Someone on the Assembly Line who spoke to us on coitioof anonymity and we altered his voice. I wouldnt be here if it were my honest choice. The almeda county Sheriffs Office told tesla and ceo elon musk earlier in the week that only essential employees should be going to work because of coronavirus concerns. They are Still Producing cars, and we are still advising them that they need to go to basic minimal operations. The Assembly Line worker said, in his opinion, tesla is putting profits before health. Ive got managers and supervisors coming out and talking within two to three feet of my face, and then turning around and telling people to keep distance from one another. Its quite unsettling. In a situation where obviously were dealing with a virus, where were very concerned about the spread of the virus. Reporter and as of this afternoon, the Sheriffs Department tells us the two sides have reached a compromise. They will allow teslas plant to remain open but instead of the typically 10,000 workers, who staff it, they will keep that number down to about 2500. Live in fremont, scott budman, nbc bay area news. Scott, thank you. The legal system scrambling with all of this, almeda county closing all of the courthouses at least until april 7. Steps are now being taken to implement the closure, now the court is discussing the possibility of periodically doing arraignments, because theres no plan to do them by video. Officials also realized certain types of filings will still need to be accepted, like temporary restraining orders. Those will be done via drop box only. And a new situation with homeless in motels, at the start of the pandemic and almeda county started the operation and says it will take weeks to get it done. Jodi hernandez has more from oakland. Reporter raj, two Oakland Hotels have been empty since yesterday afternoon, almeda county says they have been scrambling to get the raddison and the neighboring comfort inn staffed up with everything it needs to move in. But apparently the state wanted it done faster. So theyre taking over. Thousands of homeless are doing their best to shelter in place. Hoping the coronavirus doesnt hit the places theyre camped out in. Homeless advocates say its critical to get People Living on the street to safer spaces, as soon as possible. Time is of the essence. And the more we do now, the more we can protect people. Two Oakland Hotels have been leased by the state, for 2. 1 million a month. But the county says it would take them days, maybe weeks to get them staffed for movein. They say medical and Mental Health staff would be needed, and thats just the start. We need to set up security. We need to establish laundry facilities. The ability to feed. And to take care of those who will be residing at the hotels. Almeda county says late today, the state decided to take over, saying they need the homeless to start moving in within 72 hours. Homeless advocates say they hope the operations start as soon as possible. They believe lives are on the line. The county says those most at risk will get first dibs. The seniors are definitely a priority, as well as those who have compromised immune systems, those at higher risk for serious complications, from the coronavirus. Now, between the two hotels, we are told there are 393 rooms available. Again, the state thinks that they can get them ready within the next 72 hours, so again, they are going to take over this operation. The countys role remains unclear. Reporting live in oakland, im jodi hernandez, nbc bay area news. Thank you, jodi. Now, one of the big concerns of the shelter in place is getting food to everyone. San jose mayor sam liccardo launched an operation today to make sure it happened. He visited a Safeway Store to see how the grocery chain is working around the clock to restock shelves and has a specific message to people who are buying too much because theyre panicked. And i have a very simple message. Hoarding hurts our neighbors. Sam liccardo also kick started a new service call to help disadvantaged people buy food and you can search Silicon Valley strong on nbcbayarea. Com. We have heard all of the rules but are we taking them to heart . Stay at home, social distancing, we have more from the embarcadero and people are Milling Around taking a walk. You can see the difference out here compared to a regular door. There just arent that many people out here. And to be clear, the city is saying it is okay to get outside and get some exercise. But you just dont want to do that that in a group and you want to maintain that social distance. We checked around today, and a lot of people seem to really be taking that to heart, but not everyone. The big crowds of tourists are gone on San Franciscos embarcadero, this couple lives nearby, they walk the same water front for exercise during the citys shelter in place order. We will walk, and then go back to the apartment. They keep social distancing in mind keeping six feet away from others but it is not always easy. The runners are running next to you. And these are extraordinary measures. Albert runs a clinic with Hand Sanitizer throughout the physical therapy clinic and doing what he what they can to disinfect equipment before and after each use and stagger the appointments. We are training about 40 of the people right now but it should ramp up. Outside on the street, the muni bus stops are being scrubbed down, too. On bart, social distancing is easy. Trains are wide open. The mayor believes people understand whats at stake and what to do. I think for the most part people are getting it but will we get 100 compliance . No. Thats why we will do what we can to go out there and educate people. This is a pandemic and look at civilization and communication, i mean yes, so im not the mayor is saying that the Public Education around all of this is going to continue to be ongoing. Reporting live in San Francisco, christie smith, nbc bay area news. Certainly is, it is an education for all of us. Thank you. Here is an uncommon site now. A local market filled with Fresh Produce and very light crowds. Today, look at this. The Farmers Market right there in San Franciscos u. N. Plaza kept the regular hours, and tables filled with what we usually see, fruit and vegetables from across our california farms, and the city declared Farmers Markets are