United states and around the world. You are live in the Cnn Newsroom on this sunday. Covid cases continue to rise across the United States, and doctors say the patients theyre seeing are younger and younger. Clearly the Delta Variant is behind these increases, and just as clearly, the Lagging Vaccination rates are making it worse. Less than half the u. S. Population is fully vaccinated. And medical officials say what seems bad now is only likely to get worse. I am worried about what is to come. We are seeing increasing cases among unvaccinated in particular. While if you are vaccinated, you are very well protected against hospitalization and death, unfortunately, thats not true if you are vaccinated. Were seeing 99. 5 of deaths right now from covid19 in our country happening among the unvaccinated. So your risk of catching the Delta Variant is specially high if these 12 states right here on the screen. They havent even gotten to a 40 Vaccination Rate. Alabama, georgia, idaho, oklahoma,
Terry and i share a lot in common. I ran against Donald Trump and so has terry. [ Crowd Chanting ] its not a trump rally. Let them holler. No one is paying attention. The president , former president , is expected to speak today in arizona, one of the Swing States that in fact cost him the White House in november. And on the covid watch this hour, we have nbcs monica alba. Monica, you first, as we have president biden with some of his strongest comments for the rise in covid cases. What exactly did he say . Reporter its something, alex, the White House is following very closely. The president just got a lengthy briefing from his covid Response Team Yesterday in the oval office. That was behind closed doors, but what we do know is theyre evaluating and weighing whether to change any recommendations or guidance when it comes to masking or social distancing. As of now they say theres no intention to alter those, but that the science will really be the driver. So last night when he spoke i
Celebrations and slashes in the streets as the middle East Ceasefire holds another day. Richard engle is in gaza. Road rage manhunt. A 6yearold Boy believed to have been shot and killed by an worst nightmare. The police asking for the publics help to catch the killer. The deadly hidden danger at the beach. Rip currents. The new science that could save your life. And the moment this Teens College dreams came true. But its what he did next that is so remarkable. Announcer this is Nbc Nightly News with jose diazbalart. Good evening. Every saturday we end our broadcast by telling you there is good News Tonight, but this evening thats where we begin. 15 months into the pandemic, there is good News Tonight about Case Counts and deaths. Now the lowest they have been in a year. There is good News Tonight about hospitalizations. One citys largest hospital has zero, yes zero, covid patients. And there is good News Tonight about the country reopening. This pandemic is still far from over. Hundred
But in the past its been hospital systems, city governments, schools and cyberSecurity Experts say will only become more vulnerable and more industries go digital. Its a reality now and im not being hyperbolic that private Companies Like pipelines today are in many ways at the forefront of our National Defenses and so that means the United States government at its highest levels needs to be firm and clear that we will not tolerate Nation States like russia that Harbor Ransomware Teams and we will defend our national interests. This is a 5,500 mile system. A Cybersecurity Official tells cnn colonial has not shared information with the federal government on exactly what vulnerability was used to penetrate its systems. The company says one fuel line from North Carolina to maryland has been restored but it has a long way to go. Seven airports that rely on the pipeline including some of the nations busiest are looking for other ways to bring in fuel if this goes on much longer. Cnns jim sci
Seats pelosi, schumer, and biden, thats the trifecta from hell for big government. First Lady Melania Trump receiving the official 2020 White House Christmas tree. Its more than 18 feet tall it. Comes from a family farm in oregon. That tree will be showcased in the blue room of the white house. We built this city on Rock And Roll we built this city brian so glad i put my quarter in the jukebox. I never tire of it. Thats the story of New York City. Welcome to the big show. We do have good news for at least two turkeys. According to reports, we are looking for a third or fourth source. They will be pardoned about 2 00 today. [gobbles] brian spent the night in luxurious hotel. We believe they will live a very long life. Steve they always do. Bad news for one turkey because we are going to be serving one. This is our annual fox friends feast and today we are going to actually be showing you how to make a Bacon Braided smoked turkey breast. Ainsley yum. There is going to be food on the set.