and
Neutralize it. T cells are like asatins, not only attacking the cells but retaining a memory of the virus, ready to mount a defense next time. What are the challenges left now that phase one and two are complete or under way, whats next . Looking at the performance of the vaccine in older people are very important. Some dont give strong immune responses as the system ages. The Trump Administration has put 1. 2 billion on the line for drug company astra zeneca to produce doses as soon as theyre ready to go. The ceo says theyre on track. Our hope is we can actually start delivering vaccine by before the end of the year. Professor gilbert is a bit more measured. Pascal said this afternoon hes hoping for october november. We all have hopes. There are no gash tease. I dont want to put a date on it because its just ilpossible to tell. Were working as hard as we can to do everything we need to do as fast as we can. Well get the results when we get the results. In fact things are moving faster