There is new day weekend, with Victor Blackwell and christi paul. Top of the hour. Good morning to you. There is expected to be one of the busiest days for travel during the pandemic. People who traveled for the holidays are now moving again and, of course, this is happening during there worsening coronavirus surge. The timings potentially dangerous. Theres a Record Number of people battling covid19 in hospitals across the country right now. Cnns paolo sandovals tracking it. We know that scenes are what is keeping hope alive because that seems to be on the horizon. Theres so much concern about what is to come. What are you hearing . Good morning to you, by the way. Reporter this morning. Good morning to you. Were slowly getting to that point. Reality is were not there yet. A vaccine is be being widely distributed to the population. The main concern, a very busy travel day, that we are likely going to see a repeat, at least possibly going to see a prepete of scenes that took place at ai
Im amara walker. We begin this Holiday Weekend with a grim reality. The u. S. Has surpassed 13 million coronavirus cases. This following a thanksgiving day that saw more than 100,000 new infections and over 1200 deaths despite 20 states not reporting any data on the holiday. One of our nations top Infectious Disease experts now warning that the postholiday case surge will be destabilizing for the u. S. Health care system, economy and homeland security. Nearly 90,000 people are spending this holiday in the hospital. And wheres the president . On a golf course for the 307th time during his presidency while still focusing on the election he lost. Today marks three weeks since the race was called for joe biden, but President Trump has yet to formally concede defeat. Meanwhile, a member of bidens coronavirus Advisory Board says the president elect will stick to the science and let Health Experts decide who gets the vaccine first. This as the cdcs independent Vaccine Advisory Committee sched
Three, key words in play, right now, in the u. S. Disease, desperation, and denial. Lets start with the disease. Covid19 blowing up, across the country. The number of infections, since the pandemic began . Well, north of 13 million. 4 million in november, alone. For 26straight days, the u. S. Has reported more than 100,000 new cases. Saturday, the largest number of hospitalizations was reported. More than 91,000 americans in hospital, right now, with covid. And experts warn a surge of infections could be coming, in the weeks ahead. Now, the desperation. Small businesses, getting hit, at a time of year when they should be making money. Some of the busiest places, though, food banks. As Many Americans are forced to seek help for basic needs. And things could get more desperate, if millions of people lose their jobless benefits, next month. And that could happen. Now, to the denial. While, all of this is happening, President Trump continues to work on his golf game. Hes done so, one out o
Blocked state officials from further carrying out this weeks certification of the election results. The lawsuit sought to invalidate millions of mailedin votes or direct the state legislature to choose the presidency electors. All those motions denied as the transition is finally in full swing. Emily murphy and the General Services administration have given the Biden Administration and green light, meaning our next president and Vice President can begin receiving intelligence briefings. On this Small Business saturday, vpelect Kamala Harris addressed where she and biden plan to aim their focus once they take office. The American People deserve that the Incoming Administration focuses on whats important and what is important is getting a handle on this virus, opening back up our Small Businesses, and focusing on the experts in all areas. As you know, weve been meeting with everyone from labor leaders to heads of fortune 500 companies. Were meeting with mayors, governors, bipartisan, and
Unfounded claims on voter fraud. Even going as far as suggesting the fbi and department of justice may have helped rig the election. This as the president s team and its allies suffer another major loss in court. Iran vowing revenge after the alleged assassination of the countrys top nuclear scientist. Lawmakers there chanting death to america and death to israel. The coronavirus sweeping through the nfl. The Baltimore Ravens suspending an assistant coach after more than 20 players and Staff Members test positive for the virus. And the Denver Broncos taking the field without any of their quarterbacks. The shocking crash of cars splitting in half erupting into a fireball. How the driver got out. The Online Shopping blitz, cyber monday expected to break all Online Shopping records for a single day. The major deals including the popular headphones for nearly half the price. And the man behind the mask. Remembering the actor who helped give life to one of the best known villains in movie h