i had a great choice but i have no doubt that i picked the right person to join me as the next vice president of the united states of america. >> senator kamala harris and former vice president joe biden make go their first join appearance today as running mates. good afternoon. thank you for joining us. >> this event was held in biden's hole town of wilmington, delaware, where biden believes they can win the white house together. liz joins us now with a look at what the two candidates said today and how they said it. >> it's been five months since biden has had any sort of in-person campaign event. and today he joined kamala in a socially dinl way to make their first join appearance. it even included a shoutout to oakland. wearing matching black masks and keeping their social distance in a crowded high school gymnasium,

they appeared together for the first time as democratic running mates. >> let me introduce to you for the first time your next vice president of the united states, kamala harris. >> and joe, i'm so proud to stand with you. i do so mindful of all the heroic and ambitious women before me. >> biden and harris both outlined their vision for the future. drawing sharp contrasts between their ticket and president trump and attacking his response to covid-19. >> when other countries are following the science, trump pushed miracle cures he saw on fox news. >> biden also acknowledged the historic nature of their campaign. >> this morning, all across the nation, little girls woke up, especially little black and brown girls, who so often feel overlooked and undervalued in their communities. but today, today just maybe

they're seeing themselves for the first time in a new way. >> harris's vice presidential candidacy also putting a spotlight on california. governor newsom reflected on what the harris pick means to him as a fellow bay area native. >> i have to say as a point. pride, not just being a californian. but growing number san francisco. >> harris often called the daughter of oklahoma. >> that's how they met. as students in the streets of oakland, marching and shouting for this thing called justice. my mother shyamala raised my sister maya and me to believe that it was up to us and every generation of americans to keep on marching. >> and president trump of course reacting, labeling harris as phony and extreme, who will be a disaster to the party. vice president mike pence said biden has been overtaken by the radical left. he did offer his congratulations to harris and said he'll see her

on the debate stage october 7th in utah. >> that will be interesting. and there is been speculation about who governor newsom might replace to replace harris if she were to become vp. i think that speculation started yesterday the moment she was announced. so newsom was asked about it today at his coronavirus briefing. what did he say? >> that started right away. i feel like even before the announcement. newsom completely brushed off the announcement. he said he's not even thinking about it. he's focused on handling the pandemic right now. but he was asked by people who have been pitching themselves for the job and he joked, that reporter may be the only person who hasn't been pitching themselves. and he said he was only slightly exaggerating. clearly, a lot of people interested in that high profile position. >> that's the political world.

>> reporter: he said he likes harris. the question is the different directions he has watched her career take. >> i was really excited that she was running for president. then the campaign didn't go well. so i was kixd disappointed. >> i'll just proud of her. it is a great day for america. i know she'll do well. >> she did face criticism as the district attorney and then as california's attorney general for her handling of police shootings involving people of chore and for prosecuting marijuana offenses. >> i'm not a big fastball of hers. i -- i'm not a big fan of hers. i felt like she went after the little guys. >> reporter: and looking at the significance of this nomination and what this will mean for others. >> i have daughters. when they see her picture as vice presidential candidate, and then vice president, it gives them hope and inspiration. >> reporter: harris tweeted this

morning that she believes her in a battle for the soul of this nation, that she thinks it is a battle they can win. she said she is ready to go to work. in san francisco, abc7 news. >> and because of today's live network coverage of joe biden and kamala harris' event, today's else of general hospital can be seen overnight at 2:37 a.m. now to the coronavirus. there are more than 5.1 million cases in the u.s. this according to johns hopkins data. here in california, we reported 11,645 cases today. the governor says that includes more than 6,000 back logged cases. the cabrera reporting more than 67,000-the bay area reporting 67,000 cases. contra costa reported more than 10,000 cases. these are total cases. many people have already recovered. melanie woodrow joining us live with what the governor had to say about all these numbers. >> governor newsom said the

state is organizing the backlog cases as a result of. recent computer glitch. there are more questions about employment benefits and when californian there's see that money. >> the most urgent economic recovery tool for the business community, the one that we need the most is to stabilize this virus, to bend the curve of this pandemic. to do everything in our power to mitigate the spread of covid-19. >> governor newsom updated californians today. as of august 11, there were 11,645 coronavirus cases. however, 6212 were back logged cases from the recent data glitch. 5433 of them were new cases. >> i want to see those numbers continue to go down. wear a mask. >> reporter: on the economy, governor newsom answered more questions about unemployment benefits. an additional $600 per week of unemployment benefits expired at

