President elect biden good afternoon. Today, im very proud to be announcing our health care and covid team at a critical time, as we near the end of one of the toughest years weve faced as a nation. More than 285,000 dead americans because of covid19, and counting. Last week, covid19 was the number one cause of death in america. Of covid19 and counting. Last week, covid19 was the number one cause of death in america. For black, latino and native americans, were nearly three times as likely to die from it, covid19 is a mass causality. For families and friends left behind, its a gaping hole in your heart that never will be fully healed. As a country, weve been living with this pandemic for so long, were at risk of becoming numb to its toll on all of us. Were resigned to feel that theres nothing we can do. And we cant trust one another. That we must accept death, pain and sorrow. Were in the midst of this deadly pandemic that has infected almost 15 million americans. 1 out of every 22 peo
Massive funding that allowed us to scale up production. Every vaccine was being used. What we did was use a platform that has been around for over a decade, so we know it safe. We know its effective. I will get one as soon as they tell me that i can. Harris White House Press secretary Kayleigh Mcenany is here on this momentous day. First, the physical battle from the frontline. Professor of medicine at nyu Medical Center and fox news medical contributor, dr. Marc siegel is in new york. It all began with that Critical Care nurse today, getting the shot in her arm. Your concerns, your thoughts, your excitement on this day . All of it. Harris, it is a very exciting day in america on the covid front lines. Including here in new york when we fought some of the very big battles. As we speak, harris, the vaccine has been running into the rescue. You can see the vaccine arriving, but what happens, it needs to be though thawed out. Doctors, nurses, respiratory therapist, they will be the first
This, as President Trump remains silent about the alarming surge in covid cases as he pursues false claims on voter fraud. Thanksgiving crackdowns. The states now ordering families not to gather in large groups for the holidays. The furious backlash and the big question, how will police enforce the rules . Plus, the couple behind that superspreader wedding speaking out. Nearly half their guests infected with covid including three of their grandparents. Why they are blaming the dance floor. Prince william breaks his silence about the investigation into that infamous interview with his mother, Princess Diana. Was she tricked . And the blockbuster news out of hollywood. Get used to it. Now how hollywood is planning to lasso in audiences. The highly anticipated hits going straight to your living room, just in time for christmas. Yes whoohoo good morning, america. Good to be with you on this thursday. We have some encouraging news on the vaccine front this morning. And well have more on tha
Ama daetz. California set a single day record for diagnosed coronavirus cases with more than 13,000. The previous high in july. Were seeing the Positivity Rate spike. The 14day rate is 5. 2 . Thats an indicator of the spread of the virus. Another member of the trump family is infected. Donald trump junior tested positive and is quarantining in upstate new york. Rudy ghoiulianis son also test positive. He serves for trump. The citys Health Officer said today he expects the city to move into the restricti tivi purple tier as early as sunday. Abc 7 is committed to keeping you fully informed about the vaccine and when approved by the fda, it will be the most reliable way to beat this virus. We have assembled the abc 7 vaccine team. Dr. Patel, kate larson, andlars, to bring you the host complete cov most complete coverage and answer every question about the vaccine. Here. Reporter developmentdeve. Reporter developmentdeve. They have 40 million doses stockpiled. The fda said the Vaccine Advi
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