The no brush bridge available, the people who relied on taking bta trains will now have to look for another way to get around, although ridership was already down 82 in recent weeks because of the state stayat home order. As of 11 30 last night, while six trains were still running, vta says it shut down its entire rail service. Opers beinasked to shelter in place upon any quarantine or testing orders, after an operator training tested positive for coronavirus. Because of low ridership numbers and before Train Service was suspended wednesday, bt announced that Light Rail Service would be reduced to two car trains running every 30 minutes with all bus and light rail trips after 9 00 p. M. Canceled. And with the exception of route 22. Now, only buses will be running. The vta says the suspension of service was done out of an abundance of caution until they learned more information. All of the railcars the trainee would have been operating are being sanitized. Bta says, quote, by nature where the operator sits inside a train car cab, there is very little interaction with the public. As a monitor the situation closely, we will continue with our enhanced cleaning efforts for the protection of our employees and traveling public,. At this point we do not know what exactly line the trainee had access to. Jackie ward, kpix 5 mac. Meantime, the sfmta is now saying an employee who tested positive for the virus is a bus driver who worked out of the potrero division. To keep treasures maxeys, they said they are directing high risk or sick employees to stay home and make sure operators close the security barrier between them and riders. Starting monday, the sfmta will implement Additional Service changes during the shelter in place order. All muni metro and light rail routes will be replaced by buses. A short time ago, barts board of directors held a meeting to discuss the plunging ridership and revenue for the transit system. The number of passengers has dropped by almost 90 . Bart Officials Say if the shelter in place orders continue through the fiscal year, the Transit Agency estimates financial losses of about 149. This just in, more than two male passengers aboard the grand princess cruise ship then housed at Travis Air Force base have died from complications from the creditors. When on march 21st, the other on march 23rd. Both have been transferred to medical facilities in the area after developing symptoms. New at noon, we are learning the results from the first day of operations at a free driveup testing site in hayward. The city says the 207 people tested, 54 tested positive. In most cases, results were made available six hours or the next day after testing, drive up times run from 9 00 a. M. To 6 00 p. M. Every day, but those wanting to get tested must have specific symptoms and meet certain criteria. They are working to process about 350 samples daily. Im at the live news does, just monitoring an online chat by an unlikely pairing that only a pandemic could really create. Basketball star steph curry and dr. Soucy, who is on the federal Coronavirus Task force. People feeling threatened by the change in the reality but there is no overreactions to this, this is serious. Youre absolutely right, we need to make that point. This is serious business. Reporter the two talked on instagram about what is ahead. That shese going down in the u. S. So, we can pinpoint and track cases. He says a vaccine is probably still a year and a half away. There is a good chance infections will drop significantly in the summer, but he says we cannot count on it. Slouchy says he would like to get rid of the extremes from those who are terrified of the virus and those who think it is no big deal. We have got to as a country, pull together, do not get frightened, do not get intimidated. Use the energy to be able to confront it and do the kinds of things that will put an end to it. That she says it is still unknown if someone who is infected can get reinfected but he says it is doubtful and could eventually lead to a sort of community. Is of the best source of information on the coronavirus is the cdc. To wall street now and a live look at the big word, you can see the dow is up about 970 points. The stock surge comes despite a surge in weekly unemployment claims across the country. That is the result of mass layoffs by companies that had to close or alter their Business Models during the coronavirus shutdown. The department of labor says nearly 3. 3 Million People filed for initial Unemployment Benefits last week, that is up 3 million from the week before and shatters the previous record of 695,000 claims in 1982. That decision between then and when companies can actually access money to bring people back on board, i feel like that gap is probably weeks, it will not be months, but there could continue to be these weekly claims. With job losses. Reporter some relief could come from the 2 trillion economic stimulus deal, negotiated by white house and lawmakers. The Senate Unanimously passed it last night, house members are now reviewing the bill before it is expected to pass tomorrow morning. House leaders expect a voice boat which barring objections means not all members have to return to dc. When the deal becomes law, the money will start flowing quickly. Small Business Loans which can convert to grants, can be turned around within 36 hours for some businesses. Unemployment insurance will go up by 600 a week as soon as next week. And the 1200 Cash Payments to individuals could be directly deposited into your account within the next three weeks. Federal reserve chairman Jerome Powell told nbc news we may already be in a recession but he says the recovery will likely be quick. People are being asked to step back from Economic Activity, closer businesses, stay home from work. In principle if we get the virus spread under control, fairly quickly, then Economic Activity can resume. And we want to make that rebound as vigorous as possible. President trump has said he hopes to reopen large portions of the u. S. By easter in order to get the economy running again. The nation has reached a grim milestone in the fight against covid19. The death toll across the u. S. Has now topped more than 1000 people. There are more than 69,000 reported cases, nowhere has been hit harder than new york city. Fema says 2000 ventilators were delivered to new york for distribution yesterday, but Governor Andrew Cuomo says tens of thousands more are still needed. Another major sporting event canceled in the midst of the outbreak, the indianapolis postped until august. 