Administration is preparing a Sweeping Campaign to encourage americans to take the covid19 vaccine when its available to them and as vaccine supply increases. And it all cant come soon enough. The centers for Disease Control and prevention report more than 600 cases of the more contagious covid19 variants from the united kingdom, brazil and south africa across 33 states. According to the latest forecast models, an estimated 631,000 americans would have died from covid19 by june 1st. The mounting of a real federal response to the covid pandemic for the first time comes alongside the Historic Second Impeachment Trial of the former president who failed and refused to lead that fight. The second Impeachment Trial of the accused insurrectionist donald j. Trump begins on tuesday. It does not appear that there would be enough Senate Republicans to join in convincing the former failed president of his role in inciting the mob that attacked the capitol one month ago on january 6th and thats not
Than one million new cases. Now new restrictions going into effect in some cities and states. But do they come too late to stem the tide . Well talk to the former head of the cdc in a moment. Meanwhile, overnight there were nearly two dozen arrests as supporters of President Trump and counterprotesters clashed violently in the streets of washington. The president tweeting to d. C. Police to crack down. Well have more in a live report and talk to chuck todd in a moment. Then our sunday focus on a president ial election. The department of Homeland Security this week called it the most secure in American History even as the president continues to cast doubt on the results. We have an inside look at how the vote counters did their jobs during a pandemic no less. Plus, in our sunday spotlight this veterans week, harry smith sits down with marine jake wood who rounded up his fellow vets and created a new global force for good, rushing into disaster zones to bring help and hope. And later, a
50 increase in new coronavirus cases this month. The new order restricts nonessential Business Operations and from 10 pm until 5 am. As well as social activities and gatherings with people from other households. The order takes effect at 10 00 saturday night and will remain in place for a month. But it could potentially be extended. The order affects counties in the states most restrictive tear, the bay area counties are shown in light green and include every local county except marin, San Francisco and san mateo, which are still in the red tier. Jana katsuyama begins our coverage tonight. Reporter the state Officials Say they hope this curfew will really help slow the spread of the virus that has spiked in terms of cases in the state heard and they have extended the order through december 21. Todays actions will help us bring down transmission and flatten the curve. Californias health and Human Services secretary says instead of a statewide stayat home order the curfew targets the 10
Clerk mr. President , all members are present. President yee ok. Thank you. Please place your righthand on your heart. Would you please join me in the pledge of of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I would like to acknowledge the staff of sfg. Are there any communications . Clerk yes, during the covid19 Health Emergency, the board recognizes that Public Access to City Services is essential and certainly more acute during this time so we hope members of the public will take advantage of the following opportunities. We have a short version today. Were happy to receive your written communication and sports hands if you are using the u. S. Mail address the envelope and San Francisco board of supervisors and room 244 city hall, San Francisco california, 94102. If you would like to send an email, send it to capital, os at fg gov. Org and you
Of four levels for the First Time Since september. Data also shows the number of people whose infections cannot be traced is sharply rising. Tokyo governor koike yuriko stressed the need to prevent the Health Care System from collapsing. Shes also promoting a fivepoint dining strategy. Keep groups small, keep meals short, keep voices down, keep portions separate, and keep up a number of other antivirus measures, including ventilating rooms and wearing masks. Chief cabinet secretary Kato Katsunobu said theres no immediate plan to call another state of emergency but called on people to be vigilant. The World Health Organization says it does not registering the antiviral drug remdesivir to hospitalized coronavirus patients regardless of how ill they are. The w. H. O. Made the recommendation as part of the set of guidelines on use of part of its guideline for Clinical Care on covid19. The health body analyzed results from Clinical Trials from patients hospitalized around the world. The rep