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a week from now. it comes as omicron spikes in new york and across the nation. >> we're going to look at schools by keeping them safe and open. >> he made that announcement just one day after they loosened guidance for americans that test positive but don't have symptoms. in moments we will break down the at home testing policy. we'll also go to puerto rico that is seeing a jaw dropping two-week spike in covid cases. puerto rico is now putting on travelers coming from the u.s. also ahead, dmu bo new body cam video from the shooting of an innocent teenager victim.

beginning with the latest on the omicron variant, alison barber is in new york. also joining us is dr. nucar. talk about this disturning rise in cases. it comes as we just heard bill deblasio announce a plan to reopen schools with a ramped up testing policy. what are e we talking about for cases and how are they handling the surge right now? >> in new york city there has been a five fold increase. and half of them are under the anyone of five, they're not eligible, yet, to be vaccinated. the new york department of health are looking at these numbers and they found it so concerning they put out an alert to parents calling this a

striking increase and warning parents as well as doctors and health care workers that interact with and treat children to pay attention to this speaking to other doctors in the new york area they're saying the same thing and they're saying they're worried about what they're seeing in their hospitals. >> 97% of the hospitals are full with children that are not vaccinated. if parents want to do right by their child, they need to vaccinate everyone in their home. most transmissions happen in the home. >> when we're talking about covid-19 vaccinations, there are children admitted because of acute covid-19.

through a routine test at the hospital they found out they were positive for covid-19. then there are children with secondary issues. so some numbers for you to break down exactly what new york city and new york says they're seeing. new york city reported 109d children hospitalized with covid from december 18th to december 23rd. 68 of those children are admitted to the children sewly because of covid-19. 41 children were admitted for another reason but have a covid positive case. this upkick is not just children who have a broken bone but no covid symptoms and found out they had covid later. most of the children hospitalized right now. that is the sole reason they are

there. joel? >> interesting to see that break down, how much does it concern you to hear about this trend in new york, especially considering many pediatric cases involve children under five. can new york savely return kids to school less than a week from now? >> it is really concerning, just in the last week 200,000 cases nationally and it has risen by 38 pakistan nationally. in new york a 400%% rise. i'm concerned by what will happen in a week from now and in the entire month of january. i urge all parents that have a children to get vax maded. there is only 17% of children that need to get vaccinated and

we need to do so much better before we return to school. >> and i want to ask you about this cdc guidance. people that test positive from covid. then after that time, those pokes can leave home and mask up for another five days. what are your big picture thoughts on these rules, will they be effective and do we need these rules? >> i feel like they're incomplete and abrupt. they are abrupt because a new study found that viral shedding can last 5 days in vaccinated people and seven in unvaccinated day. seven days would have been a better stopgap. >> gary, let's bring you in, you're in washington dc which is also seeing a big increase.

nearly 1,000% spike in cases in the last two weeks second only to puerto rico. what more can you tell us? >> hey there, joe, yeah, 1,000% increase is hard to visualize, but the impact of that is not. it is hitting emergency personnel. they have 3534 members of the fire department is not at work today because they have coronavirus, and that is out of 2,000 people. that is like 20% of the force. that does not mean they will not be dispatched out. it means some officers and some fire departments are doing

double work or 12 hour shifts back to back just to meet this demand. georgetown, howard university, they all pushed back their inperson dates. they get back towards the end of the month, and causing a lot of frustration. from the testing identity in washington dc. the line goes back as far as i can see down into the freet here. sew it is just frustration that it is still ongoing. here is what some folks had to say. >> they say it is going to get worse. but i don't known. >> people are goes too fast and they don't want to listen. it's good to see family and

