Sound of hope in these uncertain times. Wechrt. Announcer this is the cbs overnight news. Good evening, everyone. Im doug dunbar reporting from dallasfort worth tonight. It is crunch time for so many americans, but there are still no deal in the Nations Capital to help those struggling in this Severe Health crisis and the economic fallout it has caused. Today the confirmed number of cases in this country is 32,000. That is the highest in the world. At least 400 have died. We have correspondents around the country and overseas. We begin with Nikole Killion at the white house. Reporter this package is not only aimed at helping americans directly, but Small Businesses and hardhit Industries Like the airlines, but all sides agree time is of essence. The white house and Congress Worked frantically sunday on a massive trillion dollar plus stimulus package. Make no mistake about it. Well be voting tomorrow. I mean, the wheel has to stop at some point. Reporter the senate tried to press ahead
From the nations capital. Odonnell good evening and race to find a treatment for coronavirus, and it couldnt come soon enough. President trump says he is slashing red tape, ordering the f. D. A. To fast track the use of two drugs for sick patients. Tough the f. D. A. Says it could take months of Clinical Trials. More than 12,000 people have now tested positive in the u. S. The death toll has risen dramatically, too, up by almost a third in just 24 hours. And experts warn those numbers will continue to spike as more people are tested. Late today, the state department told americans living abroad they should come home immediately, just as italys death toll surpassed chinas. And on wall street today, an update. The markets were stable, but there is concern the economy is in freefall with unemployment claims now flooding in. And here in the nations capital, theyre calling in the National Guard to help with testing as the Surgeon General issues a nationwide call for people to donate blood.
President trump is closing the border with canada. And calling himself a wartime president. This is a war. And were in the same trench. This is no time to panic, but its just as much no time for business as usual. Reporter infections in the u. S. Have swelled to more than 8,000. The first known members of congress have tested positive. Probably the worst cold ive ever had. And sorry. And im healthy. The New York Stock Exchange said it would temporarily close its Trading Floor and move to electronic trading beginning monday. Were in a real doozy of a crisis. You simply cannot do enough to help make things better. Gun and ammo sales are way up amid the Novel Coronavirus outbreak. Some stores are having trouble keeping up with the demand. All that if you still want a holiday experience, take inspiration from these melbourne retirees. Who managed to enjoy their canceled cruise without leaving the comfort of their own home. And all that matters. Were all in this together. Im a dreamer but i
This is the cbs weekend news. Dunbar good evening, everyone, i am doug dunbar reporting from dallasfort worth. Its crunch time for so Many Americans but there is still no deal in the nation as gal to help those struggling in the Severe Health crisis and the economic fallout it caused. Today the number of confirmed cases in this country topped 30,000. It is now the third highest in the world, nearly 400 have died. Late today the president again addressed the growing crisis from the white house. We are working were working urgently with congress on legislation to support the millions of workers, Small Businesses and industries that have been hit hard by the virus through no fault of their own. Our goal is to get relief to americans as quickly as possible so that families can get by, Small Businesses can keep workers on the payroll. This will help our economy and youll see our economy sky rocket once this is over. I think its going to skyrocket. Dunbar tonight we have correspondents repor
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