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KGO ABC World News Now July 12, 2024

Charles has been treated for the virus. In march he suffered mild symptoms. He says the worst part of isolation is that you really want to give people a hug. The prince, just like us. Here in the u. S. , there are troubling coronavirus spikes being reported in arizona and utah. Both those states have been partially reopening. In utah, mothers day and memorial day gatherings have been one of the drivers of new cases. Overall, the number of covid19 cases is still climbing in at least 16 states and puerto rico. Officials say thats partly a consequence of expanded testing. Those spikes in infection rates are causing some concern among Many Public Health officials. I spoke earlier with dr. Shashank ravi. Were seeing spikes in Coronavirus Infections in utah and arizona being linked to reopenings and gatherings during mothers day and memorial day. Im sure this is not surprising to doctors who warned this could happen. Yes, we have continued to see pockets of Community Spread that have continued in utah and arizona. All it takes is one infected person among a large gathering without the proper precautions to see these spikes. Holidays like mothers day and memorial day lean toward larger groups of individuals coming together both indoors and outdoors. We need to continue to remember the safety and precautions that our Public Health departments are urging us to continue to follow. In a rare move, two medical journals have retracted a study on hydroxychloroquine, that antimalaria drug thats received so much attention. There was an issue with the data apparently. Whats the takeaway here, and how rare is this . Scientific studies that normally take years to be conducted have been condensed into months in order to have a meaningful impact on society. In this particular case, it does appear that a data aggregator may have received data from certain sources that the authors only later realized they were unable to look at the raw data themselves. Were hearing reports for some coronavirus survivors, it can be weeks or months before their sense of taste and smell returns. How common is this . At this time, its still too early to say how common this loss of taste and smell lasts. They are often genetic and we havent quite figured out why some individuals are more impacted than others. However, i know there are ongoing studies on this topic, and this will be one of those phenomenon that may take a little longer to understand. Our thanks to dr. Ravi there. He hit on the point weve been talking about when it comes to demonstrators out there on the streets. Wear your mask. Try to social distance, if possible. We have seen so many people up close, near each other, and he says, again, wear those masks and try to remember were in the middle of a pandemic. Coming up, the powerful memorial for george floyd right here in new york city. Thousands of people packed into a small park in brooklyn to document what they hope will turn into an historic moment. Youre watching world news now. We help you make it. You, the independent restaurants of america. Weve always got your back, but through all of this. You made it happen. You made our friday nights. You even made us dessert. So, to help you get back to full strength, were giving away free reopening kits at our website so you can safely reopen your doors. For all you do, from all of us, let us help you make it. Thousands of people packed into Brooklyns Cadman Plaza park just over the Brooklyn Bridge to remember george floyd. Terence floyd was there to remember his brother and david muir was right there walking beside him. Reporter in the crowd, the faces. Black, white, latino, people from all backgrounds. Parents bringing their children. Young people marching for change as one leader said here, praying with their feet. And on that stage, a broken brother. Lifted by the sea of faces in that crowd. Holding signs, george floyd, i cant breathe. Justice now. The crowd waiting for him, kneeling. Chanting his brothers name. George Floyd George Floyd reporter Terence Floyd beginning to speak. Acknowledging it has taken him days to get here to be able to say this. Took me a few days to come to that realization, but i want to thank god because at the end of the day, my brother is gone, but the floyd name still lives on. Reporter Terence Floyd said this about the peaceful protests and about the violence at night. Im proud of the protests, but im not proud of the destruction. My brother wasnt about that. The floyds is a godfearing family. Reporter he spoke of the power of unity. Power to the people. Not just my people. Not just your people. Not just the people they think is important or whatever. Tag r e pele. Reano rch ross the moment to tell us what that moment on stage was like before that crowd. When you looked out into that crowd and saw that sea of faces, black, white, asianamerican, latino, what did you make of it . I just knew my brother was proud. I knew the whole floyd family was proud of that because we all stand together for justice. I just appreciate it. We all appreciate it. I know my brother appreciates it. And to hear his name . That just it resonates with me because thats my fathers namesake. Not only do i hear my brothers name. I hear my father, too. My father is gone. My brother is gone. Theyre up there together. When i heard that name, it just made me feel good. Terence, thank you for what youre doing. Thank you. Reporter listening to Terence Floyd was a young man st defy. Rdan hunt. Ge u ow what im saying . Everybody will be on the same page. Reporter micheel williams and