mike reed runs san francisco's contact tracing program. >> we haven't seen any of the strain in san francisco. that may change over time. >> reporter: the real burden is now on the labs which may need to sequence more samples to track down that strain. >> they will do the genetic sequencing on strains from maybe people who have traveled from the uk. >> it bears watching to track v variants, because some can develop more and more mutations. >> reporter: dr. maldonado says there have been many variants. the concern with this one is the eight spike proteins. >> will it escape imthe remember . >> reporter: if they detect the virus is no more susceptible to the vaccine they can adapt it. >> you can change it and make anti-bodies to that mutation as well. we do that with the flu vaccine every year. >> reporter: meanwhile, staying masked and distant is more important than ever. >>> an er nurse at a san diego hospital tested positive for covid just days after getting vaccinated. jr stone spoke with bay area medical experts to explain knew could happen. >> i have no problem putting needles into people

mike reed runs san francisco's contact tracing program. >> we haven't seen any of the strain in san franciscoe over time. >> reporter: the real burden is now on the labs which may need to sequence more samples to track down that strain. >> they will do the genetic sequencing on strains from maybe people who have traveled from the uk. >> it bears watching to track v variants, because some can develop more and more mutations. >> reporter: dr. maldonado says there have been many variants. the concern with this one is the eight spike proteins. >> will it escape imthe immunit? remember . >> reporter: if they detect the virus is no more susceptible to the vaccine they can adapt it. >> you can change it and make anti-bodies to that mutation as well. we do that with the flu vaccine every year. >> reporter: meanwhile, staying masked and distant is more important than ever. >>> an er nurse at a san diego hospital tested positive for covid just days after getting vaccinated. jr stone spoke with bay area medical experts to explain knew could happen. >> i have no problem putting needles into people as a d

mike reed runs san francisco's contact tracing program. >> we haven't seen any of the strain in san francisco. that may change over time. >> reporter: the real burden is now on the labs which may need to sequence more samples to track down that strain. >> they will do the genetic sequencing on individuals that may have traveled from the uk. >> it bears watching to track variants, because some can develop more and more mutations. >> reporter: dr. maldonado says there have been many variants. the concern with the uk variant is the eight mutations on the spike protein, the basis for immunity. >> everyone is watching that protein like a hawk. >> reporter: she says pfizer and moderna are tracking the variants and if they detect a piece of the virus is no longer susceptible to the vaccines, they can tweak them in a matter of months. >> you can change the rna of the vaccine to the mutation and make mutations to the variant as well. we do that with the flu vaccine every year. >>> the government will provide an update on california's response to the covid-19 crisis. he's speaking at 10:00 a.m. this mo

. >> reporter: mike reed reads letters to his wife. >> as a third grade teacher, i am a strong opponentyou remember lincoln colling, i said sure i do, he was in my 3rd grade class. he said we're going to be pen pals. >> i didn't remember any teachers from back then, except mrs. boggs. >> now lincoln and mike are making new memories. >> it's like having another son. >> and when they're finally together, mike knows what's next in their friendship. >> just giving him a big old bear hug and saying everything is going to be okay now. >> for "cbs this morning," i'm chip reid. >> wow, well done, chip reid. since our story first aired, we're happy to tell you, lincoln and mike have continued to exchange letters and, students from the school sent christmas cards to the seniors and recently held a parade complete with a concert and cheer leaders for the residents. >> i like the twist at the end that that was one of her former students. very nice. >> i like that the little handwritten letter has a lot of power. >> i feel that if i get a handwritten letter. >> yes, i do. >> because it means the per

