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to step up. >> every governor in america i pushing and fighting and clawing to get more tests. breaking overnight to the rescue the lawmakers on another emergency bailout. how soon could hundreds of millions more be coming to keep small businesses afloat. fresh concerns new questions about the safety of our nation's food supply as coronavirus forces more factories to close this morning the major changes you could see on your next trip to the grocery store. all that plus airing jordan. that much anticipated documentary on nba legend it's 8:30 april 20th, 2020 michael jordan years in the making finally premiers we start another week in our current new normal just ahead i think something overnight. that may put a smile on our faces, brad paisley. he's with us live. the reaction and our exclusive he's helping out his community look at what's to come. he's got a brand-new song called >> that was my chance to get in the category of larry bird. >> today monday, april 20th, 2020 >> announcer: from nbc news,c ns there's no i in beer

we can't wait to chat with brad in just a little bit right, savannah? this is "today" with savannah >> i love him. he's so funny. i cannot wait to hear that guthrie and hoda kotb from conversation also ahead, guys, vicky nguyen studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. joins us >> good morning, everybody she's got a reality check on how welcome to "today. long and where this coronavirus it's nice to have you with us on actually lives monday morning hoda, i hope you had a good the fda said there's no need to wipe down your food packages after you go to grocery stores how about shoes, packages, mail, weekend. i hope you had a good one, too let's get to the latest. the death toll topped 40,000 in the u.s. with more than 755,000 everything you need to know. confirmed cases. despite that surge, protests >> also ahead, the story of a truly remarkable nurse who was r against stay-at-home orders have expanded to more than a dozen states, including a large rally in colorado yesterday that saw among the first in this country to get the coronavirus demonstrators being confronted this morning how she's using her battle to help other patients. we'll get to that in just a moment before all of that, mr. roker, how about a final check of that forecast, sir. by health care workers meantime new york state will >> that's right. begin aggressive antibody testing to determine who has there are is in gin and tequila, already been infected with the virus. that is viewed as an essential step toward eventually reopening. take a look at our results from our new nbc news "wall

street journal" poll, 58% ofvot so there's always that let's look at what we have ahead. starting today, severe storms along southeastern and atlantic coast. mild and nice in the pacific northwest. too quickly to loosen restrictions leading to another spike in cases and dea rain around the great lakes. sunshine in the northeast and new england. them as we move into the midsection of the week, we're looking at very chilly conditions from the great lakes hey, kristen, good morning. into the northeast severe storms firing up in the >> reporter: hey, hoda, good lower mississippi river valley morning to you pressure is mounting this morning on the federal government and president trump to do more to help states to get those critical testing supplies they say they need and gulf coast rain developing in the pacific northwest. toward the end of the week, it comes as more pockets of rainy and cool in the northeast. mild and dry out west. protesters took to the streets very hot in southern texas and a lot of wet weather in the mississippi river valley that over the weekend demanding that life get back to normal. >> this morning, showdown >> good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we're going to see a lot of coast-to-coast with protests clouds across the bay area to erupting calling for the end to start out today. then as we go into the rest of the economic lockdown. the forecast, some peeks of sunshine for this afternoon. as our highs reach into the upper 60s for the inland areas. some protesters even seen clark -- clashin with health care workers. >> freedom is what we want in santa rosa today, expect a freedom is what we demand. >> the president defending the high of 67 and 60 in san demonstrators on sunday. >> you're allowed to protest if francisco. far inland areas will go from they feel that way i watched the protest and they were all 6 feet apart. it was a very orderly group of

the upper 70s. and then even some mid-80s in people. time for the weekend. >> after tweeting last week that states led by democratic governors like michigan hard hit and that's your latest weather savannah. >> all right, al by covid-19 should be liberated. thank you. just ahead this morning, an >> i don't think it's helpful to inspiring nurse who found a new encourage demonstrations and encourage people to go against the president's own policies. >> it comes as the president invokes korean era war law for swabs to increase tests. >> in one u.s. facility by 20 million additional swabs per month. >> and mr. trump pushing back teammates help each other find a way to win, against governors who say the federal government needs to do more to help states get the just like covered california helps you find health insurance you can afford. they're the only place you can get financial assistance to help pay for health coverage. tests they need, insisting it's up to them. plus, this year, the state is providing more help >> they want to have us, the federal government, do the than ever before. and because a new law requires californians to have testing. you can't have it both ways. testing is a local thing. health coverage or pay a penalty, covered california has made it easier to get financial help, but time's limited. >> the president arguing testing

is sufficient. visit coveredca.com or call to enroll today. >> nationwide we've conducted 4 million tests. it's double the number conducted by any other country on earth. >> reporter: but those numbers still account for less than 2% of the population. it all comes after bipartisan backlash mounted with both parties demanding the federal government step up. >> we need some of these supplies the reagents on the swabs are absolutely essential. >> we have a shortage, worldwide shortage of some of the materials that go into this. really need help. >> now, overnight the trump administration announced it will require nursing homes to have more transparency on this issue. a new rule will require facilities to have covid-19 cases to family and cdc. meanwhile later today vice president mike pence will have a conference call with governors to discuss ongoing issues around testing and plans to reopen. savannah. >> all right, kristen, thank

you. as the debate rages over when to lift those stay-at-home orders, several states have already started to loosen restrictions some leaders saying it's crucial to get people back to work others worry that acting too soon could put lives at risk nbc's sam brock is in miami with more on that part of the story sam, good morning. >> reporter: savannah, good morning. it was only two weeks ago the state issued statewide lockdown, now he's telling government we are back with the search officials they can reopen their for solutions. this morning the story of a beaches if they want to. nurse in washington state who in miami-dade county you see will give you an even greater appreciation for our nation's beaches closed here, no time line yet just a little farther away, health care workers. >> she was actually among the north of here in the jackson first americans to be diagnosed area, gatherings of up to 50 with coronavirus people are allowed with social now she's using her own fight to distancing guidelines. florida beaches that have be help other patients. empty for weeks are once again crowded with surfers and sun here is nbc's joe fryer. worshippers jump-starting a sheila has been through the past nationwide conversation about the right time to reopen the two months, this is relatively economy. easy showing up at blood works >> this could be the beginning northwest in seattle to donate plasma she says it's the one thing she of the pathway back to normal can do to make up for the thing life but please respect and follow

