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good morning, everybody. it is so good to have you with us >> the rush to find a coronavirus vaccine is growing more urgent as states push ahead with plans to reopen here's when a you need to know about at this hour cov covid-19 has claimed lives california, texas and kansas are among five states where cases have increased by at least 10% over the last few days the number of recurrovered patit is closed to 90,000. >> then on saturday, golf courses and car dealerships can open in new orleans with safeguards but starting monday masks will be required at the airport. california is getting a huge refund from china.

the state reached a nearlyo rec 200 million masks per month from china. $247 million is being refunded after the company failed to meet a certification deadline at the end of april >> gap is taking steps to get back to business the company says it is preparing to reopen 800 stores by the end of the month and it's national nurses week. mark wahlberg showed his appreciation by delivering 600 meals from his restaurants to a children's hospital of los angeles. he was joined by mario lopez and the mayor. there's been a surge in cases of a serious mystery illness in children believed to be related to covid-19 at least 64 children in new york has been diagnosed with this rare syndrome so far >> reporter: within hours of an

you are ju urgent complication in some children the number of cases ballooned in new york state. >> i understand why parents would be anxious. >> reporter: 64 children have been diagnosed with what is called pediatric multisystem infemme toir syndrome believed to be a response to covid 189. red eyes, rash or upset stomach and some cases cardiac arrest. a doctor says she's never seen anything like it >> you were on a call with 1,800 other doctors from around the world. how concerned is the global community about this >> i think the global community is really concerned because this is a brand new event. >> reporter: 8-year-old had no preexisting conditions his family and pediatrician never knew he had covid-19 but

he ended up on a ventilator in the icu after his heart stopped. >> they started to do cpr. at that point they grabbed the cell phone and grabbed # 11. >> these cases seem so severe and so unpredictable, what does a parent need to know? >> so i think most parents first and foremost need to know that this is rare and at the same time, they shouldn't fail to seek medical attention if their child is sick. >> so far no deaths have been reported the cdc says it is now studying the syndrome trying to learn more before more children get sick >> now to an nbc news exclusive. an inside look at homeland security's national bio defense lab opened after 9/11 they're now focusing on covid-19 >> reporter: it's one of the

deadliest pathogens trying to crack the code is now the top priority of the bio defense center behind one of these doors, one of the most important defense labs in the country. i asked senior research scientists about the pressure knowing so many people have already died >> we are working around the clock to try to answer questions that we're being asked about this virus and hopefully those results can help inform our response to this and we know the clock is ticking on this >> how long does the virus hang in the air and remain infectious in this chamber researchers recreate the sunlight, heat and humidity levels for any climate in the country from new york and springtime to florida's beaches, if the virus

can remain air born it could spread more easily through nursing homes, beaches and other places >> for most infectious agents you get the worst possible infection. >> those could be deadly. >> reporter: droplets smaller than a human hair. the virus can survive on card bard for 24 hours. glass for four days. last month this lab announced that common household disinfectants can kill the virus but one received less attention. the pathogen does not survive well in direct sunlight and certain humidity levels. >> sunlight seems to be very detrimental to the virus, so within minutes, it is inactivated in the air and on sur vases in the sunlight.

>> reporter: that means playground equipment to backyard furniture to shopping carts. it's not clear whether it kills the sunlight on skin potential good news for anyone anxious to get outside >> the fact this this virus dies quickly in direct sunlight but can live for days on surfaces inside could affect how americans live and play this summer despite dire warnings from his top health experts prlt is focused on reopen the country. he will meet with greg abbott to discuss the coronavirus response last week texas began reopening malls, restaurants and other businesses we're joined with the latest good morning to you. the president has praised the approach in texas to reopening. >> reporter: yeah, the president wants to see what's happening in texas happen in other places and the next phase of texas begins

