Doctors in england say theyve discovered the first drug that dramatically reduces deaths in covid19 patients, and it turns out its already on the market. Reses inges a lowcost steroided trial, it cut deaths among the ird. Est coronavirus patients by a third. Tonight, doctors are cautiously optimistic that if the research pans out, the drug could eventually help save hundreds of thousands of lives. The new study comes as nearly half of the states in the u. S. Are struggling with spikes in cases, including in florida, where tonight, the state has its highest number of new infections since the pandemic began. Oklahoma, texas, and arizona are also reporting record highs in new cases today. And as we come on the air tonight, more than 116,000 people have been killed by the virus in the u. S. , and there are more than 2. 2 million confirmed cases nationwide. Tonight, theres also new research that says Wearing Masks could prevent hundreds of thousands of infections by stopping the spread of v
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About his link to boogaloo, the antipolice group. Beijing on lockdown chinas capital shutting down schools, not letting anyone inhescrambo trace hundreds of thousands potentially exposed to the virus. Explosion in diplomacy north korea blows up a diplomatic building at the border. Did the last hope for a nuclear deal go up in flames . Striking out baseballs future is in serious doubt. Will there be a season . And finally, little solutions with a big impact. How mini libraries are feeding me thusthe. Wcapital. He nns odonnell good evening, and thank you for joining us. We are going to begin with breaking news on what could be a breakthrough in the fight against coronavirus. Doctors in england say theyve discovered the first drug that vramatically reduces deaths in out its already on the market. The drug is a lowcost steroid called dexamethasone, and researchers say in a large trial, it cut deaths among the sickest coronavirus patients by a third. Tonight, doctors are cautiously optimist
Hello im mccloud this is al jazeera life and also coming up a u. S. Navy veteran held by iran for almost 2 years is released as part of a deal that saw Washington Free and iranian scientist. To know its a violent protests for senegal to ease some coronavirus restrictions. So that the 1st Memorial Service on the ring and the African American man who died in Police Custody has been held in minneapolis poignant memories was shared of george floyd whos made a spot nationwide protests the event was also used as a rallying cry to try to overhaul the Justice System mourners including celebrities musicians and politicians said well they stood in silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds that is the length of time that floyd is said to have been pinned under a Police Officers name. Its crazy. All these people came to see my brother and thats amazing to me that he touched so many people hearts you know that he had such in our hearts you know. You come to 3rd war where were from people right now thats
Decision not to return. Are they flexing their muscle on this because they think they can and they could start earlier than other Small Businesses in the area . Im sure they are flexing their muscle and we got to make sure we are fair to everyone and tesla does not get any special privileges of the other businesses dont get. Reporter the Alameda County Sheriffs Department releasing a statement late today saying, we are addressing this matter using the same phased approach we use for other businesses which have violated the order in the past, and we hope that tesla will likewise comply without further enforcement issues. Tesla maintains they have a return to work playbook that these employees that are back on the job have health and Safety Measures that theyve been going through the guidelines, but coming up at 6 00, we talked to that particular employee who says he still doesnt feel safe hitting back onto those lines and he will explain in detail why, all that story coming up at 6 00.