Odonnell good evening, and thank you for joining us. We are going to begin with breaking news on just how soon americans may be able to get a vaccine for the deadly coronavirus. Tonight the drug maker moderna says it has applied for emergency approval from the f. D. A. For its vaccine, making it just the second company, after pfizer, to ask for emergency authorization. The company says its on track to have 20 million doses ready by the end of december. The army general in charge of distributing the shots in the u. S. Says that by june, 100 of americans who want to be vaccinated, will be. And the h. H. S. Secretary, alex azar, tells cbs news that many seniors in nursing homes, along with front line workers, will have already gotten their shots before the end of this year. But its what happens before then that has Public Health officials sounding alarms tonight. Dr. Anthony fauci the nations top Infectious Disease expert says the country is now facing a surge on top of a surge. The virus
Iridium enrichment at levels of 20 percent that the government and the Foreign Ministry have already announced their thoughts that they dont agree with this action plan. Its not the necessary nor helpful. Its not clear if the parliamentarians get what they seek. Unfortunately, they didnt Pay Attention to our points of view. The United Nations wants urgent access to ethiopias northern tigre, a region where it says that Food Supplies for nearly 100000. 00 refugees has run out. Fighting between ethiopias army and to Ground Forces has forced thousands from the homes in recent weeks. The final 2 contested u. S. States, wisconsin and arizona, have certified their Election Results in favor of joe biden. The process took on added significance as President Trump continues his baseless claims of election fraud. And President Trumps contra coronavirus advisor scott atlas has resigned after just 4 months in the post, plus repeatedly downplay the importance of mosques and described lockdowns as an
In november 29th seen hundreds of thousands of people spontaneously took to the streets in irans not just cities men and women blocks traffic and trampled on poor traits of the countrys leaders. The crowds were upset about a huge increase in gasoline prices following months of fuel rationing. Since 2018 iran has been hit by new u. S. Economic sanctions on the government has taken a hard line against the protests. After the 1st demonstrations the blocks Internet Access nationwide for several days to keep people from post. Reports about the protests several 100 people were killed in the clashes and at least 7000 were arrested. I irans leaders blamed the demonstrations on its enemies. I mean. This your narky. You. Have just read the book. And as youve been seeing. Fick i think if youre looking for. You know having to go to the see the matter dont. Know. That. The u. S. Has applied maximum economic and political pressure on iran to try to get the countrys leaders to approve a new agreement
Team visiting the 2 great regions the shops at knotts dont think to check points. In tunisia Officials Say theyre imposing Strict Health measures at polling stations as around 100000000. 00 people vote in local and Regional Elections and tunisia is experiencing the worst covered 19 al break in Southeast Asia recording more than 580000 cases and 18000 virus related deaths some Health Experts are worried a large voter turnout will make matters worse the election has already been delayed once because of the growing infection rate jessica washington as at one of the polling stations in south tank where she says hygiene and social distancing are being enforced. You can imagine that even in normal circumstances these elections are logistical challenge let alone in the midst of covert 19 but here we do see that there are some thank you particle in place trying to keep voting straight who have sanitizer and. Are compulsory in this area but every so concerns from doctors that a large turnout co
A u. N. Team visiting the tiebreak region is shot at stopping 2 checkpoints. And Officials Say theyre imposing Strict Health measures at polling stations as around 100000000 people vote in local and Regional Elections in tunisia is experiencing the worst covert 19 outbreak in Southeast Asia recording more than 580000 cases and 800000 virus related deaths some Health Experts awarded a large voter turnout will make matters worse the election has already been delayed once because of the growing infection right well just of washington joins us now live from south. Just to just tell us whats happening there where you are. Can you can imagine even in normal circumstances these elections are logistical challenge let alone in the midst of covert 19 but here we do see that there are some thank you protocols in place trying to seek out a state who have sanitizer and. Compulsory in this area but there is no concern from doctors that a large turnout could lead to a spike in infection. There has be