because helping you through this crisis is what we're made for. funeral homes beginning to be stretched thin. familying dealing with unbearable sadness. the new reality of saying good-bye and why it maybe just the beginning. >> only here we go inside the hospital to see how it's bracing for a surge of covid-19 pashlts. >> what could be a snitching epidemic. we ride along with police neighbors who tattle on people for not following stay inside orders. >> the fire storm over a navy captain from a bay area. and the secretary who just lost his job because of it. >> changing how we say good-bye. funeral homes brace for 1,000

additional deaths tied to covid-19. by the end of the month. roughly double what cemeteries normally see in one month. and current social distancing means families are struggling to connect in a time of grief and loss. good evening. >> let's get right to the i team reporter. live in the news room with the latest on the sad preparations. >> grim update we can confirm two of the bay areas largest funeral homes are working with county officials to see if space will be available to accommodate a surge. preparations are under way. it comes with challenges for families mrning ineqoc distanci. >> it's really devastating. you could have been done something more. you want to be there. >> you can hear the pain in her voice. mourning the loss of her mother. who died alone at the hospital

last week. >> i could have gone. i wanted to be with my mom. >> she tested negative for the coronavirus. but later contracted pneumonia. because of visitation restrictions she couldn't be there to comfort her mom. >> it must be hard. i never got to say good-bye. >> six days later came another challenge. of the 100 relatives who wished to be present at the funeral. she had to pick ten. >> it's really so hard. that was only time we saw her. >> a painful and necessary choice. loved ones wearing masks paying tribute. >> we have never seen anything like this in our lifetime. there's an average of 3 to 400 people every day. now it's very small group. >> a sight the funeral director has never seen in 50 years.

operating in dale will city. >> it's hard to for families to decide who are the ten family members that can attend. >> on behalf of the cemetery. >> families try to find closure. he's preparing for what's to come. >> this is much bigger than anything we have seen before. we ordered a new to double the capacity. >> he's preparing for the worst. >> we have added two cooler containers. that will accommodate 100 additional bodies. >> the expected surge will require more help. >> recent call we were asked to be prepared to handle up to 1,000 additional bodies. >> a grim reality of what could be coming in three weeks. leaving families relying on prayer.

>> what else can you do? you have to pray. >> live in the news room. >> thank you. a new analysis from the institute for health mettics and evaluation at yurt of washington predicts covid-19 deaths per day will peek in about a week and a half. here in california. we were granted access inside a bay area hospital as healthcare professionals brace for the surge. we have the story you'll see only on 7. >> for some the silence in the section of good samaritan hospital maybe puzzling. >> we have been planning for this since january 28.

with the first patient. >> for chief nursing officer it's part of the process. >> this is allowing two months to perfect the plans and have everything in place and ready to care for the patients. >> it has already seen near le a quarter of more than 1,200 coronavirus cases in the county requiring hospitalization. with models predicting california will see a peak in deaths per day, hospital officials are bracing for a surge. >> this floor would normally be full of patients recovering from surgery. as you can see that's not the case. with elective surgeries cancelled for the time being. >> the hospital converted multiple areas to specifically care for covid-19 patients sfwl each room is equipped with a filter. which changes the air 12 times every hour. similar to that of a negative pressure room. >> that helps with preventing cross contamination. this part of the building was also chosen with patients in mind. >> their only contact is with our staff members.

and phone calls. the bright light helps with the healing process. >> outside each room is a full stock of ppe. to help healthcare workers get in and out of gear. >> they are not exposing loved ones to anything. >> this hospital not taking chances when it comes to patient and provider safety. >> that gives us a chance to care for patients properly. and we don't see the devastation like new york. >> a monumental effort from all to help flatten the curve. >> contra costa health services investigating a coronavirus out break at a senior living center. four residents and nine staff members at the facility have tested positive. symptomatic residents and staff are being tested. officials are evaluating whether

they can test everyone who lives and works there. sgr officials keep stressing the importance of staying home. you can see many people are out in san francisco. exercise is allowed. but it appears some were not social distancing. walnut creek police are checking on calls they receive about non-essential businesses where people being where they're not supposed to. >> we followed along with officers today. >> reporter: this walnut creek police officer and his trusted canine say patrols here are different now. he drove around there were several calls from kerned citizens about landscapers doin. by the time we arrived on the scene, they were gone. a drive through park. showed people out for walks. social distancing. and people playing tennis at courts that were shut down. >> hey guys, sorry to interrupt