these limitations. >> in duvall county a beach reopen order requires social distancing and comes with she could not. limited hours. >> i don't want to cry i couldn't be there to say good-bye to those i took care of >> at age 79, sheila still works as a nurse still, it prompted a nearby a longtime employee at life care beach commissioner tweet, this move is so dumb that i had to center, the now infamous senior facility in kirkland, make sure it wasn't fake news. washington. a banner flying over miami beach >> you just want to make their pleaded for its sandy shores to follow suit and come back but the miami-dade mayor has already said not so fast. >> i want to stress that no life as good as possible and you make friends with them. orders will be lifted as of yet. >> in late february, before >> in texas state parks are opening back up today with the governor dangling the covid-19 had been diagnosed at the center, sheila said she started to feel sick so she possibility of retail businesses on friday but just with pickup stayed home from work. >> you think, oh, i'm getting options. better, then all of a sudden the a few farmers markets in seattle are back up and running as well with strict new measures in fever is back again. place. >> she would learn she had covid-19 along with many others governors from the hard hit tri-state area announcing boat at life care stuck at home sheila helplessly watched on tv as her place of work became the first coronavirus hot spot. distancing and sanitation rules. >> it's hard parts of north carolina and you lose people in a home, it's california are also reopening expected beaches with restrictions to mixed reviews. one here, one there. >> reporter: but never so many >> i think people are going to quickly, to date 37 deaths

start abusing the privilege. >> the tug-of-war between business and safety linked to the facility. >> i couldn't go and the families couldn't see them intensifying. >> we're wrecking our economy for something i feel isn't as either when they left for the hospital, couldn't be there. if it was hard, families were 1,000 times left. dangerous as is put out there. >> after sheila recovered from a relatively mild case of >> as the sun rises this morning, a new national nbc news coronavirus she realized what she could do, donate plasma from "wall street journal" poll finding that about 60% of respondents think that governments should be keeping tighter restrictions in place right now to deal with this research pandemic this right now, hoda and researchers are exploring if it savannah, as the governor of florida is convening a task can help those with covid-19 force right now that's going to meet today and throughout the rest of the week to reopen the it's a technique used to treat economy. savannah. other infections including sars, >> all right, sam. thank you. ebola and h1n1 flu. as mentioned, one of the major keys to reopening the country is, of course, testing for coronavirus. experts say without it on a massive scale, it will be >> we're hopeful, optimistic but impossible to gauge the full we don't have concrete evidence yet about how it works, where it works, what's the best time to scope of the outbreak and who give it. >> dr. nigel, a professor at may have protective antibodies washington state university, on the leadership team of the national covid-19 convalescent where do we stand on that? project. it's a group of scientists from 57 institutions organized to

investigate this potential dr. scott gottlieb may have answers, the former commissioner of food and drug administration under president trump and cnbc treatment. contributor as well. dr. gottlieb, good to have you trials are under way with us. >> thanks. >> before we get to testing, the federal stay-at-home guidelines expire in 10 days. the key is getting plasma from people like sheila. >> to the people who are making these donations, what is your message to them? >> there's a chance to do something really great i can't guarantee you it's going to help somebody but we'll find out. >> on this day sheila donated 840 milliliters, enough, she was told, to possibly help three or scale of 1 to 10, how concerned are you that some places will reopen before they are ready. >> some places are going to reopen you're going to see different states make different decisions. the states harder hit will be later to reopen, probably reopen in mid may states that aren't hard hit will four patients. >> i told my grandkids, their reopen early in may. grandmother's superpower is she can relax in a recliner and save people i don't need to fly through the air. >> she hopes to flex her superpower weekly but plans to donate again this friday for "today," joe fryer, nbc news. some states are contemplating >> wow. slowly opening economies in may, states that haven't been hard >> i think she is a superhero. probably going to inspire a lot hit. this is going to be a slow process, not a light switch. they will open gradually over may and june what you'll see come back first of people. is recreational activity, outdoor recreational activity. coming up next, guys, big question that's probably may 1st. do we sanitize our groceries or not. can you bring the coronavirus as your piece said, some states into your home on your clothes, are contemplating that your shoes and your hair

as of being ready, the things we're going to check in with vicky nguyen she's t e all wanting to know but first this is "today" on nbc. she's got the answers we're all not in place is what we're discussing, testing isn't in place and contact tracing, the ability to do the work of tracking down everyone who is sick or who might have been in contact with people who are sick we're not fog to have all those resources in place that we want to have. >> yeah. that's the question, do we have the capacity to do the testing we need to do to reopen the economy which everyone so badly? wants. >> look, we've made a lot of progress in ramping up testing in this country after having a slow start, so we're testing probably more than a million a week right now a good rule of thumb, 1% of the population the ability to test 3 million people we're not going to be there. we're not going to be there in may. we're not going to be there in june hopefully by september the reality is from a clinical standpoint probably won't have optimal testing but we'll have better testing in place. when you look at what we call positivity rates, how many tests we're conducting actually coming back positive. it's running nationally on the order of 20%

