Fda issuing an emergency use authorization for it. So this is the fastest that a safe, effective vaccine has ever been developed. But all there is unfolding on the same day the u. S. Surpassed 16 million cases. Its only been four days since we reached 15 million cases. This Global Pandemic just ravaging the u. S. Unlike any other country. For perspective, compare canada and the u. S. , more people died from covid in the last week here in the u. S. Than have died in canada to the entire pandemic. In fact, more people died just yesterday in the u. S. Than in japan and south korea combined, since the pandemic began. The u. S. And south korea reported their first cases on the same day. More than 108,000 americans are in hospitals and friday the deaths of another 3300 americans were reported a single day record. 2,000 more deaths have already been reported today with hours still to go. Officials warned Christmas Travel and gatherings will cause another surge. But back to the muchneeded ligh
Confirmed cases. Yes, this is a worldwide pandemic, but the degree to which this has devastated the United States is hard to fathom. It is unmatchable. For perspective, here, compare canada and the u. S. On the same continent of north america. More people died from covid in the u. S. Just in the last week than have died in canada through this entire pandemic. In fact, more people died just yesterday here in the u. S. Than in japan and south korea combined. And thats their total death toll combined. Remember, the u. S. And south korea reported their first cases on the same day, but back to the sign of hope right now because the Vaccine Distribution process is gearing up as we speak. We are following all the latest developments for you. Cnn correspondent adrien Adrienne Broaddus is standing by where they are awaiting the arrival of the first vaccines there. Cnn aviation correspondent pete montean is outside Pfizer Manufacturing facility in kalamazoo, michigan, and theyre going to be havi
Good morning. Im Chris Jansing in for craig melvin. The word of the day is vaccine. Just seconds ago we received the important first analysis of phase three human trials for the vaccine by oxford and astrazeneca, and the news is positive. That comes on the heels of a 90yearold grandmother in the United Kingdom to become the first to receive a clinically approved vaccine from pfizer, 334 days after the first reported covid death in china. The name of the second person and first man to get the vaccine, william shakespeare. Yes, you heard that right. Here are the facts on the pandemic at this hour. It is being dubbed v day in the uk. The country has kicked off what will be an unprecedented Global Vaccination Campaign including the largest ever attempted by the uks publicly funded National Health service. Moments ago results from a pier review of astrazeneca and oxford vaccine, showing efficacy of around 70 . The conclusion about the twodose regimen, tested by over 11,000 volunteers, resul
We have Fox Team Coverage on that, and on reports President Trump is looking into a special counsel for the hunter biden investigation Hillary Vaughn is with the hillary camp and live at the white house. Mark. Good evening President Trump will be back at the white house here in the next few minutes or so as you mention at the Army Navy Game at west point and that trip comes day after the food and Drug Administration approve Pfizer Vaccine something that the president says could mark the beginning of the end of the pandemic. I wasnt president according to almost everybody even the enemy. If i wasnt president you havent have a forecast for five years okay. I pushed fda and companies everybody else involved like nobody has ever been pushed before an now you have it rolling out. Reporter brief clip of the conversation with Brian Kilmeade you can hear a lot more of it tomorrow morning on sunday edition of fox and friends. And while the vaccine is approved it is not going to be widely availa
Proportions. This is one of the greatest scientific accomplishments in history. It will save millions of lives and soon end the pandemic once and for all. Through our partnership with fed ex and ups, we have already begun shipping the vaccine to every state and zip code in the country. Eric meanwhile, the federal government is doubling down on its order of the moderna vaccine. That one has not been given the full approval just yet, buying an additional 100 million doses of that. We have live team fox News Coverage up to the he very minute. Mike toebin is standing by with trucks that are ready to roll out nationwide to start delivering the vaccine to those who need it. Dr. Marc siegel will take a closer look at the vaccines impact on the virus. First lets go to mark meredith, standing by on the north lawn of the white house where this all began last night. Hi, mark. Reporter good afternoon. The Trump Administration calls pfizers vaccine a major step forward in battling the pandemic and