gabriel. When you saw people from all different backgrounds . When i see stuff like this, i cry. Because it just shows me and it should show everybody that were all one, dude. Were all loved. Our thanks to david for that report. I keep going back to what his young daughter says. Daddy changed the world. And when you see his face on murals in london, syria, all over the world, that is true. Her father did change the world. Sometimes we dont know our purpose in life, but i believe this was his purpose. And you see that sea of humanity there. People marching across the bridge there. We see the sites. Coming up, the sounds of hope. The new voices calling for change as a full week of protests draws to a close. Try olay skin care. Just one jar of microsculpting cream has the hydrating power of 5 jars of a prestige cream, which helps plump skin cells and visibly smooth wrinkles. While new olay retinol24. Provides visibly smoother, brighter skin. 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And this plan has a guaranteed lifetime rate lock, so your rate can never go up for any reason. So call now for free information. And youll also get this free beneficiary planner. And its yours just for calling. So call now. We are closing out whats been another difficult week we are closing out whats been another difficult week across the nation. Violent protests and widespread looting have at times overshadowed peaceful appeals for change. Through it, voices of hope have refused to be silent. Our will ganss is here with more. Reporter anger, despair, hope and healing. These are the sounds of change in america. Say it with me. Freedom, Freedom Reporter actress amber riley lifting her voice in song in los angeles as a full week of protests draws to a close. Early in the week, violence and damage. And the voices speaking out against it. You took down bus routes. There are people that live in this neighborhood who have to go back up town to work. Theres a way to get answers. Every single last one of you have got to be registered to vote. Every single last one of you. We are. We are. Reporter new voices calling out for change. The protesters like ariana evans. If you can live peacefully in your white skin, i should be able to live peacefully in my black skin. Im not here to harm you. I want you to go home to your family like i want to go home to mine. Reporter the Police Officers. I get it. Out of uniform, i get it. Because im not recognized when im out of uniform. Reporter voices across international borders. We feel your heartbreak. Its the same heartbreak. Doesnt matter if its 4,000 miles away, 7,000 miles away. If its on another planet. If one person falls, we fall with you. Reporter across generations. Come up with a better way. How we doing it, it aint working. Reporter 31 years old and 16 years old. And some voices younger than that. No justice no peace. No justice no peace. Reporter bells ringing from the Foundry United Methodist Church in d. C. In the streets there, a song. The sounds of change and of hope. We all need somebody to lean on reporter so weve been spotlighting 7yearold wyntaamor rogers. Shell be old enough to run for president in 2048 which just so happens to be an election year. I will be 21. Perfect. Dont do the math on how old well be. Thank you so much for that story. And for bringing that. We needed that joy, will. Thank you. This morning on world news now saying goodbye to george floyd. The first of several memorials to the man whose death inspired a movement. His family sharing personal stories ahead of a tenth night of protests. People of all backgrounds not letting up on their demand for change in america. In some major cities, curfews are being lifted, but overnight weve seen arrests as well. The latest ahead. Plus, whats next for the former Police Officers charged in floyds death . Three of them appearing in court for the first time. Two of them were rookies, new to the job. This morning, the search is on for this cyclist who stopped and allegedly assageorge floyd activists posting flyers. Among the people in that group, a young girl. Authorities are asking for information. And the young leader we met yesterday still has something to say. Well hear from little wyntaamor. Neth announcer from abc news, this is world news now. Could we be any more in love with little ms. Amor . Reverend al sharpton can go home. All the leaders in this movement can go home. Wyntaamor got this. Her message, the way shes delivering it. The passion. Love to see it. Well get to her in a few moments. We begin on the heels of ten nights of outrage fueled by the death of george floyd. Protesters are not letting up. They remained relatively peaceful but dozens were arrested in new york as police moved in to enforce an 8 00 curfew. Curfews have been lifted in washington, d. C. , los angeles and a number of other cities. And this disturbing scene last night after a protest in buffalo, new york. Two Police Officers have been rnorrew cuomo called the incident utterly disgraceful. In minneapolis, the first of three services was held for floyd attended by civil rights leaders, celebrities and the family members who knew him best. Abcs linsey davis was there. Reporter while thousands have taken a knee in recent days, this time felt different. A powerful moment as the Minneapolis Police chief kneeled as George Floyds casket passed him by. Amazing grace reporter before this 46yearold became the symbol of a movement, he was a man. In minneapolis we learned about the father and brother from humble beginnings. The High School Athlete who loved lebron james and grew up eating banana and mayonnaise sandwiches. He touched so