on friday when hair salons and barbershops reopen and then about a week and a half after that gyms. so the president will talk with governor abbott about that at the white house today. yesterday he was with nurses proclaiming national nurses day and there was an interesting exchange when one of the nurses noted the fact that she didn't have enough protective equipment. >> ppe has been sporadic but it's been manageable and we do what we have to do we're nurses and we learn to adapt. >> sporadic for you but not sporadic for a lot of other people because i've heard the opposite i've heard they are loaded up with gowns now >> president trump jumping in there pretty quickly about the availability of protective equipment which chhas been a so spot now the president reversing his decision to get rid of the

coronavirus task force at the white house 24 hours after he announced it was winding down, the president said it will now be around indefinitely and it's expanding. they're adding a few people to focus on helping states around the country reopen back to you. >> thanks for that update this morning. the shocking case in georgia, new video showing a man shot and killed after two armed men chased him down. his family says he was just out jogging and now they're calling it a hate crime. kate snow has the story and the warning here, the video is graphic. >> in the video leaked on social media 25-year-old is seen running on a sunday afternoon in february in southern georgia as he approaches a pickup truck ahead he swerves they were both armed travis fires a shotgun and kills him. in a police report that day gregory mcmichael, a former

police officer who worked for the local d.a.'s office said he saw someone he thought was the suspect in recent break ins in the neighborhood going down the street mcmichael also said he began to violently attack travis and travis fired just two shots but three shots are heard on the video. an attorney says he was unarmed and there's no evidence to suggest he was committing a crime. his mother says her son was just out for a jog. >> it really breaks my heart he didn't know he was in the last minutes of his life she and supporters of the family have been demanding justice. one prosecutor writing they that thought were acting in self-defense now they called for a grand jury

to consider criminal charges but because of coronavirus closures that can't happen until june >> there's nothing preventing them from arresting these people >> the georgia bureau c news ha reach the mcmichaels >> seeing his smile, that's gone forever. and celebrity reaction to this shooting has been swift lebron james tweeting this powerful message we are hunted every day, every day we step foot outside the comfort of our homes can't even go out for a jog. >> now let's check with janessa webb tracking today's weather. >> if you are in the pacific

northwest you are dealing with the heat our next weather story, look at this, this continues to expand above 21 million now impacted across the ohio valley into the chicago area that chill will definitely be in the air. also with this storm system comes snow for interior new york all the way into northern ner bo minneapolis. still well above average into the lower 60s. so i'm at home right now trying to find that winter coat here comings the snow. >> thank you still to come, starbucks brews up big changes as it prepares to reopen >> and mending the break in the

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the coronavirus pandemic has put some travel plans on hold. theme parks have not announced when they expect to reopen and they're all expected to adapt to this new normal. >> reporter: whether you had your sights set on a theme park, a cruise or camp this summer your vacation plans are likely hanging in the balance, disney announcing it's lost a billion dollars because of closed theme parks. no word yet on when disney world

or disney land will welcome fans back 100,000 workers were furloughed last month including a custodian at disney's california adventure. she's now waiting for unemployment the federal relief check she got was just enough to cover her bills. >> i've always been able to provide for myself that's not something i can do anymore. >> reporter: reservations will be required even for season pass holders. although universal studios parks have not announced when they'll be reopen, be prepared for social distancing along with temperature checks and masks the battered cruise industry is trying to stay afloat. carnival plans to relaunch their ships as early as august 1st

>> i would still cruise even if conditions are the same as they are today rsh she's rebooked her trip on the carnival dream three times and is counting down for her departure. >> i would feel safer today sitting on a cruise ship than i would go to the local grocery store. >> the norwegian has doubts about how they can survive. >> reporter: and the american camping association says in the weeks ahead camp directors will decide if they can safely open at all telling us some programs will operate in the traditional location while others will choose a new path. >> a different scenario when we can stay indoors now it's getting nice and summer and everybody is going to want to get out and be active >> nhl mascot gritty is at it

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