we are dealing with the delta challenge right now we have the delta variant which is causing on average 100,000 cases a day. as winter approaches and people go indoors it is possible those numbers may go up and thus we take the precautions like getting vaccinated and wearing the masks. >> this is more vigilant not to panic. chris: let me pick up on that, president biden announced several new measures this week to fight covid in all of the variance. i want to put it up on the screen predict tougher testing protocol for international travel. an extension of masks on public transportation. in insurance coverage for at-home test. but a doctor that works with you on the biden transition task force, doctors elaine gonder