centers for disease control is surging. people not to travel for the thanksgiving holiday on thursday. due to the coronavirus pandemic. of course, the united states is the worst affected country in the world, more than 12000000 infections and a quarter of a 1000000 deaths. but millions of people are expected to ignore those warnings at thanksgiving. california has imposed a state wide curfew requiring people to stay home at night. and crowds in guatemala, have set fire to the congress building during anti-government, protests. thousands are out on the streets, angered by the budget cuts to education and health spending. they say it disenfranchises the poor and indigenous people of guatemala. those are your headlines. al-jazeera is next. the american people have finally for poking america as i split when america is off balance, or will become more dangerous. the world is looking at us mixture of sadness and with the election behind us will the republican party dump truck the feel we can take on us politics and society? that's

conservative or liberal policies when it comes to health care americans agree that the centers for disease control and other government institutions designed to protect public health have completely failed the country in the face of coded 19 centers for disease control and r.u. . department of homeland security this job easy to track global pandemic you know what they do they fear you from their chaotic early response to underestimating the danger to the lack of testing kits and accusations of becoming a political tool the centers for disease control are being hit from all sides other essential institutions of u.s. society are affected by a deep crisis for example law enforcement. are our. recent protests sparked by the killing of. words floyd as well as a long history of police brutality have many americans asking whether or not they're really safe and protected public trust in the police as an institution has been in decline intelligence agencies are yet another example they are expected to gather information and then provide it to the military but lately they seem to have been getting caught up

it's a sign ofjust how serious the coronavirus pandemic has become — the us center for disease controlas urged americans not to travel during next week's thanksgiving holiday, america's most important family holiday of the year. the number of patients hospitalized with covid—19 in the united states has jumped nearly 50% in the last two weeks. in the last couple of hours, the head of infectious disease has said this. we're not talking about shutting

a more unified approach to the code 1000 pandemic, the director of the european center for disease prevention and control dr. andrea mon talks to al-jazeera head of the european center for disease control and prevention. dr. andrea on. thank you for talking to al-jazeera. hello, dr. i'm on. what exactly is the e.c.c.'s role when it comes to containment and when it comes to controlling the coronavirus pandemic? so our principal mandate is assessing risk, identifying in them, and also communicating our, our analysis and assessments. so our role is basically assessing risk it providing options for the member states to respond to dr. on mon is europe seeing a 2nd wave of coronavirus right now, or is this, is this just the continuation of the 1st wave that was paused during the lock downs that happened in spring? well, this is the philosophical argument. people are having fact is that we are seeing now since 4 months, an increase in case notifications after the rigorous measures in march and april have freed used the case numbers by 80 percent during summer. so the virus will never go on. we always had cases,

the centers for disease control strongly recommended people do not trav for thanksgiving holiday nexteek because they fear a new spike in cases. here is an emergency doctor in new york. >> we see a spike in ses every american holiday since this pandemic started, from memorial day tlabor day. andvi from thanks to christmas is exactly the timeframe we expect to see a surge in cas from exposure. >> on wednesday,here were 170 thousand new confirmed cases. the average number of cases per day is up 7 from two weeks ago. onednesday, more than 190 americans died of covid. that number is up 50% in the past two weeks. states are making their own decisions abou restrictions. this map from the new york times shows where stay-at-home orders have been put in place. in miami-dade county, in florida, which has had one of the highest numbers of deaths, the state is mostly open and has no mask mandate. states are increasingly making ghe wearing of masks mandatory. one area rein restrictions is new york city. on wednesday, it was announced new restrictions would be in place. this number shows the thresh

the us centers for disease control and prevention has urged americans not to travel for thanksgivinge than two weeks after the us presidential election, donald trump's lawyer, rudy giuliani, has alleged there was centrally planned fraud in democrat—supporting cities which cheated the president of victory. he put forward no evidence to back that up. mike pompeo has become the first us secretary of state to visit a jewish settlement in the occupied west bank and the golan heights. israel is occupying both sites in breach of international law. a draft report into claims the british home secretary bullied staff concluded she broke rules on ministerial behaviour. an inquiry was launched in march after the most senior official at the home office resigned.

