Whats happening is a covid spec. Cases in the state of california have doubled just in the last 10 days. This is simply the fastest increase california has seen since the beginning of this pandemic. As a result, contra costa is one of 60 counties now in the most respect to purple tear. Joining napa, santa clara, and so dominant counties. Only San Francisco, san mateo, and marin counties are one step above in the right ear. Even so, Indoor Dining is also coming to a halt. Health officials say, the spike is occurring even before the holidays or the heart of the flu season. Thanks giving hasnt occurred yet. The weather just started getting cold. We havent seen anything yet. The fact that we already see surges in cases before all of this that events is particularly concerning. It seems restaurants and bars are getting the blood to the plane for whats happening. People sit at tables even if outside are pretty close to folks who the are not with all the time with the masks down. Those are th
Marisa lagos, and joining from San Franciscos kqed politics and government reporter, guy maserati. Thank you for joining us tonight. Guy, President Trump proved last night th he can displa restraint and offer more of a coherent licy message. It likely to increase votes in his favor late in the game with a week left until econ day . I think the answer to that is hientirely incumbent on campaign ability to take that slightly more coherent policy message we heard in specific areas. And thinking about the energy policy, differences that emerged in the debate between biden and trump. Trump pouncing on thbiden taing away from fossil fus. Also, but issues that are more on voters mines like re. Navirus responseand health marissa, are you expecting the unexpected to occur in the next few days, especially wi President Trump behind in the polls, do you think the two campaigns wibe relatively quiet now . Voting is underway and in record numbers. We have some 15 million ca americans that their ball
We begin with three big headlines. Trending in the wrong direction is the coronavirus. Counties may see opening plans curtailed. Officials in Santa Clara County are finding an up tick in cases. The vaccine took a big step forward. Pfizer says its trial drug is more than 90 effective but it needs more study to use it in the atrisk population. The vaccine could be available as early as next summer. As the development of a vaccine moves closer to approval, medical experts are helping california to decide who gets priority. Health is a critical part of building a better bay area. David louis had access to three members of a Task Force Working on that challenge. California is one of three western states prioritizing who gets the vaccine once approved by the fda. The process, by rich, those decisions are made is really important if people are going to trust that the process is fair. Hes one of three members of governor newsomes task force who talked about planning on a webinar. Theyll look a
Icu admissions up more than 27 . He suggested some counties are poised to move backward in the states fourtiered reopening system. Take seriously how deadly this disease continues to be. Averaging 44 deaths every single day in the state of california over a sevenday period. This disease continues to be deadly. And a vaccine will come, but its not going to come soon enough. Health and Human Services secretary dr. Mark galley says that private household gatherings are a major source of spread. Health officials urging the public not to let their guard down at this point. Businesses that dont follow the proper safety protocols to help reduce the spread could also be in for a rather rude awakening. Abc 7 News Reporter chris nguyen with the story from the south bay. Reporter with the holidays fast approaching, Santa Clara County Health Officials are on high alert after seeing a sharp uptick in covid19 cases. The rate of change has been very steep, and that is a certain. Weve seen this before
This is a special edition of the news with shepard smith. Hurricane delta makes landfall and good evening from cnbc the hurricane moments away from landfall right now and frankly, about to make history. Hurricane delta is closing in on the southwestern coast of louisiana as a very powerful category 2 storm delta is set to become the tenth named storm to strike the United States this year that has never happened in recorded history never have there been ten named storms i want to show you where we are right now. This is the radar. You can see part of the eye has already come ashore just south and east of lake charles, louisiana. The storm has been weakening throughout the afternoon it was 115 miles an hour four hours ago, maximum sustained winds now 100 miles an hour. The minimum pressure has risen that means the storm is getting weaker the higher the pressure, the weaker the storm, because its a low pressure center. Right now its moving toward land, and part of that eye is already over