20% of all the tests nationally are coming back positive in hard hit cities like new york, that is running around 40%. to give you a basis of comparison, when you look at tuberculosis in bangladesh to control outbreaks or zika screening when we had zika in puerto rico, positivity rates were about 1%. you want to see positivity rates well below 5% to know you're doing enough screening you want a lot of people coming back with negative tests if you know your screening is widespread enough to catch small outbreaks before they become large outbreaks. >> doctor, i feel like i just heard you say we won't have the testing capacity we need until september but at the same time we're actively talking about reopening the economy in many of these states so why isn't that dangerous to reopen without having that sufficient testing >> it's a risk there's no question it's a risk. we won't have the testing we

want until september, i think, in terms of the kind of broad coverage you're still going to see high positivity rates into may. look, there's risk here. there's no question about it we're not going to have all the tools and all the screening in welcome back this morning on place. we're also not going to have facts over fear. public health workers to do we are taking a closer look at contact tracing. that's another limitations states have been bringing on where the coronavirus can live personnel to do that, states working more aggressively to get on everyday products screening in place, more capacity in place. it's not going to be in place. if we wait until we have the since the outbreak began, many optimal framework for testing, we'll be waiting until the fall and that's just not going to be of us wiping down our food, possible from economic, social mail, shoes; is it necessary fda updated its guidelines or public health standpoint. there are public health costs to saying in part, quote, we want to reassure consumers there is currently no evidence of human or animal food or food packaging being associated with transmission of the coronavirus that causes covid-19 so with us to break it down nbc investigative consumer keeping things shut down people aren't seeking routine care, vaccination rates are down correspondent vicky nguyen good morning that seems clear enough from the this is a risk the summer is somewhat of a backstop for the spread of this fda. virus. so we don't have to disinfect as we enter into the summer hopefully we catch a break to that we don't know that's going to be our groceries. the case we're going to have to take this >> fda just reminding people of very slow. the guidance all along saying at as businesses start to bring this point there's no evidence of food or food packaging being workers back, they should be very careful about doing this a source of transmission for the

gradually and trying to monitor very carefully to make sure there's no upsurge in cases. coronavirus. you're really more likely to get since we don't have all the it from going to the grocery screening we want in place and store and touching a dirty handle or doorknob and touching your face. but if you want to take maximum we don't have sensitive measures precautions you can use a to detect an upsurge in cases we probably have to take it slower than we might have if we had disinfectant wipe or leave your broader testing in place. >> all right. groceries out for a day or two so if there is a live virus, it dr. gottlieb, it's really can die. if you don't want to do that, put away your groceries and wash disturbing and concerning but i know everybody is working hard your hands thoroughly to get this going and being done right. we appreciate your thoughts this morning. afterwards. thank you. >> what about takeout >> thanks a lot. containers. >> all right, hoda. >> all right, savannah, thank you. >> savannah, the study shows now to the economic impact of certainly the virus can live in ideal conditions for two to the outbreak. three days on plastic takeout containers there are a lot of variables at it took just 13 days to deplete play here. that initial $349 billion rescue the person who prepares your program for small businesses. food, the person who packs it so where will americans now turn and ultimately who brings it to you. for help? if they were sick, they would have to touch the packaging, you would have to touch the nbc's business correspondent jo d morning. as more on that part >> reporter: hey, hoda, good morning to you. the white house this morning saying they are inching closer packaging and then touch your eyes or mouth in order to get sick take the food out with utensils,

put it on a plate. clean those utensils, throw away packaging and use other utensils to a deal with the democrats to provide more relief to small to eat businesses who are hurting. but this is coming as major we're talking risk management. banks and the relief program these are low risk areas, this itself are now under fire for providing millions of dollars in is up to you and your level of relief to big businesses instead comfort. >> so often comes down to wash of the little guy. your hands again and again. a second dose of desperately needed relief funding could soon >> absolutely. be on the way from washington. >> let's talk about people have it's supposed to help thousands said if i go out for a walk, could it live on my shoes? of small businesses struggling to survive what's now being could it live on my clothes? called the coronavirus >> right now there are no recession. studies that have been released >> we're continuing to negotiate about this new coronavirus and how long it can survive on things like clothing or fabric but previous studies look at virus particles find if you're with the democrats. out walking around, it's unlikely viral particles are getting close to a deal. going to cling to your clothing if you're practicing social >> treasury secretary steven mnuchin hopes the agreement will pass the senate today, the house tomorrow, and be up and running by wednesday. the bill would add to the paycheck protection program distancing giving small businesses with you haven't sat on a park bench using transportation, coming fewer than 500 employees a into contact with anything of course if you're out and someone sneezes or coughs onto chance to receive emergency your hair, your clothes, you are forgivable loans. >> another $300 billion should going to want to change your be sufficient to reach almost clothes when you come back everybody. let's talk about shoes >> but the first batch of money ran out within minutes of we know they are a magnet for

applications opening. the struggle to get loan money bacteria also prompting new outrage about it's unlikely you're going to have virus on the bottoms of your shoes unless you work in a nursing home or hospital and somewhere you're working with exactly who is getting funded. infected people. savannah, you have kids, i have government documents show major restaurant chains like pot belly, ruth chris steakhouse and kids, they are crawling around shake shack received $40 million it's good to have one pair of shoes outside. if you can, if they are washable, wash the shoes, too. because of a loophole that this is just good, basic allowed them to apply as long as they don't have more than 500 hygiene. workers per location. >> it is overnight the ceo of shake shack with 8,000 employees reversed things are really piling up outside the door at this point let's add one more thing what about those packages, if course saying it will return the $10 million ppe loan it received you do online shopping and get a after securing other funds so cardboard box in the mail. those restaurants who need it >> the most recent study in the most can get it now. new england journal of medicine in florida, kim farrow, the shows in ideal conditions it can co-owner of a construction live on cardboard 24 hours business furloughed 14 workers you handling the cardboard, you'd have to touch your face after applying for federal loans and someone sick would have to touch your package for you you to get sick. if you can't leave it out, wash at eight different banks. >> what's your reaction when you your hands after you handle it hear big businesses, restaurant open it, dump the packaging, chains, are getting slices of wash your hands before you the ppe. handle what's inside there's multiple ways to keep clean and the virus away from -- the ppp. >> they already have enough money to sustain the next six

