america indoors. new york state and illinois now joining california ordering all residents to stay home, at least 75 million in all. the governors taking the drastic action in an attempt to slow the spread of the conavirus. president trump praising the possibility of using a malaria drug as a treatment. his top doctor urging caution. >> it was not done in a controlled clinical trial so you really can't make any definitive statement about it. >> the president also lashing out when asked to reassure the american public. >> i think that's a very nasty

question. spring break canceled. distancing storm of seriously enough. and making the best of it, people around the world finding ways to entertain themselves, their families and even perform some good deeds for our furry friends in what's quickly become our new normal, today, saturday, march 21st, 2020. >> announcer: from nbc news this is a special edition of "today," the coronavirus pandemic, with peter alexander, kristen welker and dylan dreyer. welcome to "today" and thank you for joining us on this saturday morning. peter and i are joining you once again from our bureau in washington, d.c. and are keeping the appropriate social distance from one another. >> i got the tape measure out it's a strong 6 feet separating

us today. we thank you for joining us. a lot of the news you're hearing these days will be overwhelming, we will do you our best to bring you the latest headlines and also some stories that we hope will make you smile. nice to be here in d.c. near our families. >> that's right, we hope everyone's families staying together and staying safe as well. there are so many overnight developments to get to this morning. we do want to get you caught up on the very latest. 75 million people are now or will soon be staying home. the governors in new york and illinois now joining california issuing orders for residents to stay inside, except for activities like going to the grocery store or exercising alone. >> coronavirus infections in new york city skyrocketed this week with more than 5500 as of this morning. the mayor, bill de blasio, saying on friday we are the epicenter of this crisis. overall there are now nearly 19,000 cases across the united states with more than 240 deaths. >> there's so much to get to and our team is covering all of

this. so let's begin with nbc's kathy park in studio 1a. cathy, good morning to you. >> good morning. for one in five americans staying indoors will be the new normal for the foreseeable future as governors take historic action to stop the spread of the virus. during these uncertain times pressure is going on several fronts as we enter a new phase in this fight. this morning millions across the country waking up to their new reality and laying low. in new york where the number of positive cases has spiked to more than 8,000 governor andrew cuomo announcing friday that 100% of nonessential workers must stay home. >> this is the most drastic action we can take. >> and starting today all residents in illinois are under a strict new stay at home order. >> i don't come to this decision easily. i fully recognize that in some cases i am choosing between saving people's lives and saving

people's livelihoods, but ultimately you can't have a livelihood if you don't have your life. >> 40 million californians are already under a similar mandate as the governor projects more than half of the state's population could be infected with the virus. with more states issuing sweeping new measures to slow the spread, president trump responded to growing questions about a national lockdown. >> we're working with the governors and i don't think -- i don't think we will ever find that necessary. >> reporter: as busy streets and iconic landmarks come to a stand still, testing is picking up at drive through sites, but not nearly fast enough. in new jersey people were turned away just hours after opening. and with more people staying in, online orders have surged. temporarily shutting down amazon prime pantry. wall street also wrapping up its worst week since the 2008 financial crisis.

as the virus tightens its grip more people are going public with their diagnosis, andytoo, d positive for covid-19. but some hopeful news this morning from the life care center of kirkland where this 90-year-old great-great-grandmother is recovering from the disease. her latest test result, came back negative. and in an ongoing effort to maintain social distancing guidelines in washington state, king county and the city of seattle will close basketball and tennis courts, picnic shelters and playground equipment. parks and trails will remain open but people are encouraged to use good sense during this public health emergency. kristen. >> people still adjusting to this new normal. cathy, thank you for that. with strict new measures being implemented in the nations hardest hit states the president says that a national lockdown is not needed. nbc's kelly o'donnell is at the white house with the very latest this morning. good morning.

