Enforcement professionals. Another protest started at wilsons park in vallejo. People marching with the same message. Asking for justice for george floyd. Before the walk got underway a message was read from the mayor saying that he appreciates the concern shown and asks for protesters to remain peaceful. The mayor said he stands in solidarity with the demonstrators. The u. S. Justice Department Said they will make investigation into the death of george floyd a top priority. They will be investigating the actions of all four Minneapolis Police officers involved in the arrest. She called the incident a disturbing loss of life. And the investigation will look into whether the four officers highlighted violated criminal law. The investigation will be comprehensive and conducted with the highest integrity that the community would expect. Minnesota governor declared a state of emergency has activated the National Guard. Protest continue in minneapolis we could see melted stoplights and shar
Features were negative, but today they went up slightly enclosed at 10 a barrel. A new study from the National Institute of health says hydroxychloroquine may not work against the coronavirus. The study found that that anti malaria drug did not show benefits in treating the virus and may actually lead to more deaths. Researchers say 28 of the patients given the drug died compared to 11 of patients who received routine care alone. And as more states move ahead with plans to reopen their economies, the director for the centers of Disease Control and prevention is warning about a possible second wave of the virus. In an interview with the washington post, the director said the second wave would be worse, especially for hospitals because it would likely coincide with the start of flu season next winter. In the bay area bart announced that all passengers starting tomorrow will have to cover their nose and mouth inside all stations and onboard all trains. Enforcement is set to begin tomorrow
San francisco, san mateo, alameda and contra costa counties will all begin enforcing a mask requirement tomorrow on Public Transit and part is on board. We have a live message. Writers who choose not to wear a mask will be told to leave. Reporter yes, bart police will be proactively telling people to cover up their faces. Bart may not let those riders who refuse to wear masks ride the train picked they may be escorted out or ridden a citation. Starting wednesday Face Coverings arent recommended, but required. To make you can be creative with your Face Covering. As long as your mouth and nose are covered and they remain covered, youre allowed to right bart. Reporter required in the parking lot, inside the station and on board a train, the order follows guidelines set forth in several counties bart operates in. The county Health Orders that were issued specifically mentioned not just bart, but all transit and ridesharing attacks eggs taxis. You must now where a Face Covering. Reporter Fa
Second wave of coronavirus cases came from cdc director robert redfield. The White House Coronavirus Task Force Said they are preparing. On the surface, when a patient comes in with early flu and early covid19, close to identical. We need to have testing in place to separate and ensure those patients receive the best treatment. Reporter this pandemic has taken more than 40,000 lives in the u. S. So far. That timing came in march and april, at the end of the flu season. But if large numbers of people get covid19 next winter and fall during influenza season , it could overwhelm the u. S. Healthcare system. Influenza, even in a normal season, can be taxing to our clinics and hospitals. Reporter doctor michael stacy, chief medical officer at Lifelong Medical care clinics says frontline medical workers are trying to prepare, but they worry about shortages. We need a lot of testing. Testing supplies are still quite limited. We are woefully behind in terms of our ability to direct test how e
In the house today work on two veterans bills and recommendations for modernizing congress. You are watching live coverage on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our guest chaplain, reverend erin keys, capitol hill presbyterian, washington dis. The chaplain let us pray, god, we ask you blessing upon all those gathered here today and upon our nation as we along with countries all over the world face the anxiety and fear currently surrounding the coronavirus. Though much about how the situation will continue to unfold is unknown to us. We trust that it is known to you. From the beginning of time, your spirit has hovered over the chaos of our world bringing order and life so we pray that your spirit continues to do so now. We pray for the safety of all people and we pray for the wisdom of our leaders as they guide us through this time. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and anno