the end of july. an executive order was expected to provide an additional $400 a being. that amount has now been revised to $300 a week. >> i think it is an historic blunder if we are unable the accommodate the needs of tens of millions of americans with subsequent supplemental insurance and i believe personally and professionally that $300 is simply inadequate. >> governor newsom said if california residents only get an additional $300 of supplemental insurance, the state is working on solutions to process those payments quickly and efficiently. however, the governor also said that new eligibility rules could delay the processing of those payments. in the newsroom. abc7 news. >> you can check out where your county stands. just go to abc7news.com and you will see a map showing you how long each area has been on the

watch list? why the state is keeping a watch. marin county health officials and advocates warn about the transfer of inmates from southern california was largely ignored. >> marin county's top health official issued that news on july 11th following the transfer of prisoners from chino state prison. at the time, a kroirs hot spot. >> unfortunately, because these inmates had been exposed and infected prior to trags of, there is a higher risk for a second outbreak which appears to have occurred here. >> reporter: since june, 25 inmates have died from covid-19-related illness. one of the largest outbreaks in the country. in a letter obtained by abc7 news, willis tells the judge, he tried on warn prison officials such an outbreak could happen

and incoming prisoners should be separated and tested for covid. instead, transferred inmates were tested on june 1 and 2 and placed in a large shared unit with existing san quentin inmates prior to the return of testing results. this placed all inmates and staff. in response, they said local health officers lack the authority to mandate measures in state-run prisons. >> we can only hope the 26 lives lost there are not in vain though we know they were completely preventible. >> reporter: on sunday, the sergeant gilbert polanco became the 26th casualty after a long battle with covid-19. >> his daughter told us over the week, san quenin needs to do more to protect everyone inside. >> san quentin is being more reactive than they were proactive. i home they continue to get their stuff together. >> reporter: the california department of corrections and

rehabilitation said it is now taking safety measures to control the virus, to continue to protect all i am kars rated persons and staff and mitigate covid-19, san quentin is offering testing every seven days to the incarcerated population. prison advocates say more needs to be done and they will be watching. for weeks, the city of oakland has urged people not to gather. today, libby schaaf scolded vendors coming from outside the city. >> what pisses me off is when out of town vendors come to oakland, advertise on social media, try to create a dangerous party atmosphere, just to make a profit. we cannot allow out of town business people to profit off compromising our public health in oakland. that is not acceptable.

> she said she recognizes that people are hurting and need the income. the parks and rec advisory commission is meeting and considering creating a safer space for local oakland vendors. >> libby is fired up there. the fight to be first. how the race to develop a covid-19 vaccine could leave some countries in the dust. uber? out of california? why the company might be hitting the brakes on its drivers. and a refinery going green. the transformation at the films 66 plant in the east bay and what it means for the work force. there are some very hot weather coming our way with several consecutive days of triple digit temperatures in our inland areas. i'll hav

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a warning today from uber ceo. he said that his company would likely shut down for several months in california if a court doesn't overturn the court ruling requiring uber and lyft to classify drivers as full time employees. the head of the effort to change the status of ride sharing drivers. >> i highly doubt that they would do such a ridiculous thing that would undercut and undermine their stability. specially in the marketplace. >> that being said, the

representative for that driver's alliance, doesn't believe a shutdown will have a dramatic impact on those driving for uber since ridership is way down due to the pandemic. uber and lyft have appealed monday's ruling. covid-19 has brought a big east bay oil refinery to a fork in the road and it has chosen a path that would no longer involving processing crude oil into gasoline. instead, they hope to convert it in the renewable fuels industry. >> our story starts here in the at this. en of all places at the phillip 66 rodeo refinery will be used as cooking oil. >> we'll be using it for fats, greases, other vegetable oils, and we'll turn it for our pots and pans, into renewable transportation fuels. >> reporter: that includes