friends, but at the end of the day it's about your health and your well-being. >> dc health is increasing their testing capabilities across the city. they're increasing the number of bcr testing sites across the city. and they're also increaing the number of rapid tests that are available. they ordered a million tests, but that won't be here until january. >> let's talk about another impact of all of this. it is disrupting holiday travel. it made international travel a headache for many, and that's not all, it is once again taking a toll on cruiscruises. >> thankfully this is nothing like the spring of to 20 when cruiss with teaming with coronavirus. but it was a industry making a come back, carrying more than

four million passengers on voya mostly covid free. >> multiple ships have returned with outbreaks. an undisclosed number of crew members tested positive even though the company says they were fully vaccinated. >> they lett us know hey, you know, we let the authorities know that there is some people in the crew that are sick. >> lynn hoffman was on board. >> it was one of the safest places because everybody is vaccinated. we were very careful. >> back in florida, the carnival freedom was turned away after an undisclosed number on board tested positive. >> i feel like i was just waits

to get covid. >> ashley peterson says it was a nightmare. i didn't feel safe at all. i spent most of the time during the day locked in my cabin. >> the od si of the seas spent only one day at sea before turning back to f. lauderdale. after more than 50 people came down with covid. >> i had to concerns at all. the cleanliness standards were really good. i think they responded really quickly. >> not the holiday season that the cruiseship industry was hoping for as they anticipate a busy 2022.

>> popular upcoming voyages, if this has you as a passenger they will let you cancel get and your money back. in other cases you can get a credit for a fiduciary cruise. -- future cruise. their itineraies may shift at the last minute. some ports are turningships away. >> thank you. >> all of this holiday travel is fuelling fears money -- >> they are seeing the spikes firsthand. >> we're seeing all of these things play out in realtime in the hospitals.

e.r.s around the country are filled. this will be a major finish in january and february and it speaks to the sheer velocity. it is really making it way possible until speeds that we have not seen before. >> i'm curious what on the ground medical workers think about the updated cdc guidance last week when the rules were loosened for medical workers. they added isolation time could be cut further if there are staffing shortages. do they agree with this or is there push back from workers that say we're burned out, i have covid, and now i have to rush back to work even faster? >> i think what we're seeing nationally is that we're having a shadow pandemic of mental health. now we're entering year three and workers, frontline health care workers and others are feeling incredibly burned out.

these guidelines are not necessarily in support. we're expecting an influx in jan and february, and with that ten-day isolation policy it would not be sufficient to staff all of the hospitals. five days is too soft and particularly without a negative confirmatory test it makes many of us everybodious. >> it is a nationwide problem. she said we're not pushing through. any message that could breakthrough the sense of virus fatigue that so many americans are feeling right now? >> i think it is important for all of us to recognize that if you're in the medical field or

not in the medical field we all play a role in ending the pandemic. encouraging others to get vaccinated is a key measure. we know that vaccines work. it also minimizes the burden and the fatigue on the health care system and the individual health care workers and that would be my message to everyone, particularly those unvaccinated to step forward and get vaccinated in this very difficult winter we're about to have. thank you for your expertise and your candor. tonight at 8:00 p.m. eastern, dr. anthony fauci joins chris hayes, that's tonight at 8:00 eastern here on msnbc. as covid surges, cases are up more than 2,000 income puerto rico even more than three quarters of people on the island are vaccinated.

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police released new body cam video 9 moment a teenager was shot and killed. the victim was in a dressing room behind an unmarked wall. police say it happened when there was an assault with deadly weapon call on thursday. the family described her as shy. she died in the arms of her america in the dressing room. this is a sad one, what are we learning now about this body

camera video. ? >> very sad, they will hold a press conference where we expect to hear their reax to the newly released footage. there is more than half an hour of foot an including showing the moments it happened. >> the death o a girl has been ruled a homicide. it shows the moments just before police say they accidentally shot the teeb. teen. they edited and released it just days after the deadly shooting at a burlington store in north hollywood. they were responding to an

assault with a deadly weapon and a possible shooting. the victim identified as valentina was trying on dresses at the same time a suspect was standing in front of the wall. >> we located a 14-year-old female found deceased in that dressing room. she was killed by a gunshot wound to the rest. >> we believe that round was an officers round. >> lapd chief saying he is profoundly sorry and says this chaotic incident is devastating for everyone vofted. it comes as they face scrutiny

for firing multibillion rounds. they say it is too early to know what went wrong. >> what is want they want to do. >> the deadly incident is currently under investigation by the police and the california department of justice. once the investigations are complete one they will turn them over for a final review, joe? >> just heartbreaking for this family.

