On a ventilator. Doctors best friend. The robotic dog helping Health Care Workers on the front lines. And a creative update to a classic board game keeping one family on the move during the lockdown. Good friday morning, everyone. President trump is praising new research on the coronavirus saying it offers new hope as we approach a grim new milestone. Today the u. S. Death toll from the virus will reach 50,000 people. It was back on april 6th when we first hit 10,000 deaths, and as you can see, the number has been rising by 10,000 every week. Just yesterday california reported its deadliest day so far. Here in new york this is one of the youngest faces of the victims. The 5monthold daughter of a new york city firefighter has passed away. She had a preexisting heart condition. At the white house briefing, President Trump said the u. S. Is doing a, quote, great job on testing. He disagreed with dr. Anthony faucis statement that the testing is not where it needs to be. The president also suggested using light and disinfectants as a treatment, and thats where we begin our coverage this morning. This morning, President Trump sparking concern in the medical community asking about the possibility of injecting coronavirus patients with disinfectant. And then i see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute, one minute, and is there a way we can do Something Like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning. Reporter the president s question last night was immediately challenged by doctors. While this virus is certainly sensitive to many different disinfectants like isopropyl alcohol and bleach, we certainly there is no protocols where we would consider injecting any of those substances into us, and the risks would almost certainly outweigh the benefits. Reporter trump also suggested the idea of treating patients with uv light. So supposing we hit the body with a tremendous whether its ultraviolet or just very powerful light, and then i said supposing you brought the light inside the body, which you can do either through the skin or in some other way. Reporter those comments quickly drawing skepticism from medical professionals. If the president thinks that tanning beds are going to cure the coronavirus, hes mistaken. Reporter the president is growing more confident that summer heat will weaken the coronavirus. The findings confirm that the virus survives better in cold or in drier environments. Reporter according to Homeland Security department scientists, the virus struggles in warm and humid weather on nonporous surfaces and in the air. But now you inject the sun, the half life goes from six hours to two minutes. Thats how much of an impact uv rays has on the virus. Reporter but scientists also point to the coronavirus spreading in warmer climates like in singapore where the number of cases recently doubled. Back in the u. S. Vice president mike pence is making this optimistic prediction as 23 states show a decline in cases. If we continue these mitigation efforts in the days ahead, as states implement their policies including phased reopening that will preserve those gains, we do believe by early summer we could be in a much better place as a nation. With much of this coronavirus epidemic behind us. Reporter many experts say the only way life can return to normal is with the coronavirus vaccine. At Oxford University the first human trials are now under way. Researchers believe theyll be able to determine the vaccines effectiveness possibly by september. Well, personally i have a high degree of confidence about this vaccine because its technology that ive used before. Reporter and now word the virus may have spread more widely in new york than first thought. A preliminary study tested thousands of people at Grocery Stores for coronavirus antibodies. The finding, one in seven people in the state may have already had the virus. In new york city, its even higher, one in five. I think it confirms the point that it spread faster, and it got here earlier than we originally believed. Hoyose travel bans in retrospect made a difference . Well, in retrospect, closing the door on china, yeah, that makes sense, but it had already left china. Closing the door on china, the virus was already out. You know, its closing the barn door when the horse is gone. Reporter regarding the antibody study in new york, its important to note that only people outside Grocery Stores were tested, not a random sample of the population. And another major meet packing has shut down because of a coronavirus outbreak. More than 90 employees at the tyson plant in Washington State have tested positive. Tyson says the plant produces enough beef in one day to feed 4 Million People. Beef and pork production have reportedly dropped by at least 20 due to plant closures across the country. Now to the battle over reopening the economy. Several states including georgia are taking a major step this morning, but not everyone is on board. Heres abcs megan tevrizian. Reporter this morning gyms, tattoo parlors and bowling