essential services, under our shelter in place order. Now, for shoppers and vendors leery of Big Grocery Stores and big crowds, the Farmers Market was a welcome change. Its part of the essential services because everybody has a right to have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. On a daily basis. Which is nearly impossible to do that at the Grocery Stores as im sure youre aware of. And it keeps us away from the canned goods as well. The market eliminated samples and put out hand sanitizing stations. It will continue the regular hours as we usually see it on wednesdays and sundays. Not surprisingly all colleges in the csu system are postponing commencement ceremonies. Thousands of soon to be graduates wont get that special sendoff. There are 23 universities in the testimony, including san jose state and San Francisco state. The san jose state president says she knows how special the ceremony is but the coronavirus has left the school with no other choice. When appropriate, the universities hope to make new arrangements to properly celebrate the class of 2020. Ceremonies were scheduled for may 22. A florida representative is the first member of congress to test positive for the coronavirus. Miamis mario diaz ballert on the house floor last friday voting before he tested positive. The republican representative was supposed to return home last saturday when he developed a fever and headache. We learned a short time ago he has tested positive for covid19. He says he is doing what is better and working from his washington, d. C. Apartment, he says its important to stay away from his south florida home, because his wife has preexisting conditions. Now you can stay up to date with the very latest on the virus, with our daily newsletter. You will get the top headlines right in your inbox. Go to nbcbayarea. Com to sign up. Historic lows for the stock market and a new way of trading on the floor of the new york Stock Exchange. Well start with the numbers. Stocks tumbled more than 5 today. And the graph says it all. That wipes out virtually all of the gain for the dow jones since president trumps inauguration, three years ago. The dow closed down more than 1300 points, to under 20,000. Also beginning monday, the Stock Exchange will temporarily close its iconic Trading Floor in lower manhattan, and will move all, to all electronic trading. Two people on the floor tested positive for covid19. Well, different states, different responses to the coronavirus. Today, new yorks governor announcing a 50 cap on the number of employees who can show up to work at nonessential businesses. The rest must work from home. In baltimore, one of the strange scene, the mayor angrily ordered people to immediately stop gun violence so hospital beds can be freed up for coronavirus patients and the message to drivers in south carolina, save lives now, stay home. That message on these electronic lights, on the freeway billboards. Up next here at 5 00, major panic, just to get on a plane. A firsthand account what its like flying back to the bay area from overseas or from mexico. And should you stay away from ibuprofen . The warning from a foreign minister that has doctors scratching their heads. Im chief meteorologist jeff, more rainfall this afternoon, and well talk about the rain chances ahead and when we will get a warm and sunny break in the forecast in about eight minutes. Most of us are not traveling but for those who are, it is stressful and its an eerie journey especially international travel. Melissa colorado was in mexico and just flew back to sfo, she chronicled her struggle behind the scenes. Reporter our journey back home started in mexico citys airport, where we noticed a lot had changed in the days since we landed. Nearly all airport workers were wearing surgical masks. Masks and monitors that typically advised mexicos Tourism Industry were now teaching travelers facts about how the coronavirus spreads, and tips on how to protect yourself from it. We also stumbled upon a local news crew reporting on the international pandemic. Good morning. Reporter the reporter told me in spanish that she was worried the Busiest Airport in latin america was still accepting flights from italy, a known coronavirus hot spot. It was time to board the plane, bound for sfo. Nearly half of all passengers wore face masks. Julian constantine of san rafael went one step further, the 55yearold also wore gloves. Im worried about my friends. We need to constantine says he is racing back to an uncertain california, to be with his wife during the flight, all passengers received this form to fill out. It was a United StatesTraveler Health declaration which asked us if we had to traveled to known coronavirus hot spots including select regions of china and the country of iran. We are asked if we had a fever, a cough, difficulty breathing, or chills. When we landed at sfo, we did not see large lines at customs. A federal employee wearing a mask welcomed us home. In oakland, melissa colorado, nbc bay area news. Glad you made it back safely, thank you, melissa. With so many questions about covid19, we created the Coronavirus Crisis center, the city is posting information on the web site about managing your health from home. Now, a lot of things we know already, wash your hands, cover your cough, with elbow or tissue, and stay home from work. But a couple more to highlight, make sure you drink lots of water and avoid sharing personal items like dishes and towels with people. And if you are sick, the cdc advises you to stay in one room, to avoid contaminating other rooms. And make sure youre routinely cleaning your phones, laptops and other technology. And a new myth we want to disspell, last week the French Health minister tweeted that taking ibuprofen could worsen an infection. Health expert, including the World Health Organization says there is no credible Scientific Evidence to this claim. Be sure you join chris chmura and our bbs bay Area Response team for our coronavirus special where we answer more of your questions and concerns this saturday at 6 30, right here on nbc bay area. So much of this crisis is about to what to do with our kids. Parents are readjusting lives and figuring out how to home school our kids and get them on a schedule and for college kids, students, young adults, bringing them back