we'll hear from them in a little bit. thank you so much. >> this afternoon the national transportation safety board is investigating a leer jet crash. no one on board survived. one home was damaged and the plate cut several powerlines. the plane was caught on a doorbell camera as the plane hit the ground. officials are working to identify the victims on board. for months we have been talking about the shortages and price hikes making everything more complicated for shoppers. we all spent more this holiday season. season

higher prices did not stop americans from spending in a big way. perhaps the most surprising part is where we did a lot of that shopping. >> as the 2021 holiday season comes to a close, retailers are seeing green. sales rising 8.5% this year, the biggest jump in 17 years. that's despite economic uncertainty as shoppers dealt

with higher prices, product shortages, and in the final days leading to christmas the surge of the omicron variant. >> they're out buying at the high end and the low end of the market. they had enough, they want to shop. >> master card found consumers also started well before black friday with more in-person shopping this year. still more than ever, people are buying online with sales up 61% and accountanting for a fifty of this year's sales. >> retailers need to be everywhere to everywhere all of the time. but you also have to have a website that operates seamlessly

with those stores. >> we'll also likely see record returns. forecast as high as $120 billion in returned goods between thanksgiving and the end of january. >> returns are part of the business of retail. if you have an increase in sales you will likely have more returns. >> not all returns are bad news for retailers. in some cases people may have received the wrong side and need to exchange. others could be off set by giftcards to be used in the coming months. joining me now is katie tubman. also sam stein, the surge in retail sails is good nude, but inflation and the covid surge is still a major threat, how much of a role will it play in republican attacks ahead of the

midterms, do you think? >> it depends on what happens with consumer prices in the next couple months. the inflation numbers stay at their current levels then ya, it will probably be the primary topic. if the supply chain disruptions ease up a bit, if you continue to see strong demand, it may take a spot on the back burner, right? will we see another economic stimulus bill tied to the omicron variant? there is a number of variables that could affect the economy and consumer spending in addition to consumer prices. >> despite the holiday spending, there is frustration, and like

sam mentions, benefits like the expanded tax credit are expiring. how does that impact the average consumer? >> greatly. what we saw is that what a lot of americans were fortunate to have in many cases, it was a surplus of extra income on hand. if we have seen into those. those are factors that will play into how americans open their pockets or if they continue to open their pockets after the holiday season. we're seeing report that's many people are hopeful and less than 50% of americans said that inflation is impacting their lyes. so they see it, but thankfully because of these programs they have not been able to feel it as hard and we saw those backs on the programs with the holiday spending surge. >> the pandemic ud continues to

be politicized in a big cay. 5 republican lead stiets have extended unemployment to people that lost their job over the vaccine mandate, what does it tell us about where we are right now? >> just incredibly polarized. it was common for republican led states and governors to say we want to enextended up employment points because it is dissuaing from coming back to work. let's make sure they don't fall through the cracks. they said no, no, no, this is causing lethergy. to turn around and say you're not employable, we are going to give you unemployment benefits.

it is a complete contradiction, but it does under joer just how polarized the structure of the benefits that we're giving people affected by the disease. >> president obama's senior advisor is saying that the build back better plan is not dead. it took months to po negotiate. the advice for build back better is for democrats to tasz what they can. how likely is that to happen right now? >> it seems very flim right now. there is probably a vote in january and there is probably a lot of changes like we heard from leaders this weekend.

