i really do, fred. i mean, i think delta was really humbling to us in this sense the last time we felt we were really coming out and started to relax unmasked, we got this next surge that we are just starting to come out of, and i agree, you know, overall nationally it looks like we re doing well, particularly in places that vaccination rates are extremely high and other public health measures are really adhered to, places like the northeast, but there are plenty of states that are seeing a surge right now. minnesota right now has an increase in cases, you know, montana, idaho still increased hospitalizations and death. alaska right now is in crisis standards of care so, you know, plenty of places where, you know, there are still entire states really struggling to get through this surge. yeah, still can t let their guard down. so earlier dr. anthony fauci was also asked here on cnn about mandating vaccines on flights ahead of the holiday travel season, and this is what he said. i d
14 others transported to multiple hospital. at least two hospitals in st. paul and a hospital in the neighboring city of minneapolis. what led to this shooting is still unclear. investigators are working and trying to determine a motive. so many lives changed last night. people went out in the city of st. paul. it was a nice night there, a saturday night. they we out to have a good time, and the heart of downtown st. paul and this happened, and for some perspective, this all took place about a block away from the excel energy center. for those of you familiar with the twin cities, you know the ex is where the minnesota wild play. there was no game, of course, yesterday, but this is an area where people come to have a good time, hang out, walk and celebrate with friends. fred fredericka. thank you so much from chicago on this st. paul shooting. cnn law enforcement analyst