whene goacoof normalcy? there's no date. >> our lockdown must continue but a surge in testing will help. one man certainly knows what the world map to recovery looks li . what he's aout the future. the quiet killer, the first coronavirus deaths in the country were here in the bay area well before we knew it. >> as we go inside the world of 3d to see how one company is meeting the demand of covid-19 test kids. >> napa loosens its pandemic restrictions and the golf course is one of the first places to see the new normal. hospitals can start

rescheduling surgeries and the state will expand its testing capabilities of governor newsom stopped short of the news everyone wants to hear. effective immediately masks are now only recommended. that's not all, the other steps being taken to get the country and the county back in business. in santa clara, the virus started to spread weeks earlier than anyone previously plead. two people died from the virus in february, neither had travelled overseas. their lives, that's what so many people want to know. what needs to happen first to allow that to happen. >> we want so start by talking more about the governor's plan to reopen the state. governor newsom made a minor mod inspection to the shelter at home policy. hospitals can perform elective

surgeries. the goal is to get to the goal of 60,000 tests a day in k58 cal. to help make that happen. the governor received a pledge of 100,000 swabs from the government. he gave no indication when barber shops or nail salons will reopen. >> we're going to hear we're reopening large sectors of our society, we're not prepared to do that today. i very much look forward to making those announcements, and we won't wait week to week to make those announcements. when we're ready, we'll make those announcements in realtime. >> any decision to reopen parts of our economy will rely on two factors, testing and tracking. what are the next phases of reopening california. own only abc 7 news has spoken one on one with the experts the

state is using to reopen the economy. >> the question is, when will we be able to get to the next phase, dr. mark mcclellan is one of the authors of the road map to reopening. we spoke to him about when that might happen and what life will look like when we can finally enter this next phase. >> to understand what's ahead, there's no better person to speak with than dr. mark mcclellan. one of the architects behind the road map to reopening, a 16 page report that outlines step by step how states can safely begin to reopen. >> we wanted to lay out a path for effective ways of getting back toward a new normal as we live with this virus. >> phase one, slowing the spread. face two is the gradual reopening, state by state that we're all hoping to get to soon. >> when you say soon are you

talking -- >> in a matter of weeks. not far off at all. it's checking some of these key box boxes. >> the key boxes are the boxes governor newsom has been talking about, the ability to do widespread testing and contact tracing. even when we get there, life will remain pretty different, including wearing masks. >> you're not going to sit as close to other tables in a restaurant. or other patrons in a movie theater. we'll see work hours that are staggered. in this second phase, what about group sizes? >> in the beginning groups of four or six, maybe ten, maybe as time goes on maybe larger groups, again, still trying to be careful about keeping some distance that's not going to be the time of handshakes and hugs, but more waves. >> when does life start getting

back to normal. that more likely comes in phase three. after that, phase four is about preparing for the next pandemic. >> hopefully that phase will come soon, but it's a ways off from this standpoint. >> and we asked him as well about governor newsom's strategy here in california and the fact that no date has been set for reopening. he agreed and compared it to fighting a war. it's better to focus on milestones that are indications you're going to win this battle than about setting arbitrary dates and hoping for the best. >> thank you. starting to today, napa county is strongly encouraging people wear face masks when in public. here are some of the key highlights. all construction is permitted. so are drive in religious services. landscaping and gardening maintenance is permitted as long

as it is not purely for cosmetic purposes. golf courses and driving ranges are back open. abc 7 news reporter wayne freedman has more in a live report tonight. wayne? >> behind me the kind of sight that makes golfer's cry. tomorrow this place will open. there will be some changes, however. >> for golfers, the signs warning them away from local courses have been depressing, so close and yet so far. this was day 35 of what most describe as too much social distancing, but it would be the last. >> you're supposed to wear a mask in here. >> beginning tomorrow a clarification of rules for napa county that will allow work to continue here.

