Even as the president continues to spread fanciful cams that la the Election Results are fraudulent. The work of the transition continues. The coordinator deborah birx said she was ready to begin formal conversations with bidens team today. Well talk with a top member of bidens pandemic to be force later this hour. All these involvements are happening against the brutal backdrop of this worsening pandemic. Nearly 200,000 new cases were reported in a single day over the holiday weekend. Hospitalizations continue to soar overwhelming Health Systems across the country. Roughly 14 00 americans are dying every day. And despite the cdcs warning against traveling this thanksgiving, tens of millions did so anyway. Prompting a chorus of dire warnings from white house officials. What we expect the next couple weeks into december, that we might see a surge super imposed upon the surge were already in, and when i give that messa message, i dont want to frighten people except to say its not too lat
Hello and welcome whether youre watching in the uk or around the world. We start with an apology from americas top Infectious Diseases expert Dr Anthony Fauci after he criticised uk regulators over their rapid approval of a new Coronavirus Vaccine. Britain on wednesday became the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer Biontech vaccine for mass use. Speaking earlier to cbs, dr fauci said the uk was not as rigorous as the us in its vaccine approval process. But when he spoke to my colleagues earlier on this channel, dr fauci backtracked. First of all, there really has been a misunderstanding and for that, i am sorry a misunderstanding and for that, i am sorry and i apologise for that. I do have great faith in both the Scientific Community and the Regulatory Community at the uk, and anyone who knows me and my relationship with that over literally decades know thats the case. The point i was really trying to make, i did not make it well, which is why i welcome to the opportunity
Down its sky high rate of infection. Also in the programme. A row erupts in the us after an opinion writer suggests the next first Ladyjill Biden should stop referring to herself as doctor. And how the humble garden pea may hold the secret to controlling blood sugar levels, and avoiding type two diabetes. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. The eus chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, will brief e u Michel Barnier, will brief eu ambassadors on monday after britain and the European Union agreed to extend talks on a post brexit trade deal. Sunday was to have been the final deadline for the talks but as before, both sides have agreed an extension. The british Prime Minister and the head of the European Commission spoke on the phone on sunday, saying they would go the extra mile to try to find a solution. Our Political Correspondent iain watson has this report. Are there still barri
Impeachment trying to focus congress and the country on his covid stimulus bill. Good to have you with us. Much of the u. S. Is facing a dangerous deep freeze. Ice and snow are falling from West Virginia to texas and wind chills have been recorded as low as 42 below zero in colorado. Right now more than 5 million americans are without power as temperatures plummet. Texas is particularly hard hit as the Southern State isnt used to these harsh conditions. President biden had already declared a federal emergency over the weekend and the governor has now deployed the national guard. At the same time, tornadoes have been spotted along the east coast. This is the scene in georgia. Reports of storm damage also coming out of North Carolina as well as search and rescue efforts there for missing persons. Travel has been affected by dangerous icy roads and multiple airports across the u. S. Have also been closed. School districts are canceling inperson classes and some Vaccination Centers will be
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. President donald trump is to be moved to hospital for treatment after being diagnosed with coronavirus. A helicopter is standing by at the white house. President trump has already been treated with an antibody cocktail and vitamins. His doctors earlier said he was fatigued but in good spirits. His rival in next months election, joe biden, is on the campaign trail, where he reminded americans that they all have their part to play in getting the virus under control. So be patriotic. Its not about being a tough guy, its about doing your part. Wearing a mask is not only going to protect you, but it also protects those around you. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. The white house says President Trump will spend a few days in hospital after contracting the coronavirus as a precautionary measure