a tall task for health leaders that could be made worse by the thanksgiving holiday the centers for disease control and prevention urging americans to avoid traveling and large gatherings. an urgent plea that clara county had 4 members of the hispanic and lead next communities on wednesday. >>for thanksgiving. we want to make sure that you're safe and your families are safe. >>in santa clara county alone hispanics make up 26% of the population. but they also account for nearly 60% of all of the county's coronavirus cases. >>we believe that almost 60% of them come from community transmission. the numbers are also on par for what we're seeing in the entire state of california. >>statewide the hispanic community has been pummeled by the virus during the pandemic hispanics account for nearly 59% of all covid cases in the golden state in nearly half of all the deaths. leaders now blaming a number of factors for those numbers means is that we have a lot of our community was on the front lines working in grocery stores delivering mail out in the community as frontline workers. >>but what it also means is

the centers for disease control in the u.s. has warned americans to stay at home over the thanksgiving holiday. but the aaa travel insurance agencies, estimating more than 50000000, people will travel in the coming week as only a 10 percent drop compared to last year. canada's largest city toronto is going back into lockdown. the prime minister says a normal holiday is out of the question. in order to get through this winter without overwhelming our health system, without losing too many more of our loved ones, we need to do one last big effort these coming months and it starts with the coming weeks of really tightening up, which is why i'm back here in front of my house telling you it's time. it's time to tighten up. poland's prime minister is also urging families to cancel travel plans, schools, bars, restaurants, and theatres will remain closed until after christmas. singapore and hong kong are postponing the launch of their quarantine free travel bottle after a spike in infections in hong kong. iran meanwhile, is struggling

but today, at the center for disease control, the released its results saying that in the past 48 hours, more than 200 cases were recorded. and it warned that this could increase as people abundant safety precautions use of trees. and of course, social distancing. the, the issue of what seems is good news for many africans, but remember, this is a very, very hot continent. most part of the continent is very hot. the storage of these boxes is a problem with a shortage in electricity supplies. and all that could be a problem delivering such data storage areas. hard accessible rural areas will also be a contributor affected. while these boxes may not necessarily which people quickly still to come this half hour. if your piece says its forces are closing in on the capital of taking a region, and to bring back the people who fled to see don and hungry and poland going to battle with you at the banks. latest summit after vetoing its coronavirus recovery plan. hello folks. not been a problem the last couple days throughout most essential eastern europe. it is still in a beer in central part of

the centers for disease control is advising americans not to travel for thanksgiving. and the coronavirus task force held the first briefing in months but didn't take any questions. kristen starts us off. >> both dr. fauci and dr. birx were there. even though coronavirus crase s cases are surging across the country dr. fauci said we are not talking about shutting down the country if americans keep social distancing and wearing masks. >> then we can hold things off until the vaccine comes. i have used that metaphor the calvary is on the way. you don't stop shooting. you keep going until the calvary gets here. >> the vice-president pence wassa that briefing. president trump was not. he was not on camera since saturday. but he's been tweeting and letting his legal team do the talking. president trump tweeted about an important news conference on the path to victory. rudy giuliani was standing on stage next to a map of the united states with the title multiple pathways to victory. over the course of the next 90 minutes, rudy giuliani did not explain a single path but focus

but today, the center for disease control yet released its results, saying that in the past 48 hours more than 200 cases were recorded and it warned that this could increase as people abundant safety precautions use of trees lost and of course, social distancing the issue of vaccines is good news for many africans, but remember, this is a very, very hot continent. most parts of the continent is very hot. the storage of these boxes is a problem with a shortage in electricity supplies and all that could be a problem delivering such data storage areas. hard, accessible rural areas will also be a contributor, a factor too. are these boxes may not necessarily which people quickly professor bloom is a regional representative for at the center of africa, the research arm of doctors without borders. he says, despite 2000000 cases, the continent has seen a relatively lower death toll. yes, actually 1st of all we need to define what because at just a few what you see in kenya, for example, the number of kids are not done during the 1st wave, but does for free the number of kids are no more dea

centers for disease control is people not to travel for the thanksgiving holiday on thursday, for fear of further spreading. the coronavirus. millions of people are expected to ignore those warnings. california has imposed a state wide curfew requiring people to stay at home during the night. and the u.s. food and drug administration has issued emergency approval for general use. antibody therapy, which was used to treat president trump agency said the treatment should be used for mild to moderate cases of 19 funerals being held for the leader of serbia is also the who died after contracting corona virus patriarch. rene caught the virus after leaving an open coffin service for one of the church's senior clerics who also died of covert 90. there's. i had lines of more news here on al-jazeera that is off to hunt for a fugitive stay with us. he's one of the most wanted men on the planet, a playboy. a con man. accused of masterminding, the world's biggest heist a $4500000000.00 fraud, stolen from malaysia's silver new well funded one m d b. i think it should be punished severely on the run

the centers for disease control says it's safest to enjoy the holiday at home.lth supports recommend a small gathering to those in your immediate household. have a virtual dinner to be with friends and family. >> family is the post important thing. it will be rough. >> if you are freeing on turkey you will see lower prices. that's according to a federation survey. as the holiday shopping center gets underway, shopping online especially on the day after thanksgiving and the following monday. >> americans should watch parades, games and movies from home. >>> the macy's thanksgiving day parade went on despite the pandemic. this year's parade features a few balloons and no crowds. the parade was started a few blocks from macy's in herald scare. macy's opted to pretape some of the performances. >>> in san mateo 1000 community members featured a box holiday meal. the meals were served at fivetivity locations. the need for food is greater than ever. they are supplying double the amount of food and the numbers continue to chime. community leaders say the partnership is