biodiesel, gas legion and jet fuel. plant shutdowns due to covid-19 have forced local refineries into three modes. indefinite closure like the marathon refinery in martinez with more than 700 layoffs pending, or try to resume business as usual when this is over. or use the unexpected shutdown as an opportunity to shift to something completely new. >> more than 800,000 gallons a year for renewable fuels. >> reporter: he said that would make at this time largest of its kind in the world. if everything goes its way, the energy company will hire four to 500 construction workers to finish the conversion by late 2023, or early 2024. after that, 400 green jobs will be created with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50%. that is music to the ears of the agency that monitors the region's air quality. >> this represents a new path forward toward healthier air and

reduced greenhouse gas emissions. >> it is a proven concept with blankets doing the work around the world. but films has a lot of bureaucratic work to do. the company needs approvals from the air quality district, the approval of contra costa county, and the acceptance of an environmental impact report since the refinery is located very near to the bay. in rodeo, eric also to, news. touch-free crosswalk signals have been inassaulted in san jose. we were at south bass come avenue where a tech operative was busy replacing them. they give the option of waving your hand to trigger the walk signal instead of pressing a button. santa clara county chose some of the busiest intersections to have them installed. a good idea.

the temperatures are starting to warm up outside, right? >> they really are. they're warming up more than a little bit. we have sunny skies across the bay area. just a little hint of a marine layer. we have some showers because of the leftover moisture rising up from our south. and with the afternoon heating, the sun's activity on the atmosphere is causing it to be unstable. we have some showers near sunny veil in the south bay and then fremont, the east bay into the diablo range. mabel even a thunderstorm or two mixed in. certainly some shower activity. 14, 14 degrees warmer in east bay locations. let's take a look at current temperatures. 64 in san francisco. oakland, 73. 80 in mountain view, 59 at half

moon bay. on we go, showing a little finger fog moving through. 83 in santa rosa, 82, petaluma, 81, napa, and these are our forecast features. the heat intensifies tomorrow. dangerous heat will prevail inland friday and saturday and we'll have a long stretch of hot days going into next week. an excessive heat watch in effect from noon friday to 9:00 p.m. the inland east bay and solano county. an increased risk of heat-related illness. 95 to 108 degrees. another heat watch friday to 7:00 p.m., with high temperatures expected to range from 100 to 110 degrees. there will be some fog in parts of the coastline but it will not be pushing inland. and tomorrow we'll have another sunny day.

a little haze with the flow of moisture. the remnants from the tropical storm continuing. overnight lows, upper 50s to around 60 will be quite mild. and tomorrow, we've got some little computer glitches here. i'll move along from tomorrow's highs and give you a welcome at the seven-day forecast. we'll see high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s inland tomorrow, and mid to upper 80s along the bay shoreline. look at friday and saturday. 104 degrees in the warmest inland locations. near 90 along the bay shoreline. low 70s at the coast and triple digits inland from friday all the way through next wednesday. the focus should be on the hottest weather coming our way. >> scare us away! >> just ahead, we're talking tu

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neighborhood. >> reporter: gerald is a turkey and a moody one, at least lately, he is in the park that was recently closed because gerald was too aggressive. >> my daughter once said that a friend had visited her and had gone out to a street and gerald attacked a car. >> reporter: his behavior only turned sour recently. enough so that the city not only closed the park. they hatched a plan to have him relocated. >> right now the city is trying to catch gerald. if they do catch him, then my department, the darrel of fish and wildlife, has permission from the property owner to relocate gerald there. >> reporter: it is not good enough for his many supporters. >> he's been part of this community for a long time. over 13,000 people signed our petition to save his life. >> reporter: there's even a sanctuary willing to take him. >> you can have a soft release.

