Episode 1294 • • 7:13 - 9:47
1294: Ephemeral Experience
NBC Nightly News, Lester Holt Coronavirus Coverage Montage
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt reported a record 144,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day, projecting 20 million cases by Christmas 2020. The broadcast featured segments on overflowing ICUs, the 92% efficacy claim of the Russian vaccine, and the impact of Tropical Storm Eta in Florida. Additional news items included a massive recall of Ring doorbell cameras due to fire risks and the logistics of holiday shipping deadlines.