4th thisen will not run on memorial day weekend. New at noon, italy has reported more than 6000 new coronavirus cases, pushing the global total to over half 1 million and nearly matching chinas total. As of today, the death toll there has reached more than 8000 people. Starting saturday, china is temporarily barring all foreign nationals from entry as it seeks to curb the number of coronavirus cases. In some parts of china, life is returning to normal, as the epidemic situation continues to ease in china, with classes, restaurants and Sports Centers and Passenger Services resuming in an orderly manner. Over 250,000 students went back to school yesterday and 70 of the restaurants have resumed business. Social distancing does not have to mean social isolation. Coming up, how people are finding ways to connect without the physical contact. Plus, tv and movie sets shutdown. How the outbreak is affecting the hollywood entertainment the day, a cool afternoon across the bay area, catching some sunshine out there. I am tracking your next weather system. We will time it out for you on futurecast, coming up. Dont forget, we are streamin with millions of americans under lockdown right now, some cabin fever is starting to set in. But, technology has become a bridge over social distances. Nancy chen reports on creative new ways to maintain a sense of community. Reporter when the coronavirus shutdown college millions of students lost their communities overnight. I didnt really get to say bye to any of my friends i was kind of sad. Reporter a senior at columbia university, to keep his friends together, he has to nightly gathering on zoom. Where students share both heartache. Anxiety that comes with all this uncertainty is crazy. Reporter and laughter. You get a little happier the end of the day talking with your friends which i think has been the most part apart. Reporter for years, nogy has been blamed for replacing human interaction. But when streets are relatively abandoned, it is technology that is keeping us together. Rather than cancel their wedding, this texas couple streamed it on zoom. I had full confidence we werell gointo have the wedding. It was just a matter of making you know, major changes. Reporter groups are using the Netflix Party feature to watch movies and chat at the same time. Aliens are connecting with friends for 49 and a call of duty and entertainers are keeping the final live for birthday celebrations like this frozen party in the uk where threeyearold victoria was a virtual guest. We had to stay indoors. Reporter when the virtual approach just doesnt do the trick, families are finding a middle ground. Making driveby birthdays the newest trend. I felt heart warmed. It might not be the best birthday but it is certainly want to remember. Nancy chen, cbs news, new york. The coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating effect on the entertainment industry. Adding actors, production workers, and riders out of work. Movie theaters have shut their doors, broadly has gone dark, and major studios have stopped their productions. A number of highly anticipated movies have been delayed as well, including Marvel Studios black widow, disneys milan, and the lain the fast and moneymakers. Chise, all exbigges created 100 Million Relief Fund to help members of the entertainment industry, now out of work. The company says most of the money will go to laidoff crewmembers. Like most other big american cities, the streets of san jose are unusually empty these days, but there is some love being display downtown, take a look. The Fairmont Hotel has created these hearts using lights from empty rooms. They say it is a message of support to those affected by the coronavirus. Time now for a check of our weather with mary lee. Hey, there. Hey, michelle. We are catching some sunshine out there, looking at a few showers popping up. Im tracking that on high def doppler for you. Lets first take you outside, a live look with our Salesforce Tower camera looking east, you can see a mix of sun and clouds out there is a look at the bay bridge. And, the east bay. Derita matures are defending on the cool side once again, in the low to mid 50s. So, conquered at 55, looking at 53 in livermore, 54 for san jose as well as santa rosa, after a cold start to our day earlier this morning. Here is high def doppler, you can see quiet for the most part, but we are picking up some showers along the diablo range and even some strong cells pushing across the east bay in the trivalleys. Zooming in on high def doppler and you can see some cells right over hayward and union city and along 580 there, so with brief heavy downpours associated with this. Watching that for you and that will be the cases we had through the rest of our day, so some sunshine, but also a few more showers and then isolated thunderstorms possible as we go through our day. Tomorrow, a ridge of High Pressure builds in, we are looking at a dry day for your friday but showers for the weekend, with our next weather system. Here is the satellite and radar view, with that low pressure system slowly moving away from us. It is going to take some time as it exits the region and that is why we still have that instability. As we go hour by hour on futurecast, you can see, catching some more sunshine but also an isolated shower is possible as