. >> vice president mike pence and his wife karen received the covid-19 vaccine at walter reed hospital. they were joined by the surgeon general jerome adams who was also vaccinated. >> i have a couple questions for you to have you ever had a serious rash to any previous vaccines? bloodu taking any thinners or have any blood disorders? are you pregnant or breast feeding? [laughter] are any of you on immunosuppression's? all right. good to go. >> great job. great job. >> before you leave today, you will be getting a shot record proving you received the vaccine from us today. this vaccine is a two-dose series, so that means you will come back in 21 days for the second one. again, with any vaccine you could have a pretty sore arm at the injection site. maybe some redness. if anything happens make sure you seek medical guidance or get medical care. >> thank you. vice president pence: good morning, and thank you for being here. i want to thank my wonderful wife, our second lady karen pence, the surgeon general, dr. tony fauci, members of the coronavirus task force who are joining us here tod

announcer: vice president mike pence and his wife received the coronavirus vaccine, along with surgeon general jerome adams, given at walter reed national military medical center. him that theyd must return in 21 days for the second dose of the vaccine. >> we have confirmed that you are not feeling any symptoms of covid19 this morning and read all education materials pertaining to this vaccine. before, i have a couple questions for you. had a serious reaction to any previous vaccines? and are you taking any blood thinners or have any blood disorders? vice president pence: no. >> are you pregnant or breastfeeding? vice president pence: no. [laughter] >> are you immunocompromise or suppressant? vice president pence: no. >> all right. good to go. >> great job. great job. >> before you leave today, you will be getting a shot record proving you received the vaccine from us today. it's a twodose series so that means you will come back in 21 days for the second one. again, with any vaccine you could have a pretty sore arm at the injection site. any redness. if anything happens make sure you seek medical guidance or get medical care. >

announcer: vice president mike pence and his wife received the coronavirus vaccine, along with surgeon general jerome adams, given at walter reedational military medical center. him that theyd must return in 21

. ♪ vice president, mike pence, and his wife received the coronavirus vaccine, along with surgeon general, jerome adams. given by a medical team from walter reedional military medical center. doctors advised the pences and surgeon general they must return in 21 days for the second dose of the vaccine. >> we have confirmed that you are not feeling any symptoms of covid-19 this morning and read all education materials pertaining to this vaccine. >> we have confirmed that you are not feeling any symptoms of covid19 this morning and read all education materials pertaining to this vaccine. before, i have a couple questions for you. had a serious reaction to any previous vaccines? and are you taking any blood thinners or have any blood disorders? vice president pence: no. >> are you pregnant or breastfeeding? vice president pence: no. [laughter] >> are you immunocompromise or suppressant? vice president pence: no. >> all right. good to go. >> great job. great job. >> before you leave today, you will be getting a shot record proving you received the

mike pence rolled up his sleeve today. the vice president received the pfizer vaccine at walter reed medical center as did second lady karen pence and jerome adams. president elect biden is scheduled to get the vaccine next week. >> lawmakers are trying to buy themselves more time to reach a deal on a new covid relief package. tonight the senate fallowollowee house and stopped a partial government shutdown. they hope to tie the bill to a $900 million covid relief package. >> i'm more of tptimistic than t night for a major rescue package is very close at hand. >> i pray that the negotiators will be able to spend good time today and report to us soon that they have reached an agreement. >> the central elements of the compromise appear in place. they include $300 billion in aid to businesses, a $300 federal unemployment bonus and $600 payments to individuals. >> just before the holidays, thousands of self-employed and gig workers found out they may have to pay back unemployment benefits they already received. michael finney live with the latest edd crisis. imagine getting this news a week before christmas. >> i know. you're t

. >>> vice president mike pence rolled up his sleeve, today, to support the campaign for people to get vaccinated. the vice president received the pfizer vaccine at walter reedter, as did second lady, karen pence, and surgeon general, jerome adams. house speaker, nancy pelosi, and senate majority leader, mitch mcconnell, also, received the vaccine today. pelosi posted this photo on her twitter feed, today. president-elect joe biden and dr. jill biden are scheduled to receive the vaccine, next week. vice president-elect kamala harris and her husband are expected to take it, the week after that. >>> with pfizer's vaccine already being distributed and building a better bay area, we are at a crucial point in the covid-19 pandemic. abc 7 news is dedicating this entire week to what you need to know right now about the vaccines. vaccine manufacturers are now starting to turn their focus to a key sector of the population, children. abc 7 news reporter, kate larson, spoke with one of the youngest vaccine trial participants in the world about her experience, as well as pediatric vaccine experts about what to expect when it comes to covid vaccines and your kids. >> rep

