Santa clara county has the most with 848, 55 people in the bay area have now died. Live Team Coverage ahead for you this morning. First a check of that forecast. Meteorologist kari hall is tracking that forecast from home today. Looks like youre here with us but youre still at home selfdistancing. Yeah, i set up a green wall at home and we have it all set up right now so youll be able to see me with the graphics nobunny know been underrepresented in the u. S. Census. Behind me just like when im lets change that. Inside the studios. Its critical that you participate in the 2020 census lets get a look at the weather to ensure fair funding for Public Services forecast, temperatures starting in your community. Out in the low 50s. To participate, go to census. Gov. Were at 51 degrees as you head out in san jose. Were going to see our temperatures warming up. We do start out with a mostly cloudy sky and will see things right now at 4 40 were starting out with a few clouds clearing out and expect across the bay area. Temperatures in the lower 50s here is a live look in walnut this morning and as we go into later on and this afternoon creek and temperatures will start out in the low 50s and upper 50s eventually heading up reach into the low 60s by later today. Ill be tracking this and also a to upper 60s today. It will be a nice one. Look ahead to some warmer well talk about the sunshine weather in the forecast in a few and whats ahead the rest of the minutes. Week in a few minutes. Mike has a look at the early and a smooth flow of traffic mornin kari, thats great at yo through fremont. Traffic just south of auto mall home. Parkway. I do have an issue in the east green screen. Well get to the roadways, a bay. Well check on berkeley coming up. Live look at oakland. Lighter traffic but still a sizable amount of traffic for good morning. Im kate rogers at cnbc the nimitz. Watch the overnight crews as headquarters. Here are todays top business well as we take another live headlines. Wall street indicated to open look out there. Modestly lower this morning you see the golden gate bridge. Following yesterdays strong theyre still moving the cones session. Stocks did close near the highs for the morning commute. No problems getting into or out of the day with the do you up nearly 700 points led by Johnson Johnson which announced a of San Francisco. The eerie, deserted streets, potential vaccine candidate for the coronavirus. Those scenes wont be going away taking comfort in the governments more realistic anytime soon because today at least six counties are expected social distancing guidelines. To extend their stayathome many believe that will help order another four weeks. Reduce damage to the economy in the long run. Oil coming off an 18year low after the u. S. And russia agreed Terry Mcsweeney reports on how to talks to try to stabilize the families and businesses are market amid the impact the virus is having on demand and the trying to survive. Reporter now it has Hand Sanitizer at the door and social distancing markers on the floor. Price war. General motors is expected to what it doesnt have much of produce 50,000 ventilators to these days is customers. Assist with the virus pandemic. I cut down my hours. Ford is working with government officials to meet demand. We used to close at 2 00 and this is the latest effort to help with increasing Health Care Open at 8 00 a. M. , but we try to supplies. Earlier this month it partnered open 10 00. M. To 12 00. Sheltere with 3m to make respirators. And airbnb is extending its cancellation policies. Down, a few more extensions and people are eligible for a full the current belt tightening could be too painful to endure. Refund. Airbnb is pledging 250 million ill try to keep it open to help support hosts who have indefinitely. See what the guidelines are. Hadde on that reservation. Reporter clara had to give up her job as a nanny after the first set of distancing the move comes after some hosts guidelines came out. Were upset airbnb was overriding she and her husband have some savings and anticipate their cancellations preferences government assistance, but after and wasnt offering them any compensation. May their future becomes kari, over to you. Uncertain. My household depends on two thank you, kate. Incomes. If my income isnt coming in, it well see some clouds rolling by this morning but itll clear out as we go throughout the day. Is harder on us. And we are tracking some rain reporter blake knows exactly very close to the bay area. How long its been since the ill talk about that and a look current shelterathome began, ahead to traffic as well after the break. The same day business tapered u cook, off. He says it can hang in there the next few less bumpy. The United States is leading coronavirus. Hopefully its got to curve down sooner or later, right . Reporter Terry Mcsweeney, today in the bay. Among the three latest cases, two santa row at that Police Officers and according to the press democrat a mail carrier. To save time and stay ahead of the mess. A second muni operator has but scrubbing still takes time. Tested positive. Governor newsom is calling now theres new dawn as you go. Rwash dish spray. The n for all Health Care Workers to help out if they can. It cleans grease five times faster. Anyone who is able to is asked on easy messes, just spray, wipe, and rinse. To join the health corps. If youre a Nursing School on tough messes, the sprayactivated suds student, medical school student, cut through grease on contact, without water. We need you. Just wipe, and rinse. If youve just retired, we need get dishes done faster. New dawn powerwash dish spray. You. He says facebook is donating spray. Wipe. Rinse. 25 million in stipends for people who sign up for the health corps. Hospitalizations have doubled and the number of patients in the icu have tripled. