redd. dr. kadlec, in your testimony you write that we have sufficient domestic vaccine manufacturing capacity to produce bulk vaccine for every american within six months but i want to ask either of you about the question of vaccine delivery and this comes from conversations with a manufacturer in connecticut which is one of the bigger syringe manufacturers. my understanding is that if you needed to get vaccine to everybody you'd need about 600 million drug delivery devices. b.d. is one of the biggest but it would take them six years to do 600 million units. what are our thoughts on preparation to make sure we not only have the right amount of vaccine but the right amount of vaccine delivery devices? >> thank you, sir. that is one of the issues in the problems that has to be addressed, quite frankly. i have my direct from barta if he wants to make a comment. part of the strategy we're looking at also is how can we innovate and either have better delivery devices or specifically can we make bett

doctors redd. senator burr chairman murray and members i am the director of the office of public response for the centers of disease control and i'm pleased to be here to talk to you about the role cbc plays and public health preparedness response including those response abilities under the pandemic reauthorization act. cdc is the common defense in the country against health threats. our work to prepare and respond to health emergencies require we build on their day-to-day work to particular areas. number one our long-standing partnership with state and local health departments and number two are medical scientific and programming expertise. i will describe the three pillars of our defense strategy science, surveillance and service. first the cdc has a unique collection of scientific expertise that exists nowhere else in the world. we have the ability to identify agents causing them is whether the illnesses caused by an infectious microbe or chemical radiation exposure. we are ready to respond thr

the democrat replaced outgoing mayor, dana redd. >> he is the winner of the 450 million-dollar jackpot. that's next on "action news" saturday morning. >> an unusual chase, a grayhound bus with more than 40 people on board, just ahead we'll tell you why people were going after the bus. >> philadelphia restaurant celebrating 35 years in business, we'll tell you what's new at the old white dog cafe. >> reporter: i've got news for you, gray hall, it's going to turn icy. we'll give you the seven-day forecast, 35 in the lehigh valley, we're down in the 50s in center city. so, when i come back we'll track it for you, we'll let you know when to expect the cold air in the neighborhood, we'll have the snow coming in the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast. >> welcome back 5:14 a.m., saturday morning, this is the face of america's newest really rich guy and he is just 20 years old. he claimed last week's 450 million-dollar mega million jackpot. minutes after striking it rich he posted the simple message, oh, my god. he later released a statement to say he plans to use the money to pursue his

the democrat had the backing of outgoing mayor dana redd who declined to run for a third term. >>> were less than 24 hours away from the moment of truth. can the eagles overcome adversity to beat the falcons and then compete for the right to go on to the super bowl? "action news" reporter jeff chirico is live at the linc. jeff, some fans are confident. others not so much. >> reporter: well, if they're not confident, jim, they're not admitting it to and night at least. we may be at the heart of eagles excitement here at the linc but it's important to remember that eagles nation extends far beyond the delaware valley and we found some of those fans arriving today for the first game of what they hope will be a memorable playoff season. >> literally just got off the plane here flew in from charlotte. >> reporter: he may absoutherner but florida native johnson bleeds eagles green. we caught up with him at the pro shop as he geared off for the playoff game. his philly fandom hereditary. >> i'm first generation floridian actually so i've been born with the course. >> reporter: minutes earlie

former mayor dana redd had announced -- she was not seeking a third term endorsed moran.on 88% of the city's reporting and the democratic primary and faced no republican opponent in the general election. during the campaign he touted commercial development in the city and a state takeover of the district's struggling schools. >>> back to your fox 29 weather authority now. let's take you down the shore. ocean city to be exact. it looks wet out there. it was unseasonably warm today. i guess it was good. >> but we really couldn't enjoy it because of all the rain and all that wet weather is not over yet. meteorologist scott williams back with a full check of your forecast in 15 seconds. >>> 60s and rain instead of 30s and snow. that's what pretty much the entire area saw today. record temperatures in fact for some we'll talk about that coming up but look at ultimate doppler. it is really lit up with that rainfall moving back tour the area. we'll take tour north and west reading as you move toward sections of lehigh valley and in particular around norristown moving toward mont

he succeeds dana redd.or moran said he's committed to moving the city >> hundreds cents remembered fallen philadelphia firefighter, matthew letourneau, during his >> letourneau's flag graped casket wasngine 45. he was killed last saturday while battling north philadelphia rowhouse fire. inside the cathedral basilica, fire commissioner adam teal promoted to captain. >> he has gone ahead and joined a company of other heroes and there is no doubt that they are working their way down that smokey hallway making it safe for the rest of us. >> we will never forget the incredible sacrifice that lou teen and the matthew letourneau made to keep the resident of philadelphia safe. may he and all first responders who have given their lives for us rest in peace. >> hundreds lined the streets to bid a final farewell, as the procession made its way from center city to delaware county and saints peter and paul cemetery in springfield. there were so many moving moments from today's service, and you can take a look back at to

he succeeds dana redd.oran said he's committed to moving the city forward. >> hundreds cents remembered fallen philadelphia firefighter, matthew letourneau, during his funeral service today. >> letourneau's flag graped casket was placed upon engine 45. he was killed last saturday while battling north philadelphia rowhouse fire. duri r of remembrance, cathedral basilica, fire commissioner adam teal eulogized letourneau who will be promoted to captain. >> he has gone ahead and joined a company of other heroes and is no doubt that they are working their way down that smokey hallway making it safe for the rest of us. >> we will never forget the incredible sacrifice that lou teen and the matthew letourneau made to keep the resident of philadelphia safe.yt responders who have given their lives for us rest in peace. >> hundreds lined the streets to bid a final farewell, as the procession made its way from center city to delaware county and saints peter and pa cemetery in springfield. there were so many moving mome

redd the office of preparedness at the cdc it serves a number of rules under the framework building a strong relationship with state and local public health departments to prepare for and responding to emergency public health threats. cdc works to make sure we have the information we need in advance of the public health emerged. it houses an expansive epidemiology laboratory with data collection activities. we welcome all of you. let me say at the beginning that i believe the hurdle in our way is not innovation. the hurdle is government. clearly defining what it is and the certainty of a pathway for getting the approvals that we need for those to be deployed i keep along -- i hope you keep those in mind in the roles that you carry out to understanding on the front line to make this happen. >> good morning. distinguish members of the committee i assumed this role right before hurricane harvey struck texas it is been an interesting experience i appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today this champion the bipartisan effort thank you for your continuing commitment to this endea