that dot com com fact and fiction the list truth is it anyway on al-jazeera. china approves its 1st corona virus vaccine and plans to inoculate $50000000.00 people within the next month. and i'm picturing you in line one year on sunday i'll bring that but this city's health care system called breaking point that went on to affect millions of people around the world. is the whole romany watching al-jazeera lives my headquarters here in doha are also coming up cases surge again in europe with italy going back into lockdown. this

is not a political issue this is not an individual rights issue this is a public health issue the united states top credit of virus expert tells our jazeera they'll be more suffering and death unless people work masks and continue to social distance. back into the program more than 82 and a half 1000000 people around the world have contracted covert nineteen's it was 1st detected 12 months ago but hope is spreading has more countries begin to inoculate people against it china's health regulator has given its 1st conditional approval for a vaccine developed by the state owned pharmaceutical companies in a farm the shot is the 1st to get the green light for general use in china for that scene is said to be more than 79 percent effective although the company hasn't released any data china is aiming to inoculate 50000000 people by mid february. we

begin with this report from katrina you and will hunt where the virus was 1st detected. when a fund has been testing this vaccine in about 10 countries around the world between egypt. jordan and but nearly 1000000 people here in china have already received the slant on that scene under the government's emergency program which was initiated in july now no details yet as to how this vaccine will be rolled up to the public but we do know that essential workers will be privatized and the government wants to vaccinate millions of people before chinese new year which is the big travel whole day at the beginning of february we also know that this vaccine has been honest in many countries around the world in beijing has been to improve its global image which is taking quite a beating since the beginning of the outbreak now we've spoken to people here who on of the past few days many are quite happy with how the government has handled it quite proud of the way that rwanda has been able to beat this but there are still many people who are very angry about what took place they blame the government for

a lack of transparency especially in those early days of the pandemic and many of them are demanding an apology and are demanding justice. 12 months ago checked into hospital to receive treatment for a broken leg. while he was there the 76 year old caused a fever and died he was one of the 1st victims of a mysterious disease which would later be named curve in $1000.00. before my father died he said songs are i don't want to die can you ask the doctors to say from a those were his last words just high is now suing the chinese government he says local officials withheld information about the current virus outbreak allowing it to spread. of course war war isn't merely a mistake it was a crime murder none of their relatives died only the ordinary people died

was because they knew how bad the virus was they protected themselves but they were supposed to care for all their citizens as the new morny alike disease to call it across was in january a mass banquet celebrating chinese new year went ahead regardless just over a year to go one on one with the place locals to buy arrested for and meet today it's shut down completely then stop and believed by many to be the starting point endemic we've lost the world and in that millions of people. china has not suffered as badly as other countries since the outbreak according to official figures about 90000 people have been infected and 5000 have died for almost 3 months millions of people put a district locked out and able to leave their apartments. joe was one of them but the business owner says life has now returned to normal. there's only the

silver the very the day the chinese government did the right thing they saved us there was no other way look at what's happening in western countries now it's scary it's a fear. the world health organization team will arrive in hot next month to investigate the origin of the outbreak beijing was reportedly initially reluctant to provide access when it comes to the corona virus china's leaders appear to be doing all they can to control the narrative. this week citizen journalist junk john was sentenced to 4 years in jail for reporting on the manhunt lock down charged with picking quarrels and provoking trouble. junk high is still mourning the death of his father he says he's been intimidated by local authorities and called a traitor for his complaints against the government. for some war you girl. i will never shut up even if i'm the only one left shouting chinese people say truth is

always in the hands of the few if i don't speak up and hold those responsible accountable how can i live one year on he won't be silenced and will never forget. al-jazeera one. u.s. president donald trump is blaming state officials for the slow rollout of covert 900 vaccines criticism is mounting over his administration's response to the pandemic it comes as a new more infectious strain of the virus has been identified in 2 u.s. states and the gallaher has more from miami. patiently waiting for the code 19 vaccine many of florida's over 60 five's and health care workers camped overnight for their chance to receive a potentially life saving shot in the arm as the state's positivity rate hits record highs delays conflicting information and crushing websites left facts a nation sites overwhelmed i wanted i want to see the good in people and i want to hope that people are doing their bathroom but at this point i don't know their