months, why not help the small businesses that don't have the you. as you said, it all boils down fun. to hand hygiene. -- funds. >> the mother of seven is >> let me ask you, what about frustrated but hopeful she and her husband's company will be funded if washington strikes a new deal. mail or newspapers, cash, stuff >> i'm just waiting for someone like that. >> all of those things you're from the bank to e-mail or just going to be handling, now there should be a heightened awareness of what you touched, what are high-touch surfaces and when you need to sanitize yha same with mail once you've opened the mail, handled it, wash your hands afterwards something, you know, to show this the key anything you're bringing in from the outside who could be potentially touched by someone infected you want to wash your there's hope. >> new this morning according to reuters luxury department store neiman marcus is reportedly close to filing or considering filing for bankruptcy. this morning neiman marcus is not commenting to nbc news. hoda. >> all right, jo ling kent for hands after. us. jo, thank you. the main modes, coughing and sneezing in close proximity with savannah, over to you. other people or touching those >> yeah, some good news, hoda, for couples in new york who are looking to tie the knot during high-touch surfaces when you're this time of social distancing. new york's governor andrew cuomo out and about. announced this weekend couples >> all right vicky nguyen, let's say it together wash your hands. >> wash your hands. >> hoda, back to you will now be able to file for >> thanks, savannah. marriage licenses remotely. up until now it had to be done in person. coming up next, country also as part of that executive superstar stepping up in a big way. we can't wait to talk to brad paisley but first this is order, clerks will be authorized to conduct wedding ceremonies over video conferencing such as

"today" on nbc what we do now will forever change our tomorrow. zoom or facetime, which, of course, gives couples who don'ty an option until things get back to normal. hopefully a connection. you cut out an i do. what? >> zooming a wedding. >> exactly. >> how about we check out the weather, savannah. we've got mr. roker joining us. hey, al. >> hey, guys, good morning. good to see you. as we start off the week, just like last week, with severe weather to talk about. we're looking at severe storms firing up through northern florida. 11 million people under tornado so let's do the right thing, today. watches and severe thunderstorm watches as this system pushes to let's stay at home. let's wash up. the south and to the east. let's always keep our distance - strong storms off the carolina coast. in fact, we do have a risk of please, six feet apart at least. severe weather today along the let's look after ourselves, as well as others. south and north carolina coast and all the way down to the it will all be worth it. we can all do our part. georgia coast. hail, damaging winds. tomorrow a risk back through the so those on the front line can do their part. central plains and into the and when this is over, northeast for strong storms, damaging winds. hail possible. we will all, continue,

to thrive. a very active week. then as we get to wednesday afternoon, we're looking at 15 million people at risk for severe wet as well. this system moves off the coast ending storms early this morning or late this morning, i should say. then as we get into tomorrow a new line of storms and showers approach the coast. maybe wet snow for new england and then moving into wednesday. more severe storms from texas, louisiana, oklahoma, and on into parts of arkansas. the rest of the day around the country, sunshine out west. plenty of sunshine down through texas. we're going to get to your local forecast coming up in the next 30 seconds. music plays a huge role in our family. that's how we connect. (vo) plans start as just $35 so your family can mix, match, and save.

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research project organized by ucsf. one researcher says the marin community is ideal because it's rural and so secluded. ucsf hopes to use that information to help other communities. right now let's get a look at the forecast for you. meteorologist kari hall has been tracking that. how is it looking for us today? we started out with some light rain across parts of the bay area this morning, but that is quickly moving out and we're still left with some clouds. we will see a mix of sun and clouds today and a cool start to the week as our high temperatures for many of the inland areas reach into the upper 60s with some low 60s near the coast. as we go through the next seven days we go from the mid-60s to the upper 70s, a big warming trend under way. and by the end of the week we'll see our temperatures peaking on the best entertainment experience. friday, up to 84 for inland xfinity x1. areas. we'll still see some 80s in the forecast through the weekend but this one chance of rain we're seeing this morning is the only good morning to you. chance we'll have throughout the 8:56. i'm marcus washington. rest of the week. san francisco health leaders say

and as we head back over to you, laguna honda outbreak is how is it looking out there? widening. the senior care center has now 19 confirmed cases of covid-19. thanks, kari. that's up from 14 two weeks ago. more local news in 30 minutes. four of those cases involve patients. the others involve staff members. starting today, everyone living in the coastal town of bolinas is allowed to take a test for the coronavirus. all 1600 residents are being asked to participate in a research project organized by ucsf. one researchers says the marin community is ideal because it's rural and so secluded. happening now, bob redell is looking closer into who may benefit from the ucsf study. bob will have a full report for our midday newscast. gas prices have hit a two-decade low. that ripple effect being felt this morning on the stock market with stocks down close to 2%. the fuel slowdown is also forcing one east bay refinery to close. you can check out our home page for those details, including how many workers are feeling the impact. and san leandro's police

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♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ you might find you get what you need ♪ >> back now 7:30 yup, that's "rolling stones" nailing their classic "you can't always get what you want" the one world together at home concert. craig joins us, savannah is working from home.the stones ki knocked it out of the park. i actually didn't stay up for the end and i saw that was quite a concert

the stones killed it and lizzo knocked it out of the park i actually didn't stay up for the end and i saw the end and it was bocelli and a great ensemble of john legend, lady gaga. >> stevie wonder. >> they raised a lot of money, $128 million to address the fight of the coronavirus there's going to be even more money, i guess, when they work on their live album. >> they released it, raising more money for the cause spotify, i was listening to it on the way in this morning. >> so many good performances and a good cause around the world. now 7:30 headlines, the latest and good monday morning to you. welcome to the third hour of today, crying melvin in studio on the coronavirus, guys the death toll has now topped 40,000 in the u.s. with more than 755,000 confirmed cases. 1a, al and sheinelle continuing >> the trump administration and to work at home. congress are nearing an agreement on a $450 billion economic relief package. s jones, did you have a good it's an effort to replenish depleted small business loan birthday weekend >> hi, i had a great birthday program and expand covid-19 weekend. i just realized my kids have testing. never stayed up until midnight >> meanwhile las vegas could we did a countdown open with extensive safety measures in place according to you would have thought it was new year's eve they were jumping around