that means that he is kept in an enclosed area that is safe from predators, he is familiarizing himself with the area. and then he's release wood is the wild. >> but state officials stay sanctuary isn't properly permitted for a turkey and gerald would have to be captured, quarantined and transported nearly 140 miles. in reason weeks, gerald has kept a low profile at the park and reportedly his behavior has improved. it may be in large part because mating season is over. and besides, after weeks of trying, city turkey catchers have yet to track down the elusive gerald. laura anthony, abc7 news. >> why dome we just ask gerald what he wants to do? >> well, they can't catch him. you have to catch him before you can ask him, right? >> you don't to have get that close. >> gerald seems to have mellowed

out now that mating season is over. >> oh, okay. >> just let him slide. he'll be okay. we all get cramping cranky durg season, right? i don't want to send him 140 miles away. come on. >> okay. the agitation is over. okay. >> the debate over back to school. should kids go or should they stay home? a stanford doctor weighs in. >> i'll tell you who will get it. it will be those who can pay for it. and will the worldwide race for a covid-19 vaccine leave some countries and millions

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this week we are exploring the race for a vaccine. while covid-19 might be a global crisis, efforts to finds a vaccine are spread across individual countries. and there are growing concerns over how those nations might share any potential discovery. >> reporter: while researchers race to create the vaccine, countries around the world are already jockeying for what comes next. a potentially intense competition to get their hands on it. >> and then which countries get the vaccine, i'm going to tell you who will get it. those who can pay for it. >> reporter: the ucsf researcher has seen the struggle for resources before. as u.s. global aids coordinator and special envoy for tuberculosis. he said it is critical that vaccines are distributed on a

needs basis first. >> it shouldn't be available in a free for all fight even though i told you how it would unfold. it should be done in a way that allows for a prioritization of need. the sicker people should get it first. >> reporter: already countries like britain have secured millions of potential doses, signing a reported deal with glaxosmithkline, while japan is doing the same thing with pfizer and several members of the european union have signed with astrazeneca. all with what is being called vaccine agency innism. >> it means every country, instead of cooperating as we home they will, instead decides to compete and prioritize their own people. >> a senior fellow for international studies at stanford. he worries about developing countries being initially left behind. and what their options might be if hundreds of thousands of lives are on the line. >> those countries that have not

been able to develop their own vaccine from the start will simply beg, borrow and perhaps steal. >> and those choices could be even trickier in this crisis, since many of the patents will be held with research and manufacturing centers spread across multiple countries. population that's might feel an ethical if not legal right to a share of the vaccine. the u.s. is reportedly requiring some of the companies it is financing to produce a vaccine domestically and has shifted its focus away from at least one global player. >> because they have failed to make the requested and greatly needed reforms, we will be today terminating our relationship with the world health organization. >> while groups like the world health organization may no longer have u.s. cooperation, they still likely have international support. ? researchers say that could be

significant, with vaccines now in development in some 30 countries. >> i think we'll have great vaccine buzz others will as well. ? china has vowed to share their vaccines with countries in need, possibly driving down prices internationally. and many experts believe a coordinated worldwide response is still possible, and necessary to eradicate a virus that ultimately doesn't almost nationalities. it is working with the world health organization to he said sure vaccinations are distributed equitably. more than 70 countries have expressed interest. the u.s. so far has declined. >> while we wait for a vaccine, research continues on all fronts. joining us live now is stanford professor dr. yvonne maldonado. doctor, thank you. you're part of a study to better understand the spread of covid-19.

so far, what have we learned? >> well, we're doing a household transmission study which we started in april. we're following households, watching how long it takes for them to become negative by pcr, shedding virus, and watching symptoms. so we're tracking disease transmission and really finding that not everybody is transmitting disease, and actually, adults are more likely to transmit within households, at least in our setting here, suggesting that really close contact in households is really important and suggesting that we need to do more about social distancing even in households where there are high risk people living. >> okay. next best thing to a vaccine would be treatment options to keep us alive. i know you're working on an antiviral drug from japan. how is that going? >> so it's going well.

we're recruiting patients, and people have a, people have had a positive test. in the last 72 hours, they're eligible to enroll. we're not the only center. one of the very few doing this study. it works very well, at least in laboratory settings. it has been approved in other countries. we need to approve the version in the u.s. >> your emphasis is on pediatric care and infectious diseases. so transmission in kids, some believe that children really can't spread the virus. so is that true or false? >> no. it's false. children can get infected. they can infect others, most likely, and this is no reason why they should not be able to

