Order. The next 2 weeks are going to be really crucial for us in terms of what happens, and right now is when we really need people to follow those rules. The new guidelines aimed at reducing the risk. Pass a trillion coronavirus stimulus bill, but for many bay area workers, it wont come soon enough. Starting tomorrow, i wont have a check. Im not going to have a job. Now at 11 00, and streaming on cbsn bay area, the u. S. Now the center of the global coronavirus outbreak. Good evening, im ken bastida. And im elizabeth cook. The u. S. Has now surpassed china and i taly, reporting the most coronavirus cases in the world. Hospitals in many states are becoming overwhelmed due to the growing need for Health Care Workers and equipment. And tomorrow congress is expected to pass a 2 trillion bill aimed at helping workers and businesses. Tonight San Francisco is trying to make sure your next trip to the store keeps with social distancing requirements. Youve probably noticed that its a challenge. Joe vazquez has more on the new guidelines for essential businesses staying open. Reporter for some, just going to the Grocery Store these days can be a bit of a frightening experience. What weve observed is people are trying to give appropriate social distancing. Its not always easy, but Officials Say it k op do a job ane at the job i work at. At the hospital. Reporter this trader joes was a model for how it should be done. Large gaps between customers in line. Theyre limiting the amount of people in the store, so you have, obviously, more space. But at target today, theres no maximum amount of people allowed inside, so it was a lot more cramped there. Reporter look at this long line at the costco in livermore this morning. This was 7 45 a. M. , which was a window of time only for the elderly. Holy smokes. Look at this. All the way back and around. Reporter we also went inside 2 different Safeway Stores in San Francisco. They are trying, and they have posted signs reminding people about social distancing. But the truth is, these lines are long, and people are standing relatively close together. And once you make it inside, theres another challenge. The aisles are only so big, and if theres multiple people on the same aisle, theres only so much you could do. Reporter today the city of San Francisco issued guidelines for retailers deemed essential could conduct themselves, such as establishing protocols to keep customers at least 6 feet apart, limiting the number of people inside, placing signage outside reminding people to keep their distance, and making cleaning supplies likean deats purpose of the social distancing. Reporter the San Francisco city supervisor says this is no time to stop practicing social distancing. Im really crucial for us in terms of what happens, and right now we really need people to follow those rules. I know its hard. Reporter joe vazquez, kpix 5. And tonight we learned an employee at San Franciscos 911 dispatch center has tested positive for the coronavirus. The dispatch facility is ramping up cleaning measures and prohibiting nonessential personnel for entering. A patient and 6 employees at San Franciscos laguna honda hospital have now tested positive for the virus, and Officials Say they expect more cases. The resident is in isolation, and Health Officials have ordered testing of 150 Staff Members in 2 wings. The cityrun Long Term Care facility was placed on lockdown yesterday. Visitors are not allowed, and residents cant leave the campus. And people waited for hours today to get tested for coronavirus line that stretched on for blocks. Chopper 5 overhead as people waited for their chance to get tested. But most were turned away because of the new requirements. You must have a fever of at least 100 degrees, have difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Firefighters are checking temperatures and are under orders to limit the number of patients. If you are if symptoms get w come back. Adelina labs is taking longer to process the tests. They have the capacity for 370, and theyre hoping to get back up to speed in a couple of days. Startling projections out of the south bay tonight on just how much worse this could get before it gets any better. Kpix 5s maria medina tells us that even the best Case Scenario seems unthinkable. Reporter as of today, santa clara countys covid19 death toll stands at 19. So the big question tonight is how San Jose City officials came to their estimation that 2,000 would die of the virus in this county alone by june. We asked for an interview, instead we were emailed a statement. There are a large number of us Walking Around who are infected. Reporter in a grim prediction released at this weeks San Jose City council meeting, the deputy city manager revealed a graphic with 3 scenarios. A death toll of 16,000 in santa clara alone if the community did nothing to stop the virus. Nearly 8,000 deaths with low compliance. And the last and final prediction that they called the best scenario. If 70 percent of the public obeyed all orders. You can see even in that best Case Scenario, we were looking at 2,000 potential deaths directly from covid19. Reporter that projection is higher than the current nationwide total. We asked the deputy city manager for an interview to explain the numbers, but the city manager released a statement instead, saying in part, quote, the information is based on the city of san jose projections and our preliminary estimates. They show how effective the countys orders are, and how we can save lives if the community is diligent in llg the untys health orders. The next 3 weeks are critical. Even with full compliance, were looking at growth of the epidemic. Reporter city Officials Say well start to see the maximum strain of the virus on the Health Care System within the next 3 weeks, they also said they dont see us staying out of the stay at home order by the original end date of april 7th. In san jose, maria medina, kpix 5. Santa clara is distancing itself from that report tonight saying quote, the model shared by the city of san jose projecting deaths and future case counts of covid19 was not produced, reviewed, or vetted by the county of santa clara. Meanwhile new york city remains the epicenter of the outbreakglimps one of the hardest hit hospitals. Reporter the growing number of coronavirus cases in new york city is overwhelming the hospitals. People come in, they get itubated, they did i. Reporter the hospital had 13 deaths in just 24 hours. I dont have the support i need, and even just the materials i need physically to take care of my patients. Reporter dr. Colleen smith gave the New York Times a look inside the elmhurst emergency room. All the patients in this room, they all have covid19. Today is getting worse and worse. We had to get a refrigerated truck to store the bodies of patients who are dying. Reporter the mayor said hard hit new york city is working to increase hospital capacity. Our goal is to triple the number