Right now nearly half of the Texas Population is under a Boil Water Advisory after frigid it happens crippled the power grid, frozen burst water pipes, thousands of people are waiting in long lines trying to get their hands now on bottled water. In san antonio overnight firefighters were unable to use frozen fire hydrants, and were forced to find water elsewhere as they battled a fire at a hilton garden inn. The storms have created a backlog of Coronavirus Vaccines, the white house saying 6 million doses have been unable to be distributed because of the weather. And this morning President Joe Biden approved a major Disaster Declaration for texas, Freeing Up Federal Resources to help in that hard hit state. Cnns omar jimenez is in austin, texas, so omar, what is the situation there . Reporter well, fred, the good news to start off is these are the warmest it happens we have seen all week and we are on the other side of what should be the last night of freezing it happens this week so fo
A whole round of fixtures dedicated to one man. As mose masoe continues his journey back from career ending injuries, his Rugby League Family show what he means to them. We will be speaking to mose later on. And whilst we will all seize some sunshine this weekend it will be the possibility of snow and ice which may grab your attention as we go through to monday. Join me for the full Easter Weekend forecast here on breakfast. Its friday, april the 2nd. Our top story. More than 70 mps and peers from all the major parties have joined forced to oppose the introduction of so called Vaccine Passports in england which could mean people have to prove theyve had a jab to enter some venues. They say the move would be Divisive And Discriminatory. The government says a decision has yet to be made, but the Prime Minister is expected to give more details about the next stage of lockdown on monday. 0ur Political Correspondent iain watson has the story. The government wants to reopen the economy fully
In england are likely to reopen on 12th april. Wildlife experts warn the public to keep their distance from seals over the Easter Weekend over concerns about their safety. Good afternoon. More than 70 mp5, including 41 conservatives, have warned against the introduction of Vaccine Passports in england, which could mean people have to show theyve received a jab before theyre allowed into some venues. The idea has been described as Divisive And Discriminatory. The government is reported to be considering testing a scheme for some major events, including the fa cup final next month. Downing street has dismissed these reports as speculation and that no final decision had been made on covid certificates. Our political correspondent, jonathan blake, has more. Slowly, things are opening up. But once all restrictions are lifted in england, might we have to prove we have had the vaccine or a negative test to do certain things . No firm plans yet, but already, there is opposition. More than 70 m
Plus the virus devastating effect on some children. Water emergency. Millions in texas still without safe drinking water. One week since the first storms hit. Houston lifting its boil water alert. But now many families are assessing the damage. And more texans faced with skyrocketing electric bills. One man charged 17,000. Capitol riot investigation. More than 200 charged since january 6th. And now the man who could lead that investigation, president bidens pick for Attorney General, merrick garland, on capitol hill himself. Gun store shootout. Three dead after a man opened fire inside the store. Other customers and staff returned fire. What authorities said led up to the deadly scene. Honoring a trailblazer. The rocket launched into orbit. How this celebrated one of americas legendary black mathematicians. And the virtual honor for a very special group of eagle scouts. Good evening. Thank you for joining us. Im linsey davis. We begin tonight with breaking news. New developments in the