ceo of wynn resorts. temperature checks, face we had zoom parties and cake and coverings and social distancing ended with home videos it was quite the birthday. thank you for all of your well would likely be required. wishes amid the pandemic, one challenge has been keeping grocery store shopping safe both for customers and employees. but factories that make our food, there are new questions about america's food supply. nbc's blayne alexander joins us from atlanta with more on this hey, blaine, good morning. >> well, hoda, good morning to you. you will notice a big change at walmart stores and sam's club stores across the country. starting today all employees will be required to cover their faces, wear some sort of a mask and strongly urging all shoppers to do the same these are just a few of the changes you might notice when you head to the grocery store this week. starting today, the next trip to the grocery store could look different. major chains, kroger, sam's club and walmart will require employees to wear face masks some kroger locations will implement temperature checks for

workers. some areas suggesting limits on when you can shop. in maryland, the calvert county health department proposes shoppers limit their trips to a certain day based on where their last name falls in the alphabet. a possible solution for chronic overcrowding in parts of the country some shelves are bare, experts worrying about panic buying likening it to the rush on toilet paper. >> in the meat and poultry, even food section of the grocery store, they will have limits on them. >> now with a number of meat processing plants going dark as covid-19 spreads among employees, there is new concern about the food suppl this shuttered smithfield plant is linked to more than 800 covid-19 cases making it one of the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spots. the cdc is expected to release a report in the coming days on when and how the plant can safely reopen. >> we'll need to get that plant

up and online as soon as possible. >> in camila, georgia, this tyson food poultry plant closed for two days of cleaning after four employees died from covid-19 among them 55-year-old annie and her son willie martin just buried his mother over the weekend. >> she said, baby, they telling us if we don't come, we don't get paid or we risk getting fired. and she had to go, you know. >> tyson food tells nbc news it has relaxed its attendance policy and installed dividers between workers. with nearly a dozen plants across the country closing their doors or slowing productivity, the national grocers association warns some products may be temporarily out of stock until the supply chain catches up, urging shoppers to only buy what they need for a week to two-week period experts are not calling it a shortage but -- >> it could be you want find your first choice but there will

be something there that allows for you to feed your family. >> let's go back to those meat plants for just a second with so many workers testing positive, are people worried that the meat itself could be unsafe >> reporter: no. there's no concern about that, hoda all of the experts that i've spoken to say there's no concern about the meat itself, that it's safe to eat. the usda says it's not aware of any evidence suggesting that covid-19 can be transmitted either by the meat or its packaging. hoda. >> all right blayne alexander for us in atlanta. blaine, thank you. coming up next, as the united states investigates whether the coronavirus escaped from that wuhan lab, the facilitate's director is breaking his silence this morning. what he's now saying about the pandemic and the questions that still need to be answered. that's right after this. i feel cared about as a member. we're getting a super competitive interest rate on our money.

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coronavirus outbreak started >> that's right. the u.s. is, of course, investigating. meantime the head of a laboratory in wuhan, china, is breaking his silence and dismissing the possibility that the virus escaped from his facility "today" senior international correspondent keir simmons joins us on this keir, good morning. >> reporter: hey, savannah, good morning. just this morning a senior member of the chinese communist party saying the trump administration is politicizing coronavirus. we found pages about laboratories in wuhan, china, that appear to have been removed from the internet since the coronavirus emerged. this morning new questions about the source of the coronavirus pandemic as the laboratory in wuhan, china, finally breaks its silence, the wuhan institute telling chinese television the facility was not the source of the outbreak >> translator: i can tell you for sure that none of our students, retirees or any of our staff has been infected. >> reporter: for weeks the trump administration has been raising questions about whether the virus accidentally emerged from the laboratory and not a food

market as chinese officials claimed. >> let's see what happens with their investigation but we're doing investigations also. >> reporter: the secretary of defense telling savannah -- >> i find it hard to trust much of what comes out of the chinese communist party. >> wuhan is home to a number of organizations studying coronavirus which can often be found in bats. this video posted by chinese state media last year shows wuhan cdc scientist collecting scientists from bats for -- samples from bats for experiments. that research laboratory less than 400 yards from the market where the coronavirus allegedly began. in february a chinese university study seen by nbc news reported incidents of a wuhan cdc scientist exposed to potential viral infection from bats. that study has since been removed from the university website, the author claiming he lacked evidence. close by the wuhan institute was one of the first to receive

patient samples last department -- decembe and worked with labs to map the genetic sequence since the outbreak, multiple pages of its site deleted including the one with the work of a world renowned scientist known to many as bat woman, studying cross-species infection such as sars coronavirus i swear on my life, it has nothing to do with our laboratory she told chinese media in february. a respected scientist from laboratory in texas who visited wuhan many times telling us, i can say with certainty there are world-class scientists working at the wuhan institute of virology what i've seen are on par with leading labs most agree it was no manufactured in the lab but -- >> there certainly is a possible the pandemic resulted from safety lapses at a lab what i would like to see is a more international approach, a more international

investigation. >> keir, how is the u.s. dealing with these accusations against china? >> savannah, current and former u.s. intelligence officials do tell nbc news that the u.s. intelligence community is investigating whether this coronavirus did leak from a laboratory that was studying viruses in bats. in the end, we may never know either way, savannah, but many governments now around the world questioning china's transparency and openness those allegations may do as much damage to the chinese communist party. meanwhile, we did ask the chinese ambassador to washington and the wuhan institute of virology for a comment about these pages, savannah. we haven't heard back. savannah >> all right keir simmons, thank you. 7:43 now let's shift gears and get a check of the weather from mr. roker. good morning, al >> hey, good morning, savannah

it has been a wet one so far to begin this year. take a look at what the eastern half of the country has been looking like record rainfall from mississippi and alabama year-to-date totals over 40" when we look at this, 30 cities had their top 10 rainiest, six cities, rainiest on record dallas, birmingham and atlanta seventh wettest and fourth wettest for there's. the fact is we even look to the north, we're going to see very wet conditions as well columbus their third wettest start. pittsburgh, they have had their wettest record rainfall record to start on average. in fact, temperatures slightly below average. detroit, boston, down to raleigh and atlanta all below average temperatures tomorrow we look for more cool conditions and moving into the week we expect no break. the apri good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall.