there could be mass disappointment. but when we're getting this push back, what they really have at stake is really going back and looking at what they can include in the bill and what package can realistically get done. it might include anything that would change our stance on climate change. it might include lowering prescription drug prices. all of these factors are included in what it means for democrats to go back and to stay close to what he already said. he does not want to see the pass and see a ground breaking consensus on what americans can say yes, this is for us, this is what we can benefit from going into the midterms, but it is looking slim that we'll see a lot of these changing happen, we're hearing they don't want to give up a lot. they feel like they compromised

a lot. so a january vote might only lead us to more changes to come which may mean more concessions from the progressives and the democratic party. >> we'll have to see see what they say. the omicron surge is hitting every part of the u.s. including areas with the highest vaccination rates. cases are up more than 2500% there. what is driving the surge and what experts say needs to be done, next. done, next if you're age 50 to 85, and looking to buy life insurance a e price, price, and price. a price you can afford, a price that can't increase,

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nearly 2800% in the last two weeks. two months ago they lead all states and u.s. territories in covid-19 prevention including vaccination rates. joining me now is monica, vice director and program manager and also dr. patel. good to have both of you with us. first of all, tell us what is causing the dramatic rise in cases. is it due to cases among the unvaccinated? what is happening? >> first, thank you for having me. i think this has been a perfect storm. it is more contagious than any other case, but people are also letting their guard down.

people are going to restaurants and enclosed spaces because thicks were great a month ago, and it is the holidays, you know? in puerto rico the holidays are really, really important. so i think we're seeing a perfect storm of things that added to the surge. >> why did you go to that island, what was in place while you were there? what did you see? >> i know i'm not getting a lot of empathy for telling people i was on vacation, but i chose puerto rico because of the conditions monica mentioned. incredible pride, but how they did not let their guard down, there was enforced mask policies and people were very vigilant even in outdoor spaces which

puerto rico is very participant to have many of. and i took my two young children who were vaccinated, but first trip on a plane in about three years and that's how much faith i had, and that was evident even while omicron was surging. it was an incredibly vigilant time and the people on the island took is seriously and you could see the disappointment in their faces when they saw the headlines about cases rising, the lack of availability for tests and the long waiting lines. >> monica, i think this is surprising for a lot of people when you say 83% of people on the island are vaccinated. what do you think needs to be done to courage the spread of the virus. >> it's 83% of people who are eligible. when you look at the whole population social security more

like 75%. and we have to be aware that it is a dynamic situation. omicron changed the game. and what we're seeing in puerto rico even though we have a really high vaccinate race is that omicron is affecting this and we have to reinforce the other health measures ta we know well. we have always had a mask mandate, and there needs to be more education on, you know, how to prevent cases. most cases in puerto rico are among the unfax nated, but we need to reinforce those measures now that people just got together for christmas, or they're going to get together for new years, we have to

reinforce education and what people need to do. it's sad ta we have to change our plans once again due to covid, but it's what needs to be done. >> dr. pa tell, what is the best solution here? >> yeah, i do think that again boosters can have an almost immediate effect. you don't have to wait weeks for it. so while we have omicron spreading ere where, puerto rico and the rest of the united states, boosters are critical because they take effect, but i think to monica's point, being vigilant about going back to the basics. it feels like we're saying they don't work, that's not true, but with something so infectious and

so easy to give and get, going back to the basics is all we know how to do. we can't tell who is boosted and who is not. being able toe present your vaccine card, which i had to do nearly everywhere, was very satisfying because it shows you're vaccinating, around people vaccinated, wearing a mask, keeping distance, and washing hands. and if 25% of the island is still not vaccinated, that is too many people that remin fragile and can spread that. >> thank you both so very much. we appreciate your time today. >> 20 years and more than 2,000 u.s. service members killed and $2 trillion spent.