reed, you look at these ironies that will be the then four years ago the future president talking about the guy he beat becoming president. that is mikeew weeks to do the same. it's looking like it's going to go in that direction, isn't it? >> yeah, the final votes are being cast now in oregon, california. the california electors at the top of the hour and hawaii votes at 7:00 p.m. after that, joe biden will have north of 300 votes. almost the same count four years ago with hillary clinton and donald trump. although four years ago, there were faithless electors that were supposed to vote for the candidates and showed up for somebody else. that is not happening this year. the biden campaign is more careful to make sure that they picked electors that would stick with them. these are party leaders and activist types. hillary clinton was in new york casting her vote for joe biden. >> neil: these states do allow their electors to go ahead and to something like that where they can vote their choice. it's rarely done, right? >> yeah, almost never done. happened a couple of times four years ago when several electors in washington state voted

mike pence, second lady, karen pence, and the surgeon general dr. jerome adams receiving their vaccines from pfizer. >> i want to thank the staff sat walter reed whosedministered our vaccine today. i didn't feel a thing. well done. jesse: i would like to get a show the. but apparently i'm behind prisoners and homeless people. go figure. that's all for tonight. be sure to follow me on facebook, instagram and twitter. "justice with judge jeanine" is next. remember i'm watters and this is my world. [♪] judge jeanine: welcome to justice, i'm lisa boothe in for judge jeanine pirro. later on i'll be talking with trump campaign senior advisor. negotiations continue for a covid relief deal. let's get things started with arizona congressman andy biggs. i want to get to you about the covid talks

mike pence, second lady, karen pence, and the surgeon general dr. jerome adams receiving their vaccines from pfizer. >> i want to thank the staff sat walter reed whosered our vaccine today. i didn't feel a thing. well done. jesse: i would like to get a show the. but apparently i'm behind prisoners and homeless people. go figure. that's all for tonight. be sure to follow me on facebook, instagram and twitter. "justice with judge jeanine" is next. remember i'm watters presents under the bed. narrow to those whose dogs... also fit under the bed. no, not that one. ok, that one. meaning, you. you're the one we made mywalgreens for. with pickup in as little as 30 minutes. to make saving, shopping, and holiday chaos...easier. introducing mywalgreens. join for 30 minute pickup at walgreens.com robinwithout the commission ifees. so, you can start investing today wherever you are - even hanging with your dog. so, what are you waiting for? download now and get your first stock on us. robinhood. if you experience bladder leaks, you shouldn't have to sacrifice discretion for protection. try always discreet. the unique design features protective leakguards, which

mike pence, second lady, karen pence, and the surgeon general dr. jerome adams receiving their vaccines from pfizer. >> i want to thank the staff sat walter reed whosevaccine today. i didn't feel a thing. well done. jesse: i would like to get a show the. but apparently i'm behind prisoners and homeless people. go figure. that's all for tonight. be sure to follow me on facebook, instagram and twitter. "justice with judge jeanine" is next. remember i'm watters ♪ mark: hello america, i met mark clement and this is "life, liberty and levin". we are fighting a two front war in this country. one, domestically and they are defending our constitution and our republic from the democratic party and the media and, i'm afraid to shea, the judiciary. the other is the cold war with china. yes, we are in a cold war with china and president of the united states has recognized

reed, phil davidson, the late chris danshaw. isaac, and our digital press manager grace. vaseyative directors john ii, john ratliff, jason day and alexander beckman. an chiefs of staff jason thai, jacqueline o'day, mike laughlin and eric. i thank all of them for the great work that they've done for me and for the people of the third district of illinois. i was going to start naming members that helped me get all the work done but i know think danger in this business of leaving anyone out so i just want to thank all my colleagues for the work that we have done together over the last 16 years. we had he district, what i would argue is hands down the best constituent service in the nation. whether it was related to social security, veterans benefits, military service, immigration issues, passport issues, and any, many more issues. , e staff included anthony fiorelli, dawn courtney, alvador difranco, jessica, josh, john h, gene, mcglenn, grayson sol embing rno, mary e zack, the late ann. we've had over the last few staffers. a number of t's been very difficult. we have come together as a staff and are thankful to all those departed staffers and their families. over the years, jerry was the chief of staff

