So the raging coronavirus pandemic in the United States did not dissuade President Donald Trump from holding exactly the kind of crowded event the Health Experts have been warning against. As americans all across the country are being urged to wear masks and avoid crowds, this july 4th holiday, well, take a look at what you see there. Thousands of people sat shoulder to shoulder, for hours, to hear the president speak at mt. Rushmore. Face coverings, as you can see for yourself, were scarce. And while fireworks are a staple of this american holiday, medical experts say such gatherings are a recipe for disaster. As covid19 spikes to alarming new levels, right across the country. Even as mr. Trump took the stage, the u. S. Was marking the thirdstraight day of more than 50,000 new infections. Yet, the president had nothing to say about the pandemic, other than a quick thank you to front line medical workers. Instead, he focused on protecting statues and monuments, such as mt. Rushmore. Th
Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining me on this Independence Day. Im fredricka whitfield. We begin july 4th with another huge spike in the number of coronavirus cases. Today, florida reported its highest case count to date. More than 11,000 new infections in a single day. Its case count far surpassing any other state right now. And despite that, many beaches remain open this Holiday Weekend. In texas, icu beds in at least two counties are reaching capacity. At least two severely ill patients were forced to be flown to other cities. New cases are surging across the country once again topping 50,000 for the Third Straight day. Its a trend that has been growing in recent weeks. And right now, the numbers are down in only one state, vermont. But in the midst of the climbing case count, President Trump held a campaignstyle rally last night in the shadow of mt. Rushmore where there was no social distancing and not many people were Wearing Masks. Much more on what the president said coming
For the Reelection Campaign tests positive in south dakota. Such a good morning. So grateful to you see you. Im christi paul on this saturday, july 4th. Im Martin Savidge in for victor blackwell. We hope your Holiday Weekend is off to a great start. So, obviously the nation celebrating independence. A very different way than weve done before. This is during a pandemic. Health experts say they dont want us to let our guard down. The concern is the big gatherings were talking about. Barbecues, beaches, fireworks, they could increase the infection rate even more. Safety measures are being enforced at beaches from the east coast to west. The u. S. Enters the Holiday Weekend after reporting 50,000 new cases for a Third Straight day. 37 states are seeing an increasing trend in new cases. Only one, vermont is seeing a decli decline. Late last night we learned the coronavirus breached the president s inner circle. Sara westwood joins us this morning. What more are you learning . Reporter good
Tonight theyre reporting that this 117bed hospital at united memorial is considering just becoming a 100 covid facility because they mostly have Covid Patients now anyway, and their numbers in North Houston just keep rising and rising relentlessly. So i want to show you this footage from the ap tonight because its a rare scene that most of us dont usually get to see of how this all ends, of what the inevitable consequence is of these skyrocketing numbers. Over 3 million cases now in the United States. Regularly 50,000 new cases a day now. Record hospitalizations in arizona, florida, texas, california, all over. The inevitable consequence of all of that is what happens in hospital rooms like this one youre about to see in North Houston. And i frankly also wanted foosee this tonight specifically because the doctors at this hospital working with Covid Patients and trying to save these patients lives, they specifically want the country to see this. The doctors in this hospital invited the
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