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comcast business. beyond fast. healthcare workers are upset about the lack of medical supplies at hospitals and taking action. >> a gloves and masks are headed to california. how the governor plans to get them here. >> do it yourself face mask. making a difference from a distance. >> the order for tens of millions of californiaens to stay homeoutended andnot st a f much longer. >> we're looking at eight weeks and our curve maybe the 12 week >> one of the hardest hit regions in the state. reporting three more deaths
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today. the number of cases shoots past 300. >> this is not the time for a party, for a play date, for things that people think we need today. >> san francisco mayor expressing displeasure with the crowds of people this weekend. hinting the city could take action in order to get people to practice social distancing. >> he's had a fever since friday night. over 104. >> the city of hayward has a free testing center now. there was a long line of cars as people waited. one of the key requirements is a fever. the city relaxed the rules to >>ernorew deler abering aessmen. >> in the news room with the story tonight. >> newsom talked medical supplies for a good while today and took aim at folks who didn't
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social distanc and instead went to the beach this past weekend. >> 500 million masks. 200 million shields. you get the picture. >> california governor with a major update on the states response to the coronavirus pandemic. that is as he gave specifics on the additional medical supplies will be brought here. >> we'll be sending chartered flights from china into the state of california. we're working with some of the largest logistic firms in the world. fed exand ups to do that. >> he mapped out a plan to add 50,000 hospital beds to a statewide system with 75,000 beds. he announce ld $100 million in emergency grants for homeless and hotels already being used for housing. newsom is in favor of speeding
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up ot process of helping people by bringing fourthi year medica students into the system to help with patients. one thing the governor is not in favor of is and flat out upset about is the traffic back up and lack of social distancing we saw last weekend on the beach and parking lots and on hiking trails. >> to make it easier for you we'll shut down all state parking lots. and that will go in effect immediately. >> newsom says the focus is getting medical supplies and the proper resources needed. >> the next week or two we have a lot of work to do and have to get serious and hit this moment head on. >> the governor did talk quite a bit about working with the president. saying two field medical stations are already here because of the federal help. six more coming. those are facilities to be used
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in river side. >> all right. thank you so much. let's update the numb of confirmed coronavirus cases. three more deaths the virus claimed 13 lives in that county. the total number of cases to 321 including three sheriff deputies. >> san francisco now has 131 cases nxz increase of 23 over night. over all 888 reported cases in the bay area and 19 deaths. updating cases in lake county. there was one positive case. both have dozens of tests still waiting for results. >> nurses in jos a kland took to lk psootti e at hospitals.
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>> nurses at the medical center use their shift change to take action. >> the nurses are frustrated and fright pd by the lack of personal protect i have equipment. >> we're worried about protecting ourselves approximate patients. and families. and the community. it's really critical for us. >> she's a nurse and leadership at two nursing. she led the protest. we interviewed on face time. >> the nurses are told to reuse masks. >> this flier about of mask and protection. they need full coverage gowns. similar to what you see health workers in italy wearing. >> it's an unfortunate situation. but it's preventable.
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>> to suggest that we're not providing protective equipment or the right equipment is inaccurate. >> it's not just kaiser. healthcare workers throughout the bay area are upset about the lack of medical supplies at facilitie. i have spoken to kaiser nurses who say they're afraid they will get fired if they wear their own masks to the hospital. >> in a statement, that is not the policy. we provide the appropriate equipment for the protocol. we cannot assure the integrity of protective equipment not provided by kaiser. on friday they sent a statement saying shipments were delayed or cancelled. and donations at the hospital in san francisco. meanwhile healthcare workers continue to work without answers. >> a grocery store is closing after an employee died from coronavirus. the food mart made the move out
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of caution. the store closed to be cleaned and sanitized. the worker got sick on a vacation and hadn't been in the store since march 6. >> urging people to practice proper social distancing to avoid scenes like this. despite warnings to keep away from others. today the top health official shared a video describing what he is experiencing. >> today i was diagnosed with covid-19. so i'm here on home quarantine. as the 39th confirmed case. >> since the doctor made the video. the cases norincreased to 47. he is feeling better since developing a fever and symptoms friday. he also is unsure where he may have contracted the virus. >> all parks be closed to the public starting tomorrow.
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the order covers all parks operated by city rkts county, state and federal agencies. even parks operated by non-profit groups. officials say they made the decision because people didn't practice social distancing sfwl stocks drop in another wild session. as congress failed to pass a package for the second day. it's lost nearly 10,000 points, 35% of the value since the out break. the nasdaq dropped 18 points. tonight democrats and trump administration say they are close to a compromise on a $2 trillion economic package. >> tomorrow two san francisco supervisors will introduce a resolution calling on governor newsom. trump administration and lawmakers t an immediate moratorium on rent and mortgage because of the coronavirus crisis.