transmit a virus that's present in their own nose and mouth. what we don't really understand, to what degree are children infectious to others. and that's something we're trying to understand. trying to really take precautions as we get people back to school. >> all right. that was my next topic, obviously. a pretty controversial one depending on what part of the country you live in. what are your thoughts on sending kids back to school and how safe is it really? >> i work the american academy of pediatrics on the support going back to school but it has to be done safely. in the northeastern part of the united states, where the transmission rates in the community are pretty low, we think that would be a reasonable place to start thinking about getting kids back in school in a very structured way and a deliberate way. i think with what's going on in the rest of the country, including california, the rates are a little too high right now

for us to be, to depend on the current testing strategies that we have to eliminate the risks of infections in schools. we don't really have enough testing going on to pull kids out of school who might actually be infectious. >> right. a general question -- >> i think over the next few weeks, we'll have more of an idea. i think it is better to be cautious and introduce teachers back into school settings so they go get used to the school and then maybe children in a stage fashion. so i think cautious is the best approach. >> okay. general question now. it seems like the virus, this one in particular, poses a unique threat. first we thought, okay, it attacks the lungs primarily. we'll try to treat that. then we started hearing about other organs. now just in the past couple weeks, possible long term heart issues. it seems like the virus is smarter than we are. at least one or two steps ahead.

>> well, the world around us is a lot smarter than we think it is. viruss are pretty tricky. if they've infect us, they've usually found a niche. the ones that have made us sick have probably figured out a way to get around our immune system or attack in ways that are sometimes not always predictable. so we're learning more about the virus. i think some of the secrets to this will be, what is it about this virus that triggers these responses? what mechanism does it use? if we can shut that down, then perhaps we can avoid some of the long term complications. the other issue is tracking people over time and getting registries so we can follow them and find out what long material symptoms they are having. a lot of people are wondering what to do next and they don't have any resources to figure it out yet. >> right. contact tracing, really

important. dr. maldonado, thank you for your time and good luck on your research. >> thank you. you, too. >> stay with us all week for a special series and guests as we look at developing a covid-19 vaccine. catch the race for a vaccine on abc7 news on our app, twels abc7news.com. unicef has set its sights on helping a country. they'll be invest $1 million to help become more child friendly. san francisco with houston and minneapolis are the first cities to commit. the goal is to encourage cities to ensure equitable access to social programs, parks and play grounds. a new life for a blockbuster video. well, at lea now more than ever, it's important californians have health coverage. if you've lost health insurance, covered california can help. you may even get financial help to pay for your health insurance.

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social media is still buzzing after president trump was caught mispronouncing senator harris' name yesterday. >> as far as kamala is concerned, kamala -- >> fox news host tucker carlson also said her name wrong and got upset when his interview guest corrected him on air. senator harris is no stranger to people mispronouncing her name. wen she was running for her senate seat in 2016, she release ad video of kids explaining how

to say it. kamala is sanskrit for lotus flower. i interviewed willie brown who thought it was not an accident but intentional, the mispronunciations. i'm going to start with you, spencer. >> because i was nodding? >> i think it is probably intentional. certainly with tucker carlson. i know that he knows better. i'm not so sure about the president but probably. they probably think they're needling her a little bit. >> sandhya, what do you think? >> i think it was intentional as well with president trump. she's been around a long time. i would assume he knew but he was perhaps just messing with her. >> by the way, i think it is a beautiful name. always thought so. what do you think? >> i think, i actually think

that the president, the way he paused there, that he was unsure. >> oh? >> for tucker carlson, as a news professional, you should know how her name is pro announced and i think there will be an effort to try to make her sound more foreign and we know where that leads to. so i think that's a calculated move on his part. so we'll see if he gets it right the next time. >> the world health organization is urging us to delay going to the dentist until we know more about the coronavirus. there is currently no data on the spread of covid-19 from the dentist's chair. but experts are calling for more research on what produces the tiny floating particles. they warn the particles could cause infection. new guidelines order a closer look at water and air spray devices, ultrasonic cleaning equipment, and polishing tools. i happen to know some dentists

who are doing just fine and have a lot of protocols in place. and i am with the president on the world health organization on this. because i just wonder, there are so many couldn't afflicting reports and advice coming from the w.h.o. to me, it is maddening, starting with masks and no masks and this just continues. now we don't go to the dentist? spencer, help me! >> well -- i had my last dental appointment, i had my last appointment in late january. i'm doing all that you're supposed to do on my own until my dentist's office contacts me and says it is safe to come back. right now i'm fine with flossing and brushing at home. >> okay. let me advance this. would you listen to the w. horks