>> reporter: good morning. what we're seeing is the white house is asking americans and american businesses to comply with the new recommendations, but is not using the full force of law to order them to do so. one example is they are having construction companies to donate their masks that are used for industrial purposes to hospitals, but the president is not ordering manufacturers to increase production. they're simply asking them to step up. the president's pandemic response, part action and part aspiration. >> i sure as hell think we ought to give it a try. >> reporter: touting potential treatment, use of a malaria drug for coronavirus, but dr. anthony fauci urging caution. >> it was not done in a controlled clinical trial so you really can't make any definitive statement about it. >> reporter: using other authority, the president restricted border crossings from mexico and canada, extended the tax filing deadline from april to and to address critical shortages of medical

the president talked about the defense production act to compel private manufacturers to make eq stressed companies are volunteering. >> when we need something, we will use the act. many, many companies, great companies, companies in a totally different business are willing to do things and make things. they are willing to make product for us, medical product, that we need very badly for the states. >> reporter: on the upheaval to every day life -- >> i'm very honored by the way the american people are taking this. i mean, so seriously. >> reporter: but he interrupted at our own colleague peter alexander when asked to calm fears. >> what do you say to americans who are watching you right now who are scared? >> i say that you are a terrible reporter. that's what i say. i think that's a very nasty question and i think it's a very bad signal that you're putting out to the american people. >> reporter: same question, different response, from the vice president. >> do not be afraid, be vigilant. >> reporter: this weekend top lawmakers are negotiating plans for direct payments to help

millions of americans. >> we're working and we're going to deliver. >> reporter: but the personal wealth of some senators is under intense scrutiny after they sold millions of dollars in stock before the market tanked. georgia republican kelly loeffler said financial advisers made her trades. >> i don't have any involvement in these decisions. i don't have conversations with them about any of this. >> reporter: and the first known employee of the white house is directly affected, a staffer in the vice president's office has tested positive for coronavirus. officials here say neither the president nor the vice president had direct contact with that individual and they are in the process of doing contact tracing to assess the risk. >> kelly o'donnell at the white house with another briefing expected today. thank you very much. and also this morning heading overseas the uk is joining the growing list of european countries that are shutting down public places in an effort to control the spread of the coronavirus. nbc's molly hunter is in london

with that part of the story. molly, good morning to you. >> reporter: kristen, good morning from london's iconic portobello road. normally on a saturday this would be packed with tourists, markets, people doing their shopping, and as you can see there are still people out here, at least for now. this morning deserted eerily quiet streets not just in rome, also in paris, madrid and in central london. europe is now the epicenter of the global pandemic, more people are dying of covid-19 here than anywhere else. and hospitals now preparing for the worst. in italy the deadliest day so far in any country. 627 people died friday, pushing the country's death toll to over 4,000 with more than 47,000 total cases. in northern italy sky news gained access to an icu there, the doctor had advice for the rest of the world.

>> what i would suggest is just shutdown to stop all the outbreak and not come in this kind of situation. g up to its neighbors closing schools shutdown. on friday night bars, restaurants, gyms and theaters all going dark, but not quite a full lockdown. >> you may think that you're invincib invincible, but there is no guarantee that you will get mild symptoms. >> reporter: the biggest fear, the same as back in the u.s., overwhelming the health care system. but there is hope. it comes from the numbers. >> i'm janis mackey frayer in beijing where the number of locally transmitted cases has now dropped to zero. that's partly because of the measures that have been in place for a couple of months here, like quarantine. people like me who have just come back to china need to spend 14 days in isolation. >> reporter: but hope also comes from the applause. in city after city this week grateful nations cheering for