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boards cover the windows and doors on many business owners hope this discourages vandals and possible looting. one jogger shared insight after seeing plywood where he used to see glass. >> it's like maybe i should be inside. >> makes a good point. it's hurting convention business and tourism san francisco. stopping it completely essentially. 16 groups have cancelled conventions. expecting to spend about $212 million. >> some passengers on the cruise ship are sleeping in their own beds tonight. two week quarantine period end could leave the travis air force base. the ship pull nd two weeks ago with 19 crew members and two passengers infected. a san jose couple is worried about what they're returning to.
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now that it exploded into a pandemic. >> i feel safer here than at home. we're going back out into the dirty real world. >> other passengers will be released over a couple days. we learned seven tested positive despite not showing any symptoms. >> we have heard about the shortages of masks. some people are actually making their own. >> you have tested positiveted >> the virus hits close to home. the wife of a news employee shares her story about the moment she tested positive and what appens next.
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wife of a news staff member tested positive for coronavirus. they have been sharing their uncertainty and struggle with us since she was first tested. now we go along on the powerful journey to beat the virus. his family's story. >> i'm struggling. i don't want to spend a weekend in my bedroom. ic i want to get out. >> on friday my wife got a text suggesting the test results could be delayed. it caused her to break down. >> i have been in my room since last friday. >> the message confirmed i could not pick up my daughters. my bth got toanie her too. suay morning.ir things and drove back. on the road we got a call about the test results. >> you have now tested positive. >> what do you want me to say.
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>> is that good or bad? we have been debating. we have been home for so long. we might as well be positive and move on and be out in a week. >> it's good. we already have the illness or the virus. we're not bad. you are asymptomatic. my symptoms were mild. >> after the reality sank in, we started notifying people. my wife called her mom. >> they they they they they come here for three weeks. two more weeks. >> i called my daughters who were barely past l.a. >> i got a call from the doctor this morning. test results she had covid-19. >> no. >> does that mean you have it too? >> they can't tell. they're not going to test me.
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>> we notified friends, family kp coworkers. >> i tested positive. which means you and the boys were exposed to me. self-isolate for two weeks. >> at least now we know the symptoms were mild. and the quarantine will end this friday. >> our best to the colleague and his wife. across the bay area there are community efforts to sew and deliver do it yourself face masks to first responders and healthcare workers. health officials emphasize the masks are the only ones that provide real protection on the front line. the community is hoping to provide a small layer of protection to those lacking sup plips. we have the story. >> wanting to make a difference from a distance. a coalition of tailor focusing talent on doing it yourself face masks. >> if they don't need them, that's okay. >> the federal government
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assures us it's stepping up manufacturing and shipment. several hek healthcare workers tell us equipment is not there yet. >> friend of mine who were searching for face masks. offering money to pay for face masks on hin. >> the goal get them to healthcare workers who are not on the fron line of the covid-19 pandemic. >> right now we're working on supplying a couple things to one of the local places. a nursing home. and kaiser lined up in the queue. and we're going to build more masks to drop off on the valley medical. >> providing a how it. meant for non-patient care staff only. >> they are not in n 95 but better than nothing. >> technically speaking. they are better than nothing.
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>> one thing i hear colleagues doing is wearing an n 95 mask and wearing another mask over it. such as a it's thought is maybe that extra layer might make it so they can reuse the mask for longer. >> he explains in the fight against covid-19. they provide special filtration and secure fit. >> nothing will be as good. we need those masks first and foremost. that is not to take away from the gratitude we have for our community who are trying to support us. >> pg&e afwreeed to plead guilty tont wi campfire. they will pay $84 million in fines. and admitted their kmiequipment started the fire. it ravaged the town of paradise.
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deadliest and most destructive wild fire in california history. >> oakland named a long time law enforcement leader to serve as interim police chief. retired san mateo chief will begin leading oak lapd police force on april 6. pending a background check investigation. she served chief in san mateo for 20 years. after rising through the ranks of the san francisco police department. chief was fired last month after three years on the job. >> turning attention to the weather. felt more like january out there today. and over the weekend certainly. meteorologist is forecasting from his home. tonight. with more on what we can expect. >> forecasting from home. and we're going to find i tuesd. next storm will move in tomorrow morning. many are sleeping. show you what's going on. active sweep. we find drizzle.