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling for medical volunteers. This is as the deaths within the state rise about 20 yesterday. A new Field Hospital is hoping this morning in central park. It comes with work of the first child there dying. There were prior health problems. Statewide the number of deaths in new york this morning is more than 1,300. A new have 68 beds. Lt workers are get enough supplies, some say the president is on letting politics get in the way. Somn and you ought to look into it as reporters. Where are the masks going . Are they going out the back door . Were at war. Theres no politics. Theres no red and blue. Its red, white, and blue. So lets get over it and, again, lead by example. New york city mayor bill de blasio will attend the opening in central park. The city is also turning its National Tenants center into a 350 bed hospital for noncoronavirus patients. Scientists all over the world are trying to develop new drugs to help deal with the virus and some of that research is happening right here in the bay area. The institute for research on aging in novato is joining other welcome back otuesday. Scientists to help find a viable this is a t day. Treatment. For the past two months researchers there have been involved in a study seeking dark and early, as i like to answers. Experts will use that information to hopefully develop , right, an effective antiviral drug that laura . Exactly. Can be used to treat patients in every morning. I already have the coffee going just a few months. Even though its at home this morning. Were hoping for a nice day we know as we age, the aging later today. How are we looking, kari . Good morning, yes, laura. Process leads to a decrease to so im working from home as mount an immune response. Well. I have my green screen set up so so far the study identified we can see the graphics full over 300 human proteins that the screen. As we start out we are going to coronavirus uses to multiply in see some clouds moving by. The human body. I know were looking for those two bay area counties are opportunities to get outside. But just a headsup if youll be expected to take up housing issues this morning amid the opening up the windows, going in the backyard, we do have a high pandemic as they try to help their residents make it in the amount of tree pollen right now. Bay. Marin county leaders will if you suffer from allergies, discuss a proposal to provide that may be a reason why you keep the windows closed because rental assistance for lowincome weve seen the high tree pollen. Residents. Supervisors in Alameda County but Everything Else is fairly low. Its mostly oak pollen thats will have a moratorium on evictions and steps to protect bothering us the most right now. As we check out the forecast and the homeless from covid19. What to expect for today with still ahead for you this our high temperatures in the morning, working on the front south bay heading into the upper lines to help save lives. All new measures northern 60s, its going to be a warmer california firefighters are now taking. Afternoon compared to yet reaching 69 degrees in gilroy plus, airbnb stepping and for the east bay some upper 60s, the peninsula, up to 57 are seeking a huge drop in degrees at half moon bay. Visitors. clucking noises San Francisco will see highs there reaching 63 degrees. And for the north bay expect a high of 63 as well. In clear lake. 68 in novato. Ive been tracking some rain just to the north of us. And thats exactly where it will stay. It will not move into the bay area as we start to see some drier air coming in. Thats going to keep it all nice and sunny for today. And once the weather system moves away, i think well get more sunshine especially starting this afternoon into the day tomorrow. Everyone wants to be the Cadbury Bunny were looking at a warming trend because only he brings delicious cadbury creme eggs. As our dry weather continues but while others may k then by the weekend a new storm system will be approaching, and that will bring us more showers moving in, and that could also bring us some pretty decent rainfall totals for the weekend. Between saturday and sunday we may see close to an inch of raie heavier rain will be farther to the north. And into the east bay expect about a quarter inch of rain, less for the south bay where an inch of rain for the week. And for the sierra snow, looks great here. Were going to see several feet of snow possible between saturday, sunday, even monday and the first part of next week looks like king veil could get up to 34 inches of snow according to one computer model. So well see if that pans out but it does look great were seeing quite a bit of rain and sierra snow at the end of march even going into april. Our temperatures will be in the low 70s for today and then were going to see more 70s for tomorrow. Beautiful sunshine and well also bring back that beautiful rain for the weekend. Scattered showers and much cooler temperatures. Some low 60s for 60s. San francisco will stay mild throughout the week and cooler this weekend as that rain arrives. Mike, youve been tracking the commute and a lot of people need to make some alternate plans if youre taking public transit. Thats right, kari. That transit continues to reduce its schedule. Lets get a look in general of the sampling. Ive put up four agencies over here talking about b. A. R. T. For example, and we know the hours continue to be shorter and muni has suspended the underground. Bus also take up the slack as well. Vta continues with the same schedule well show you why traffic is reduced on the rails and the roads. Very light traffic for the bay bridge. Of course that means no backup and no metering lights. Folks doing those essential duties and deliveries doing all right. The freeways are clear right now. Back to you. 4 49 right now. L. A. County is widening all of its closures after a lot of concerns over farmers markets. Health leaders yesterday actually confirmed they had 342 new cases and seven additional deaths bringing the number