The states response and said the pandemic is worsening throughout california. The average daily number of cases has tripled in the last month to more than 11,500. However, there is some good news on the vaccine front. Three companies now say they have a highly effective vaccine ready to go or in latestage trials. They are pfizer, moderna, and astoria denver. Today the governor talked about how they plan to roll out those vaccines. Those that are medically vulnerable, assisted living facilities, and, of course, our first responders, and other critical infrastructure, were making sure were protecting those that are protecting the most vulnerable. The governor went on to say mass vaccinations are unlikely to happen anytime soon. Now the governors family quarantining after three of the governors children were close to someone who tested positive for the virus. They have all tested negative, but they will continue to receive tests. San mateo county is still in the red tier, but it may not b
Well, two important aspects of the ongoing pandemic, preventing the spread of the virus and limiting the economic damage continue nobody conflict this afternoon across much of the country, including right here in the bay area. Tom vacar joins us live this afternoon, and this new wave of restrictions threatens the very survivability of the restaurant industry. Well, the whole fact is this cannot go on forever. Some accommodations will have to be made. Covid carnage to patients mirror s the carnage to small businesses, restaurants and their employees. It is a tail of two realities. According to the National Restaurant association, this is their sobering reality. 100,000 restaurants, 1 in 6, closed forever or long term. 40 of the remaining restaurant ours saying theyll be gone in three months without any help. 240 billion in lost sales this year. One Business Owner we spoke with has been able to survive so far. There has to be assistance for businesses and also for individuals. Reporter b
Was placed on paid leave. He was with the department for about five years. This really hits home, a family here at the department. Obviously, our officer is very shaken up for everything. Reporter sergeant rivera, the president of the police union. He said, the department could potentially face discipline if he is not at fault. If the officer was not within department the policy, there can be rick percussions, absolutely. Reporter to avoid comfort of interest, outside agencies took over the investigation. The collision itself is being taken over solely by the chp and the das office. Obviously, we will have our own internal investigation. Reporter the chps multidisciplinary action investigation team, specializing in pratt trash protocols spent hours electing evidence and diagramming the scene. Among evidence the chp will look into, was the driver distracted, were there any blind spots, with a distracted, what were the moments for the officer in the pedestrian before impact . This is all
Now, tents and field hospitals are being set up there to reduce hospital bed capacity. The number of patients in the hospital icu and respite raiders reached an alltime high over the weekend. In el paso, some patients are being airlifted out to make room for the sickest. In addition, six more temporary morgue trucks were being brought in after the first four buildup, for a total of 10. New york state is opposing sweeping new restrictions, as new positive cases and hospital admissions continue to rise. Gatherings will be limited known no more than 10 people starting friday. This is for restaurants, bars, gym people, health clubs, bowling alleys must all close by 10 00 p. M. , starting friday. Governor andrew cuomo said, further steps can be taken, including banning Indoor Dining at restaurants and bars. Here in california, the state is now closing out 1 million cases since the start of this pandemic. New numbers released today so the state has more than 184,000 cases, including more tha
Covid infections. More than 187,000. As the new surge grinds on, we are closer to a vaccine that could end the outbreak. Pfizer announced it asked for emergency use approval of the vaccine candidate which the company says is 95 effective in large scale trials. We hope that they will review the data and give us the green light so we can start distributing the vaccine. Reporter moderna is expected to send data to the fda later this month. Astrazenica says it is showing strong immune responses in older adults. No corners were cut in the rush to production. The process of the speed did not compromise at all safety, nor did it compromise scientific integrity. Reporter states are puttinger restrictions in place as they try to slow the spread cdc recommends against traveling. The best way to stay safe is to stay at home. Covid19 sites are struggling to keep up with demand. We have seen long lines. In los angeles lines around the building. Five people are recovering from minor injuries after a