We dont even know what it is. And shes allowing people to have a conversation. So, on one hand, there are people who say shes wading into politics because she mentioned the president in talking about the blues. If you noticed a lot of people reacted with empathy and with gratitude almost because, yes, i havent been feeling like myself. Thank you for saying that. Michele norris, great talking to you. Thank you. You, too. Take care. Just past the top of the hour. Im anderson cooper. Nearly seven months after the first confirmed u. S. Case of covid19, the nation is getting closer to a vaccine, according to the nations top Infectious Disease expert, and White House Coronavirus Task Force Member dr. Anthony fauci. By the beginning of 2021, there should be limited doses. Tens of millions, not hundreds of millions of doses. So at that point, the process is to make a prioritization for those who would benefit the most and would need it the most. As we get well into 2021, it is likely that ther
Can you image a 9 11level of loss every day . The Scientists Say thats because of the combo of the flu and the declining vigilance of americans. The u. S. Already averages about 1,000 deaths a day, jim. President trump does not want to talk about this worsening pandemic, despite those figures. Instead, last night, he mocked joe biden for wearing a mask at a rally in pennsylvania, even as more and more science shows masks save lives. Overnight, multiple sources tell cnn that President Trump has been ramping up the pressure on Health Officials to deliver good news about a coronavirus vaccine, and this is key, before election day. The president continues to show that his political future is more important than the nearly 187,000 americans killed so far by this pandemic. A very busy friday morning. Theres lots to get to. Lets begin with cnns nick valencia. Hes live in atlanta with our top story. I mean, these numbers by the way, this model has proven very credible. White House Coronavirus
That president elects typically get. He will now begin receiving that. Its another step in the transfer of power. President elect joe biden making it official today. America is back. Reporter formally introducing his first round of cabinet nominees and appointees. Its team that will keep our country and our people safe and secure. Thats a team that reflects the fact that america is back. Reporter the National Security and Foreign Policy picks are all heavy on experience and if confirmed, some will make history. Thank you for placing your trust in me to lead the department of Homeland Security. Reporter the son of cuban immigrants would be the first latino and immigrant to serve as Homeland Security secretary. My foather and mother brough me to this country to escape communism. They cherished our democracy and were intensely proud to become United States citizens. Reporter the first woman to serve as direct tor of national intelligence. Secretary of state spoke specifically of his late
Authorization in the United States after concerns about its use overseas. The company is announcing that the u. S. Trial shows the vaccine is safe and 79 effective against symptomatic covid with no increased risk of blood clots. This comes in a perilous time. Miami beach could be a breeding ground for covid. The citys mayor has aimed a curfew aimed at easing crowds and spring breakers focused on partying and ignoring the pandemic. We are also following a surge of young migrants at the southern border as the white house continues to deny that its at crisis. This hour, ill talk to a texas congressman whos sharing the pictures inside the closed, overcrowded and jaillike facilities where thousands of children are in custody. First nick watt. Nick, astrazeneca is getting ready to seek fda authorization for its Covid Vaccine as cases are on the rise world wide. Whats the latest on that . Reporter well, pamela, for five weeks straight now new case counts have been climbing world wide. Of part
A Rose Beggarden event tomorrow are told. Then later in the week the president will be going to ohio. And it is notable they are putting him on the road for this. Because he is someone that does well pitching things to crowds and feeds off that energy. Sometimes makes him go off script, but if he can deliver a solid pitch and a good message, i think it is a necessary piece of momentum for this administration thats been largely bogged down in controversy. Now a little bit about what we have heard with his Infrastructure Plan is it involves a trillion dollars in public and in private investigation. And it is something that capitol hill should be able to get behind. But it is something we have heard about a lot from him. And it is important in the aftermath of the foreign trip. A lot of people said what worked is the administration gave people Something Else to talk about that was not russia or controversy. And this is a way that a lot of republican strategists said to me, you need to giv