the centers for disease control which is proved incapable of controlling the disease and would ratherontrol you instead because frankly it's a lot easier advises that you should take your own thanksgiving meal with you, take your own turkey, take your own stuff in take your own fixings, especially take your own cranberry sauce because that is a super-spreader. take your own disposable plates and utensils and be sure to throw them away immediately lest aunt mabel carelessly picked up her plastic spoon to stir up her pumpkin spice metamucil?ot if you live in a state that still permits you to dine with persons from another household, why not tickle their ribs from a socially responsible distance on the other side of the room with a thanksgiving themed mask -- here is emmy award-winning senior care facility manager andrew cuomo. >> we have a special mask for thanksgiving because you know where creative in new york, we are creative, we do things a wlittle differently. we have a special mask, don't be a turkey this thanksgiving! wear a mask! don't be a turkey. how good-looking is this mass?

centers for disease control have advised against travel over the thanksgiving holiday. the british pharmaceutical giant astra zeneca says its vaccine is showing promise in protecting the group's most at risk from corona virus. early results show the vaccine provoked a strong immune response in people aged over 70. during phase 2 trials, cases across africa have now passed 2000000 with at least 48000 deaths, but it's feared the true figure could be much higher. in the past, $28.00 days, cases of increased compared to the previous month in 19 countries in the region, including countries like kenya, geria, ghana, and a standoff between ugandan police and opposition protesters has intensified with at least 16 people now known to have died and hundreds arrested security forces shot rubber bullets at supporters of pop star turned politician bobby wine, while crowds set up roadblocks and lit fires. large demonstrations began when police arrested the presidential candidate on wednesday, accusing him of breaking coronavirus rules. e.u. leaders, a locked in a budget standoff with

the centers for disease control say numbers could surge even higher. the u.k. finance minister says there won't be a normal christmas this year reduced in access as the government is doing what it can to help get families together. a prime minister is expected to outline his winter virus strategy on monday. it's the final day of the virtual g. 20 summit hosted by saudi arabia and the krona virus. and there it is dominated, but there are also been calls for saudi arabia to answer criticism over its human rights record. if you know his military says it plans to encircled the capital city of the region with tanks and seize, it is controlled by the people's liberation front. reuters is reporting the group has destroyed roads to stop the advance millions of voters and begin a fast. so are casting their ballots in an election, taking place under the shadow of violence and allegations of voter fraud. president wrong mark christian couple or is seeking a 2nd 5 year term in office opposition. parties in pakistan have been holding a major rally, calling on prime minister

with cases skyrocketing all across america tonight, the centers for disease control and prevention. now strongly warning folks not to travel for the holidays. the cdc says the safest way to celebrate thanksgiving is to celebrate at home with the people that you live with yet the tsa says friday and saturday. >>where the busiest day since the pandemic brought air travel to a near halt in march and wednesday and sunday are expected to be the busiest travel days of the thanksgiving holiday. kron four's gayle ong is live for us now at san francisco's international airport with more on the travel situation there. good evening gayle is a busy. >>good evening just seen jonathan will it was busy on friday and saturday. but today not so much for people still taking their chances spying. a personal decision that comes with the risk i haven't seen family this whole year militias. >>i just i just wanted to see them. nats meadows i'll is worried about flying during the pandemic despite the cdc's plea not to fight for the holiday of course, lots of precautions and pay my hand santizer mask and all

centers for disease control have advised against travel over the thanksgiving holiday. british prime mystical giant astra zeneca says its vaccine is showing promise in protecting the groups most at risk from corona virus. early results show vaccine promote a strong immune response in people aged over 70. during phase 2 trials, might prompt a has become the 1st u.s. secretary of state to visit the occupied golan heights and an illegal israeli settlement in the occupied west bank for players in israel. as part of a 10 day tour of the middle east and europe and the standoff between ugandan police and opposition protesters has intensified that least 16 people now known to have died and 350 detained. demonstrations broke out on wednesday when pop star turned presidential candidate bobby wine was arrested. our campaign want to one east is coming up next life and as a 2nd wave of covert, 19 brings us surgeon infections. a few months ago, there were dozens of cases a day. now if we chose 2000 and countries and force new measures to curb contagion, this is the 1st step forward f

