How to rein in the coronavirus pandemic. Kamala harris, as well as members of bidens Coronavirus Task force, were also on the call. Biden reportedly told governors they all share a common purpose, regardless of which Political Party they belong to. He also reportedly promised state leaders he would make sure they get the sources they need to beat the virus. The u. S. Has been hit hard by the pandemic, with over 11. 5 million total cases. More than 250,000 people have died. Following the call, biden spoke to reporters. He tried to reassure people that his pandemic plan targets the virus, not their livelihoods. I am not going to shut down the economy, period. Im going to shut down the virus. Thats what im going to shut down. So i say again, no national shutdown. No national shutdown. Because every region, every area, every community can be different. He was also asked about president trumps refusal to concede. Biden described trumps recent actions as totally irresponsible and damaging to
From the bay areas local news station. Watching kron 4 news. Now 9 Governor Newsome it is really pumping the brakes on reopening the states economy talking about non essential work travel and gatherings for most californians. Were going to be prohibited as new stay at home orders go into effect on saturday at 10 00pm and this comes of course as covid cases and hospitalizations surge throughout the state. Thanks for being with us at 9 oclock, im grant lotus and im Vicki Liviakis today state officials reported the states highest singleday number today during the pandemic 11,478 new cases of coronavirus. Over the previous 24 hours. The order will impact all counties in the most restrictive purple tier which includes 6 out of the 9 bay counties. In a news briefing today, California Health and Human Services secretary doctor mark golly explains just how easily this virus can spread by just letting your guard down. We know that those who are out who might be engaging in higher risk behaviors
His supporters continue that protest outside Voting Centers elsewhere though very different scenes celebrations have broken out as a patient of the outcome. Joe biden is moving closer to the 270 Electoral College votes that will make him the next president of the United States 3 days after americans voted the democratic candidate has overtaken donald trump in 2 key states of pennsylvania and georgia is where we stand at the moment with just a handful of states still being counted biden is leading in most of them based on projections from the Associated Press he secured 264 Electoral College votes so far donald trump is on 214 and he needs both children pennsylvania to get to 270. But its a very close race in georgia most of the remaining votes are from atlanta and its suburbs which tend to lean democrat but it has helped joe biden get ahead the margin is slim though and thats why georgias secretary of state has announced that there is going to be a recount because of that tiny margin t
Global infections grew beyond the 60 million mark wednesday, as countries try to protect their Health Systems and citizens. 1. 4 Million People have died. The largest outbreak is still in the United States, which has logged more than 12 million cases and more than 260,000 deaths. India and brazil also have infection counts well above 5 million and a troubling number of deaths. Europe has been struggling under high caseloads for months, with many countries deploying antivirus measures, including lookdowns. But numbers show a downward trend. The president of france told his country tuesday the second wave is beyond its crest and hell now ease a national lockdown. If conditions continue to improve, macron said more measures can be lifted. Translator all around the country during this period, meaning starting from december the 15th, a curfew from 9 00 p. M. To 7 00 a. M. Will be in place. We can go around freely on the nights of december 24 to share these moments with our families. The Bri
Have one obvious exception on the map 2 of them actually its hayward in Half Moon Bay at 5052 degrees in the meantime were spending the morning in the 30s for areas like dublin fairfield nap of the petaluma and nevado our coolest of spots at 36 degrees. So it is a chilly start to bundle up as you venture outside expect conditions later today to be a whole lot more comfortable and ill tell you more about that. Still ahead. Rob all right, lets talk about the friday morning commute as you get ready to head to work for recovering from some major bart delays weve gone from 20 minutes down to 10 minutes now its on the rich when line heading anywhere from richmond to the various the station around toward the millbrae line plan ahead, but at least were down from 20 to 10 so this means they are recovering nicely they should be back on time shortly here at the bay bridge toll plaza your morning commute already thinning out so heading into San Francisco, a minor weight can be expected stopping go