11/30: A potential big step forward in getting a vaccine to Americans. Officials warn of surges through the holidays.
Moderna announced this morning that it's asking the FDA to give its vaccine emergency use authorization after it was found to be nearly 95% effective in trials. More than four million people tested positive for COVID-19 in November. Friday, we hit more than 200,000 cases in a day for the first time. We're joined by a member of President-elect Joe Biden's new Coronavirus Advisory Board, Michael Osterholm. President Trump has given his first interview since losing the election, he repeated false claims and conspiracy theories he frequently mentions on Twitter. A CT scan revealed Mr. Biden suffered hairline fractures after he slipped while playing with his dog 'Major' on Saturday, his physician says he will likely have to wear a walking boot for several weeks. The president-elect will also get the presidential daily intelligence briefing today, for the first time since his election. It comes at a tense moment, right after Iran's top nuclear scientist was apparently assassinated.
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