richard engel has a look at the end of the war in afghanistan, the withdrawal, and what is next. afghanistan, the withdrawal, and what is next ♪♪ ♪♪

. as we close out 2021, we're revisiting one of the stop

stories, the end of the 20 year war in afghanistan. and chief foreign correspondent richard engel looks back at the withdraw and the nation america left behind now consumed by turmoil. >> reporter: 20 years, 2461 american soldiers killed, tens of thousands of afghans killed, $2 trillion spent. so much blood and treasure, only for it all to end in inigmy. the afghan military which washington spent $88 billion to train and equip collapsed. the u.s.-backed president fled the country. and the taliban swept into kabul. afghans rushed to the airport. escape seemed like the safest

option. the withdrawal only got more chaotic and violent. isis decided to take a parting shot, dispatching a suicide bomber who killed some 200 afghans and 13 american service members. >> these american service members who gave their lives, an overused lives, but totally appropriate here, they were heros. >> reporter: signs that it would all go down badly were impossible to miss, yet seemingly ignored. in may, months before the withdrawal, the taliban went on the offensive. they faced little resistance from the afghan army. and rapidly advanced across the country. still, the u.s. seemed unfazed. in july, the united states pulled out of the bagram air

base, the biggest base in the country. leaving bagram pulled the rug out from under the afghan army and helped guarantee a taliban victory. the americans say that they handed over this base to the afghans in an orderly way so that they could continue the fight against extremists. they left them a base that the americans it looks like they looted themselves. how do you feel about the way the americans left this base? i don't want to talk about it, he says. after the united states abandoned bagram, the afghan army further splintered and the taliban had an open door to enter kabul. now the taliban are the government. it is still absolutely shocking and mind boggling. a few months ago only it would have been absolutely impossible for me to ride in a car like this with these men who are still part of an organization that is internationally

designated as a terrorist group. now there is not even hostility and they are glad to show me around, glad to show that they are in charge. and afghans, especially women, must accept whatever rights the islamists give them. even though the u.s. effectively handed afghanistan over to the taliban, the united states government has sanctioned the group and refuses to release about $10 billion in government funds. further aiding afghanistan's economic collapse. the united nations warn that the economic meltdown could become the worst humanitarian crisis it has ever seen. ending the war may or may not have been the right decision. but the way it was done seems to have set the country up for failure. and may embolden our enemies and

adversaries. showing when pushed, the united states doesn't always stick with its allies. and whatever happens to their people will likely be their problem. >> that was richard engel. we'll be right back. s richard e. we'll be right back. rhythm. your happy place. find your breaking point. then break it. every emergen-c gives you a potent blend of nutrients so you can emerge your best with emergen-c.

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there was dished up a special christmas surprise from a new york jets corner back. zach wilson was having breakfast saturday morning and she went over to say hello and let him know that her son is a major jets fan. and the rookie qb gifted her two tickets to sunday's game against the jaguars. that is a christmas tip that family will always remember. that does it for me this hour. you can always catch me on morning news now on our streaming network weekdays at 7:00 a.m. but first, my friend alison morris picks up our coverage right now. welcome to msnbc reports. i'm alison morris in new york where it is 1:00 p.m., 10:00 a.m. out west. a lot to get to.

more cases, less isolation. the cdc shortening the recommended quarantine time for people who test positive for covid but are asymptomatic. a killing spree in the denver area kills four people, police are searching for a motive. plus moments from now, officials in richmond, virginia will be opening a time capsule discovered yesterday under a statue of robert e. lee believed to be buried more than 130 years ago. but we begin with those new cdc guidelines which cut in half the recommended covid-19 isolation time. people who test positive but have no symptoms should now quarantine for five days, not ten, citing evidence that it is most transmissible two to three days after symptoms first surface. dr. fauci defending the change. >> if you look at the chance of getting a transmission in that second half of that ten day period, it is considerably less than in those first few days. so on balance, if you look at the safety of