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but also there was that guidance issued by the centers for disease control and prevention, and the numberso high recommending americans skip thanksgiving travel this year. it's a broader and some fear a longer lasting wave of covid-19 infections. and deaths. you can see it in the latest covid map seeing a virtual sea of orange and red, ten months after the first u.s. covid-19 case was confirmed. just over 13,000 new infections, the state of california shattered its own record friday. then there's the reality of the fights on the front lines to save patients from the virus's suffocating grip. it's a struggle compounded with staff shortages in some of the nation's rural medical facilities. >> we're seeing surges on intensive care units. that's when the mortality, the death care rate goes from this, to this, vertical because nurses, staff, doctors get overwhelmed. it's not just a matter of beds it's having to have the trained staff to care for them. >> reporter: and care facilities in six states, fears are growing about the physical and emotional toll on medical personnel. >> i have seen so m

. >> reporter: the centers for disease control and prevention is urging americans to avoid flying this thanksgiving holiday. travelling may increase the chance of getting the virus and spreading it. at sfo, the spokesman said, they are down 75% from what they usually see at this type. >> what makes this year different is not only the pandemic but the current health warnings and travel advisories, recommending against travel. >> reporter: he told people who decided to fly to expect a different sfo than you might remember. only two-third of shops and businesses inside are open. there is hundreds of han sanitizers inside the terminals and physical distancing markers on the ground. >> obviously, face masking required in all of our terminals. we have booths we give out for free and give out 300 a day. we have ambassadors that patrol the storyinals to make sure masks is happening. -- terminals to make sure masks is happening and we install barriers where face-to-face interaction is necessary. >> reporter: californians who ply are urged to quarantine and get tested. sunday is likely to be the

. >>> with families celebrating thanksgiving this weekend, the centers for disease control and preventions concerned about an increased covid-19 risk. it called on people not to gather with family and friends outside their households. joe biden weighed in, calling on residents to sacrifice a beloved custom for a greater good. >> this year we're asking americans to forego so many of the traditions that we have long made this holiday. >> biden urged people to avoid large get togethers, wear masks, and maintain social distancing. >>> shifting now to the coronavirus situation here in japan. the number of infections in tokyo continues to rise with 401 new cases reported on wednesday. the increase has compelled officials to ask bars and restaurants that serve alcohol to close by 10:00 p.m. beginning this weekend. >> translator: 54 coronavirus patients in tokyo are in serious condition as of today. the figure is rapidly increasing. we need to prevent death, prent serious cases and prevent a collapse of the medical system. stricter measures are necessary now. >> the request for establishments tha

a tall task for health leaders that could be made worse by the thanksgiving holiday the centers for disease control and prevention urging americans to avoid traveling and large gatherings. an urgent plea that clara county had 4 members of the hispanic and lead next communities on wednesday. >>for thanksgiving. we want to make sure that you're safe and your families are safe. >>in santa clara county alone hispanics make up 26% of the population. but they also account for nearly 60% of all of the county's coronavirus cases. >>we believe that almost 60% of them come from community transmission. the numbers are also on par for what we're seeing in the entire state of california. >>statewide the hispanic community has been pummeled by the virus during the pandemic hispanics account for nearly 59% of all covid cases in the golden state in nearly half of all the deaths leaders now blaming a number of factors for those numbers means is that we have a lot of our community was on the front lines working in grocery stores delivering mail out in the community as frontline workers. >>but what it also means is t

despite an urgent call from the centers for disease control, for all americans to stay at home, more than a 1000000 passengers traveled on friday alone. and i am nervous. but i want to be with my babies. i feel safe to fly. i think. i think we should all 5 of the nation's top infectious disease expert did the round of sunday talk shows right now. the curve is like that. it's going up at a very rapid rate and you looked at almost every single day. in fact, gives you another record, the long lines that persist, that testing stations around the country are tangible evidence of the absence of any federally controlled testing program. just one of the reasons, say, health experts, why the virus has not been brought under control? the only ray of hope in a bleak winter, the possibility of new vaccines show is on the way. traditionally, historically, the wreck scenes have crushed epidemics, like smallpox and polio, and measles. we can do that with the scenes that are going to be coming online. experts from the food and drug administration are reviewing the data from what the makers claim are

this center for disease control urged americans not to travel and asked them to stay home. it is not a requirement, as we have seen in many european countries but a recommendation as the u.s. is facing an exponential rise in infections even before families gather for this holiday tradition. charli: many airlines are taking steps to try and prevent the spread for travelers, whether that is limiting the capacity in the airlines -- bless you there -- whether that's limiting capacity in the airlines, leaving space in the seats or requiring preflight covid tests. with all the talk of vaccines on the horizon, are some airlines considerg requiring vaccines kate: chief executive of qantas airlines said this monday that international travelers on his carrier may be required to show proof they have received a coronavirus vaccine once the vaccine is available. he said many other airline buses are considering similar measures but qantas is the first to say they could refuse passengers who have not been vaccined. the travel industry in general is very invested in the development of a va