their health care workers. now, after the government's new restrictions cafés, bars, bakeries like this one are closed except for takeout. the government here watching italy and the rest of europe very closely and not ruling out further actions. kristen, peter. >> the whole world experiencing this. molly hunter from london. thank you. we want to bring in dr. patel. dr. patel was a top health official in the obama white house and worked on that administration's response to the swine flu epidemic. dr. patel, good morning, thanks for waking up with us. >> good morning. thanks, peter. >> this morning we're seeing these numbers rise, they're going up even as we speak right now, the newest numbers our audience can see, there are new rules in place in most states to try to keep those numbers from growing, but in this effort to try to flatten the curve, where are we on the curve right now? >> well, kristen and peter, unfortunately we're still in that uptick in the curve. think about it as a roller coaster ride. we're still kind of slowly --

even though it doesn't seem slow -- ratcheting our way up. we're talking about flattening the curve but keep in mind that this could potentially be a couple of waves and that's why i think the conversation around the country has to be about sheltering in place for at least more weeks and hopefully not more months. >> well, and dr. patel, can you help us to put some type of specific timeline on when we will actually know if our efforts to stay at home, to stay away from public places, is actually working? >> yeah, absolutely. and also we talk about new york being the epicenter. certainly that's also going to be the case in urban areas, chicago, parts of california, the south, but i think that we can try to see if our containment measures are having an impact over the next two to three weeks. we're going to be looking for the time it takes to, quote, double the cases. it's the doubling rate. we're going to know if we looked

a lot more like italy or if our doubling rate is going to look like other countries like south korea. >> dr. patel, we hear a lot about asymptomatic spread, the fact that people can look really healthy, especially young people, but not show any symptoms, still spread the virus here. how challenging is that for this effort? >> well, that's exactly right, peter, that's why being inside or if you can be inside, by the way, a lot of us have jobs where we can't be inside, but being socially distanced as you both are practicing, respiratory droplets, washing your hands, that is the most likely contact you would have is having somebody cough or sneeze or touch their nose or cover their mouth, touch something that then you touch quickly and then you accidentally touch your face, that is the most likely transmission, which is why it is -- it is essential -- and let me just say this as a health care worker myself, we're doing this not just for ourselves and our families and our community, we're doing it so the very

workers we have can stay safe. >> and, dr. patel, you say there is still reason to be optimistic. of all, the american health care system even with its flaws, they are working 24/7 to try to figure out how to deliver the care that every american needs and i see true heroism. i also have seen from the industries that bring us vaccines and biopharmaceuticals, they are not only in important clinical trials that are pretty well advanced, but we will hopefully have early ad clinical data from china in a matter of months. now, that's not going to be a treatment or a panacea. we do want to have controlled trials for the safety of americans. >> one thing that all americans agree on right now, we want to see this pandemic pass. dr. patel, we appreciate your advice and expertise this morning. >> thanks for joining us. we do want to bring you some

good news this morning. senior citizens are among the most vulnerable to coronavirus, but that hasn't stopped the seniors at one british nursing home from having a little social distanced fun. take a look. those are the self-quarantined residents at a senior center in wales. they're playing hungry hungry hippos in real life. they were wheeled into the circle. the goal to scoop up as many colors balls as possible giving them and us a big reason to smile. i loved that game growing up and i love it even more now. >> by week three it's going to be one heck of a game of twisting. >> that's for sure. we want to take a look at the forecast right now. our friend dave price is in studio 1a with that. dave, we miss you. what's it look like?

>> we all miss you, i speak on behalf of everybody here. let's take a check of the weather. this is a cold front brings you showers stretching all the way back to texas. we had warm temperatures here in the northeast, 77 at laguardia, 80 newark, records in d.c. at 83, but all of that behind it much cooler temperatures roll in, 30 degrees cooler, and we are looking at some showers and rain beginning to push up from the rio grande. now, that is going to begin to work its way toward the east at this point and that's going to bring scattered showers along the gulf coast, heavy rains eventually from texas to louisiana as this advances, showers eventually roll into the mississippi valley and strong storms, texas right through alabama, even into georgia. how much? we are talking about upwards of 4 inches of rain. we've only had 2 inches so far this month. and an inch of that came

