More than 90 effectiveness in preventing the disease. This is very helpful news. And it is a trip to the innovative power of the private sector and efforts of congress and the Trump Administration to expedite the development of Covid Vaccines. A light at the end of the tunnel looks likeat its on the way. At the same time, madam president , it is essential esst minimize whats happening with covid right now. Cases are surging and are likely to surge further. Doctors and hospitals are struggling. Its essential we maintain key Safety Measures until those vaccines arrive. Number than everng we need to kp wearing masks, washing our hands and maintaining social distance. The more responsibly that we add, the more we can protect vulnerable members of the population and keep our doctors and hospitals from being overrun. Acting responsibly can alsols hp avert for the economic set of which would be a devastating blow to a lot of struggling businesses. I know its been a long, hard year and everyon
2 15 p. M. Eastern and we have live coverag here on cspan2. Earlier sators john thune and dick durbin talkn the ongoing coronavirus pandemic the governments response. Madam president , yesterday drugmaker madonna fired for emergency youth authorization from the fda for the Covid Vaccine and the fdas Vaccine Advisory Committee is scheduled to discuss pfizers Covid Vaccine next week and is excited to review maternals shortly thereafter. That it is entirely possible that by the end of december the fda will have authorized, not one, but two Covid Vaccines that are so far shown more than 90 effectiveness in preventing the disease. This is very hopeful news. It is a tribute to the innovative power of the private sector and the efforts of congress and the Trump Administration to expedite the development of Covid Vaccines. The light at the end of the tunnel looks like it is on the way and at the same time, madam president , it is essential would not minimize with happening with covid right now
The Washington Post hosted halfhour conversation. Robert welcome to Washington Post live. Im robert costa. Today, on our path forward series, which focuses on the pandemic, i am pleased to welcome back dr. Anthony fauci. Dr. Fauci, as you all know, is leading the nations fight against the coronavirus. He is director of the National Institute of allergies and infectious diseases. He has advised president s for decades, including president trump, and he has been praised by president elect biden. Dr. Fauci, welcome back. Dr. Fauci thank you, bob. Its good to be with you. Robert we had questions for our audience members. We will get to them in a moment. Its thanksgiving week. Any lastminute messages for americans who are still undecided on traveling . Dr. Fauci yes, bob, thank you. Obviously each individual family has to make, as i have said over the past few days, a riskbenefit assessment about the risk you are willing to take in traveling and in congregating in the usual warm atmosphere
Definitely going to heat up as we get into the afternoon but look at these temperatures already changing where are still in the 40s in some spots, the 50s and even a couple 60s now that im tracking 63 in oakland. 54 in san jose 49 still in santa rosa. Dry and sunny and a pretty warm this afternoon but then tomorrow things are going to drastically change the storm system all the green on your screen heading for us tomorrow, so umbrellas are needed your rain gear because were going to this basically bring rain throughout the entire day tomorrow and even into wednesday and windy conditions and chilly ones as well on more details on the storm system coming up in just a bit for now lets hit the roads and say good morning to robin good morning to you as well in a pretty good commute around the bay area with no major hot spots just some lingering crowding. On 80 west heading into San Francisco. This is the bridge that hasnt been the alley all of our other bridges are looking good and thinning
Points so they want to stop the tell me all the states want to continue to tell me. Every night tonight except when i watch the big board our system is the worst we also say that in the United States constitution is never mentioned at all and also to come russias top judge claims that germany has failed to answer any questions like the. Opposition think thats in the family moscows investigation into the incident which happened back in august. Hello that welcome to Washington National this friday afternoon and our coverage of the u. S. Election were counting in key states continues to decide this. Well the contest for the white house could actually be over in the coming hours with all indicators do you say that joe biden will be the next president of america it has been 3 days since the election and attention is now on the states where the continue to be counted were still waiting for crucial results in nevada and also pennsylvania this is how it looks as it stands joe biden has 264. 00