your game. everything is closed. >> the new normal for police patrol. who are maintaining high visibility. >> we ask that people reporting if they can come outside and meet officers outside the home. so we can avoid the in person contact. and confined spaces. and if we have to go inside the house we ask officers to wear personal protective equipment. gloves and masks. gowns when appropriate. it's a scary time for everybody. officers are included. >> just a handle of businesses have boarded up. just in case. shoplifting is n-te. also dn. police say people aren't leaving cell phones and laptops in cars anymore. >> police have had to request small personal gems and yoga studios shut down. and say they have gotten compliance. >> the effort to teach students

are emotely is ramping up. with officials saying schools will likely remain closed through the academy year. pleaded for laptop donations and says the state plans to give 150,000 devices to students. he says every week california providing educators training on distance learning. >> in the meantime. oakland schools are not sure when they will begin schooling at home. we're on the story. >> ask any bay area school district and administrators will tell you the digital learning process has been a huge challenge. a mad rush to purchase or find laptops for students to use at home. distributing chrome books at the high school. middle school students get laptops tomorrow. >> they can continue education. some felt so hopeless. >> they have and continues to try to make the devices available to those who don't

have them. san francisco said regardless, teachers are preparing for both online and non-online learning options beginning monday april 13. most districts will continue to mail the paper based learning material or hand them out. at sites that distribute food for students. this week oakland teachers back from the spring break without having a solid plan to support students remotely. that is due in part because there are still thousands of families without laptops. >> right now we're getting plans together to distribute devices. computers, chrome books that sort. to the students. we'll do that within the nec week. >> in addition the district is working with the teachers yin to determine acceptable working conditions and expectations for students. the union posted their demands. ballots will be sent out tomorrow. a vote is expected friday.

oakland doesn't have a date when the new at home schooling program will begin. >> thomas modely resigned as acting secretary of after he called the fired captain naive and stupid. modely addressed the sate lors on monday. in his comments he was high lie critical of the captain and issued an apology eventually. after it was leaked. now he has quit. kroez was fired after a memo questioning the navy's response to a covid-19 out break on the ship. he tested positive over the weekend and in quarantine. >> donating blood. the local coast guard give back to the community. >> a new decontamination center for first responders. >> the bay area ceo who just

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today in his daily briefing governor newsom focussed on what's being done to help millions of californiaens fighting stress due to be cooped up at home during the crisis. >> we recognize the nature of the moment. and i want folks to know that staying at home doesn't mean you're alone. that as a state, we are here to do what we can to support you. and we have resources. we have on our site. we have 16 hot lines that we have made available including text, chat lines where people can address their particular needs. at it relates to domestic violence. >> he mentioned that there's been a rise in domestic violence and that there are resources

available. we have phone and text to help people dealing with relationship issues. >> the grand prin says ship is facing controversy back in the bay area. members of the national alliance for concerns protested as the ship docked in san francisco earlier today. they are out ranled the crew is on board calling the conditions inhumane. a crew member died four days ago in the hospital. more than 650 others are not being allowed to go home. the cruise says it's working to help the crew make safe travel plans. in the south bay we were in san jose where the sheriff office opened a coronavirus decontamination site for first responders. and other essential workers. it's located at training center on west heading street. the sheriff office says it's staffed with people who have been trained to properly decontaminate anyone who may have been exposed. the fire chief expressed his

gratitude and has this message. >> if there's one thing i can say. one team one fight. you are all part of the team. a first responder, a citizen at home. or a clerk at the store. we appreciate the efforts of everyone. one team and fight. >> the decontamination site is open around the clock. to allow law enforcement officers first responders and medical personnel located in the county to get the help they need. >> twitter ceo announced he is giving $1 billion to help fund a relief fund for covid-19. he founded the mobile payment platform. companies are based in san francisco. he has a north worth of $4 billion. >> in the east bay the u.s. coast guard looked to fill a critical need. the news was on coast guard island. there was a blood drive. the drives for a coast guard members only and a join effort with the american red cross. they are practicing social

distancing and wearing as much protective gear as possible. those donating wore masks. >> there's a critical shortage. it's an authorized activity and service. we're doing our part to make sure there's enough blood around. >> a lot of sun after all the rain. we needed it. so nice outside today. meteorologist will be here with just how long this nice weather will last. >> we have been asking you -- to show us face coverings by using my mask abc 7. lots of creativity with people designing and making their own. go to the web