we're starting out with some clouds across much of the bay area. a live look outside in san jose. we do have a very weak storm system that moved through and is going to bring in some slightly cooler temperatures for today. we're going to see mostly some upper 60s for the inland areas and then throughout the rest of the week as our skies clear it's going to warm up quickly. we're going from the mid-60s to the mid-80s by the end of this workweek. >> a >> and that's your latest weather. now back to kolvin. >> what? >> kotb, melvin, kolvin. >> he's bleary eyed from staying up overnight. >> like you, an overnight reaction to the premier of that new michael jordan documentary also this morning an exclusive sneak peek at something you have not seen from the last dance we'll have that for you right after this, but first these messages

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if you're bleary eyed this morning, we understand the world premier of michael jordan documentary years in the making, filling a big void for sports starved fans. >> so the first two installments of "the last dance." the ten-part series that aired on espn last night and chicago bulls rise to the top of

the it looks like michael jordan and chicago bulls rise to the top of the nba. along with behind the scenes moments, it all featured interviews with athletes, with journalists, president bill clinton and barack obama in fact, one of my favorite moments, you see the chyron. the stars, d. wade thoroughly enjoyed it last night. if i had three wishes last night, i think i would have asked for "the last dance. donovan mitchell, don't text me, don't call me. best two hours of the quarantine as well. i know, hoda, you dvr'd it savannah, i know you probably dvr'd as well, you and feldie will watch it later. >> now i want to. >> you have to it was -- it was epic. what i didn't fully appreciate is it's chronological. so last night was college and

the bulls. but next week -- next week we look at the passing of the torch. '91, it's the first jordan -- the only jordan versus magic face-off, bulls, lakers and passing of the torch this morning we've got an exclusive preview. >> in sports the stage is set for the air magic show in the nba finals starting sunday michael jordan and chicago bulls against magic johnson and l.a. lakers. >> you know, when you're a competitor, you want to play against the best i played against larry, and i've always wanted to play against michael. >> up until that point, there was a stigma michael jordan all he does is win scoring titles, he never wins championships. that was my chance to get in the category of larry bird and magic johnson. >> i think we know what happens

next. >> wow. >> keep in mind, after they beat the lakers, a few months after that, magic would retire from basketball with hiv. the hype was real. pleased to report last night lived up to it. >> good. i'm so glad. i'm all in, now that i got your report, craig. okay, guys just ahead, our first look at harry and meghan in las vegas as the former royal couple cuts ties with another british staple, the tabloids details on "pop start." plus catch up with country superstar brad paisley that's all coming up after your local news wow, that's... and now the progressive commercial halftime show, featuring smash mouth. ♪ hey now, you're an all star ♪ get your game on, go play thank you! goodnight! [ cheers and applause ] now enjoy the second half of the commercial!

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good monday morning. right now at 7:56 we are starting out with a lot of clouds after some early morning light rain moves through the bay area. we'll still be tracking a chance of some light showers throughout the day, but for the most part we're just going to see a mix of sun and clouds and our temperatures staying on the cool side reaching into the mid to upper 60s for a high temperature today and it's going to be a mild but seasonable start to the week, but we quickly warm up our temperatures as we go throughout the week. by the end of the week some of our inland valleys will reach into the mid-80s and we'll still have the warm weather for the weekend. for san francisco we're also going to start out with some cool, cloudy, and at times some drizzly weather. it will be warming up as we look at 70s in the forecast by the end of the week. a pretty significant warm-up

expected for all of the bay area as we go into the next several days. i'll be tracking that with more updates to come. now to you. all right, kari. we had a problem on the peninsula with the northbound 101 to san mateo. right around that 92 interchange getting up in toward the bridge. we're bogged down by a crash in lanes for about 20 minutes. it just cleared but because of light traffic there and around the bay, the speeds quickly recover heading north into san mateo. a little slow heading into the southbound side just out of san francisco. and we're looking at a nice drive around the rest of the bay. back to you. >> thank you, mike. happening now gas prices have hit a new two decade low. the ripple effect being felt on wall street. stocks down close to 2%. the fuel showdown slow down is forcing one east bay refinery to close. you can actually check out our home page for those details including how long that shutdown may lost. and everyone who lives in the

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it's 8:00 on "today" coming up, out in the streets protesters around the country demanding an end to those stay-at-home orders. >> freedom is what we want freedom is what we demand. >> governors asking the president with help with testing as they work to reopen their states we are live with three things we need to know today. facts over fears a closer look at where the coronavirus can live on every day products from your shoes to deliveries a look at the new guidance that could change how you unpack your groceries. lending a helping hand we'll catch up with country superstar brad paisley

live the important way he's helping today april 20th, 2020 >> i'm from north carolina, and i want to say hi to grandpa steve in texas, a happy 70th birthday happy birthday. >> good morning. took off my training wheels. have a great day. >> it's my 12th birthday 4/20. >> i virtually graduated from missouri state's nursing program. can't wait to get out and help people whoo >> see those beautiful faces don't you look good, everybody good morning and welcome back to "today" monday morning we're so happy you are starting your day with us. >> we are. we love those video shoutouts, so keep them coming. get your phones out. record a message share it with us on twitter. you are going to be on our

virtual plaza. you're practically guaranteed, #it my today plaza. >> looking forward to see those. tomorrow a special series. a new series taking a closer look at small businesses that have been struggling mightily and how these businesses are finding some solutions to stay afloat in these difficult times. first up, a local business here in new york city that's needed to really get creative to keep its head above water again thais tomorrow right here on "today." >> really important issue. we're going to look at it all week long. let's get to the news at 8:00. craig, you've got our three things to watch. >> i do. protests erupting over the weekend coast-to-coast, savannah demonstrators say they are ready to get back to work and they are calling for an end to the economic lockdown, as they put it

some of them even clash with health care workers on the weekend. on sunday president trump came to their defense >> you're allowed to protest i mean, they feel that way i watched the protest and they were all 6 feet apart. it was a very orderly group of people. >> that brings us to the second thing we're watching this monday morning. some states have already started the process of reopening in florida. the governor there, ron desantis giving local officials to reopen beaches. in jacksonville this weekend, beachgoers flocked to the sand in droves. social distancing orders are still in place meanwhile in texas, the governor there, greg abbott, considering letting retail businesses partially reopen, but just with pickup options here is the third thing we're watching, the battle over testing in this country. some governors pleading to get more of the coronavirus testing they need. president trump insists testing should be taken care of at the local level. he argues that testing across the country has been sufficient so far saying 4 million tests have been conducted.

