Reported hes been isolating with his family. There was a covid concern. Out of an abundance of caution, theyre isolating. There was a covid concern with some of his kids. Heres the bottom line. Heres what we gleaned from this afternoon. Again, there was a lot to die jef jest. He went into great detail about how the vaccine or vaccines will be distributed and how the state will help. The governor said the state will not be distributing the vaccines. Instead that will be up to the Drug Companies partnering with your health care provider. For example, if you go to kaiser or sutter haelealth, they would have it. However, the state will help in the distribution. Also today a third possible vaccine was announced by astrazeneca and oxford university. So now moving forward, among the pressing questions, do we have a choice on which vaccine to take, and who gets it first . It shouldnt surprise anybody that the phase one vaccination Distribution Plan in terms of prioritization is focusing first
By law, the bidenharris team cannot access federal funding or contact federal agencies without gsa signing off. Now despite the step, the president is clearly not conceding. In a series of tweets he wrote our case strongly continues. We will keep up the good fight, and i believe we will prevail. Nevertheless, in the best interests of our country, im recommending that emily and her team do what needs to be done with regard to initial protocols and have told my team to do the same. Now, in response to the letter, the executive director of the bidenharris transition wrote todays decision is a needed step begin tackling the challenges facing our nation, including getting the pandemic under control and our economy back on track. This final decision is a definitive administrative action to formally begin the transition process with federal agencies. Now, in her letter, murphy said she made her decision now because of developments involving legal disputes and certification of Election Results
In the morning. Just to get tested. The major question right now is when will things change . Tina drove 51 miles to get a covid test but no luck. The test that had already closed. She works for amazon and has been off work because she says she has been in contact with a relative who tested positive for covid. It does feel like im hitting a dead end because i only have three days to get tested to clear my name for work and i cannot even do that. Of testing is a key element to stopping the spread, why are they not easy to access . We directed that question to a lead epidemiologist and the bay area and Infectious Disease doctor. We will get better but it is not going to happen until we have a new administration because this administration is completely failing us in regards to testing. What is the answer for everyone trying to rush out and get tested, waiting in long lines or cannot even get that appointment . What is the answer right now . Right now, you know, we jump people to the top
Also struggling to make sense of what happened. Tonight what were learning about a deadly stabbing at a south bay church. And a significant step forward three weeks after election day. Tonight the president ial transition is a go. Good evening, everyone. First up, covid vaccinations in december. That is the trajectory for pfizer as it takes its vaccine to the fda asking for emergency use approval and then enter vaccine candidate number three. University of oxford along with Maker Astrazeneca saying it now too has a drug in play. How long before youre protected from covid19 . Nbc bay area cheryl hurd takes a look at wholl get it and when. Reporter the first round of vaccinations could be just weeks away. On december 10th the fda will consider granting pfizer emergency approval for its vaccine. If approved the vaccine could be given out just days later. But what would happen here in california . Today Governor Newsom talked about the distribution time line. It shouldnt surprise anyone th
Younger people. 18 to 49 age bracket making up 60 of cases across the state. Governor says its a warning to younger people they are not immune to the virus. And more than 8,300 new covid cases in california. As of yesterday. The state Positivity Rate rising. Now at 5. 5 . Back to the methodology that somehow in disease separates itself by age. Or vulnerability defined by preexisting conditions and the like. It transcends. It impacts all population. The governor held a News Conference today from his home. Quarantining with his family after three children were exposed. So far the entire family has tested negative. The covid surge is leading to black friday warnings in the south bay. If you dont follow the rules you could get a citation. Cracking down on stores and customers. Business Enforcement Teams will be out starting thanksgiving. Handing out citations on the spot to those violating the health order. There is an appeals process. But no grace period. You have to pay. How much . Varie