battles is really going on right now meanwhile in the same state the president continues to golf in his mar-a lago estate telling governors to get moving his administration promised to have 20000000 people vaccinated by the end of this week doctors say without a national strategy it could take years in fourchon way without a master plan after distribution national is going to be a lot of. and a lot of this is going to fall on state health departments and hospitals. that were already in or. more than 11000000 doses of madonna in pfizer's 2 dose vaccines have been distributed across the u.s. but according to the c.d.c. just over 2000000 of those most at risk have received it the government's health and human services department say things will get better it's only 15 days since the 1st vaccine were given so things will evolve they were optimized over over the next week or so and you'll see you know millions and millions more vaccines the

initial plan was to have 80 percent of the u.s. population vaccinated by june to reach that figure millions would have to be vaccinated every day so far that doesn't appear to be the case here in florida the positivity rate of new code 19 infection stands at more than 22 percent state health officials say that's because fewer people are being tested but with an apparent slow roll out across the nation the next few months could be worse than predicted or those most at risk can do is hope things get better and fast. gallacher al-jazeera miami florida. u.s. senate leader mitch mcconnell has blocked a bill that would drastically increase the amount given out in pandemic relief checks earlier this week the house of representatives voted to increase the payments from 600 to 2000 dollars that followed a demand from president donald trump and the bill needs a 2 thirds majority to pass in the senate the senate is not going to split apart with 3 issues that program trump one together just because democrats are afraid to

address 2 up so that it's not going to be bullied into rushing out more borrowed money into the hands of democrat recurrence you don't need. ellen fisher is in washington d.c. with more on the corona virus outbreak that. the united states yesterday saw a record number of hospitalisations highest number since the previous record was set on december 17th the experts say this is the spike it's coming from thanksgiving he warned the voter and it's arriving and it's going to continue for a number of weeks here is the added problem there's going to be a spike from christmas as well we're hearing from the transport administration here in the united states that more than 1000000 people traveled by air over the last 4 days highest number in months and they think that added to the new year spike this is going to be a problem that's going to continue all the way end to 2021 and of course the day that joe biden takes over on top of that we know have more than 3200 deaths it's

a record number 5th of those happening in california and also in texas what is interesting is in california they phoned another case of the variant disease you'll remember that one was phoned in colorado just a couple of days ago here a 2nd case has been phoned in california what is warning the authorities there is that this person again had no travel history hadn't been out of the country and travel much in the states so this is clearly an issue that is there now officials from the administration say that the vaccination is going to get better there is a lag everything has got to be geared up and to the folks who said the same thing a couple of days ago but with 2100000 people vaccinated although there was a promise of 20000000 by the end of today you can see there's a massive shortfall and it's going to take some time to catch up to the united states top and sanctions disease experts says it could gain some control over the pandemic by late next year dr anthony found she told an online discussion panel

that some semblance of normality would return and if enough americans are vaccinated. the doctor hole so spoke to al jazeera that the current virus prevention measures are not a political issue nor an individual rights issue and an interview with the bottom line host steve clemons he says that simply about public health the issue is that science has been very successful in doing something that was unheard of or unimaginable years ago is to go from the identification of a new pathogen in this case this mysterious virus that just broke the harness and then we identified can be anywhere e of this in less than an 11 month it actually now is going into someone's on into a lot of people's arms and it has been proven to be highly efficacious and say that

is a very successful coup de force of science my concern is that there is a lingering anti science feeling in this country that is sort of mixed in with an anti vaccine feeling that we've got to overcome by being transparent about what we've done and what we want to do with science and you can see the full interview with dr anthony found she on the bottom line at 1630 g.m.t. right here on al-jazeera italy was the 1st western country to be hit by the current virus more than 72000 people have not died of covert 900 the highest death toll in europe and the number of cases is on the rise again even has a vaccine is being rolled out bringing with it a renewed sense of hope have a jumpsuit has more. by late february the coronavirus outbreak in northern italy meant that milan's p.r. to build a warm normally bustling with tourists was as quiet as a small town even

