these rules are going to keep workers safe, and keep workers safe, will help keep businesses open. the people who are vaccinated are tested. they are much less likely to get sick and spread to others. customers are more likely to come in and shop because they know it s a safe environment. i know vaccination requirements are unpopular for many. they re not even popular for those who are anxious to get them. my administration has put them in place not to control your life but to save your life and the lives of others. 400,000 americans died from covid this calendar year, and almost all were unvaccinated. almost all were preventible. the rule is legal and effective, and it s going to save thousands of american lives. we must also keep our k 12 schools open. look, the science is clear and overwhelming. we know how to keep our kids safe from covid-19 in school. k through 12 schools should be open, and that safety is increased if schools require all adults who work in the schools t
omicron. friendly fire. former president trump booed by an audience full of his supporters. what he said to spark that reaction. plus, slow your roll out. airplanemakers raising a major red flag about how new high-speed cell phone technology could interfere with your next flight. and welcome to the lead. i m jim sciutto in for jake tapper. breaking news in our health lead. president joe biden just moments ago rolled out a new battle plan against covid and a warning as omicron becomes the dominant variant in the u.s. if you re not fully vaccinated, you have good reason to be concerned. you are at a high risk of getting sick. and if you get sick, you re likely to spread it other tos, including friends and family. biden is making 500 million, half a billion, rapid tests free and available by request by you and me. he s deploying 1,000 more members of the military to help at overburdened hospitals. biden is also adding some 20,000 testing locations nationwide, as well a
the pure bred german shepherd was a birthday gift for president biden from his brother. and commander was spotted playing on the south lawn yesterday. the bidens beloved german shepherd champ died at age 13. their other german shepherd has been living in delaware after a number of aggressive incidents involving staff at the white house. they plan to add a cat to their growing four-legged family some time early next year. the lead with jake tapper starts right now. it s jim sciutto today. two years in and we re still talking about testing. the lead starts right now. covid tests now sent to your door. the military deployed to help at hospitals and medical supplies stockpiled. president biden moments ago laying out his plan to fight