2 million confirmed cases now coronavirus in the u. S. And doctors are afraid that were going to see a spike in new infections over the next few months right now we have between 800 and a 1000 people dying every single day in america. And all of the models all the data suggest that things are going to get worse in have increases the virus hasnt gone away. Its not like were looking for for the second wave. The first wave isnt cop. The Harvard Global Health Institute predicts a 100,000 more people are going to die in the u. S. By september. 12 states including california have seen coronavirus hospitalizations go up since memorial day and there has been at least a 10 increase in week to week reported cases in 19 states. Despite that outlook more very businesses are starting to open back up and that includes the dmv offices, their opening everybody all of them, but kron fours reyna harvey says theres a big catch and shes live in walnut creek reyna. Youre right about that big catch and the
That the hefed puts out, down severely. We will tell you the sectors suffering the most and no, it is not travel and leisure. As the Dow Jones Industrials fall to about 323 points, that percentage is a loss of about 1. 33 but look at the russell 2000 small and midcaps losing near double that amount. This selloff comes as the u. S. Sees the highest number of coronavirus deaths in a single day, 2405. At the same time, President Trump threatening to pull funding from the world health organization. Coming up, one allamerican fortune 500 company is doing the complete opposite. Colgate palmolive teaming up to get its soap to a world absolutely desperate for safe hands. But its the virus antibodies everybody really wants. Coming up, this is the Silicon Valley disruptor that is speeding up plans to launch its lifesaving drones in america. The cofounder and ceo is about to show you, youve got to see this, how they have been delivering blood, plasma and medicine to remote regions in africa for y
Under investigation as a way to fight coronavirus. One essential worker says her condition improved dramatically the morning after taking it. And why some doctors are now looking at whether female hormones could help men battling the disease. Safety in the skies. That alarming video of a packed plane despite the pandemic, now the top Flight Attendants Union calling for more protections and the First Major Airline ordering all passengers to wear face coverings and more about what may be the future of air travel. Zoom warning. The new alert about the Popular Video conference program. Why Homeland Security is issuing urompany meetings could be vulnerable to foreign spies. Sold out. Big news for americans scrounging for household supplies and cleaning products. When those empty shelves will finally be restocked. And supermarket superheroes. Brad paisley surprising these amazing frontline workers. Count their dediti a sgi eiprse good morning, america. Great to have you with us on this tuesd
Dagen joining the conversation dierdre bolton, former economic adviser to president obama, robert wolf is here. And president ial candidate steve forbes. Great to be here. Maria optimism pushing futures higher, markets up 152 point, s p up 14 and nasdaq up 44, unchartered territory as china and the United States agree to roll back tariffs as part of phase 1 trade deal, two sides to eyeing the december signing with various venues being discussed including london, perhaps President Trump and xx jinping could meet there after next months nato summit. Interesting development, the fato summit, apec summit we expected the signage which was november 17th. We also have British Election at the time, who is going to be the Prime Minister presiding at this wonderful signing, but this gets to something that weve known for a year and a half, maria, that is get the trade worries out of the way, get the trade scrimmages knocked down, you will see the market react and you will see the economy react in
As well as in the south and east bay likely to be in the dark. Lets get right to nbc bay areas cheryl hurd. Shes live for us in orinda tonight. Cheryl. Reporter well, this marquee in downtown orinda could go dark by tomorrow at 10 00 p. M. And the power could be off in this area until monday. Thats why a lot of people in this area are getting ready. The possible power safety shutoff is not only affecting adults, its a concern for children. My parents got a generator. So now we have that. Which is good. And we also have these big bags of ice. The last few weeks have created a frenzy for people looking for ways to keep the power on. We just installed a solar system on our roof with a backup battery. So we are ready. Reporter an estimated 120,000 contra costa pg e customers might lose power tomorrow. 56,000 customers in Alameda County could lose power around 5 00 p. M. I dont exactly like it because most stuff wont be available. And like this causes all kinds of commotion. Even though its