or go get your tooth fixed? >> you're right. i would get my tooth fixed. there is whole question of the w. w.h.o. and the data. my dentist's office has reopened. they take your temperature and they don't talk to you while they're working on your teeth. they have an n-95 mask and a shield. so i feel safe. and deferred and delayed treatments can lead to more problems down the road which could be a health issue and an expense. all right. >> so that's why i have clean teeth. airlines with being accused of withholding billions of dollars in refunds. the airlines reporting corporation says most airlines are issuing vouchers rather than refunds. that allows them to hang on to

customers' cash. before they remove the flights from their schedule. some airlines are claiming they can't pay refunds until they get another government bailout. oh, i don't know if you had any trips booked that you had to get your money back but don't get me started on this. >> this is one of those frustrating things. we didn't have anything booked, per se, because obviously, all this happened and we really wanted to go somewhere but we didn't. i think it is understandable that airlines are doing what they're doing. but from a person who wants to fly, from that perspective, like if you had booked a ticket, you want your refund. you want to rebook it at a later date. you don't want a voucher, to be tied down to this airline, to have to fly with that airline down the road. if you're not interested. we're not out of this pandemic yet. i get it from both sides. >> if could i channel my inner michael finney, i'll in one of

these battles with an airline. let your credit card company deal with it. they're better equipped. >> the last blockbuster store on earth is putting a spin on movie night. they're in bend, oregon, they're offering overnight stays at the blockbuster through air bnb. it is outfitted with a pullout couch bed, vcr, movies -- vcr?v? and snacks, all that for the classic cost of a movie rental. 4 a night. there is one catch though. it is only being offered to people who live in bend, oregon, as a thank you for keeping the location in business this long. the whole vcr notion is hilarious. so 1980s. but sandhya, for $4 a night, is there a better deal anywhere? >> no. i don't think so. i think we should send you so you can spend the night there. i know you have to be a local

resident. but $4? come. on that's a steal. and vcrs from around the time that you recall? wow! wow! an age discrimination shot on live television. and it wasn't directed at spencer. yeah. >> i'm ready to go to bend. >> i don't understand. >> if they charge you only $4, that doesn't even begin for the cleaning fees. right? how much would it cost to clean it up and sanitize. >> how does it pay for itself? >> yeah. we'll find out. inflammation in your eye might be to blame.ck,

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nation how you serve it. i don't know if we deserve it ♪ >> i think you have a crush on dr. fauci. he's he's braved a lot of storms and i do have a crush on him. maybe he's a magician. ♪ since '84, you labor ♪ ♪ >> most of it is all just inspirational and i'm trying to stay away from the current negativity and trying just do positive things. >> beth does admit to getting just a little political with her word, but it's nothing you haven't heard before. before. ♪ fighting for you ♪ >> beth knows it will be some time before she's able to do what she's done for years, perform again for a live audience. >> our industry will be last to come back especially the live

performers, and so i know that most of my friend, we are just crossing our fingers and saying hopes and prayers every night that the scientists pull through for us. >> beth notes there's one famous musical being performed in a massachusetts parking let having met all of the state and safety guidelines including something very different for the performers. >> i don't know if you saw it, they just did a production of god spell in the boston area and everyone was behind plexiglas in their own little boxes and it's the only union sanctioned theater show in the united states and my friend choreographed it and it's a tough-looking thing, you know? >> george penacchio for abc news. malone plans to keep singing on youtube for now. she's also done covid-19 inspired songs and mary poppins. that's definitely an interesting take. all right. thank you for joining us for abc

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>> also going back into the classroom has its risk, but is it as bad as we think? what research believe will protect teachers and student snoops you're going to hear from kamala harris' childhood friend about how they spent their days in berkeley. >> and say good-bye to anxiety. the non-electric car that promises 1,000 miles between fills. building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. this is abc 7 news. yes, the drone view 7 as you see here was over acalanis high school in lafayette with no one in sight, as learning goes virtual, scientists are bringing a safe way to bring