what do golfers care about? teeing it up. >> phones here never stopped ringing, as word spread fast and golfers scrambled for tee times, despite warnings they will be dealing with new rules. >> you can't rent power carts, pull carts and it's twosomes only. >> that's ready for the hardcore. >> probably five times a week. >> they will play with no sand bunkers, no flags and sticks. the holes will be inverted, sticking up. >> normally the cup would be in the ground. like this.he driving range, more new rules there too. >> that's going to be another fiasco, there's a lot of rules and regulations. >> no hitting balls side by side in stalls. practice 10 feet apart, the balls will get special treatment. >> we have to sanitize the balls, wash and soap the balls and put them over here every

morning. i know. but we're just happy it's open. >> think of them as baby steps from covid-19 on the links. if you're wondering, 57 indications of covid-19 here in napa county, two deaths. they are recommending everyone wear a mask when outside in public. that we assume would include the golf course which should make it quite interesting. live in napa, abc 7 news. >> thank you so much, wayne. six bay area counties are enfourthing face covering requirements. the only counties where face coverings are not requires are napa and solano counties. if you're in one of those six counties, you must have your mouth and nose covered to go inside an essential business or ride mass transit. >> coronavirus may have been spreading earlier than we

thought. new autopsy results show two residents died of coronavirus in february. weeks before what was believed to be the country's first related death in washington state. chris wynn joins us live from san jose with more. >> based on this information, the county now believes that coronavirus was spreading in our community as early as january. and had they known, they would have taken action sooner. this afternoon, new information out of santa clara county. >> what these deaths tell us is that we had community transmission probably to a significant degree far earlier than what we had known. >> the first two covid-19 related deaths in the country. a 59-year-old woman who died at home, and a 69-year-old man who also died at home. they had no known travel histories to china or anywhere

else that would have exposed them to the virus. >> when you have an outcome of death or icu. there's some iceberg of cases of unknown size that underlie those iceberg tips. >> this is a crucial time in the fight against the pandemic. >> we need to anticipate where this coronavirus is going and will be by the time we have something deployed either in the way of testing or in the way of an intervention. >> dr. david roman applauds the county for its proactive approach thus far, including being one of the first in the country to order residents to shelter in place. >> we can at least manage the numbers of cases with he have now. >> governor newsom also praised county officials and has requested that corners investigate back as far as december. >> we're doing the same across the state and other counties as well, to guide a deeper understanding of when this

pandemic really started to impact californians directly. >> the guidance comes as bay area health officers are reviewing what restrictions to keep once the current shelter in place order expires at the beginning of may. >> any time we let up on our mitigation measures, we are going to expect to see a spike in cases, hospitalizations and deaths. that is certain. >> back in february it was the cdc that handled the testing. a lot of federal criteria had -- including a focus on travelers. now those two samples were sent to the cdc in the middle of march, once testing expanded. we are live in santa clara county tonight. san francisco is expanding its coronavirus testing abilities. all essential employees, whether they're in the public or private sector can be tested at piers 30

and 32 if they're showing coronavirus symptoms like a high fever or shortness of breath. there's another site opening up in soma for any resident that can't access testing. your immigration status or whether or not you have insurance does not matter. the two sites can test as many as 1500 people a day. swabs are a critical part to expanding testing across california. david louie takes you inside one bay area company racing to fill that rapidly growing demand. >> the majority of the swabs used by the test kits come from italy or a domestic source in main. they look similar to q-tips they're complex medical devices. they need rigid handle but flexible neck. >> the immediate need is to be able to ship tens of millions of np swabs into the market to be able to conduct tests that otherwise can't be done.

>> origin makes high level 3d printers, but the equipment could play an important role in the pandemic. it began to collaborate with others to develop 3d printed swabs. >> within a week, we hit a run rate of about 250,000 swabs per week. and we're on our way to scaling upwards to being able to deliver a million swabs per week. >> 3d printing is good at making the lattice design that is similar to a brush. they had to balance patient comfort with the ability to collect a reliable sample. 20 prototypes were tested sidedy side. they focused on using one material to make the swabs to simplify sourcing and avoid potential supply interruptions. orders are pouring in now from test kit makers and medical labs

anxious to meet the demand for testing. >> it's an exciting thing for the team. there's quite a mission behind it. and it's really transformed our company and our culture. >> a consortium of 3d manufacturers has promised to ship 7 to 10 billions of swabs a week within the next couple weeks. when we continue an up side to the lockdown, bridge tolls are going down. donating to front line workers. the boxes and boxes of equipment so they can do their jobs. and a show of hands on the peninsula, the moment of thanks

taking a live look at the bay bridge toll plaza. people dream of this, traffic is a lot lighter than it usually is because of the shelter in place orders. the bay toll authority say

