56 in lake port. Our cool spots. Everybody else 56 in San Francisco, fairfield at 66 degrees. A much brighter day and warmer after such a chilly start. Lets get back to reggie for the news. Could the u. S. Be headed to a National Lockdown . Depends on who you ask. This morning jobina fortson is hearing the answer from dr. Fauci. Thank you. As the u. S. Faces a massive surge in cases, dr. Anthony fauci says americans need to wear masks and continue social distancing to avoid another lockdown. He was talking to Robin Roberts this morning. The idea of a four to sixweek nationwide lockdown has been floated to control the spread of the virus. The idea includes slotting down businesses and paying people for lost wages, but dr. Fauci says it is not likely to happen. Dr. Fauci says vaccines will start being distributed in december and will become more widely available to the public in the spring and early summer. He also stresses the importance of continuing to do things like Outdoor Activitie
Was placed on paid leave. He was with the department for about five years. This really hits home, a family here at the department. Obviously, our officer is very shaken up for everything. Reporter sergeant rivera, the president of the police union. He said, the department could potentially face discipline if he is not at fault. If the officer was not within department the policy, there can be rick percussions, absolutely. Reporter to avoid comfort of interest, outside agencies took over the investigation. The collision itself is being taken over solely by the chp and the das office. Obviously, we will have our own internal investigation. Reporter the chps multidisciplinary action investigation team, specializing in pratt trash protocols spent hours electing evidence and diagramming the scene. Among evidence the chp will look into, was the driver distracted, were there any blind spots, with a distracted, what were the moments for the officer in the pedestrian before impact . This is all
Coming into the area, some rain. Were excited to see rain coming in. Its falling on the weekend but it is great to see at any point. It will be moving into the bay area this afternoon. Storm ranger is powered up and ready to catch that rain on the radar. Of course more updates throughout the morning. Mike, whats the update now on the morning commute . We look at the map, the bay bridge as well as the san mateo both are east west bridges and get caught by the wind. Really thats it so far this early friday morning. No other problems on the roadway. Thank you, mike. Still no winner in the race for president with five states still hanging in the balance. Joe biden appears to be inching closer with the former Vice President looking at paths to victory. Biden took the lead in georgia but it is the slimmest of margins. Hes now ahead by about 1,000 votes with more ballots to be counted. And the last time georgia went democrat in the president ial election was 28 years ago. A live look in penns
Now, tents and field hospitals are being set up there to reduce hospital bed capacity. The number of patients in the hospital icu and respite raiders reached an alltime high over the weekend. In el paso, some patients are being airlifted out to make room for the sickest. In addition, six more temporary morgue trucks were being brought in after the first four buildup, for a total of 10. New york state is opposing sweeping new restrictions, as new positive cases and hospital admissions continue to rise. Gatherings will be limited known no more than 10 people starting friday. This is for restaurants, bars, gym people, health clubs, bowling alleys must all close by 10 00 p. M. , starting friday. Governor andrew cuomo said, further steps can be taken, including banning Indoor Dining at restaurants and bars. Here in california, the state is now closing out 1 million cases since the start of this pandemic. New numbers released today so the state has more than 184,000 cases, including more tha
Restrictive yellow tier. So at midnight Indoor Dining at restaurants, no longer will be awill you allowed. Gyms and Movie Theaters have to reduce capacity. Contra costa is banning indoor dinie ing again and gyms must s indoor operations and Concession Stands at Movie Theater haves to close on tuesday. Santa clara county also dialing back reopening by banning Indoor Dining starting on tuesday. Marin county announced it, too, would be banning Indoor Dining. Very confusing, all the counties, everybody is moving backwards, which is not good. See where your county stands at abc7news. Com. To the travel advisory from state officials calling for residents to stay home or quarantine for 14 days. That goes for out of state visitors, as well. Now we want to know who is joining you for thanksgiving. You can head to abc7news. Com vote to weigh in. You see that poll at the bottom of your screen. Abc 7 News Reporter kris reyes has a look how officials plan to keep travelers accountable. We believe c