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KPIX CBS Evening News With Norah ODonnell July 13, 2024

New Research Suggests the actual number of infections could be significantly higher. The death toll nationwide is now more than 58,000. But the nations top Infectious Disease expert is warning those numbers could grow significantly if the country push to reopen too quickly. Still, many states are moving forward with lifting restrictions, with californias governor saying today that schools there could start up again in july to catch students up ahead of the new school year. Meantime tonight, the president says hell use the defense production act to force Meat Processing plants to stay open after concerns that the countrys food supply could be in jeopardy after sick workers forced many plants to shut down. Well, theres a lot of news to get to tonight, and our team has it all covered. Were going to begin with mola lenghi who leads us off tonight in new york city. Mola. Reporter well, norah, some governors aim to bring some life back into their stagnant economies, some new projections suggest that might be a risky bet, potentially costing those states thousands of lives. Still, some new yorkers gathered today to share a moment for those trying to save lives. Restless new yorkehe sky, crowded together, some skirting social distancing guidelines, to catch a glimpse of blue angels and thunderbirds, honoring frontline healthcare workers who have helped slow the spread of covid19 cases, and, yet, they continue to climb. More than three months after the nations first case was reported, the number of infected in the u. S. Has now topped one million. New york is still seeing roughly 1,000 hospitalizations a day, while the 335 who died monday marks the states lowest daily death toll this month. Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo put the number into perspective. Its 335 families. You see, this number is basically reducing, but not at a tremendous rate. And the only thing tremendous is the number of new yorkers who still pass away. Reporter the elderly are the hardest hit, including nearly 70 veterans who have died at this massachusetts soldiers home, outpacing Nursing Homes in new jersey and ne new jersey. Here, the painful difficulty of keeping a safe distance while saying goodbye, as this priest in new jersey had to give a parishioner last rites through a window. In california, the Los Angeles Area continues to see an uptick in cases. Deaths have now increased more than 50 in the last week as 17 more states prepare to loosen restrictions on business, new projections highlight the potential high cost. The university of washington upped its estimated death toll from roughly 66,000 by august to more than 74,000, citing fewer people practicing social distancing. Today, the n. I. H. s dr. Anthony fauci warned against rushing to reopen. It could be much more than that. It could be a rebound to get us right back in the same boat that we were in a few weeks ago. Reporter but antistayathome demonstrations continue, this one in raleigh, North Carolina. Meanwhile, Companies Still operating are trying to adjust to the new abnormal. Jetblue announced, starting monday, all passengers must wear mask, which wasnt the case for this one American Airlines flight last saturday. Overall, low demand has parked most flights, as seen here. Rose of commercial planes on the ground instead of in the sky. Well, that hopeful sign of improvements here in new york city, two field hospitals, the Javits Convention center here and the Naval Medical ship comfort docked nearby will both be ending their Missions Later this, we an indication that the crisis seems to be a bit more manageable here though, certainly not over with, norah. Odonnell a sliver of good news. Thank you, mola. Today, Vice President mike pence was criticized for tiewrgt mayo clinic without a mask, despite the famed facilitys rules requiring one, this as backlash grows over Big Companies getting those p. P. P. Loans while some targeted Small Businesses are still struggling to get access. Cbs sweeg at the white house tonight with more. Weijia. Reporter norah, tonight, the white house insists there are safeguards in place to prioritize those smaller businesses, but many owners tell cbs news they have not been arb proved for a pen, even as President Trump sells the program as a big win. applause President Trump claimed the Paycheck Protection Program is doing its job, bailing out Small Business owners in danger of going under. As we open up our country youre going to be in good shape as opposed to be losing your business and how do we get some people to work here . Reporter but melody george, who owns a dance studio outside of los angeles, has yet to get a loan, despite trying since the first round of money was available a month ago. Makes me wonder what it means to be a Small Business and how much support we really have from these programs. Reporter the federal website taking loan applications had technical glitches for the second day in a row and only 23 of applications were successfully submitted. Its so frustrating having everything you need and providing everything you need, and then to receive nothing. Reporter with the Administrations National testing strategy also under fire, the mayor of d. C. Called on former First Lady Michelle Obama for an assist with a robocall. I wanted to share information on free coronavirus testing for district of columbia residents. Reporter Vice President mike pence stood by federal testing during a visit to the mayo clinic, but he drew extra attention for failing to wear a face mask while meeting with doctors and patients, even though the mayo clinic tweeted it had informed v. P. Of the masking policy prior to his arrival today. Vice president pence says he is often tested for coronavirus and since he does not there it, he avoided a mask so he could look healthcare workers and researchers in the eye and say thank you. Critics quickly pointed out a mask does not cover ones eyes. Norah. Odonnell all right, weijia, thank you. President trump says he will invoke the defense production act to order Meat Processing plants to stay open during the pandemic. It comes amid warnings that meat shelves in Grocery Stores could go empty this week. According to the Union Representing workers, at least 22 plants have closed because of the virus in the last two months, and at least 20 meat packing and Food Processing workers have died. Here is cbs dean reynolds. Reporter the livestock has been piling up at the nations processing plants with a sudden drop in workers to turn the supply into food. Its becoming a real serious situation. Reporter livestock analyst dennis smith says with red meat production down 20 , consumers could soon face the consequences of an unprecedented food chain disruption. I would say the first week