we have these incidences a to the university of tampa. but the bottom line swb this, t don't seem to have -- florida has not become an epicenter of coronavirus. >> correct. but as i stated, this is a mathematical question, because the only coronavirus testing that we've had is people who have been sick and have gone to the hospital. we will see those numbers begin to come in, because this is the week when florida really begins its testing. and while i'm in the villages and this place is open to everybody, people with symptoms, people without symptoms, and that means we're not too far from the university of florida, maybe some students will come through here, primarily it will be those who are 60 plus getting the tests here, i would say that when we start getting the math in for this state, we may see there are more coronavirus victims, patients in this state than we realized initially. because right now it looks like, why isn't florida being hit? one last thing i would note, and the governor pointed this out. as you said, new york, which i

the university of tampa now reporting five of its students have tested positive during spring break. those students now recovering. but health officials warn in some areas about half the number of cases so far are people between the ages of 18 and 49. and overnight we learned state parks in florida will actually close today. doctors say the risk of going out among groups of people is far bigger than the reward. kenneth? >> all right, kimberly, thank you. >>> coming up, the number of jobs that could soon be lost in this country. >>> also ahead the new testing guidelines today for people who want to know if they have the coronavirus. we'll talk to a doctor about the change. >>> and later, a virtual nascar race. race. been dry. i've tried everything. the $200 creams, the $400 creams... but, this jar works for me. olay regenerist makes my skin feel so dewy and soft and silky and hydrated...incredible. i love it. i'm busy phillips and my skin is confident i can face anything with my olay. and my latest beauty secret.. for bright, smooth skin... olay regenerist cream cleanser. i'm working

the shutdown and ongoing concerns about the spread of this virus that said 5 students at the university of tampa have since tested positive for the corona virus so that raises concerns about these kids you know spreading and contracting in you know spreading it around so according to the university they were traveling together for spring break we don't have much more as far as that goes but this is you know just basically jobs one of the concerns that we're hearing governor descents is continues to take heat over not issuing a state wide beach closure order there are some beaches in the central northern part of the state that do remain order you just can get on various websites you can see that he's also being sued at this point by at least one attorney here in florida over the fact that he hasn't issued a state wide order there remains of course both debate both here in florida and nationally about how long businesses should be closed and who should be allowed back to work and when i'm not going to delve into that certainly we've been talking a lot about that but there you know on a local level

not as much risk as much risk for getting sick but that said they're not to me and so far 5 university of tampa students have tested positive i mentioned that yesterday for the coronavirus and one reportedly at florida international university which is here in miami. all that said among the stories we continue to hear about and rightly so are the workers on the front lines of this war so to speak and that is what i'm talking about i'm talking about grocery store workers i'm talking about the delivery drivers city and county essential employees the 1st responders police fire paramedics and of course the doctors and nurses who are putting their own lives at risk to help others but talk about the unsung heroes in this battle they certainly are and speaking of the grocery workers i know i got to wrap up here publix the florida based supermarket chain is now installing plexiglas barriers between customers employees to try to stop the spread of this virus that's going to start this week and will be done over the next 2 weeks manila back to you wow heidi live for us in miami with the new norm. as amer

rob: six university of tampa students test positive for coronavirus, one student recently returned fromoverseas trip, the other five had traveled together on spring break, four of them have returned to campus. it's unclear where the students traveled to, they're all self-isolating. the florida keys closing to business, the destination has one confirmed case of coronavirus. all hotels and vacation rentals are closed to tourists. recreational activities like water sports are also shut down. jillian: denny hamlin captures the virtual checkered flag. check it out. >> the winner is hamlin. what a race. what a finish. jillian: hamlin edging out dale earnhardt jr. on a digital version of the homestead, miami speedway. rob: i still can't believe that's not real. the nascar season is on hold until at least may. until then, the racing league will hold an e-race every week. jillian: hamlin got to do something he normally doesn't, race barefoot at home. isn't that something. rob: it is. the national guard deployed to three hard-hit states, fema now setting up mobile hospitals nationwide and a new t

jillian: six university of tampa students test positive for the coronavirus.ne recently returned from an overseas trip. it's unclear where the students traveled. they are all self isolating. none have been hospitalized. florida keys are closed to visitors. they now have one confirmed case of coronavirus. officials want to make sure it doesn't spread any further. all hotels and vacation rentals are closed to tourists. recreational activities like water sports are shut down. rob: tourists in the nation's capitol ignoring warnings of the coronavirus to see the famous and very beautiful cherry blossoms. the national guard and washington police will block off streets, bridges and traffic circles, trying to control the crowds and answer force social distancing guidelines. look at that. jillian: a fox news alert. as american workers watch congress unravel over a critical coronavirus relief bill, senate leader mitch mic mcconnell promising to hold a vote today. rob: chrisman bill johnson -- congressman bill johnson joins us to discuss what's going on behind the scenes

at least five students from the university of tampa have tested positive.l traveled during spring break. it's unknown how many may have been exposed. florida is requiring anyone flying into the state from new york or new jersey to self-isolate for two weeks. >>> look, we've all been there. you're talking the phone and your dogbarking. none of us were probably speaking to a former first lady. >> where are you -- [ dog barking ] >> yes, the phone call with the former first lady michelle obama was briefly interrupted. during this uncertain time the pandemic is pro-veiting life lessons. >> good exercise reminding us we just don't need a lot of the stuff that we have. when times are bad having each other, having your health, we can do with a lot less, and i think that's an important lesson that i want my kids to understand. >> so true. you can tune in to "ellen" at 4:00 with special guest host jennifer aniston here on nbc bay area. >> i've done some fthem, dogs. it's life for all of us. >> last week scott mcgrew's dog during his segment was barking as well. it h