home, nbc bay area Jessica Aguirre working from home, nice to see you, youre dealing with a somewhat long journey to san diego, how did it go and what are the details . Reporter raj, we went for a week or so, and trying to weigh were where to bring isabella hoemg home and at what point from san diego and originally scheduled thursday, to fly home and all of a sudden at the last second, we decided to do a game time decision to head down there and go get her and we did that yesterday and we got in the car at 7 30 in the morning yesterday. It was a full sevenhour trip, an went there quickly, seven hours to get there, as soon as we got to dorm, we started packing away right away, getting her stuff all organized and getting it into bags and two hours later, we were literally back on the road again, for another seven hours. So we did a full 16hour roundtrip there, and it was kind of eerie in her dorm because a lot of the kids had already left and there were notes that had been posted, saying that the kids needed to be out by today, at 7 00, because the dorms were being closed. So you know, we felt good about the fact that we were able to go get her and bring her back, but what a way to end your freshman year, halfway through, with, you know, such a strange circumstance to be in. Some of the logistics, je ka, that a lot of people are asking, does your daughter and other kids, do they get credit back for leaving the dorms . And what about the units and classes, are they still going to get their units that they should be earning this semester . So theyre going to continue to study online. Most of the teachers have already gotten in touch with them and told them exactly what they have to do. Theyre already doing most of their work online, trying to keep to the same schedule of classes they had before and we have been told by the university that we will get partial reimbursement for the months that theyre not in there and for the meal plan as well but its a lot for the kmoofuniverso deal with as well and some of the kids who couldnt go home, they were moved to another facility and not being kept in the regular dorm. Coming up at 6 00, Something Else that i did, that i dealt with today that i want to talk to you about later, as soon as she got home, this became my top priority, this is the Health Directive from her, because she is 19 years old, coming up at 6 00, i will tell you why this was so important to me today. We talk about so much about the elderly population, but also, our teenagers and kids also vulnerable here. Jestion ka, well see you at 6 00, lets bring it back here in the studio and bring in our chief meteorologist and were still with janelle here, talking about the weather and were talking about the kids and what did you do with your young daughter . Did you get outside . We played twister. It was raining and then we did go outside when the sun came out. When we drove into work today, it was raining again. Lingering showers. Lets check in with our chief meteorologist jeff ranieri, a good time to get the board games out and put the Electronic Devices aside and give yourself a break from looking at those and you can see here in the Doppler Radar and satellite, spotty areas of rain, continuing across the bay area, and nothing too heavy and enough to keep the roadways sick, essentials, and maybe you need to head to the pharmacy, and you can see here down in the south bay, we have some showers over the Santa Cruz Mountains and that would keep it wet here in santa clara through 5 39 and 6 02, milipitas, to the east bay, and more showers for pleasanton and livermore, the next 30 to 45 minutes and on to the north bay, some spotty activity around san anselmo, novato, to the east. And showers into vallejo at 5 50 tonight. This is part of the same storm system that brought the heavier rain this past weekend. It is so slow moving. For the next 24 hours, because of that slow movement, well keep the chance of spotty rain in the forecast for tomorrow. So just be ready for that, if youre already trying to plan out, what you might be wanting to do for tomorrow, and in your front or backyard, if youre already looking to get out early tomorrow to get fresh air and do some meditating, some exercising and maybe go for a jog and temperatures will be cold, upper 30s, to low 40s to start for the south bay peninsula and the trivalley. 41 in the east bay. San francisco, 42 and the north bay, 38. Were not going to warm up a whole lot tomorrow with the spotty shower chance, you can see its not much rain through 5 00 p. M. Tomorrow but hit and miss activity from the north bay to the south bay. So the temperatures tomorrow, at this point, will be staying in the 50s, to low 60s, for the south bay. And 60 in san jose. And 58 in los gatos. Right over to the east bay, low 60s here for concord, livermore and pleasanton, and also oakland, 62, peninsula, 58, in san mateo, and 59 redwood city. 57 for the mission. And for the north bay, 59 in clear lake. And 61 in novato. My extended forecast shows that we will, yes, get a break, friday, and saturday, by sunday, monday, tuesday, an wednesday, some more rain chances move back in, no big storms right now but were going to continue to monitor that, and fort inland valleys, nice weather coming by, saturday, up to 70 degrees, so were warming up and getting some sunshine in here for you and a little bit of a break for us. Well talk more about these extended rain chances coming up at 6 00 p. M. But back to more news on everything, right after the break. If youre 55 and up, tmobile has a plan designed just for you. And, for a limited time only, were making it an even better deal. Now you can get two lines for only 55. That includes unlimited talk, text and data. 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And canada closing their borders as the coronavirus pandemic deepens new shelter in place orders as millions more americans are told this stay home. The navy to deploy two hospital ships, one to new york city. The u. S. Toll rising over 130 deaths, cases globally now topping 200,000. President trump calling himself a wartime president , the dire predictions from the white house expected dramatic increase in cases in the next four to five days. And just in, the Senate Passing an Economic Relief bill. And those checks for american families, what weveow