of may is when you its very possible that youll be begin to experience some shortages. It could be spotty shortages at first, but then more widespread. Reporter its not that there isnt supply. Its that there are fewer workers turning pigs into pork chops and cattle into attacks. We just wont have enough space to house all the animals that we have. Reporter in minnesota, farmer Matt Patterson said with pig pens overflowing and few places to take his herd, euthanasia has been a terrible option. Its pretty tough for me to even think about. Reporter gary harris, who worked at the nowshuttered tyson plant in indiana for two decades, says companies should should take the plaims blaim for reacting too slowly and turning his workplace into a hot spot. The supervisor said its just a virus, like the flu. Reporter harris has been tested but has yet to get back the results. How do you feel about going back to work there . Not good at all. Reporter a Union Official said the president s backtowork order is reckless, and he added more people will become infected. More people will get sick, and some of those people will die. Norah. Odonnell all right, dean, thank you. Tonight, were seeing signs that the Mental Health crisis is worsening among healthcare workers battling this ruthless disguise disooez. Theres this heartwrenching story about a top e. R. Doctor who contracted covid19 recovered, and then took her own life. Heres seeps don dahler. Reporter the world lost a frontline soldier in the battle against covid19. Dr. Lorna breen, 49, a New York Hospital medical director, became yet another casualty when she took her own life on sunday. She had recovered from coronavirus, but some in her family believe she succumbed to the stress of what she witnessed every day. Colleagues describe dr. Breen on social media as a true friends and compassionate warrior and a great emergency physician, great person, and great friend. These workers have seen more death than theyve ever seen in their entire careers. Reporter dr. Ayman fanous fears for other healthcare workers. Hes head of psychiatry for suny down state. I try to give them the message thats important as much as possible to take care of themselves, as well as to be able to express their feelings. Reporter hes seen a dramatic tors d nurses seeking support therapy. As we see in war, when you get shot, you might not feel the full impact of the pain right away, but with time, youll see more and more symptoms, more and more insomnia, possibly flashbacks and nightmares. Its too many patients dying too quickly and were not able to help them. Its just devastating. Reporter dr. Mafuzar rahman is one of those who sought help. How are you doing personally . Its i wish i could tell you better, but its its difficult. One of my mentors, someone i had known for the last 20 years or so, passed away. Reporter many of those caring for the sick and dying will need care themselves, even long after this crisis is over. Don dahler, cbs news. Odonnell tonight, theres word of navirus vaccine, one that may be ready in a few months. Its one of 70 potential re, c ta takes us inside the Innovative Lab in england. Reporter in the global race to find a vaccine, Oxford University just jumped way ahead of the pack. Human testing is already under way, and Scientists Say theyre hopeful it will be available by september. Well, personally, im i have a high degree of confidence about this vaccine because its technology that ive used before. Reporter technology they had already developed in previous work on inoculations for other viruses, including a close relative of covid19, giving the lab a step ahead. The vaccine takes the coronavirus genetic material and injects it into a common cold virus thats been covid19, triggering the immune system to fight off the impostor and providing protection against the real thing. The experimental vaccine has reportedly worked in protecting reeseis macau monkeys like these, that were exposed to heavy quantities of covid19. In the human trials, 550 participants are given the vaccine, another 550 a placebo. It feels like finally im able to do something, and i felt like this was a way for me to contribute to the cause. Reporter wasting no time, one of the largest drug makers in the world based in india say theyll start producing millions of vaccines by next month, even before its prove tone work. Norah. Odonnell that race is on. Charlie, thank you. And by one estimate, restaurants in the u. S. Have lost a combined 80 billion during the shutdown. Eight million employees are out of work. But some Restaurant Owners are turning back the clock to stay open and stay safe. t bobs big boyks out this new in burbank, Operations Manager darren utley ysomers these days would rather social distance in their cars. So he brought back the carhop. When i was a kid, that was the only way we used to do it. Reporter its nostalgic. It allows them to have the kind of protection of their car and be in their own environment. Reporter the challenge will be keeping customers sick feet apart when the dining room reopens. We went through and made sure there were no tables across from each other or adjacent to each other. Reporter but thats virtually impossible to do at this tiny steakhouse across town. How are you going to social distance in here . Thats a very good question. I dont know. Reporter dear johns owner, patty rockingwagger. Even if you cut the seats by half, they dont cut the price of steak by half. They dont cut your rent by half. If you cant pack your restaurant by of to capacity, it really is a recipe for disaster. Reporter but for now, she may have cooked up a recipe for success. We started doing tv dinners. Reporter the ultimate comfort food. They look awesome, you guys. Reporter they make them every day and sell out every night. Its nostalgic. Its old school. Its a little bit gourmet. Reporter most restaurants are improvising says mike of michael grayesquey, coowner at lobster and beer, two things not usually soishted with takeout. What does a new normal look like to you here . Trying to find ways to get people to come through the door. Carter evans, cbs news, los angeles. Odonnell and there is still much more news ahead on tonights cbs evening news. Hillary clinton endorsing joe biden and takes a jab at the opponent who beat her four years ago. And its believed to be the first case of coronavirus among dogs. New guidance tonight for pet owners. Later, the photographer whos giving the class of 2020 back some of what theyve losnohe b are my bke b. Thats why its so important to help reduce your risk of fracture with prolia®. Only prolia® is proven to help strengthen and protect bones from fracture with 1 shot every 6 months. Do not take prolia® if you have low blood calcium, are pregnant, are allergic to it, or take xgeva. 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