Protests were peaceful however in the last half hour that in the least one part of the city has changed where there have been isolated clashes between police and protesters flames now flickering in the night flash bang this being thrown by the police but also it appears as well that some of the protesters or elements among the protesters are throwing firecrackers back at the police so what has been a genuinely calm day and now not so different. In washington d. C. Giving us an update mike thank you for that. Our time for short break here now to 0 when we come back. Mexico prepares to start reopening on monday despite infections to rising and we join our medics on the front lines of the pandemic morning stay with us. For. Some very tranquil topples across central and southern areas of china ready for the last several days and all this county can see is talking pulse of the system just lying across the entire region but it was you know in the fall southwest that was really impacted sever
Heavens that bring blessings to our earthly pilgrimage. Today, guide our lawmakers with your glorious wisdom. In the greatness of your majesty, fulfill your purposes for their lives as you order their steps. Show them such unfailing love that they will walk before you in wholehearted devotion. Lord, place your Healing Hands upon our nation and world, delivering us from this Global Health crisis. We pray in your powerful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley permission to speak in morning business for 90 seconds. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley my iowa offices are located in cedar rapids, council bluffs, davenport, doims, sioux city and waterloo. My state
To find the formula for immunity against the virus but its an expensive and difficult process. Brazils amazon rain Forest Region has become the latest frontline in the battle against the corona virus infections there are rising quickly leaving hospitals and Emergency Responders overwhelmed in the city of mine else mass burials have become commonplace its a region where illegal loggers and gold miners regularly trespass into protect today areas and theres fear the outbreak could wipe out indigenous communities thats prompted the citys mayor to issue a plea. Needing help we have to save the lives of those of the forest from one of each. A disaster. Like barbara raised. In direct contrast brazils president jetta both are not always continuing to play down the pandemic even as the number of cases surges past 8100000 the outbreak has claimed to 7000 brazilian lives making it latin americas hardest hit country but at a rally in the capital on sunday again described it as just a little flu he
Safely in person as long as they stayed in their cars. Kpix 5s jackie ward attended a drive in service in san jose. Reporter with the service up on the big screen, members of the church to the radio. It was some sort of escape to bring them comfort. This easter, even though it is now five weeks of being sheltered in place, i believe this Easter Service is pivotal. Reporter with cars circling around and the word of god broadcasting over the air, Easter Sunday looked and sounded a little bit different for church this year. Instead of filing in to rows, they stayed in their cars as they listened to a 15 empty ceremony. It was bittersweet. I feel like we all miss each other a lot and it was emotional because we cant see each other anymore and so it was nice to see everybody but also just brought up a lot of feelings we are not able to see each other because of the pandemic. Reporter this is how her kids saw their grandparents. Grandpa says it was still special to see their faces in person.
With the toll it is taking on the american economy. The president tweeting that he alone has the power to reopen the economy. States deathork toll numbers are flat, but at a horrific level according to governor cuomo. Unemployment numbers somewhere between the Great Recession and the Great Depression meantime, apple and google, two tech rivals teaming up in a massive project to help deliver Contact Tracing to americans and people around the world. The companies would Work Together to notify users if they come into contact with someone who tested positive for covid19. You just got off a Briefing Call with apple and google. Still a lot of questions about how exactly this will work. Fill in some of the blanks for us. Peoplehe big question, want to know, will i be notified if i crossed paths with somebody off the street or in a Grocery Store . This is something that will be developed over time. One suggestion eight on the to 10and the proximity up minutes, that would allow them to notify t