a small towns in the lumbar the region found themselves surrounded by checkpoints. crowded with ambulances. at the time my team and i were barred from accessing quarantine areas so we spoke to a volunteer medic medical frequently in the town of settling go on skype yes still . 'd i don't live alone so every time i go back home i think about it because maybe i've been in contact with someone that has it by march 1000 was ravaging italy and a strict nationwide lockdown was imposed in the small southern town of. one doctor wasn't just battling copd 19 but also the stigma that came with it. from a human point of view 19 his being devastated actually made this because my wife was the 1st confirmed case in the whole basilica region it's unleashed an incredible wasc next door on me related to the gossip those who thought that i was the one who brought this virus to our area in the summer and autumn months it only

seemed to get its outbreak under control but as winter approached concerns were growing again. by the end of the year the number of italians dying from coronavirus in the country 2nd wave of infections surpassed the toll from the 1st wave. when we caught up on skype with giuseppe spina and his wife carmella they told us that they saw only one viable way forward just to sit down with our family feels a little bit more serene and safe because we have developed a share of antibodies and this has allowed us to keep afloat so far but i truly believe that the vaccine is the only solution out there otherwise we will never overcome it. as news emerged that the new variant of corona virus had been discovered in italy the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine has helped many feel a renewed sense of hope like marco who when we checked in with him again said he was happy about all the prospects that came along with being vaccinated. it go back

to human interactions as they were before the idea that it can give us the chance to hug each other without any concern to us the thought of being able finally to reopen our businesses and everything that comes with it a surge in the number of coronavirus cases meant the country returned to lockdown over the christmas and new year period at the vatican st peter's square usually packed with the faithful sat empty. even as italians hoped and prayed for a much safer and far happier 2021 mama june and. well still ahead here on al-jazeera the deal is approved on the clock is ticking in just a few hours the u.k. formally leaves the european union single market also thailand's strong response against the grain a virus was applauded and why its success came as a great cost. but

. it is still cold compared with the average 3 to 5 degrees below 0 for both night and day in a good part of northern china on the korean peninsula and japan and that cold air where it comes across the sea of japan typically is still giving snow days piling up on the western side of the high ground of honshu and even at low levels in a card is supposed particular the cold in a moment the average is about plus one by the way we're talking about minus 10 rising to minus 5 and overnight is even colder with snow on the north for the 1st 3 days of 2021 so i say most of these areas of africa temperature wise but the sun compensates if you're in china for the sas not cold it does have an effect as part of the northeast monsoon so it's going to increase the shower likelihood heavy showers that is for the central philippines and this mass a developing will follow the wind that i think is in its way down towards singapore

. now we model good change in the weather chart of a northern india hint hint of growing clouds has been rain for the south it's got the day off and friday marcum back home saturday at least so the eastern side sudden part of india and sri lanka but this is maybe the most advantageous change in new delhi staring at the air improving the air quality in the showers. but. ok calm and make sure you're not hyping the situation be part of the debate my main characters are women when no topic is off the table there was in the last allow child marriage to happen legally these are basically archaic walls dads often legitimize them grega was pedophile on and on line jumping to the quick section and the chain to the heart of the discussion this stream on out is there

a. all. about what you want to say with me said the romney reminder of our top stories a covert 900 banksy made by the chinese pharmaceutical companies on a farm has been given conditional approval for 12 months after the virus was 1st detected in the company says the vaccine is around 79 percent effective. the case placed another 20000000 people in england into the toughest here of restrictions including the major cities of manchester and birmingham the health secretary says the mutated and more infectious strain of corona virus has spread to most of england and the united states top infectious disease expert says it could gain some