still, those numbers account for less than 2% of the population hoda. >> this morning broadway actor nick cordero is in a medically induced coma in a los angeles hospital surgeons had to amputate his right leg this weekend because of complications from coronavirus. nbc's kathy park spoke with his wife, who is asking fans toll rally behind her husband ♪ this world has gone crazy i might have too ♪ >> broadway star nick cordero is fighting for his life at an icu cedar sinai, a battle that cost him his leg on saturday. >> it came down to a point honestly where it was life or leg. we choose life. >> the tony nominated actor and singer was starring in "rock of ages" this winter. he was diagnosed with covid-19 after his pneumonia got so bad he ended up in the er march 30th

two days later he would be in a medically induced coma his life line, a ventilator and machine that helped oxygenate the blood. complications followed and doctors removed nick's right leg after he struggled with blood clots. >> they put the machine in him to save his life it was literally to save his life and it did, thank god sometimes the repercussion of putting that machine on can cause some blood issues. it did. >> his wife, amanda kloots at home with her 10-month-old son elvis is recording videos and sending them to her husband's phone so he can play back the moments when he wakes up

♪ wake up nick. we're here for you we love you. >> she created the #wakeupnick encouraging followers to sing and dance to his song. >> it's honestly how i'm going to do this, people i don't even know are joining me every day at 3:00 p.m. to sing his song so that he can hear us. >> friends have also set up a gofundme page for nick to help cover medical expenses and rehab, motivating her husband even if it's from a distance and leaning on the kindness of others who are cheering him on ♪ winter spring summer or fall >> kathy parks, nbc news. >> i hope people will lift their voices and their prayers for him. we're wishing the best to nick and his family it's 8:06, guys. i know we need a morning boost, hoda. >> we've got a couple of them. here is the first one. i love this one. a taxi driver in spain has been giving coronavirus patients free rides to and from the hospital so the staff wanted to thank him and price him at the same time they lured him in and told him

there was yet another patient who needed a ride home >> he had no idea, the nurses and doctors, everyone there to show their appreciation. he was caught off-guard and touched by their thoughtfulness. by the way the driver was given an envelope with a collection taken up at the hospital to help cover his costs. >> that would give me chills that is a very courageous person doing that another one, guys, a fun loving guy named seth thomas was the only passenger on a recent flight from los angeles to oakland. so he had no trouble convincing the cabin crew to join him in the come around me challenge dancing to that justin bieber hit.

♪ ♪ >> the southwest airlines crew was all in when he suggested making that tiktok video you know what, they had time on their hands. i think they have good moves don't they look good >> some great moves. how about a shout out to flight attendants they have been on those planes going back and forth so hats off to them. >> just ahead, a monday morning edition of "pop start. find out who among us just got called out by a beloved star to take part in the all in challenge. >> all right but first guys, on the frontline, cynthia mcfadden sharing stories from one of the communities in the u.s. hit particularly hard by coronavirus. what's being done now to help them right after this. a new vehicle remotely with participating dealers. an effortless transaction-

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s we're back with our network wide series, on the front lines. this morning a look at underlying issues faced we're back with our network wide series, on the front lines. this morning a look at underlying issues faced by navajo nation being brought to light by the coronavirus pandemic. >> a massive expansion, more than 17 million acres. navajo nation spans three states, arizona, new mexico. many of its people have serious underlying health conditions, coronavirus is in the cracks. good morning, everyone there have been 1200 cases of covid-19 on navajo nation and over 40 deaths

now, if navajo nation, we crunched these numbers, were a state, they would have the third highest rate of transmission per capita behind new york and new jersey and the peak hasn't come there yet, it's expected in a few weeks. in a culture that convenient rates elders, what will happen there. this is ship rock peak, the sacred heart of navajo nation, 27,000 square miles. a site so beautiful it takes your breath away but this morning we want you to meet the real heart of navajo nation the people 200,000 of america's first citizens live here, and their hearts are filled with fear. >> i kind of get worried, but i just -- >> lucinda thomas is 71. she lives with her husband and grandkids. like about 30% of the people here, they have no running water. the nearest pump miles and miles away eugene is a tribal council representative his home doesn't have running

water either he says his community is becoming increasingly desperate, casinos and coal mines now closed. >> mostly we don't have no money since this started. >> how worried is he >> sorry oh, if there's any words i can say to how much worry about the people on the reservation and my community. we ask for help and there's nothing coming in. so i am worried about them can't sleep, can't think right. >> in this space more than 40% of the homes have no electricity either they are used to making do, and that

of pleading for help navajo nation president, jonathan ness. >> sometimes we feel that we people, tribal nations, are at the bottom of the list when it comes to limited resources. >> just a few days ago you told us you hadn't received a penny. >> we're hopeful that this week will ab better week for us we're not going to roll over, or we're not going to feel sorry for ourselves, you know. it just seems alarming that the first citizens of this country are pushed to the back burner. >> there are people helping, national guard flew in supplies. american indian health has been on the ground for more than 30 years. they are building handwashing stations. >> those handwashing stations are costing us about $30 apiece to construct they could be lifesaving at this time. >> hopkins is also delivering aid. jamie distributing supplies.