many peoples hearts. Hes been touching our hearts. You come to 3rd ward where were from. People are crying right now. Thats how much they loved him. He was this great big giant. When hed wrap his arms around you, youd just feel like you were everything could just go away. Reporter the nation getting a glimpse of the black church on any given sunday as reverend sharpton gave a eulogy as much personal as it was political. Even making a dig at President Trump. We cannot use bibles as a prop. And for those that have agendas that are not about justice, this family will not let you use george as a prop. Reporter and the sermon paralleled the life of george floyd with the struggle of black america. What happened to floyd happens every day in this country in education, in health services, and in every area of american life. Its time for us to stand up in georges name and say, get your knee off our necks. Reporter and after his calls for accountability and change, there was this moment. 8 minutes and 46 seconds of stillness, symbolizing floyds final moments. They had enough time. Now what will we do with the time we have . Reporter the marches were an integral part of the civil rights movement. Rights movement. Reverend sharpton said there will be a march on washington this august 28th on the 57th tot versary of the original e garn fily d r families who have suffered similar loss. Incredible day there in minneapolis. Just blocks from George Floyds Memorial Service, a hearing was held for three of the four fired Police Officers charged in his death. Lawyers say two of them were on the force for less than a week and were being trained by Derek Chauvin, the officer who pressed his knee into floyds neck. Alex perez has more. Reporter the three other minneapolis Police Officers charged in connection with George Floyds death making their first appearance in court. Attorney general Keith Ellison visiting the site where floyd took his last breaths. Its about justice on behalf of the people of this state. And thats it. Reporter those three former officers tou thao, j. Alexander kueng and thomas lane each facing two charges including aiding and abetting seconddegree murder. Attorneys for kueng and lane who were both rookies shifting the blame to veteran officer Derek Chauvin seen with his knee on floyds neck for nearly nine minutes. I cant breathe. Reporter kueng was only on his third shift as a fulltime officer, his lawyer said, and that he told the other officers, you shouldnt do this. Lanes lawyer telling the judge it was his fourth day on the job saying he asked chauvin twice, shall we roll him over . Adding that lane performed cpr on floyd inside the ambulance. Chauvin facing multiple charges, including seconddegree murder. And Maurice Lester hall, floyds friend and one of the people seen in that video just before floyds deadly encounter telling the new york times, im going to always remember seeing the fear in floyds face because hes such a king. Thats what sticks with me. Seeing a grown man cry before seeing a grown man die. Seeing a grown man die. All four in custody. Chauvin has not yet appeared in court. The other three are being held on a 1 million bail. Alex perez, abc news, minneapolis. Emotions are high across washington in reaction to George Floyds death and the president s handling of the protests. On capitol hill, Democratic Senators honored floyd by remaining silent. Some on their knees for 8 46. Thats the length of time a former minneapolis cop had his knee on floyds neck. President trump remained out of sight for a second straight day, but he sent dozens of tweets, including slogans like make America Great again and law and order. Trump was also promising to campaign against Lisa Murkowski because she seemed to support harshly critical comments former defense secretary jim mattis made about trump. She called mattis words, true and honest and overdue. There are concerns about the coronavirus emergency. The number of covid19 cases is still climbing in at least 16 states and puerto rico. Officials say thats partly a consequence of expanded testing. Cases are spiking in both arizona and utah. Both of which have been at least partially reopening. In utah, mothers day and memorial day gatherings have been one of the biggest drivers of these new cases. And there are serious concerns about further spikes linked to the nationwide protests. The governments may job report comes out this morning. Its expected to put the Unemployment Rate at about 20 . The highest since the great depression. And the new weekly unemployment claims data shows nearly 2 million more americans filed for benefits last week. That number is 43 million in the last 11 weeks. Lets get to a bright spot here. Yesterday we introduced you to an amazing little girl marching against injustice. Video of 7yearold wyntaamor rogers chanting no justice, no peace has gone viral. She and her family were protesting the death of jamal floyd, a black prisoner who died after guards pepper sprayed him. Were learning her voice is even more powerful than we first thought. Say it louder no justice, no peace. Say it louder. No justice, no peace. Whats his name . Jamal floyd. Whats his name . Jamal floyd. Whats his name . Jamal floyd. She just told reverend al sharpton to take several seats. Shes got this whole movement. But i think its very prophetic in the sense of, the youth are really leading this. The youth is really leading this movement, and we have 7yearold wyntaamor, such passion and powerful words coming from her. We know shes the next generation. We hope things change for that generation. I c

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