in florida, the university of tampa and several other florida colleges said a number of its students who celebrated spring break have tested d positive for coronavirus days after images of densely packed revelers on the states' beaches went viral and caused outrage. a florida attorney is suing governor ron desantitis to compl hihim to close all of f florid's beaches to deal with the pandemic. hunger strikes are now under way in three i immigration andnd cus enforcement, or ice, detention centers in new jersey as prisoners call out deteriorating conditions and a failure to protect them from a potential covid outbreak. in media news, tributes poured in from nbc news hosts and other employees after longtime nbc audio technician larry edgeworth died of medical complications related to covid-19. dozens of mike bloomberg campaign staffers have been told they were exposed to coronavirus just hours before they were laid off and days before they were set to lose their health insurance. in other 2020 election news, bernie sanders' campaign raised over $2 millioion for cocoronavs charities in t

at least five stinudents from t university of tampa tested positive.aveled during spring break. it's unknown how many students have been exposed. florida is requiring anyone flying in from new york or new jersey to self-isolate for two weeks. >>> the recent use of national guard troops to assist in the pandemic reportedly will not impact their presence at the u.s./mexico border. more than 5,000 national guard troops deployed at the border ever since president trump declared his national emergency last year. the guard tells the "l.a. times" they will remain in place through at least september. >>> next, the top stories we're following on "today in the bay" including across the state, the lockdown remains in place but there's growing concern about large crowds in parks. >>> plus, hundreds across the bay area are out of work amid the crisis. next, a live report on how you can sign up for unemployment benefits. >>> a very good morning to you. thanks so much for joining us. breaking news just in to our newsroom. the olympics officially postponed for one yea

the university of tampa now reporting five of its students have tested positive during spring break.fficials warn in some areas about half the number of cases so far are people between the ages of 18 and 49. yes, and overnight we learned that state parks in florida will close today. so the spread of this virus is real, as you guys know. everyone is susceptible. so within your own circle, it can be very helpful to drive home that idea that the risk is bigger than the temporary reward. kenneth? >> you are right about that. mona, we talked earlier people essentially, yes they want to be applauded for staying home. but there are a lot of people who didn't as well. >> right. and de blasio made a good point, mayor de blasio. exercise, get some fresh air, but don't linger, that was the point of not closing florida beaches as well, to let people go ahead and walk their dogs and try to get some fresh air. it's about congregating and staying there that is the issue. >> keep it moving. i tell people in new york all the time, whether you're in the subway, the sidewalk, keep it moving. let's go.

florida where there were a lot of spring breakers and i believe it was late yesterday that the university of tampa announced that five of their students had tested positively after spring breaking together somewhere. they didn't disclose the names of the students or where they had been. but, nonetheless, you know, you look at the images, and you just wondering why are they doing that? are they not watching the news? are they not listening to their parents or people in authority? because it's very clear don't do that. stay away from each other. >> you know, young people think they are invincible and they think, look, even if i get it it's not going to be a big deal. what they fail to understand when they get it they can pass it on to their parents or grandparents. it is a big deal to parents and grandparents. there is more evidence now that even young people are getting hit pretty hard. there are a lot of young people in this country that today are in the hospital, maybe even on ventilators and so it can hit the young, too. but, you know, with that narrative. a lot of young people said well, i get

tampa, florida, shortly. joining us now is basil smikle, lecturer at columbia university, democratic strategist and former executive director ofmocratic party. and desiree barnes, former obama press white house assistant. welcome to the program. let's do something about that tie. no ties on sunday now. >> i'll take it off. >> no, it's all right. i will forgive you if you give me a good answer to this question. do these endorsements matter. jim clyburn's endorsement came in south carolina. biden rocked it in south carolina. we kind of knew he would. that wasn't a shock. what about these two endorsements? >> neither of them are shocks and will have the same i impact that jim clyburn's endorsement had. for the sanders endorsement, that's a 30-plus year relationship that sanders had going back to jesse jackson running for president. if you look back to the reforms that jesse pushed through including proportional delegate allocation, that is something that sanders supported and trying to push the dnc for similar reforms. the kamala harris endorsement, you know, it was expected. but if i'm -- if i'm bernie sanders, i'm going to be h

tampa, his legacy is here and not only to football but because of who we is. ainsley.steve: don't be surprisf they call him the top of a buccaneers. >> university got that phraseof the new york post. ben watson, thank you very much, good luck with the kids. meanwhile straight ahead, the trump administration expanding medicare telehealth services to help people see doctors virtually, not in person, how does that work, doctor joins us without next. when you own horses, you don't just own horses. you own a pasture. a barn. and hay. lots of hay. you need a tractor built to get every job done right. the kubota l series tractors. from anyone else. so why accept it from your allergy pills? flonase relieves your worst symptoms which most pills don't. get all-in-one allergy relief for 24 hours, with flonase. that liberty mutual customizes your insurance, i just love hitting the open road and telling people which most pills don't. so you only pay for what you need! [squawks] only pay for what you need. ♪ liberty. liberty. liberty. liberty. ♪ the business of road trips... ...adventure... ...and reconnecting. modernized comfort inn's and suites have been refreshed because