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zoom in closer along the peninsula and east bay. just some light drizzle from half-moon bay to san mateo. hopping over the bay. in light drizzle around hayward. tomorrow more in the way of showers moving through. on tuesday morning and afternoon. live look from the explore exple mostly cloudy and the clouds have really just lingered for much of the day today. creating cool conditions with temperatures topping out in the 50s. tonight we're dropping into the 40s and coldest spots. 55 oakland. 52 in the city. on the storm impact scale this is a level 1 system we have working through tomorrow. light to moderate showers. rainfall tenth to half inch. downpours linger longer. and with snow levels down to 3,000 feet it's a cold storm. that means you may find a
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dusting of snow. over night tonight numbers will slowly fall into the 40s across the board. it's a cool night on the way. let's time out the rain. hour by hour. stopping clock at 6:30 a.m. the best chance of finding showers along the coast and north bay. watch what happens by lunchtime, noon. it's widespread light rain akrsz the entire region. the front will move through in the evening. and that will taper some of the showers. hang onto the cloud cover and keep the chance of a scattered shower in the forecast. close to midnight tomorrow night. highs tomorrow another cool day out there. temperatures again below average this time of year. only in the low to mid-50s. 54 in the city. 57 the high in oakland. snow wiererisory into effect tomorrow morning at 5:00 a.m. anywhere from half foot to a foot of snow is likely.
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as much as a foot and a half in our highest peeks. travel delays are likely because of that. 7-day forecast. showers tomorrow. a chance of a thunderstorm here on wednesday. brighten up the sky thursday and friday. and you'll find the temperatures going higher by sunday and monday. warmest spots touching about 70. >> that'll be nice. thanks so much. >> last train left the station. bart new can we go get some ice cream? alright, we gotta stop here first.
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these days across san francisco you see -- neighbors are doing what they can to prevent it. we have the story. >> this is we are on day two of patrolling china town. >> you're watching facebook video. from a newly formed group. which started just a couple of days ago during the coronavirus out break.
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>> we are still on grand avenue. so far it looks quiet. >> they are just two of the thousands who rpond oine wao keep the community china town safe. patrolling the streets for hours, members keep an eye out for everything. from seniors who need help and business owners, looters to prevent incidents like this brutal assault. >> asian americans are not speaking out. so we just decide we have to do something. >> spoke at a news conference today about the decrease in crime in the wake of coronavirus. compared to last march. violent crime, property crime and the number of service calls are down. that's not stopping founding member from continuing his mission of watching out for neighbors. who frustration seems to be mounting. >> finally it got to the point it's like okay, i just need to take upon myself.
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and luckily there were other like minded individuals. we need to become the leaders ourselves and oftentimes true leader are reluctant. it's not for the fame or glory. it's because simply to heed the call. >> zero hate crimes have been reported this month. however people in the community say and chief acknowledges they are happening. he encourages people to report the crimes in order to make change. >> all right. if you were hoping to catch a ride on bart tonight. you're out of luck. not sure this is the right video. the system shut down at 9:00. bart is reducing hours because of dramatic drop in ridership. declining since the out break started. it was down 87% over the weekend. service will resume 5:00 a.m.
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tomorrow. scene was calm today at golden gate park. lunchtime crowds were sparse. compared to the weekend. a giant ferris wheel has been sitting idle. marking the 150th uring a pandee to celebrate birthdays. you have to be creative. here's how matthew celebrate td his 16th today. it was a socially distanced celebration. happy birthday to him. >> all right. we have sports to cover. >> chris is here with everything going on. >> coming up. sanners is headed to new orleans. how his grandma played a role in the move. a major it's a small finger...a worm! like, a dagger? a tiny sword? bread...breadstick? a matchstick! a lamppost! coin slot!
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decision on deciding whether to postpone the games. the games would be postponed until 2021. the committee responded saying tths right of the every member to interpret the decision. he believes an official decision will announce the next steps soon. canada said it won't send athletes unless the games are postponed by a year. we'll wait and see official word. sanders is a saint. he wrote a message over the weekend thanking the 49ers and fans. he signed a two year deal with new orleans. worth $16 million. behind the scenes of the move from san francisco to new orleans. >> i face timed my grandma ik always. she was with my aunt and picks up and said i thought you were telling me to say you signed with the new orleans saints. i was laughing.
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that was really the first time she has ever came at me saying she wants me to go g there. >> mixed reviews on sociaixed ra media. you can't please everybody. sporting the new cap. l.a. is set to open up the new stadium when football returns this fall. warriors star curry has been doing his best to follow the rules and stay home. to help stop the spread. mosted this tweet earlier today with the message stay home stop the spread. i will. he has been active on social media. his wife posted this video of him over the weekend. wearing a mask there to protect himself. still found time to enjoy a little wine. oregon basketball star was a
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but you gotta sign up by april 30th. visit coveredca.com or call to enroll today. all right that is our report on this monday night. thanks for starting lt week with us. we appreciate your time. >> thank you for being here. coming up next is a special edition of night line. devoted to its entire show to coverage of covid-19 and the global and domestic effects of the coronavirus out break. >> followed by jimmy kim mel live at 12:05. >> have a good night.
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