We were all hoping 2021 might be a bit different. But in many respects, 2020 isnt going anywhere. And as much as wed like to say the new year is a new beginning, the Disturbing Trends in numbers are, unfortunately, inescapable. Especially, right here, in the United States. Now, one, grim figure, after another, reported on new years day. The nation surpassing 20 million cases. More than 100,000 hospitalizations reported, for the 31ststraight day. Several states, breaking records for new cases and deaths. And while the vaccines offer hope, both, hopefully, taming a pandemic that seems to be out of control. Actually, getting those doses into the arms of americans has run into problems. The Trump Administration wanted 20 Million People vaccinated, by january 1st. But the cdc reports just under 3 million have actually gotten the shot. Cnns nick watt has more details, now, about the state of the pandemic as the new year begins. Reporter from wuhan, where all this began, to new york. Not much
Bed hospital. We are still awaiting test results from our colleague here at 360. I personally have no symptoms and had no close contact with the person. We broadcast from my home on friday. My staff is all still working from home. Tonight, im in a remote studio with a robotic camera so im not in contact with anyone else. But again, no symptoms. Globally, late today, britains Prime Minister put the uk on the tightest lockdown since the second world war. This morning, the president s Surgeon General said this. I want america to understand this week, its going to get bad. And we really need to come together as a nation and so we really, really you dont think people are taking it seriously . Well, that was this morning. Now, heres the president this evening. Cnns Kaitlan Collins asking him whether his desire to loosen restrictions was medically sound. You said its likely going to be weeks, not months, before you suggest easing these guidelines you put out. Have any of the doctors on your t
Stories in this Regional News Roundup are excerpted from weekly newspapers from around the region. This is part one, with part two scheduled to appear in Sunday’s Tribune.
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