People because as we get older. d our immune systems deteriorate. This vaccine is different from the other 2 that weve been reporting on because it is made from a weakened version of the common cold virus found in chimpanzees, which is then modified to make sure that it cannot grow in humans is given in 2 doses. And so far is reporting a 99 percent efficacy rate. All participants have been gently generating neutralizing antibodies. So it is knocking out the virus in their bloodstream with no reported side effects. And that is very good news here because this is the vaccine that britain is betting on. It has bought 100000000 doses of it so far. And so we are eagerly awaiting the phase 3 result. Whats interesting is that initially this vaccine was one of the front runners, and we thought wed be getting results much earlier. But as we know in the last 10 days, the pfizer bio and tech and the madonna vaccines have pulled ahead and, and have shown that they are more than 90 percent effectiv
Most americans and how you can get your money faster. All the overnight developments right now on america this morning. Good thursday morning, everyone. America is at war with the coronavirus, and this morning theres a grim new milestone. More than 1,000 people have now died in the u. S. 200 have died in the last 24 hours. There is some good news. The rate of people entering the hospital in new york appears to be slowing down slightly. But this morning some shocking new details about the nightmare that doctors and nurses are living through. Were getting our first look inside one hospital where 13 people died in one day. The economic toll of the crisis will become clearer today when the government releases new unemployment figures. Were expecting to learn that more than 3 million filed for Unemployment Benefits last week, an alltime high. On capitol hill the Senate Finally approved a 2 trillion stimulus plan which includes direct payments to most americans. Were learning more about the
Listen live on the cspan radio app. Cspan has a 40year commitment to televising the house. Todays session is about to begin. Live now to the house floor on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Almighty god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. Bless all members with wisdom and good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over , that the legacy of great legislators of our history might be carried on with integrity for the benefit of all. In the proceedings of this day, may all members be impelled by the spirit to perform as their best selfs, mindful of the great responsibility they have to remain faithful to the constitution which guarantees all of our security as americans. May all that is done in the peoples house be for your greater horn and glory. Amen. The eaker pro tempore chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the
John im john roberts. The story with martha starts rights now. Martha that will be on our minds for a while. Good afternoon, everybody. Im martha maccallum. New things happening in several big stories as we get started here at 3 00 eastern. Senator bob menendez in court with his wife, nadine. If convicted on the counts that they face, the couple could face 45 years in prison. Many of his fellow democrats say he needs to go now. They dont want to wait for a trial. Hes not budging for now at this point. And then theres this story. Watch what happened last night in philadelphia. Martha how is this the scene in Downtown Philadelphia . I dont know why that woman was cackling and laughing while she was videotaping that. Only she knows. The answer to that, its complete chaos in Downtown Philadelphia. Police say that these flash mobs have been in a Caravan Riding around the city and ransacking stores. Were going to talk about that today. Its not just in philadelphia. It has happened all across
Told me to lie down on the floor. That was it. Well find out why so called punishment attacks by paramilitaries are on the rise in Northern Ireland. And its 70 years since the queen and Prince Phillip got married. It is their platinum anniversary today. Well look back at a relationship which has been a constant in british life. Hello and welcome to the programme, were live until iiam. Throughout the programme, the latest breaking news and developing stories and as always really keen to hear from you do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning. Our top story today, Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe has less than an hour to resign, before a 10 oclock deadline set by his own party. He was removed as leader yesterday, but in a rambling television address in which he was expected to resign as president , he refused and instead insisted he would lead the partys Congress Next month. Former allies have condemned his decision and over the weekend huge street rallies deman