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CBS Evening News

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 12/11

CBS Evening News

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News, News Commentary, Daily News

3.8620 Ratings

🗓️ 12 December 2020

⏱️ 19 minutes

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On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- Manuel Bojorquez is at one of Pfizer's main distribution hubs - how they plan to deliver the first 6 million doses of the vaccine. Also -- an exclusive look at how one hospital is preparing to administer the vaccine to those who need it most. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Tonight, the first COVID vaccine is ready for rollout, awaiting the green light from the FDA,

0:06.8

as the U.S. experiences the worst week of the pandemic.

0:10.7

The logistical puzzle tonight, getting the Pfizer vaccine from deep freezers in Michigan into the arms of Americans across the country.

0:18.7

While it will require precision, the storage box can only be open twice a day as hospitals

0:24.0

around the country practice and prepare for approval.

0:28.2

Presidential pressure.

0:29.7

Did the White House tell the FDA commissioner to approve the Pfizer vaccine today or find a new

0:34.8

job?

0:36.3

COVID's growing toll. More Americans have died from the virus than

0:40.1

died during World War II. Mississippi is out of ICU beds, as hospitals are at the breaking

0:45.8

point. It's really hard right now to feel helpless. Plus, New York City bans indoor dining.

0:53.4

Breaking news, a car drives through a protest in New York

0:57.1

City, what we're learning tonight about the injuries. Historic decision. The Electoral College meets on

1:04.0

Monday, signifying the official end of the election. As we learn, electors from Michigan will be

1:08.9

offered police escorts to the statehouse.

1:11.9

The Biden cabinet is introduced.

1:14.6

Instead of a team of rivals, he has a team of repeats.

1:18.8

And CBS's Steve Hartman is on the road with a top secret mission.

1:23.9

Hi, this is a secret Santa.

1:25.7

Delivering holiday cheer for essential workers.

1:29.5

Kimberly, that's a thousand secret Santa dollars for you.

1:32.3

Oh, my God.

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