And say it is causing such severe fevers and inflammation, that children are now being sent to the i. C. U. Reports of the illness quadrupled overnight in new york, just as that state was beginning to see the curve of covid19 infections flattening. Now, across the rest of the country tonight, though, it is a very different story. Coronavirus infections in at least 28 states are now rising at a rate much faster than expected, and just as most of the country is loosening those stayathome restrictions. Today, the former headline of the c. D. C. Warned that congress, and told them that the scope of this pandemic is unprecedented, saying as bad as things have been, this is just the beginning. There is more evidence of that as we come on the air tonight. The virus has now killed more than 72,000 nationwide. Confirmed cases now top 1. 2 million. And we learned today that 96 of the people recently admitted to new York Hospitals with the virus, also have some type of Underlying Health condition
College refunds the virus canceled their oncampus classes. Now students are suing dozens of colleges, saying Online Learning just doesnt cut it. Michelle obama as bidens v. P. . Nearly twothirds of democrats say they want the former first lady to serve as Vice President , but is she interested . Its National Nurses day. Americans pay tribute to their healthcare heroes. And new moms have it tough enough. Imagine having twins while infected with covid19. Its a mothers day reunion to remember. This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening, and thank you for joining us. We are going to begin tonight with breaking news, because there has been a dramatic and alarming increase in cases of a Mysterious Illness sickening children. Experts worry it may be connected to the coronavirus and say it is causing such severe children are now being sent to the i. C. U. Reports of the illness quadrupled overnight in new york, just as that state
Asth we go hour by hour, we tak it into this morning, into the afternoon. Notice up around ukiah as well as clearlake and some of our upper elevations in the north bay we could see this initially coming in as snow, because the temperatures will stay very chilly today. Rain elsewhere as it approaches San Francisco and the early afternoon, and then some bouts of heavy rain starting to work its way into the peninsula by 4 00, and then into the south bay by 5 00 to 6 00 this evening. So we are going to have some heavy rain associated about this front, our first significant storm that weve had since may 18th, so its on the way today and mike, youre already tracking a crash in Pleasant Hill. I am, but we have dry roads with the the crash onramp Pleasant Hill westbound 24, well get more detail when chp arrives. No slowing on our freeway sensors there. All of Contra Costa County just fine, so is the rest of the bay on the freeways, in the south bay, were zooming in to Police Activity on city s
Congressman Glenn Thompson of pennsylvania chairs the house Agriculture Committee. The Committee Comes to order and thank you for joining the meeting, the dangers china imposes to the department of agriculture. After brief opening remarks well hear from witnesses and the hearing then will be open to questions. Traditionally we dont do questions with panels of our colleagues. I know the governor was interested in taking a few questions. Timewise, im not sure well be able to do a full fiveminute round with the governor. And the second panel will be five minutes questions as normal. So good morning and thanks to all for being here for a timely and necessary conversation about threats china poses to american agriculture. The peoples republic of china, governed by the Chinese Communist party, which is where the strike comes from, it doesnt come from individuals. This is imposed basically where were looking at, lynx to the Chinese Communist party, has gone out of its way to reduce reliance o
Congressman Glenn Thompson of pennsylvania chairs the house Agriculture Committee. The Committee Comes to order and thank you for joining the meeting, the dangers china imposes to the department of agriculture. After brief opening remarks well hear from witnesses and the hearing then will be open to questions. Traditionally we dont do questions with panels of our colleagues. I know the governor was interested in taking a few questions. Timewise, im not sure well be able to do a full fiveminute round with the governor. And the second panel will be five minutes questions as normal. So good morning and thanks to all for being here for a timely and necessary conversation about threats china poses to american agriculture. The peoples republic of china, governed by the Chinese Communist party, which is where the strike comes from, it doesnt come from individuals. This is imposed basically where were looking at, lynx to the Chinese Communist party, has gone out of its way to reduce reliance o