One Pharmaceutical Company says the phase three trials of its Coronavirus Vaccine appears to be working in monkeys. It comes as another interesting study is released involving teachers in classrooms. I spoke earlier with dr. Alok patel. Lets begin with that new research from the university of minnesota on how teachers can protect students from the virus in the classroom. The researchers say if a teacher stands directly under an air vent, the coronavirus aerosols wont spread nearly as far, and they released a video showing this. What is your take on this research . I think its a pretty elegant way to look at air flow. We know that coronavirus can be aerosolized. That was one concern about reopening of schools. Are crowded classrooms going to be properly ventilated . What these researchers did is kind of looking at Different Air flow patterns to see what was going to be the most optimal. It gives schools another tool, another option to make sure theyre protecting teachers. So if schools
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I have a 10yearold and a 5yearold. Theyre both super sad. Reporter authorities calling an electrician to the scene. Sources telling wabc there may have been an electrical issue in or near the pool that led to the deaths. Electrocutions in pools are rare, but they do happen. Since 2002, there have been at least 33 electrocution deaths related to pools and spas, and more than 30 injuries. Police say its too soon to determine what happened, but autopsies and an investigation are under way. Eva pilgrim, abc news, new york. Our thanks to eva there. So tragic. We are thinking about that family this morning. Again, she said these types of incidents, if it was actually an electrical shock that happened, an electrical incident that its rare. But this is definitely the time of year for a lot of communities where you should be thinking about pool safety, as well. Definitely. Three members of the same family, thats never easy. Coming up, living loud and living proud. Were meeting an amazing young
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