More than 6000 cases for the same time yesterday. 5500 deaths and our state alone and in the bay area it has surpassed 20,000 in the bay area has seen 537 deaths. East bay officials monitoring an outbreak in concord. 13 residents have died of suspected or confirmed coronavirus infections. Officials have not said when the residents have died. So far more than 2200 Nursing Homes in california have died from covid19. The government Top Health Officials on capitol hill testifying before congress about the coronavirus. Dr. Anthony fauci along with the head of the cdc and fda officials and giving lawmakers an update. He remains cautiously optimistic that a vaccine will be ready and is concerned about the number of spikes as test continue to be positive and reopen. We are seeing a disturbing surge of infections. One of the things is an increase of community spread. Im quite concerned about that. Right now the next couple of weeks will be critical and our in our ability to address those urging
It really makes it hard to get out of bed. But as you get through the day, were going to see some clearing, as we take a look at the low clouds and the fog to start. May also be misting and drizzling for a little while. Santa clara will have some temperatures dropping down to about 51 degrees and then by 8 00, were starting to see it all clear out. Heres a look at the current visibility around the bay area, some spots, down to zero. Were seeing that in the south county. And the north bay also has some really low visibility. So well talk about the fog and whats ahead for the weekend. Mike, this is also going to have a big impact for dryers. Definitely. Were looking at a foggy friday commute over here at the bay bridge, where i just saw one person patiently waiting because they were trying to use the lane thats closed. So they were allowed into these cash lanes. And its only a mild build here, but we have those low clouds in the fog there at the bay bridge. Not quite as dense on our road
is the industry ready? plus: the bitter row brewing at starbucks. its former boss denies illegal union busting in a tense appearance before the us senate. and players ready. a $180 billion industry, 45 contenders. who will smite the opposition at tonight s bafta games awards? hi there. powering up britain that s how the uk government is describing its new strategy to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. it s expected to promise £20 billion in funding for carbon capture technology, more investment in nuclear and help for householders to insulate their homes and install heat pumps. it comes after a legal challenge by environmental campaigners led to a ruling by the uk s high court that the government s previous plans were inadequate. friends of the earth, one of the campaign groups, has already described the latest policies as dangerously lacklustre and lacking on climate action. here s what the minister in charge grant shapps had to say. i think is the flipside of the
Through the ohio valley, you can see just how quickly and thickly those clouds are starting to develop through the overnight hours. Hour by hour forecast, starting at 5 00 p. M. You can see that those showers will be here again midnight, i certainly dont expect much of a changeover, a wintry mix for the Lehigh Valley, but certainly worth the mention, will change over to widespread rain, so we certainly do have a warm front and temperatures at the surface. Well talk more about your hour by hour. Back to you. Right now at 5 00, last minute shoppers are dealing with nearly perfect weather conditions as they rush in and rush out of stores. Experts say 12 of us wait until today to buy their holiday give its. Mitch, whats the scene like at king of prussia today . Reporter this is as busy as we have seen the king of prussia mall all day, its not nearly as busy as what we saw on the thanksgiving holiday, that perception can be deceiving. In the heart of the second largest mall in the country,
With a look at the president elects relationship with the military. We begin with correspondent peter doocy at trump tower tonight. What appears to be a clean slate for his vanquished opponent. Good evening, peter. Reporter good evening, doug. The president elect admitted today that pressing charges against Hillary Clinton could be divisive for the country. But mr. Trump whose supporters have been known to chant lock her up also says that prosecution is still a possibility. This afternoon at the New York Times headquarters in manhattan, donald trump explained to print reporters why hed be hesitant as president to continue probing Hillary Clintons possibly illegal behavior as secretary of state. One times writer president quotes the president elect as saying my inclination would be for whatever power i have on the matter is to say lets go forward. This has been looked at for so long ad nauseam. Another posted this quote attributed to mr. Trump, i dont want to hurt the clintons, i really