Now that we are done with the holiday, i would like to give a special shoutout to all the turkeys who survived this year. No one eats turkey after this weekend, right . So hes safe. Hopefully. I want to hear this story, though. That unlikely duo. Right now we begin this half hour with the latest developments in the coronavirus emergency. Health experts are warning that the u. S. Is entering a dangerous new stage of the pandemic. So far there have been nearly 13. 4 million coronavirus cases in the u. S. And almost 267,000 deaths. States and communities begin new restrictions today. This morning harsher restrictions are about to take effect for more americans. As Health Officials brace for another deadly surge in coronavirus cases. I believe that the next 6 to 12 weeks are going to be the darkest weeks in modern american medical history. A threeweek stayathome order begins today in los angeles county, where more than 5,000 cases were reported sunday. People in the county are now being ur
Plus, big tex pharma. Tech pharma. Amazon launches a digital pharmacy that includes discounts and deliveries for prime members. It promises to upend the pharmacy business as we know it and may spell trouble for thousands of small pharmacies across the country. And, just what are your children watching . A new study finds if it is childrens content on youtube, it is probably littered with ads depicting violence and providing no Educational Value whatsoever. We will have all the details. First, u. S. Stocks pulled back from record highs today as u. S. Investors turn to the surge in new cases of covid19 and lockdown measures. Pharmacy stocks took a beating after amazon announced it is getting into the pharma business. Our Abigail Doolittle has more from new york. Markets generally ended the day down, but it was a big up day for amazon. How much influence did that have . Abigail lots of great headlines that you were mentioning. It was a fairly quiet day. It started risk off and ended mildl
This sale wont last, so click, call, or visit a store today over 1,500 people were tested today in San Francisco, hoping they didnt get covid over the thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving air travel down by more than half compared to last year but still a busy day out here as people come back to new restrictions and new quarantines. The 49ers with an inspiring road win over the rams, but where will their next game be played . The teams reaction tonight to Santa Clara Countys new restrictions. Announcer building a better bay area for a safe and secure future, this is abc7 news. I dont want to take that chance because how bad this virus is. It aint no joke. As the Holiday Weekend comes to an end, bay area residents are getting tested and considering quarantines as covid cases continue to rise. The surge is forcing new restrictions and leaving Business Owners and now sports teams to figure out the next steps. Very proud of our guys that i couldnt give them the answers and they could put it
Next hit. For now lets talk about what will happen this afternoon. After being in the 30s and 40s this morning, well hit the low to mid 60s around the bay. 61 to about 63 degrees. Then you can see inland about 63 to 68. The cool spot will be Half Moon Bay at 56. Liz . All right. Thank you. New this morning, moderna will ask the fda for emergency authorization use for its covid19 vaccine today. The massachusettsbased Company Released its latest trial results today. It says so far it found the vaccine is just over 94 effective. Moderna following pfizer in requesting emergency authorization use. The fda is scheduled to meet and review the Pfizer Vaccine next thursday. The agency could do the same for modernas vaccine as early as december 17th. Surging covid19 cases have forced San Francisco and san mateo counties back into the purple tier. And that means new restrictions and a curfew. Gyms have to close indoors but can operate outdoors. Top attractions like the academy of sciences are clo
Elementary. Marin county at this point in a category of its own with being in the red county surrounded by a lot of those other purple tier counties. We broke it down by numbers. 51 counties are in the purple category. Just six in the red category. One lone county is in orange. These counties in purple, according to the states covid website, represent nearly 40 Million People in the state or 99. 1 of the states population really in a league of its own. Pa rin marin stands out. In a letter to parents, the superintendent and the School Principal emphasized that families are encouraged to quarantine when needed and some of the school day will be a little different. Dropoff and pickup, drivers are to meet at a designated gate and the drivers are to remain in their cars. Some feel the district may be moving too fast. Increase depression and other maladaptive behaviors. Reporter and in this district the high school is expected to reopen school in january. It is important to note for schools