drivers will pay $6 no matter when they cross. all bay areas except the golden gate will charge a $6 toll. san jose plans to offer most courses on line for its fall semester. in an email sent out to students today. given the need to continue social distancing. nearly all extra classes will be online. labs, studio and performance classes could be in person. it's unclear how. currently students are doing all classes online until the end of the spring semester. in the east bay today. another instance of generosity to get our health workers the supplies they need to do their jobs. abc 7 was there as more than 6,000 surgical masks were donated in oakland. you're seeing smiles underneath those face masks as the donations came in. the donations were thanks to the asian real estate association in the east bay. they want to make sure no one is

left out. >> this hospital serves in the best of times serves some of the hard to serve patients. if anyone deserves to be safe, we don't turn away -- at this hospital, we don't turn away anyone. >> not only were health workers give ing surgical masks, they got individually boxed doughnuts as a much needed treat and thank you. well deserved. the sun is out. it's warm out there, so are the winds, abc 7 news meteorolog where can a healthier heart lead you? for people with heart failure taking entresto, it may lead to a world of possibilities. entresto is a heart failure medicine cred by most cardiologists. it was proven superior at helping people stay alive and out of the hospital. heart failure can change the structure of your heart so it may not work as well. entresto helps improve your heart's ability

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organizers announced they are turning this year's aids walk into an interactive live streaming event because of the coronavirus, the event scheduled for july 19th, details as to how it will work will be announced in the coming weeks. abc 7 is a long time sponsor of aids walk san francisco. we're there every year and we

will be there again virtually this year, whatever they need to support that great cause. ama with us, we're watching a great forecast, but it's a little windy out there, sandhya. >> yeah, it is, indeed, dan, the winds have picked up. there's an airport weather warning for sfo. happy earth day to everyone, plant a tree, recycle, use reuseable bags. i think we can do that even with the shelter in place. as we take a look at our live picture, the flag is definitely blowing in the wind, and here's a look at those gusts, right now. miles an hour at sfo. we had 40 mile an hour winds. the air howling, and the winds will subside overnight tonight. temperatures in the 50s to 80s. away from the coastline, definitely was warmer, numbers in the 80s for the warmest spots.

the fog is closing in on the coast. you can see it advancing as the system is pushing through the northern portion of california. it's helping to push that marine layer along. 5:00 a.m. for those essential workers. as we head into the afternoon, temperatures will be in a warming pattern. first thing tomorrow morning, temperatures mainly in the 50s, fog is what you'll need to look out for, not just around the coast, but parts of the bay as well. it's going to be a nice mild day in the south bay. 79 in san jose. you want sunshine, you got it in millipedess. temperatures ranging from the low to upper 70s. 60 degrees on the coast in half moon bay, downtown san francisco, a little breezy like today. 68 degrees, north bay temperatures 76 in san rafael. 82 in santa rosa, in the east

bay it's going to be a mild day, 75 in oakland, 76 in freemont. this is where it will be really -- some of the warmest weather. 84 degrees in fairfield, 80 in lvermore and president anton. like i said, in a holding pattern. statewide, california will be experiencing the warmth, 90 degrees in los angeles tomorrow. mid-90s friday, well above average. and 90 on saturday. you notice redding growing from 84 to 88 to 86 degrees. we do have the morning fog followed by sunshine on friday. it's going to be warm for most. a little cooler for the weekend, the warmth returns next week. >> sounds good. thank you very much. clapping for care workers. a special moment next. and abc 7 is partnering with i heart radio to help support local businesses being hit hard during the local pandemic. thousands of stores are still open offering to help with

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the work they do. >> and they deserve it, today they're the ones expressing gratitude toward a different group. >> have a good day. thank you. >> thank you. >> isn't that nice? >> yes. >> it was a surprise show of support for those on the front lines of the battle against covid 19. central county fire, the san mateo county sheriff's office and countless others lined up, cheered and shouted for health care workers during shift game in burling game. >> it's hard to go into the hospital and do your work hours there and -- it's really nice to see everyone just kind of support everyone. >> check out the larger than life sign greeting workers at the entrance. thank you. thank you indied for all they do. world news tonight with

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tonight, the coronavirus in the u.s. experts now warning of the risks of states trying to open too quickly. and the new data. the virus not just attacking the lungs, but the kidneys and the heart. what we now know. and news tonight. the first deaths here in the u.s. were weeks earlier than first thought. what we've learned about those cases, and where. and the reality inside hospitals across this country. the startling images just outside new york city. the emergency room filled, even as authorities say we're past the peak. doctors and nurses trying to revive patients. in new york, 474 lives lost in just the past 24 hours. and tonight, the next chapter of this. governor cuomo and his call for a contact tracing army. thousands of people who will help trace any signs of a second outbreak.