alleys in georgia opening their doors for the first time in weeks. Were shutting down in between the other lanes so at the closest anybody will actually be to your group is 11 feet. Reporter the states governor easing coronavirus restrictions beginning today giving businesses the green light to reopen. We dont even let people inside the building anymore. Reporter but the reaction from Small Business owners is mixed. Were putting, you know, people over profit at the end of the day. Reporter some saying they arent taking any chances. I just would never feel comfortable if anything ever happened to any of my clients because they came in my salon. Reporter while others say they are eager to safely get back to business. We are not using our snack bar. Were not using our lounge. Were not using the arcade. I wasnt happy with brian kemps. Spas, beauty parlors, tattoo parlors, no. Reporter even President Trump, who is encouraging states to ease restrictions, is calling out georgias governor for opening up too much too soon. I said, you do what you think is best, but if you ask me am i happy about it, im not happy about it. Reporter safety recommendations during the pandemic are constantly changing. Just yesterday one study said states like texas and South Carolina could begin to reopen by june 1st, but 24 hours later, distancing measures should stay in place for at least another 6 1 2 weeks. My book is already full. Reporter and georgia is not alone in its quest to reopen. Salons in oklahoma already have full schedules beginning today while tennessee promises to lift restrictions by thursday. Everybody needs to go back to work. Everybody wants to go back to work. Reporter and in texas, restrictions may still be in place, but some businesses say they cant stay closed another day. We have to open. We have to survive, and thats what were doing. Reporter the naacp is calling on georgia branches to defy the governor and maintain the shelter in place orders. The overall covid19 death rate in georgia is 4 , but for black covid19 patients, its more than 9 . Kenneth, mona. Megan, thank you. An er nurse in boston is finally home after a grueling battle with coronavirus. Coworkers cheered as Debby Buonopane left the hospital after nine long days. She received a Police Escort home, and her neighbors gave her a welldeserved heros welcome. Im used to caring for people. And which was on the other side, i cant breathe and im dependent on a nurse and a doctor and medication to help me breathe and it was really hard. Buonopane says she cant wait to go back to work to care for other patients with the same compassion her colleagues showed her. And a special homecoming in new jersey. Michael goldsmiths neighbors welcomed him home. The 34yearold father and husband spent 22 days on a ventilator battling the coronavirus. At one point he had a 105degree fever. His 9yearold son joey shared news about the tooth that he lost, and his 6yearold daughter sophia wrote a thank you note to the doctors. Time now for a look at your weather for this friday morning. Multiple tornadoes have touched down in southern georgia, and at least one hit last night near tallahassee, florida. Damage is extensive but so far no deaths or injuries reported. Cleanup is under way in southeastern texas where a tornado damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes. Seven people died in wednesdays twisters. More damaging winds, hail and possible tornadoes are expected today from florida to the carolinas. And people from d. C. To boston can expect rain this morning as we start the beginning of the ramadan for muslims across the country. Coming up, the big changes that could be coming to the post office. But first the Staggering Number of americans who have applied for Unemployment Benefits and still havent received their first payment. And later, the robotic dog thats helping to fight every day its getting closer going faster than a roller coaster a love like yours will surely come my way hey, hey, hey every day its getting closer going faster than a roller coaster a love like yours will surely come my way hey, hey, hey babies arent fully developed until at least 39 weeks, which means babies born even a few weeks early can have breathing, feeding, and learning problems. If your pregnancy is healthy, wait for labor to begin on its own. A healthy baby is worth the wait. Hi, america. Hey, there, america. Hi, america. Hi, america. During this crisis. Over 37 Million People. Dont have access. To nutritious foods. But there is a way we can all help. With feeding america. Their network of 200 food banks are up and running. Distributing food to people and communities they serve. Across the country. Please visit feedingamerica. Org. To locate a food bank in your community. Together. Together. Together. Lets feed the love. Oneway shopping has officially come to walmart. The big retail change is using single direction aisles to help people keep their social distance. Green or red signs will be posted to help customers navigate. Lawmakers have approved a 480 billion Coronavirus Relief bill to help businesses trying to survive this crisis, but as unemployment skyrockets, there are growing concerns about the number of americans applying for Unemployment Benefits who still havent received a single penny. Heres abcs alex presha. Reporter this morning, tempers flaring across the country. I call again. I call again, and its frustrating because i cant get answers. Reporter the number of unemployed americans jumping by another 4. 