Im eric shaun. Arthel hello, everyone, im arthel neville. The number of newlyreported covid19 cases in the u. S. Topping 200,000 for the first time in a single day. Happening on friday. The nation also logging more than 1400 deaths. The total number of infections in the u. S. Surpassing 13 million. And while a vaccine has yet to be approved by the fda, United Airlines is already laying the groundwork for quick distribution. The airline began operating chart or flights friday charter flights friday to get doses of pfizers covid19 vaccine in position. Lets go to Christina Coleman live in los angeles with more. Christina . Reporter hi, arthel. Well, the faa is working with United Airlines to prepare for the first mass shipment of a covid vaccine, and this is going to be a massive logistical effort to distribute a vaccine like this worldwide. Now, the faa is going to allow united to carry 15,000 pounds of dry ice per flight to maintain the cold temperatures needed to keep phase ors vaccine
Proportions. This is one of the greatest scientific accomplishments in history. It will save millions of lives and soon end the pandemic once and for all. Through our partnership with fed ex and ups, we have already begun shipping the vaccine to every state and zip code in the country. Eric meanwhile, the federal government is doubling down on its order of the moderna vaccine. That one has not been given the full approval just yet, buying an additional 100 million doses of that. We have live team fox News Coverage up to the he very minute. Mike toebin is standing by with trucks that are ready to roll out nationwide to start delivering the vaccine to those who need it. Dr. Marc siegel will take a closer look at the vaccines impact on the virus. First lets go to mark meredith, standing by on the north lawn of the white house where this all began last night. Hi, mark. Reporter good afternoon. The Trump Administration calls pfizers vaccine a major step forward in battling the pandemic and