The us Vice President , mike pence, has become the first senior figure in the Trump Administration to get a Coronavirus Vaccine, which he called a medical miracle. And he did so in a very public way, in front of cameras at the white house, along with his wife and the us surgeon general. The move comes as officials are mounting campaigns to quash scepticism about the record Fast Development of the vaccine. Mr pence said he wanted to assure the American People that while theyd cut red tape, theyd cut no corners. History will record that this week was the beginning of the end of the coronavirus pandemic. But with cases rising across the country, with hospitalisations rising across the country, we have a ways to go. And i want to assure the American People that were going to continue to make sure that our Health Care Providers have all the support and resources they need to meet this moment. But vigilance and the vaccine is our way through, and Building Confidence in the vaccine is what br
Of all time, cyberpunk 2077, as it keeps crashing and freezing. Hello and welcome to bbc news. Italy is imposing a nationwide lockdown over much of the christmas and new year period a measure aimed at reducing the sharp rise in coronavirus infections. Italians will only be allowed to travel for work, health, or emergency reasons on a limited number of days. With brief exceptions, all but essential shops will remain closed. Italy follows countries like the netherlands and germany, which have imposed lockdowns until january. Translation we must intervene but i assure you this is not an easy decision. It is difficult to reinforce a series of necessary measures to better face the upcoming holidays and protect ourselves against of the resumption of work activities in january. With me is our News Reporter paul hawkins. Paul, right across europe then, we will want things are going to get worse and of course in winter it looks like they are. Yeah, starting with italy and as you say following t
The middle east. Ah. Hello there. This is al jazeera and these are the headlines. Russian missile strikes across ukraine have left hundreds of thousands of civilians without power water ukraines president brought him. Lensky says one 3rd of the countrys Power Facilities have been destroyed. An investigation and the damage nod stream Gas Pipelines and the baltic sea shows that leaks discovered last month were caused by blasts. Danas please say powerful explosions blew for holes in the pipe and its new are twin. The north stream to gas deliveries have been suspended since september japanese cybersecurity chief has been sacked over alleged ties to russia. An interior Ministry Spokesman says honest random has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect. His dismissal follows an investigation by a Popular Television show in early october. Us president sir biden has promised to push the next congress to codify abortion lines nationally following next month, mid term election. But that
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This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. President donald trump is to be moved to hospital for treatment after being diagnosed with coronavirus. A helicopter is standing by at the white house. President trump has already been treated with an antibody cocktail and vitamins. His doctors earlier said he was fatigued but in good spirits. His rival in next months election, joe biden, is on the campaign trail, where he reminded americans that they all have their part to play in getting the virus under control. So be patriotic. Its not about being a tough guy, its about doing your part. Wearing a mask is not only going to protect you, but it also protects those around you. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. The white house says President Trump will spend a few days in hospital after contracting the coronavirus as a precautionary measure