4 million in the last week as states struggle to keep up with claims. Ive applied for unemployment but its taking a while so just need the help. Reporter since march more than 26 Million People have applied for benefits, but many states have processed only a fraction of their applications. The days keep going by, and i have responsibilities to take care of. Reporter in florida more than 90 of people seeking aid are still waiting for their first payment from the state. We dont want to hear any re. We dont want to hear it. Reporter angry and out of work, applicants are calling hundreds of times each day desperate for some kind of financial help. We have no more patience. We have nothing more to give. We want our money now. The house will be in order. Reporter this comes as Business Owners await new aid from washington. It really kind of changed my life drastically because one minute you have something and the next minute you dont. Reporter House Speaker nancy pelosi wearing a homemade mask in the capitol wiped down her podium before addressing a nearly empty House Chamber before praising the approval of the fourth funding bill for Small Businesses. We have to be as bipartisan as we can possibly be. Reporter but the relief bill not without controversy. This is it, madam speaker. Enough. No more halfass legislating. No more picking winners and losers. Reporter the treasury is now banning publicly traded companies from applying for the loans after some big named chains received tens of millions of dollars from the first relief package. Theyre now giving back the money. Were the ones that keep this economy going, and were the little companies that need help, not the big boys. Reporter meanwhile, many state governments are running up massive debts. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell has suggested that states in need of a bailout should consider filing for bankruptcy. Minority leader Chuck Schumer responded saying that would put the jobs of police, firefighters and teachers at risk. Kenneth and mona. Alex reporting from washington there, thank you. The Trump Administration may soon force some changes to be made at the u. S. Postal service as part of an emergency coronavirus loan. The Washington Post reports the changes could include increasing what the post office charges for Package Delivery and allowing the white house to have more influence over hiring senior officials. President trump has been highly critical of the Postal Service saying its being exploited by Companies Like amazon and fedex. Breaking overnight, jcpenney has reportedly entered advanced bankruptcy talks. 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A new plan to use drones to fight the coronavirus will not be taking flight. We told you earlier this week that police in Westport Connecticut were planning to test socalled pandemic drones to monitor peoples temperatures and detect coughs and sneezes in public. But after an outpouring of criticism including concerns about privacy, the Police Department has now scrapped the idea. A fourlegged robot is helping to protect Health Care Workers on the front lines in boston. The latest addition to the Emergency Department at brigham and Womens Hospital is a doglike robot from boston dynamics. Its name iot a Health Care Worker controls spot from outside a patients room. An ipad attached to spot allows doctors to access the patients symptoms reducing the amount of persontoperson contact. And, get this, a thermal camera could also check patients vital signs. It would understand if i have a fever, if my heart rate is too high or my oxygen level is, everything done without having exposure of a provider to somebody who is potentially ill. People looking at this, they feel excited. They dont feel scared. Reporter boston dynamics also hopes to use spot to disinfect hospitals. Because of the coronavirus shutdowns most College Students are finishing up the school year from home attending classes online. That includes William Taylor who is now attending class at the Virginia Military institute from a tent on his parents farm. His parents dont have wifi, so he had to set up camp where he could get a signal. Come on, mom and dad. Give us wifi. He even got a heater in there. Uhhuh. Do what you got to do. Well, coming up, tom brady gets lost. Plus, a very unusual nfl draft. Well be right back. You can be feminine and fierce. No sweat. Introducing new secret with essential oils. Fourtyeight hour sweat protection. Now crafted with pure, essential oils. 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