Get to questions want to share a few updates with you President Biden signed two executive actions to restore and strengthen americas access to quality affordable healthcare specifically he directed agencies to reexamine rules and other policies that limit americans access to healthcare and consider additional actions for the Affordable Care act taking continue to provide access to lifesaving care for millions of americans as a result department of hhs will open healthcare. Gov for special enrollment. Every 15 to may 15 the administration only had ever six weeks this is double the length of time. Those without Health Insurance can sign up with Health Coverage too little or no cost the president rescinded the gag rule that prevents outputs of International Funding to provide abortion counseling referrals to receive your spending and directed hhs whether to resend under Title X Family Planning Program also built on the actions he has taken at the heart of the response to covid19. Second
Disease control says, though, that vaccinations for teachers, in her personal opinion, are not a requirement. This as the Obama Administration says decisions should not be made immediately. Also want to make it clear that there is increasing data to suggest that schools can safely reopen and that that safe reopening does not suggest that teachers need to be vaccinated in order to reopen safely. The doctor spoke to this in her personal capacity. Obviously, shes the head of the cdc, but were going to wait for the final guidance so we can use that as a guide for schools around the country. Eric so what could that final guidance be for parents across the country who have been home schooling their kids on zoom and all of that . Lucas tomlinson In Washington with more on what we can expect. Reporter good afternoon. Chicagos democratic mayor, lori lightfoot, says shes had it with the teachers and wants them back in the classroom as quickly as possible. My patience is up. We cant wait hours an
Addition to the pandemic relief and fighting the coronavirus, what else should be a priority. Republicans, one line, democrats, one line, independents and others,. One line you can also send us a text. Include your name and where you are texting from. And onter, cspanwj facebook. We will hear from a couple of members of Congress Later in the program. We will ask them both about the status of a potential pandemic relief bill. We will also show you some of the highlights from last nights cnn interview. First, a piece from page of washington journal using data from johns hopkins. The whole front page, if you go online, you will see the interactive map showing the spread of the virus across the country. The april 17 spring peak, july 25 at summer peak, the low point between the summer and fall of september 19. So far, in the fall, the fall peak to describe, two weeks in november, over 2 million cases. Over 12 million cases. The bottom line is how the surge engulfed. They write today, about
Local news station. Now with breaking news. It is absolutely imperative that we take action now. Each and every one of us in order to get through this. Local Health Officials sounding the alarm and shutting services as coronavirus cases surge across the bay area. America has more than 10 million confirmed coronavirus cases and more than 240,000 people have died from this virus. Here in california. We now have gone over 1 million confirmed cases of covid19. Thank you so much for joining us here on kron 4 news at 3 on this friday, the 13th im Justine Waldman we have a lot to get to this hour and well start right now with the Team Coverage we have on the new covid restrictions that are coming across the bay area. Well start in the south bay with kron fours rob fladeboe he is live for us in san jose. And rob the city Just Announced a backtrack. In its reopening plan part of the new details. And thats just tina Santa Clara County Health Officials are holding a News Conference here at the co
Ater, Susan Ferrechio takes look at how the next senate is shaping up. We also take your calls and you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. Washington journal is next. Host the shape of president elect Joe Bidens Administration will begin to take shape today as he names a covid advisory panel. While cabinet choices may be a week or more away, he could name his chief of staff this week. Good morning, it is monday, november 9. Welcome to washington journal. Our first hour of questioning asking you what is your top priority for the Biden Administration . Here is how you take part. One line for democrats, one line for republicans, one for independence and others. Independents and others. We welcome your texts. Please include your name and where you are texting from. And on facebook as well. We will also keep you updated on some of the legal challenges that are continuing in several states to the election by the Trump Campaign. We will tell you more about those as we look for