An emergency approval so yes it is quicker than normal but the European Union has been quite critical of whats been going on here in the u. K. Saying that but some corners have been cut that the regulator here has been far too hasty in the e. U. s way of doing things is the best way of doing things obviously thats hugely debatable but also has to be found the United States has chimed in with interviews on u. S. Television also accusing the british regulator of just simply rubber stamping all of the research that was done by pfizer not going deeply or rigorously enough into approving the vaccines efficacy and safety as we heard there he quickly backtracked saying that he now does have confidence in british scientists and regulators and has always had confidence in all of this was just a simple mess understanding is could be a difficult backtrack though but nevertheless he has tried to explain his position by saying well look things are just different done differently in the United State
Overseeing Vaccine Development faster than ever before joe biden promises facts in distribution will change the course of the pandemic during his 1st 100 days in office. And venus is caught off guard by a centuries old problem thought it sold a change in the way the forecast means the cities mean flood defenses one place to hold back the time. A method how to welcome britain is forging ahead with its coronavirus vaccination if it after making history as the 1st western nation to begin immunizing its population with a fully tested 19 vaccine the 2 does vaccine was fast tracked by a German Company buying tech in partnership with the u. S. Pharmaceutical giant pfizer the u. K. Faces some Public Safety given how fast the treatment time to market. With one prick the largest Vaccination Campaign in the history of the u. K. Was launched. 90 year old margaret chain was chosen to be the 1st recipient and she played the role with grace and gratitude. I say for the 1st 50 for this it is for me an
Of questions using the Polling Technology this afternoon. This is a conversation i have been looking forward to all day, and for many weeks. We are joined by bill gates, somebody who needs no introduction. I have had the privilege to know him for a long time and talk to him through the pandemic. Hes the smartest person i know about setting the tables of where we are. Ive called him a national treasure, but hes now a global treasure. Hes donated 400 million to covid research. Advancecalled this in in 2015, when he warned about a possible pandemic of this sort. I should also note hes trying to get into the journalism business, hes starting a podcast, which we can go out and get, as well. I should also introduce albert bourla. Albert may no longer need an introduction, either. He is the ceo of pfizer. He has done something quite remarkable with this Covid Vaccine and the trial results we have seen have been astonishing. We will talk to him about what that means and where it is all headed.
Before christmas. The icu doctors chilling video urging everyone to wear a mask. And what could happen to those who dont. The major wildfire danger in the west. The utility threatening to cut power to more than 100,000 customers on thanksgiving. Millions of americans in need on this thanksgiving. Thousands beginning their day waiting for hours on food lines across the country. 26 million families say they dont have enough to eat. As many as 11 million children going hungry. Black friday takes on a very different look. The busiest shopping time of the year colliding with the pandemic. While many major Stores Remain closed today, huge deals already under way. Half off noise can selling headphones. And more than two weeks after his passing, a touching thanksgiving message from alex trebek. And america strong tonight. Communities across the country giving back. And the front line workers tell us what theyre grateful for this thanksgiving. Good evening and thank you so much for joining us o
Live from the cbs bay area studios, this is kpix 5 news. Right now on kpix and streaming in the bay area, we are looking live from our excluesive sales force camera. Good morning, everyone. It is friday, our favorite day of the week, december 4th. Im michelle griego. Im anne makovec. Lets check in with mary lee for a look at the forecast. Good morning to you anne and michelle. Its finally friday. Its going to be another Beautiful Day across the bay area. Its a chilly start. Heres a live look. You can see the temperatures in the 30s and 40s. Livermore 38. 49 in San Francisco. 37 for santa rosa. Upper 60s for san jose and concord. Well talk about the weekend ahead. Well see an elevated fire risk. Now lets check in with gianna. Happy friday. If youre getting ready to head out the door, you should be fine. It is friday light across the upper deck. No delays on any of the bay area bridges. In fact, its quiet on the golden gate. Not causing brake lights. You can see cones set up on the north