Day. Ktvus Jana Katsuyama is here with the pfizer results in the race to get vaccines to people. Reporter one interesting point is pfizer says their data showed basically the vaccine was 94 effective with older adults and had no serious side effects. Now the fda has an Advisory Panel on standby to review and publicly debate the data in early december. As president elect joe biden held a briefing with healthcare workers wednesday, the nations ninemonth battle with the coronavirus show the emotional toll. One nurse tearing up along with the president elect. The hardship and heartbreak on the front lines, now seeing some hope. On wednesday pfizer announced new test results from their vaccine candidate shows a 95 efficacy rate overall, despite the rest timeline. The nations top Infectious Disease expert said in a call this week that he is confident the vaccines will be safe. The data then goes to the fda , to career scientists who have no political obligation to anyone. Then they go to an
City leaders encourage everybody to get tested tonight. There is a catch. Thanks for joining us. Everybody at 10 im Vicki Liviakis and im grant lotus some people say everybody get tested and then its ok if everybody congregate but there is a testing shortage and city leaders tonight are asking people not to use these government operated covid testing sites. Before their thanksgiving travel or gathering plans. They say these resources are for essential workers at people who have symptoms or believe they were exposed to covid yeah, one of those government operated sites is on the embarcadero and thats where we find kron 4 Taylor Bisacky she joins us now live with more. About the citys message. Sign here behind me says appointment only and at last check appointments here are booked up through december second at put that in perspective this site typically tests about 1700 people a day so this is obviously raising concerns for the people that need the tests most the city is now emphasizing
Incredibly vulnerable communities are facing just great challenges right now, so i think that the work of the ihss Public Authority is more important than ever. So, thank you so much. And i also just wanted to really thank sascha who i have known for many years and worked with on campaigns for supporting seniors, people with disabilities, and also the care workers, the people who provide the care. So im so excited, yeah, to hear from sascha. And i have known Daisy Mcarthur for years. And a leader in seniors and homecare worker issues. So what a great group of folks stepping into this important role. Thank you so much. Chair ronen thank you. Supervisor stefani, do you have any comments . Supervisor stefani yes, thank you, chair ronen. I just want to echo what both you and supervisor mar said about miss bittner and knowing her work over the years. I want to also thank all of the candidates. This is such important work and its always so good to see such good people willing to serve San Fr
Commissioner ransomscott present. Vice chair rosales present. Chair bustos present. The next is item 2, announcements. The next meeting will be november 3, 2020 at 1 00 p. M. Please be advised a member of the public has up to three minutes to make comments unless the Commission Adopts a shorter period on any item. During the Public Comment period, viewers are instructed to dial 14156550001, enter the access code which is 146 413 2620. Youll need to press the pound sign twice to enter the call. When prompted, press star 3 to submit your request to speak. When you dial star 3, youll hear the following message. You have raised your hand to ask a question. Please wait to speak until the host calls on you. When you hear your line has been unmuted, this is your opportunity to provide your Public Comment. You will have three minutes. You can stay online and listen to the meeting or choose to hang up. If youre planning to comment on any items, its recommended that you call the Public Comment l
Commissioner ransomscott present. Vice chair rosales present. Chair bustos present. The next is item 2, announcements. The next meeting will be november 3, 2020 at 1 00 p. M. Please be advised a member of the public has up to three minutes to make comments unless the Commission Adopts a shorter period on any item. During the Public Comment period, viewers are instructed to dial 14156550001, enter the access code which is 146 413 2620. Youll need to press the pound sign twice to enter the call. When prompted, press star 3 to submit your request to speak. When you dial star 3, youll hear the following message. You have raised your hand to ask a question. Please wait to speak until the host calls on you. When you hear your line has been unmuted, this is your opportunity to provide your Public Comment. You will have three minutes. You can stay online and listen to the meeting or choose to hang up. If youre planning to comment on any items, its recommended that you call the Public Comment l