control over the pandemic by late next year dr anthony found she told an online discussion panel that some semblance of normality would return if enough americans are vaccinated. a deal has been reached to secure freedom of movement on the border between spain and gibraltar avoiding a so-called heartbreaks it for its residents the new u.k. e.u. trade deal did not include gibraltar which is a british territory sharing a land border with spain but its government and spain have reached a last minute interim agreement now there were fears the lack of agreement would have caused destruction including those who work across the border from their homes or boats that comes into full effect later at $2300.00 g.m.t. and ahead of that the u.k. parliament overwhelmingly approved the trade deal in a special session of parliament the agreement sets out new trade and security regulations between britain and the european union here's the deal barbara with the

latest from london. there was an attempt by the opposition labor party to get amendments on things like environmental standards and workers' rights which failed but they generally did back the bill so it went through very easily but lots of questions now are being asked by various sectors of. industry here in britain as well as ordinary citizens people here in britain have been warned to get travel insurance to make sure they're covered if they now go to the e.u. and for businesses there will even though there is a deal the extra customs check customs declarations and safety checks for certain goods being exported or imported let's not forget this deal these is basically for goods 20 percent of the u.k. economy but even for people in that sector there are questions about. whether there will be restrictions on certain animal products for example vent again for people in the services industry it's a bit less clear what kind of relationship they'll be able to have with their

european partners in future boris johnson saying it's a great thing that britain has full sovereignty but still a close relationship with the european union well that's not quite how it works the more britain pushes for that sovereignty and divergence the more the european union will be able to apply retaliatory measures there will be reviews to things like the fishing quotas in future as well so no doubt a lot of leeway for the opposition parties to try to get changes to the relationship in the next few years paul brennan is at the u.k. port of data now part of its board and he explains the delays truck drivers may face. if there is to be a logjam dover is one of the prime places where it could occur during handling some turnoff 1000000 freight vehicles every year trade as estimated around $135000000000.00 a year goes through this port abseiled the big difference between today and last

week a week ago when i was standing here it's absolute chaos but the difference that will take place come 11 pm u.k. time tonight is profound for the whole of companies and for the individual truckers there will be a raft of new bureaucracy new paperwork that needs to be done i can run you through some of it for example the drivers will still need a standard international license but they will also need to carry a u.k. license which will replace the european community license and just to get into the area of kent this county that i'm standing in they'll need to show that they've completed all of this paperwork to get a kent access permit and as well as that they need a covert test done at an airfield 20 miles away from here the proof of the putting will be in the eating after midnight tonight. when the e.u. and the u.k. announce that a bricks and trade deal had been agreed there was relief for french businesses the country is a central pillar of the european union and many would have preferred the united

kingdom to remain but industry and government say then are ready to manage the new relationship with the quay the tasha butler has more. france's biggest fishing ports a balloon silk mare 50 kilometers from the u.k. across the english channel fishermen here we're worried that be banned from the u.k. waters off to bragg's it but a trade deal reached by the e.u. and u.k. hasn't made their fears e.u. birds can continue to fish in british c.s. although they'll have to give up part of their catch to britain it's a better result than expected during the next 5 and a half years there will be some ongoing negotiations and the outcome we don't know it's we know that the target is a victim litter of 25 percent of a quarter going back to u.k. . but there's an 25 percent it's better than 60 percent as free trade between the e.u. and u.k.

continues or thorough in the port of cali say they hope for minimal disruption customs officers in france's busiest ports say they're ready for persons departure from the e.u. single market and customs union $50000000.00 has been spent on creating a so-called smart border customs officials say they have introduced information technology and smartphone apps to help things run more smoothly but with some $5000000.00 trucks passing through the port of palo each year it will be a huge challenge to prevent allies to produce all covered for 2 years we have work to create an intelligent digital border we recruited staff and the infrastructure so we believe we are ready for john request continued free trade is good news for french businesses on 20 k. kept a close eye on. the negotiations his family has produced champagne for more than a century britain is one of his main export markets and suffered for nearly 300