we go through our y. Cafor frid, we are looking at dry conditions on friday. Really inbetween storm systems with our next storm rolling in for the weekend. That will bring wet weather for us as we look ahead to saturday and for sunday, with that low pressure system. Now lets show you what you can expect and our sunrise and sunset, we are looking at temperatures, though, in the upper 50s for San Francisco and oakland, below average for this time of year. 60 in san jose and for concord, 62 are santa rosa. Here is the extended forecast and what you can expect, looking at dry conditions for tomorrow and then wet weather returns for us with our next weather systems the weekend. Saturday and for sunday, but check out next week. A warming trend for us, temperatures will be on the rise for next monday, tuesday and especially, for next wednesday. Michelle. Coming up, helping others find simple ways to fight Climate Change and prepare for emergencies. We will meet this weeks jefferson award winner. With the coronavirus pandemic, Emergency Preparedness is a major concern in the bay area. Climate change is also a pressing concern. This weeks jefferson award winner helps others learn how to be resilient in the face of both. Our alan martin sat down with her before the shelter in place order, to find out why she does it. The number one issue we are all facing. Reporter marin county mom, julie, is talking about Climate Change, and she is doing her part on to help. As a resilient neighborhoods climate team member. Julie is signing up for mce online. Mce Community Choice energy is a Community Nonprofit that offers Renewable Energy or electronic generation from Orange County and other arid eligible bay area residents. It is incredible and easy to do, and that is when you have empowered people. Reporter it is one of the many simple steps encouraged by tamra peters, founder of resilient neighborhoods, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting Climate Change by helping individuals reduce their carbon footprint. I couldnt sit back with Climate Change. Reporter she piloted the program in 2010, back then, helping 100 marin county households organized into 20 Climate Action teams lose 500,000 pounds of carbon output. Since then, resilient neighborhoods has helped its teams reduce annual area carbon by re than 9 meetinover 10 weeks and they report in what they have done. Reporter team members like julie are given scores of actions to choose from, but that is just the beginning. Other resilient Neighborhood Team members like Lisa Williams are composting. Dropping at farmers markets and using alternative methods of transportation like electric hikes. Tamra is a connector, her work is more important than ever. Reporter planning for emergencies is also an important part of her lesson plan. More people have responded because there really feeling it now. People are wearing face masks. Reporter now, the covid19 pandemic. Her latest group was supposed to graduate soon but will not be meeting in person for the foreseeable future. Still, she is hopeful. We will have to be resilient. Reporter for empowering others to make a positive change for the environment, this weeks jefferson award in the bay area goes to tamra peters. Alan martin, kpix 5 mac. You can nominate your local white peaches are a little bit different than whites nectarines. White nectarines, you can buy them on the front side and they are a little bit better, but white peaches you have to buy right. You cannot wait as long as a way to nectars because the texture is there, the sugar is there, the quality is there, but they are much more delicate than the whites nectarines. Member, the white peaches like the whites nectarine, comes from chile. When you buy them, you want to make sure it is beautiful color all the way around. It will have like a lighter red than the nectarine. It will be a little more yellow and green but that is okay. A slight give to the touch, not too much, and when you cut them open, take a look at this. Isnt that beautiful . What i like about the white peaches is they are so delicate that if you hold them for too long, they will break down a lot and if you squeeze them a lot,ui and that, you do not want. White peaches, beautiful thing. Always remember to eat fresh and stay healthy. We continue to watch wall street this afternoon, taking another look at the big board here with 30 minutes left in the trading day, the dallas up over 930 points. A little look at this afternoon stops the stories. Within the last 30 minutes we learned two male passengers from the grand princess cruise ship were cortina Travis Air Force base has died. One died last saturday, the other on monday. Vta Light Rail Service has shut down in Santa Clara County after a worker tested positive for coronavirus. For now, only buses will be running well all railcars are sanitized. House members are reviewing a 2 trillion stimulus bill passed by the senate. Money is expected to be distributed soon after it becomes law. Coming up at 5 00, the president says it is a Game Changing coronavirus treatment, but now patients with autoimmune disorders fear they will be left without a critical treatment. We will have that story and much more coming up at 5 00. And remember, we are streaming 24 7 on cbsn bay area. That is going to do it for us here at kpix 5. News at noon. The bold and the beautiful is next. Everyone, have a great afternoon. Katie thank you. Donna youre welcome. Katie there you go. Bill thank you. Katie i want you to try just tryto be on your best behavior tonight, okay . Bill im here, arent i . Katie i know, yes, and im grateful for that, and you dont have to give a toast or anything, but brooke and ridge are very excited about this reunion, and we should be, too. Okay . [ glasses clink ] ridge hey. Donna oh. Ridge thanks for doing this. This is a great party. Donna oh, ill be sure to tell pam you said that. Steffy pam and charlie are out of town. Donna mmhmm