and right now we're watching here in the bay area a little bit of rain as well moving into the south bay south of san jose, and we will continue to see more of these showers as they move up from the south. as we head up from the afternoon right now, our forecast will includes mostly cloudy skies, highs in the mid-60s. plan on showers. but the coulder storm due in on tuesday with another round of low snow levels. from new york to washington with warm regards from a lot of folks here, guys. >> david, our thanks and we hope your family stays well as well. coming up here this morning, popular spring break beaches they are finally shutting down. we are live in florida this morning as officials there take action to stop the spread of coronavirus. plus we've got some sad news from the world of entertainment. one of my favorite singers, kenny rodgers, passing away overnight. we will look back at his legendary care. but erfi

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temperatures for you. speaking of the south bay, we've got some showers pushing up from the south and pushing around gill roy and monterrey. offshore, the spin to the clouds you see off to the west, that is a storm system that will bring more showers as we head into sunday. showers today high from the mid to upper 60s. we'll show you how much more rain will be a part of that forecast. back to you. >> we look forward to seeing you at 7:00, rob. thank you so much. it is of course day two of the statewide lockdown. the governor ordering 40 million people to shelter inside their homes, which means don't leave your house unless you have to for food or work. police have their hands full trying to enforce that. they're urging nonessential businesses to close down. now that it's a statewide order,

enforcement will get tougher. >> most of the police departments have a compliance team that's going out and doing the education and, so, we, for example, have two sergeants and ten deputies on our compliance team and they're going out educating the different businesses. >> the county sheriffs department opened up its office of emergency services center. it is fully staffed right now and will be until this crisis is over. coming up this morning on today in the bay, acts of kindness, the extraordinary ways businesses are coming together to help each other through this difficult time. that plus all the top stories and weather coming up at 7:00. our stores will remain open with reduced hours and staffing to meet the basic needs of our local communities. we will continue delivering

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saturday, march 21, 2020 >> we have a lot to get to of course we are s families today. >> indeed. let's get you caught up on the latest headlines on the virus. governors in new york and illinois are joining california telling residents they have to stay home to try to slow the spread of the virus. the tax filing deadline has been pushed back three months so americans have time to gather everything they need the white house is urging people who can file on time to do so, especially if they're hoping to get a much needed refund and good news from china where the outbreak first began some businesses in wuhan that shutdown for two months have been allowed to reopen this as china reports no new cases for the third day in a row now. local officials in florida are taking matters into their own hand and shutting down beaches after thousands of

spring breakers did not heedcia. morgan has more on that. good morning >> reporter: good morning, peter. it did not take long for officials to realize that spring break and social distancing don't exactly mix. that's why you're seeing the miami beach police cars behind me not just shutting the beach here in miami but up and down the entire coast this morning the party is over after criticism from across the country about younger people ignoring orders of social distancing >> this is so unintelligent and reckless, i can't begin to express it >> you are not immune. everything we say and urge applies to you as well >> reporter: local officials throughout florida are now shutting down the beach to spring breakers and residents. >> our beaches will be closing. >> reporter: in south beach, known as the spring break

capital of the world thhe week it was a small stretch along ocean drive. by friday all public beaches shutdown clearwater beach waiting until the end of the week to close its beaches. the safety measures stretching through the florida panhandle. >> it's unfortunate, but if it's necessary it's okay. >> reporter: it came after reports from the cdc said younger adults are 40% of covid cases. in response, they turned to influencers for help turning to tyler swift, billie eilish and kylie jen ner to act. >> nobody is immune to this. >> she does have a platform and voice so it helps. >> reporter: florida governor ron desantis said he will not step in, leaving closures up to officials. >> the rest of the world is on lockdown we're not open to be a party we need to be on lockdown.

