more news in the afternoon. that includes three afternoon shows at 5:00 p.m., 5:30 and 6. bay news starts at 7:00. >> thanks for watching. nightly news is next. tonight, dangerous, new milesteps in the covid surge. the u.s. hits 100,000 cases a day. massive lines to get tested. hospitals pushed to the brink. this baby airlifted 150 miles for covid treatment because a pediatric ward was full. dr. fauci's prediction that full-fda approval for the vaccine is just weeks away. why he says there will be a flood of vaccine mandates, as worried parents ask why aren't they required for teachers? >> there are still so many people who are not vaccinated. >> the sheriff