of people who died in l. A. County to 44. Some fear another recent move by Health Authorities there may be death knell for struggling restaurants. Closing up popup groceries started by eateries. Theyve provided staples, but Health Inspectors say it is outside of the scope of their permits. One Restaurant Owner calls it the only thing allowing him to survive. Ivg us an opportunity to keep our doors open. A lot of our staff hired. And continuing to get, again, muchneeded supplies to the neighborhood. He ss90 from grocery sales. The Restaurant Association is now in talks with the Health Department to try to reach a compromise. More Fire Departments are changing response protocols. Firefighters will now wear full protective gear for any call that may be coronavirus related. All vehicles and equipment will be disinfected after every call. Stanford reportedly has no plans to lower its tuition amid the demands of a lot of students there. The mercury news is reporting up to thousands of students requested the decrease after classes went fully online. In a letter stanford suggests anyone upset with the online curriculum take a leave of absence and reenroll at a later date. Spring classes are expected to begin next week. 4 51. Up next on nbc bay area, nbc bay area responds. Reporter what if you cant pay your credit card or make your car payment right now . Were going to help you get some assistance from the bank next. But first, happening now, pg e will not use money from a new campfire victims fund to pay for a recently imposed 4 million criminal fund. The utility pleaded guilty to 84 counts of Involuntary Manslaughter and one count of unlawfully starting a fire that ripped through the butte county area. Pg e says it will instead use a different fund to pay insurance companies. Were going to have more news for you right after the break. My two breakfast croissants for just five bucks is such a great deal, itll make you feel famous. Breakfast famous heh heh. Well, yeah, sure. I mean, i dont oh. Oh, make sure to get the creamers in, ok . Feel breakfast famous. Try my new boosted coffees in french vanilla, hersheys chocolate caramel, or black. 4 54 for you that morning and the countrys biggest banks are allowing struggling families to suspend their mortgage payments during the pandemic, and for a lot of families thats a big relief. Thats right. But what about car loan and credit card payments . We asked nbc bay areas chris chmura to look into it. Reporter good morning. Yes, there is help. Now the break youll get varies by bank, but we are seeing some form o h pretty much acrosstheboard. Lets start with car loans because a lot of us pay monthly and we owe a ton. Ally, one of the largest lenders, says its currently letting drivers defer car payments up to 120 days. If you just signed a loan for a new car they can delay your first payment 90 days. Lease take note ally says you have to call in to activate these offers. And thats true of every bank we contacted. If youre having an income crunch, get out in front of it, let them know your situation. What about credit cards . The fed says we owe another 1 trillion on our plastic. But its possible youll be able to defer Monthly Payments and interest. Several banks and Credit Unions are offering assistance like fee waivers, no interest and payment pauses. Again, though, its not automatic. You must call in. If you prefer to speak with someone in person, you can. Banks are considered essential services right now and many remain open. T check their hours. Some have scaled back operations and their branch hours might be shorter than normal. Were taking virus questions. Send yours on nbcbayarea. Com. Click the main menu and respond or call us 888996tips. Thanks, chris. Something good for you this morning, everyone has an artistic streak. Laura, i know you have one. Tapping into that with a new challenge. Yeah, this is really interesting. Take a look at what theyre doing at the getty museum, asking people who are sheltering at home to recreate their favorite works of art using items inside their home. One put a twist on the painting of the baby jesus and his mother. Streets of france with little toy cars. A painting of madonna and child turned into a woman and her bul horse was recreated. They used a pile of clothes there. I guess art has different looks. Ill tell you oh, i can do that. The art is in the eye of the beholder, right . Exactly. 4 57 for you that morning. Next, were going to talk about that mounting toll of the coronavirus and the new expected shelter in place extension coming here to the bay area. Thats right. Plus on the front lines and frustrated. A live report on the changes whole food employees are calling for and what theyre doing today that may get your attention. A very good Tuesday Morning to you. Thanks so much for joining us. Im laura garcia. And im Marcus Washington along with mike and kari, and im here in the studio, and kari, mike, and laura all at home this morning. Thats right. And were bringing you the latest news. Lets get to the latest numbers of the coronavirus. In the bay area the cases now top 2,200. Santa clara county seeing a big jump yesterday bringing theave. Happening today bay area officially extend the stayathome order until may 1st. There are over 780,000 cases worldwide with more than 38,000 deaths in the u. S. More than 3,000 people have now died due to the coronavirus. Were going to have live Team Coverage for you ahead. Lets check in with meteorologist kari hall reporting from home, practicing that social distancing, but you have a new tool to use, kari. Yes, ive set up a green screen so we can put the graphics behind me just like in the studio. Were still tweaking the lighting but hopefully this gives you a better view of our weather. Martinez will be in the low 50s and then well see it warming up going into the afternoon. Its going to be a beautiful day. Well talk about this and even warmer temperatures in the re