>> reporter: now governors of north carolina, south carolina and text are following in its footsteps. leaving some critical of the move as the nation fights a growing pandemic these e closures may keep future beach goers from this, a festiv held here in miami back in early march before the heightened concern surrounding the coronavirus arrived has been reportedly linked to nine positive cases of coronavirus all right. peter, kristen >> as the president said you need everybody on board. >> hopefully people will listen. we want to go to studio 1a where dave price is standing by for a check of the forecast. tracking a coastal storm >> yeah from temperatures in the 70s and 80s to snow flakes a wave of energy combines with this system off the coast and e we'll see snow for sections of

the and/interior northeast sunshine returns as we get to tuesday. how much are we talking about? at elevation where moisture is pushed up, we could see upwards of 8 inches throug and what's happening right now is we're watching some rain around the south bay. as you see here on the radar view and the storm system off the coast will bring the best chance of showers into areas south of san francisco today. we're watching highs in the mid-60s and we will be in this pattern off and on as we go into the weekend. more showers this sunday. we will be watching for a colder storm which means another round of low snow levels on the higher mountain peaks. from 1a down 95 to you >> dave, thank you very much just ahead, your financial questions answered this morning. wh will you get the check you're

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farewell world tour cut short due to health challenges ♪ as long as it's okay i'll sta with you through the years ♪ >> reporter: and for six decades stay with us he did. kerry sanders, nbc news. >> really a really a true legend my parents and i would listen to him at dinner every night. sort of the sound track of my childhood. >> that music is going to echo in a lot of households today good to introduce your family, your kids that don't know kenny rogers, good day for some wn to hold them and fold them. coming up, hearts and homes for shelter animals in need. we're looking to make you we're looking to make you ♪

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we're back on this saturday morning with a bit of good news to share with you and a look at some new friendships being formed during this crisis. >> with fewer people working inside animal shelters these days those shelters have put out an urgent call for folks to come forward and foster animals at least until further notice. rehema ellis has more on these new friendships that are being formed. >> reporter: jocelyn and archer look like old friends. >> archer, sit. >> reporter: but they're only now getting to know each other since jocelyn became a foster pet owner just this week. >> you don't own a pet but you're fostering a pet. why? >> well, normally my schedule for work is just so crazy that i don't have time to be around full-time but now i do with everything being shut down, now it's a perfect time. >> reporter: as people are hunkering down at home because of coronavirus, it's even affecting animal shelters,

cutting back on staff so their folks can stay safe and that's affecting animal care. with many adoptions on hold, the need for temporary fosters even more urgent. animal care centers of new york normally crowded once had of animals and shelters nationwide acting as home to about 6.5 million animals, sounding the alarm. calling for volunteers to temporarily take in a pet while they are stuck at home. >> over 2,000 people responded to our emergency plea for foster homes which was great. >> reporter: it has made your situation more manageable? >> absolutely. in the care center right now we are down to about 30 cats and 50 dogs, which is making it easier with the number of staff that we have on hand to give the animals. >> reporter: gina and christina now foster parents for a rabbit named jess. >> having an animal here and knowing that you're responsible for that animal and its well being is really motivating to kind of get you out of bed, get you dressed and gives you

something to look forward to throughout the day. >> reporter: fostering a bond and filling a gap. >> you get to dress them up and take really silly pictures with them. so that's the best. >> reporter: making the best of a bad time together. for "today," rehema ellis, nbc news, new york. >> those sweet little faces. full disclosure we are thinking about maybe fostering a pet. jury is still out. >> i was going to say the first week for a lot of families the alexander family homeschool experiment is revealing significant gaps. there are no dogs coming home for us us right now. that's going to do it for us on this saturday morning. we will have a lot more all day on msnbc and tonight on nbc "nightly news" as well. we slope you will join our friend willie geist tomorrow on "sunday today." >> stay safe, everyone, and ve a grha ea ♪ if you have moderate to severe psoriasis, little things can become your big moment. that's why there's otezla. otezla is not a cream. it's a pill that treats plaque psoriasis differently.

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