isn't this the weather woe need after all that rain and

cool weather. some sun and feels like spring. >> hopefully we enjoyed this now and tonight hopefully we enjoy the clear weather to see the moon. >> that's right. >> absolutely. you'll have spectacular conditions to view the super-moon tonight. i want to show you live doppler 7. it is quiet compared fo yesterday. i do have an isolated shower over mount hamilton. we have been seeing those earlier this morning. a couple showers in the north bay. this is not here anymore. most of the energy is down in southern california where they are getting quite a soaking as the storm still spinning off the coastline. all right let's look at april rainfall. in the past week we have gotten the entire month worth of rain. average april rain for san jose, sfo and hayward. it was a productive month. hopefully we'll get more storms later on this month. for now we're going with dry

skies. temperatures in the 50s, 60s. a five to 15 degrees above yesterday. warmer day. super-moon is tonight. the largest and brightest of the year. moon rising at 7:28 p.m. there will be a few clouds around remember the super-moon is known as a pink moon. it is named after the flowers that bloom in the springtime. i want to show you a live picture. there is a fire burning but at this point it looks like the wind is not transporting that. good viewing conditions tonight. foggy areas tomorrow morning and bright sunny skies for easter weekend. here's the hour by hour forecast. 7:00 tonight. a few clouds around heading into tomorrow morning. we'll see fog as well. 8:00 a.m. higher clouds. and afternoon seeing a mix of sun along with the fog returning. temperatures in the morning 30s 40s. watch out for the fog.

tomorrow afternoon. it is going to be a nice spring day. as you will notice the temperatures will be up into the low 70s around, low 60s coast side. a few sun breaks and high clouds mixing together. 80 degrees. just a reminder beach hazard statement until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow. risk of rip current and sneaker waves running high. 7-day forecast the morning fog is going to give way to a mild afternoon with temperatures 60s and 70s. cooler on thursday. you'll notice a rebound on good friday. and as we head into easter weekend, going to be spring like with the mid-70s inland. 60 along the coast. that will hold on in to next week. >> nice. >> looking forward to that. tears of joy and a moment of gratitude. a man who had covid-19 gets a warm welcome from neighbors and friends. >> in partnership with feeding america.

we're staging a day of hope. join good morning america thursday morning for the kick off. sharing local food resources to help feed the bay area during the coronavirus pandemic. we'll help you find food connect you with opportunities to help neighbors in need. and if you can make monetary

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coming up to want at 6:00 the i team analyzed 20 million flight records to see how coronavirus spread here to the bay area. what helped and what didn't. there is a once in a lifetime side effect of the covid-19 pandemic. a dramatic drop in pollution levels. a human health crisis could environmental one. and forget about returning to normal. a futurist thinks what was normal needs fixing. all coming up in a half hour. at 6:00. >> all right. now to better bay area project thanks. people are sharing gratitude for

everyone fighting in the covid-19 battle. we have the special welcome home for a man hospitalized with coronavirus symptoms. >> these signs and balloons for a special occasion. he's coming home after battling the coronavirus. pure joy when she got word her husband was cleared to be d discharged. >> we were elated statement thankful. >> a baseball coach and loving father. assigned to headquarters. his brothers in blue showing up to see his friend. >> we wanted to show love and support. not everybody has been as fortunate as he has in order to be discharged from the hospital. >> all standing signs in hand. waiting for this ambulance to come down the street. >> >> wiping tears from her face.

this wife says seeing her husband come home to this means the world to her. >> it's the support that you don't realize you have. i thank them and thank god for them. >> coming together means so much more. in a time where we're all six feet from each other. >> it's great that again there's a lot of folks that are surviving. this is a proven fact. take all precautions. and never give up. >> it says what we're capable of doing for one another. >> you can join better bay area project thanks and share your gratitude for everyone on the front lines of the covid-19 battle. you can use hash tag better bay area to show us how you are saying thank you and we'll share the love for front line workers and people supplying masks and other necessary equipment to do this battle. >> so many people doing amazing things. we are proud. world news is next.

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tonight, america's deadliest day in the coronavirus outbreak. more than 1,700 deaths in just 24 hours. the president moments ago saying every american has a role to play. new york and new jersey reporting their largest death tolls in a single day. the president saying the people of new york and new jersey are tough, strong, and brave. new images inside a new york city e.r. the decisions they're being forced to make with patients. st. john the divine cathedral now being converted into a makeshift hospital. the navy ship comfort taking hundreds of covid-19 patients. a crew member onboard testing positive. the new numbers, the breakdown of men and women. and the alarming numbers on african-americans in this

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