this box to helen george, she's diabetic and lives alone. >> i wash my hands every hour it seems like. >> she told us she didn't have a vehicle. had we not gone out there, when would have been the next time she would be able to get the kind of supplies we were able to provide. >> as with the local hospitals, there is a desperate need for staff, dr. diana has worked here 35 years. >> biggest part of the problem is we have a 30% vacancy rate for our nursing staff. >> that was before the virus. >> we got the first wave of patients, so we kind of got the first tsunami which overwhelmed >> our a lot of our capability. >> a message from all those we spoke to help is needed, and fast. >> our federal government has broken promise after promise after promise. what we're seeing today is the accumulation of those broken

promises and where it has left people. >> it has happened so many time where indians were wiped out by disease. we don't want to go that route so i want them to help us like right now and yesterday. >> so the federal government has approved $10 billion to help all 574 american indian tribes in this country about you the money hasn't really been distributed yet. tribes had to apply for grants they had to have those applications in last friday. now it's up to the federal government to decide who is going to get what. if you are motivated to help you can go to our website, nbcnews.com. >> i had no idea 40% of those homes in the navajo nation, 40% don't have electricity, 30% have no running water. >> yeah. hard to wash your hands when you don't have running water. >> cynthia mcfadden for us on this monday morning. cynthia, thank you. >> thank you.

coming up on 8:18, what do you say we switch gears, turn to mr. roker and get a check of the weather. hey, al. >> hey, guys good morning we're looking at severe weather going on right now down in florida and southeastern georgia. we've got tornado watches, tornado warnings -- i should say tornado watches and severe thunderstorm watches in effect as that line pushes through. today look for highs the only really warm stuff is going to be in texas on into the southwest and southern and central florida. everywhere else temperatures a little below average gusty winds is part of a front push down through the northern plains that will make its way into the northeast tomorrow causing problems severe storms along mid-atlantic states and western third of the >> good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we're seeing a lot of clouds over the bay area with some light rain in some spots. we're watching for a chance of

showers that could continue as we take a look at san francisco. we're going to see our high temperature reach only about 60 degrees today. for the inland areas, expect highs in the upper 60s with a mix of sun and clouds. as we go through the end of the week, it's going to warm up significantly. some of our inland valleys will reach into the mid-80s by this friday. >> all right, thank you. it's time for "pop start." carson is off today. savannah, are we going to handle that this morning? >> we're going to do our best carson daly. first up prince harry and meghan markle take new action against tabloids after being seen out helping coronavirus relief efforts. "pop start" natalie morales with the story. >> reporter: this morning the duke and duchess cutting ties with tabloids announcing a

policy to zero engagement to four publications, the sun, "daily mail," mirror and daily express writing they refuse to offer themselves up for an economy of click bait and distortion drawing a hard line just days after stepping out on their first post royal public engagement following coronavirus protocol, wearing face masks and covered up, quietly delivering meals to those in need in los angeles it's one of the ways the duke and duchess are continuing charitable work as they prepare to launch their new foundation after recently stepping down as senior members of the royal family >> that's just ato you and what i love, again, it's just inspired so many people. >> meghan checking in with the women of community kitchen, one of the first projects when she joined royal family. prince harry supporting the work

of well child in a video chat from his home. >> keep the more up because it's all about morale. >> acknowledging the ups and downs he and many others are experiencing. >> so much family time, do i feel guilty for so much family time well, you've got to celebrate those moments. >> reporter: on a recent podcast, bringing attention to those volunteering on the front lines in britain. >> such a wonderfully british thing that we all come to help when we need it. >> the duke and duchess of cambridge, william and kate opening up in an interview spotlighting health care workers while discussing concern for their father, prince charles, after he tested positive for covid-19. >> i have to admit at first i was quite concerned. he fits the profile on somebody whose age is very risky. he's very luck, he has mild symptoms. >> for "today," natalie morales, nbc news. this has something to do

with you we're talking about drew barrymore, she's the latest to call out for the all in challenge which has stars trading once-in-a-lifetime experiences and special items for donation to help provide to people in need drew was challenged by gwyneth paltrow, now drew is responding. drew's big experience is going to be a day on the set of her upcoming talk show, and she's bringing along some friends you, might know >> i thought, well, female talk show anchor extraordinaire, i called my friend savannah guthrie. we would like to take you, or you and a group, to brunch after this and i thought girls, brunch, new york moment. what's more new york than carrie bradshaw so i would also like to

nominate, other than savannah guthrie, sarah jessica parker. that's what i'm going to offer, so i hand it over to savannah. >> wow, brunch. >> that's awesome. >> no pressure, right? i know, so i'm coming up with my challenge today. i'm going to put it on instagram. we'll also do the brunch with drew and sarah jessica parker because i want to go to that brunch. >> it will be fun, all for a good cause. >> i love your friendship with drew, it's super cool. i'm excited about that straight ahead, here is the question, should we be wiping down or packages or not? guidelines on the grocery store safety chain and we'll have fun with country music star brad paisley but first your local news >> hey, brad hey.

good morning. 8:26. i'm marcus washington. san francisco's 4/20 celebrations have become a big deal in recent years. this year the annual marijuana celebration will not happen at golden gate park. rangers are telling everyone to stay away today. this is due to the pandemic. and they are actually putting up barriers to keep people away from hippie hill. some artists and cannabis stars plan to hold virtual 4/20 sales online. with traffic down about 50%, so are crashes and accidents. researchers at uc davis say prior to the shelter at home order, there were nearly 500 injury or deadly crashes

statewide per day. that's down to 240 and that means the state is saving about $40 million a day in emergency response costs. we'll take a look at that forecast for you. the weather. meteorologist kari hall, how does it look for us? >> we started out with some light rain this morning. we're still seeing the waves of some showers moving through. most of us are getting a dry start to the day. if you're about to head out the door, watch out for a spotty shower or two but our temperatures will reach into the upper 60s. we'll continue to warm up as this week goes along. by friday, marcus, we're reaching the mid-80s. >> we'll have another local news update in 30 minutes. we're all doing our part by staying at home.

that could mean an increase in energy bills. you can save by setting your heat to 68 or lower... unplugging and turning off devices when not in use... or just letting the sun light your home. stay well and keep it golden.