years our friends in britain have enjoyed french champagne so it's hard to imagine that will change a new deal would have made things complicated with tariffs but now that there's a trade deal i feel optimistic it's a huge relief for our 2 countries. after nearly 5 decades together it'll undoubtedly take time for the e.u. and u.k. to fully adjust to being apart and there are bound to be setbacks but after more than 4 years of bragg's it uncertainty it's clear that many businesses and people on the face side of the channel are grateful for some visibility on the horizon natasha butler al-jazeera kalai hong kong stock orders revoke bail for media tycoon jimmy live high profile pro-democracy activist is facing charges under new security laws imposed by beijing but he was released on bail last week but prosecutors argue that he was a flight risk who should stay behind bars the case is being watched closely by many

in the region including taiwan which has welcomed hong kong dissidents pro hong kong democracy activists there have been voicing their concerns about the case this is about your mail so jimmy lie is not even guilty of anything the charge of collusion was foreign forces he is said to be guilty of is beyond comprehension if so every person who is here right now anyone who watches t.v. is guilty and i want to make it simple if jimmy lie is guilty then we are all guilty. police in pakistan have arrested $24.00 people in overnight raids after a mob set a hindu temple on fire and raised it to the ground the attack happened after the members of the hindu community got permission to renovate the century old palette place of worship in the northwestern town of kalak angry protesters staged a protest in karate demanding justice the government has assured the community the temple will be rebuilt. thailand was looking like one of the success stories of 2020 despite being the 1st country outside of china to detect covert 19 infections

it had remarkably low infection rates and fewer than 100 fatalities a large new year's celebration had even been planned in bangkok but a recent surge in infections threatens to raise all of the gains of the year tony change has more from the capital. for many thais when they imagine hell this is what they see the gruesome torture carried out by monstrous devils and demons this mccard theme parks a representation of a buddhist hell a reminder to those the visit of the wages of sin it's a popular destination for visitors to the seaside town of bangsa. a few 100 metres away paradise long sandy beaches swaying palms and a gentle sea but this year the beach is almost empty as it has been for much of the past 9 months thailand closed its borders when the coronavirus struck and impose

strict quarantine conditions that are still in place that's kept transmission rates low and fatalities in double figures a huge success but it's come at a great cost the tourism authority says 2020 arrivals were down 80 percent of the choices letting people in of the cost of rising infection rates 2021 when get any better if we are talking about the way how to choose to receive and the other way we have to maintain. 19 situation of course we choose a 2nd choice as a 1st we have to make people pay people stay safe and it's not just tourism that suffered a strong coronavirus response that closed off thailand also limited export markets . the economy contract it sharply with government aid slow and inconsistent many people had to rely on food handouts just to make ends meet uncle nick host one of

thailand's most popular online tonin shows. all year he's been counseling callers with financial problems health scares and isolation anxiety. i feel that people are losing hope depression or despair they really don't know what to do with themselves so will the new year bring any rest by a few weeks ago thousands of people are expected here in downtown bangkok to mark the arrival of 2021 but a sudden rise in covert infections has meant those celebrations have been cancelled and the government's now advising people to stay at home and if those transmission rates continue to rise all the hard work and sacrifice of this year could be lost tony ching al-jazeera bangkok a canadian politician is being urged to resign for going on holiday and against his

own government's advice ontario's finance minister rod phillips posted videos appearing to show him at home on social media while spending christmas in the caribbean the province's had admitted he knew about the travel and should have told him to come home now he's been blaming travellers for bringing the coronavirus to ontario which began a province wide lockdown last week. you're watching officer of me still running a reminder of our top stories a covert 19 vaccine made by the chinese pharmaceutical company sun a farm has been given conditional approval 12 months after the virus was 1st detected in hand the company says the vaccine is around 79 percent effective china is aiming to inoculate 50000000 people by mid february u.s. president donald trump has blamed individual states for the slower than promised rollout of covert 900 vaccines for.