Also this morning, a boy band superstar opens up about the moment he became an addict. Series set. And they win the National League pennant. The two teams ready to take the plate for the world series. And the perfect wedding during the pandemic spanning both sides of the border. Good monday morning, everyone. Im mona kosar abdi. Im andrew dymburt. Kenneth is off. We begin with the surge in coronavirus cases. Hospitals in several states are reporting a shortage of icu beds, and as states try to plan for a vaccine, pfizer says its vaccine will be delayed until at least the end of november. All of this coming as the race for the white house enters the home stretch. President trump last night said if he had listened to scientists, the economy would be in a depression right now. But we begin our coverage with the latest from the front lines and more hospitals saying theyre overwhelmed. This morning, scientists warning that the u. S. Is bracing for a dangerous winter. The next 6 to 12 weeks
So my first guess is going to be washington, d. C. Its got to be. I havent seen the list yet. Its got to be d. C. It has to. Andrew has experience. I do have experience. Ive been there for six months and ive seen more rats than my entire lifetime living in new york. You hear that, washington, d. C. . Andrew is joining us from washington, d. C. This week. Youve seen plenty of his stories covering the impeachment trial, covid19, everything coming out of the white house. Before that, you were in miami. I was. You were a florida man. I still am a florida man. But not florida man, you know. Theres a difference. You were in portland before that, so youve been making the rounds. You were also in new york. Welcome back. I love new york. Im glad to be back. Were excited to have you for the rest of the week. Lets start this half hour with the latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic. More than 219,000 american lives lost and more than 8 million confirmed cases. China is showing an economi
Sitting there unspent. Why isnt it being put to work and Holiday Plans in limbo we want to see family and friends. But how . Tonight coed guidelines to keep you safe the news good evening. Just two weeks left until the election covid is rising and colliding head on with politics. Increasing in 42 states over the past week including battleground wisconsin where early inperson voting began today right now President Trump holding a rally in erie, pennsylvania First Lady Melania Trump was supposed to be there with him but canceled her spokesperson said she has a lingering cough from her covid infection. Joe biden stays off the trail. His campaign insisting to prepare for the final president ial debate day after tomorrow time is running out for a covid relief deal before the election. More mixed signals on where things are headed for americans. Details on that coming up in a few minutes. Heres a hint. For people in need, its not looking good we have reporters covering it all focusing first
Why isnt it being put to work and Holiday Plans in limbo we want to see family and friends. But how . Tonight coed guidelines to keep you safe tonight covid guidelines to keep you safe th good evening. Just two weeks left until the election covid is rising and colliding head on with politics. Increasing in 42 states over the past week including battleground wisconsin where early inperson voting began today right now President Trump holding a rally in erie, pennsylvania First Lady Melania Trump was supposed to be there with him but canceled her spokesperson said she has a lingering cough from her covid infection. Joe biden stays off the trail. His campaign insisting to prepare for the final president ial debate day after tomorrow time is running out for a covid relief deal before the election. More mixed signals on where things are headed for americans. Details on that coming up in a few minutes. Heres a hint. For people in need, its not looking good we have reporters covering it all fo
The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs statn from viewers like you. Thank you. Host i am katty kay in washington, and this is bbc world news amica. New covid restrictions in the u. K. More masks, less socializing, and the pubs shut earlier. A pandemic full of grim milestones, the u. S. Passes another one. 200,000 people ve now died. The first ever virtual United Nations General Assembly is underway. President trump uses the opportunity to criti china. Katty welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. Tough covid restrictions are in place in the u. K. After the Prime Ministerhe warned country is at a perilous turning point. More people will have to wear masks. Fewer people will be allowed to gather, and pubs are going to ut earlier. People caught breaking the rules could be fined thousands. Orest johnson warns this isnt a short stint. I am deeply, spiritually reluc