reed, phil davidson, the late chris danshaw. isaac, and our digital press manager grace. vaseyative directors john ii, john ratliff, jason day and alexander beckman. an chiefs of staff jason thai, jacqueline o'day, mike laughlin and eric. i thank all of them for the great work that they've done for me and for the people of the third district of illinois. i was going to start naming members that helped me get all the work done but i know think danger in this business of leaving anyone out so i just want to thank all my colleagues for the work that we have done together over the last 16 years. we had he district, what i would argue is hands down the best constituent service in the nation. whether it was related to social security, veterans benefits, military service, immigration issues, passport issues, and any, many more issues. , e staff included anthony fiorelli, dawn courtney, alvador difranco, jessica, josh, john h, gene, mcglenn, grayson sol embing rno, mary e zack, the late ann. we've had over the last few staffers. a number of t's been very difficult. we have come together as a staff and are thankful to all those departed staffers and their families. over the years, jerry was the chief of staff

. >> vice president mike pence and his wife karen received the covid-19 vaccine at walter reed hospital. they were joined by the surgeon general jerome adams who was also vaccinated.

mike pence has been vaccinated against covid-19. he and the second lady and the surgeon general received the first of two shots of the pfizer covid-19 vaccine at walter reed medical center. >>> number three, napa county is part of the state's stay-at-home order joining the rest of the bay area because covid numbers are surging. there's no more outdoor dining, take-out only from restaurants and some may be forced to lay off staff. >>> san francisco's new ten-day traveler quarantine is now in effect. the order is for any travelers coming back to san francisco who have traveled outside the nine bay area counties and santa cruz. >>> and number five, check out the forecast for the weekend. temperatures will climb a degree or two each day after some cold temperatures in the 30s and the 40s in the morning. we'll end up mainly in the 60s this afternoon. >>> number six. taking a live look at the bay bridge from sky 7. i love when sky 7 gets up there. we're just going to spend some time on this right now, okay? i want to let you know, there's no metering lights on. but goodness, once you get into san francisco you will see those brake lights there as you can tell.

reed, phil davidson, the late chris danshaw. isaac, and our digital press manager grace. vaseyative directors john ii, john ratliff, jason day and alexander beckman. an chiefs of staff jason thai, jacqueline o'day, mike laughlin and eric. i thank all of them for the great work that they've done for me and for the people of the third district of illinois. i was going to start naming members that helped me get all the work done but i know think danger in this business of leaving anyone out so i just want to thank all my colleagues for the work that we have done together over the last 16 years. we had he district, what i would argue is hands down the best constituent service in the nation. whether it was related to social security, veterans benefits, military service, immigration issues, passport issues, and any, many more issues. , e staff included anthony fiorelli, dawn courtney, alvador difranco, jessica, josh, john h, gene, mcglenn, grayson sol embing rno, mary e zack, the late ann. we've had over the last few staffers. a number of t's been very difficult. we have come together as a staff and are thankful to all those departed staffers and their families. over the years, jerry was the chief of staff

mike penn has comments after the shot. >> the white house coronavirus task force, joining us, here today i especially want to thank fine medical team, at walter reedine today, i didn't feel a thing. well done! we appreciate your service as christmas holiday approaches always a season of hope you gather here tariff as end of historic week, to affirm to the american people hope is on the way. and, karen and i more than happy to step forward before this week was up. to take the safe and effective coronavirus vaccine. that we have secured and produced for the american people. it is truly inspiring. >> talking with congressman jim jordan this morning we watched vice president mike pence get vaccinated with pfizer vaccine i wonder what you think about this china hurls virus at world doing so not just killing 300,000 americans not to mention others across the world changes the way america votes listeder heing, with ballots everywhere governors taking it upon themselves to change the way we vote into a presidential election, the supreme court here now, not hearing any of these cases, to investigate fraud where are we? >> two things, first i think pg opera