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The 5 things you should know this June 12: Wall Street fears the coronavirus

2020-06-12T14:51:08.595Z


The first antibody cocktail that could treat and prevent covid-19. Why Hispanics are at increased risk for the coronavirus. Trump government proposes new rule that would hinder the so ...


The first antibody cocktail that could treat and prevent covid-19. Why Hispanics are at increased risk for the coronavirus. Trump administration proposes new rule that would make it difficult for immigrants to seek asylum. This is what you should know to start the day. Truth first.

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Wall Street excitement is over: Coronavirus fears are back

The runaway train of the stock market has been derailed by a force almost as powerful as easy money: a good dose of reality. The Dow fell more than 1,800 points on Thursday in the biggest sell-off since early April, largely sparked by fears of a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic that destroyed the economy. 

Angry paramedics in Mexico City

Mexico is suffering from the worst days of the epidemic so far, with nearly 130,000 confirmed cases and 15,357 deaths as of Wednesday afternoon, although health officials say the actual numbers are likely much higher than that. In the midst of their work, dozens of paramedics from the public sector have been infected because the government was unable to supply them with the necessary equipment against the highly infectious disease. 

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The first antibody cocktail that could treat and prevent covid-19

A drug that can treat and prevent covid-19 is now being tested in patients at multiple sites in the United States, according to an announcement by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. It is the first test for an antibody cocktail in the United States. If successful, Regeneron expects it to be available in about 3 months.

Why are Hispanics at higher risk for covid-19?

The Hispanic community has been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic due to their jobs as essential workers and their living conditions, according to a panel of health experts from Duke University.

How badly has covid-19 hit Hispanics? 1:27

Trump administration proposes new rule that would make it difficult for immigrants to seek asylum

The Trump administration is proposing a new regulation that would make it extremely difficult for immigrants to apply for asylum in the United States, according to a draft released by the departments of Homeland Security and Justice. The new rule adds to the list of measures imposed by the US Government. to set limits on immigration. 

This will be the new regulation to request asylum in the US 2:09

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The Sesame Street special on coronaviruses

The special "The ABC of covid-19: A CNN and Sesame Street Forum for the Family" addresses issues such as summer safety, play dates, schooling and how children and families around the world are dealing creatively during these difficult times.

"Enigmatic" footprints reveal the existence of prehistoric crocodiles that walked on two legs

Ancient footprints embedded in rocks in South Korea likely belonged to a prehistoric crocodile that walked on two legs, paleontologists said.

Messi pursues the eleventh La Liga title, when Spanish football resumes

The League of Spain returns. Barcelona is at the top of the table, with 58 points, two ahead of Real Madrid, while Sevilla, third, is nine points behind the Whites.

Messi prepares for the league 1:05

Try these tricks on your phone to reduce your screen time

The coronavirus crisis has many people glued to their smartphone screens for longer and longer hours each day, even if they don't want to be. 

The number of the day

1,800 points

The Dow plummeted 1,800 points as investor fears about the economy mount.

The appointment of the day

"I mention these things now not in an attempt to gain sympathy, but out of solidarity with the large number of women who have stories like mine, who have been branded as fanatics for having concerns about single-sex spaces."

JK Rowling explains what she thinks about gender identity after criticism.

Actor Daniel Radcliffe defends transgender women 0:31

And to finish…

Programmer creates a very original mask with LED lights

California developer Tyler Glaiel created a curious mask that mimics mouth movements when speaking and can even smile through an LED panel. Without a doubt, it is a very original design in times when the use of face masks has become a necessity to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

A very original mask with LED lights 1:26

Source: cnnespanol

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