of hospital beds in this city by may. Reporter hes urging the federal government to step up to provide more medical supplies and ventilators. Were pushing every possible button. Were calling all over can. Soon well be talking about the efforts to create them. The number of cases is skyrocketing in louisiana as well, and experts worry that mardi gras could be to blame. The center of the states outbreak is in the city of new orleans, where thousands of people gathered at the end of february for the celebration. As of tonight, that single city has nearly a thousand cases. In a matter wmakerwillon a the u. S. Economy. It includes Small Business loans that makes money available in as little as 36 hours in some cases. Unemployment insurance goes up by 600 per week as soon as next week, and 1,200 Cash Payments to individuals could arrive within the next 3 weeks. The bill also provides funding for states and cities to deal with the fallout from the pandemic, but some of the leaders say its not enough. They provided money for covid19. The amount of money were spending on the virus. But they did nothing on the revenue loss. We pay taxes. More taxes than 22 states. So well get to the bottom of ulusill toorning if that happens,president trump says he will sign it shortly after. Nearly 3. 3 million americans filed new jobless claims last week, obliterating the previous record of just 695,000. That was set back in october of 1982. Governor newsom says more th ca for unemployment since the crisis began. With restaurants, hotels, stores largely shut down, the Service Sector has been the hardest hit. A Janitorial Worker and single mother picked up her last check today. We still have to pay rent, we still have to pay bills. Um, thats a lot of stuff that we still have to pay, and with no job, what are we going to do . Well continue past, say, may 1st, and how much longer past may 1st, and that will be a big, big factor in terms of what the eventual economy looks like late this year. More inmates are going free early in alameda county. A judge made the order to release an additional 8 inmates from the santa rita jail who are considered low risk to the public. She says theyre vulnerable to getting the virus because of their ages or health issues. A total of 322 inmates have been released early from the jail. A bay area Restaurant Owner makes a bizarre discovery. Tonight, how a group of thieves took advantage of the coronavirus outbreak to make themselves at home. The crisis now forcing more cut backs to bay area mass transit. The changes just announced. Reporter as patients recover from covid19, we are starting to hear some Success Stories about treatments. But a warning from a local restaurant ow coronavirus to party inside his business. Heres a look at some of the damage left behind at half moon bays l a castanera. The thieves broke in, stole some cash, drank a lot of alcohol, and didnt leave until the next day. The manager says damage aside, is that the most important thing right now is for people to stay safe. You know, people are going to be looking for it. Were in week 1, and we havent seen the entire problem yet. The restaurant plans to open back up once the lockdown is lifted. And all over the world tonight, researchers are frantically working to find an effective treatment for the coronavirus. Andrea nakano shows us how the bay area has become a big part of the race for a cure. Reporter the thing to stress here is that every case is different, and your treatment should come from your physician, but 2 coronavirus patients shared their experience, hoping it will he o its just that, you know how it is when youre coming down for something . Reporter an march 3rd, monica came home and sensed she was coming down with something. A week later she tested positive for covid19. With underlying conditions fo Clinical Trial for a drug developed to treat ebola. By the end of the second dosage, i could already feel i was getting better. Reporter she got her treatment at Stanford Health care, just 1 of country conducting the Clinical Trial. Were all trying to find the best cure for the situation and the patient, so i would say thats the one blessing out of this, and i just keep my fingers cross we find something soon. Reporter and successful treatment stories are coming up every day. Actor Daniel Dae Kim said he used a cocktail of drugs. Hydroxycloricin is what i think is the ctor. It coulcant se effects. Remember thateverything you your boese treatments so far have not been fdaapproved to treat the coronavirus. But patients hope by sharing their stories, all this information will be compiled to help find a cure. A treatment specifically tailored to covid19, you know, to do that, that would be great. Reporter the ultimate goal is to find a vaccine for covid19. There are Clinical Trials going on for that right now, but the success of those trials will be determined on how the disease mutate s. Massive changes for vta transit. All Light Rail Service has been suspended. Trre bedecleaned monday, buses replace all muni, metro, and Light Rail Service as well. Meanwhile muni will direct to mainnance. Form halfinstead of 92 daily trains, they cut back to 42 that run every 30 to 60 minutes between San Francisco and san jose. The dmv is now shutting down all california field offices for the rest of the month due to the coronavirus outbreak. Online services will still be available. The field offices are expected to reopen to employees april 1st. Going to check in with paul right now. Give me some good news, paul. Well get more much needed rainfall ybody. He weekend, and we have. We had scattered showers this afternoon. Those just disappeared off the radar once the sun went down. You can see the last of them scooting out. O the atures cooling off. 40 arounde bay, still clinging to 50 degrees. 1 degree above at oakland. Exactly 50 for San Francisco. 47 in santa rosa, and youre going to dip down close to freezing by early tomorrow morning. These are the forecast low temperatures by early friday morning, and the ones with a star, thats where were forecasting record low temperatures. Santa rosa and concord, forecasting a record tying 41 degrees in fremont, technically hayward. But were still talking about unusually cool temperatures. Tomorrow morning cold enough for another even a freeze warning in lake y county. Frost likely, especially in the valley locations that tent to collect that colder air. Temperatures tomorrow, another about 5 to 7 degrees below normal. Upper 50s around the bay. Were likely to crack 60 farther inland. The next chance of rain as we head into the weekend. Early saturday morning for the first of the showers to approach us. Those roll inward throughout the day saturday. It wont rain everywhere all e time, but it will be an unsettled day, so it could be an indoor activities day. Those linger in place on sunday. Total rainfall amounts about a quarter to half inch in most locations. On the upper side of things, some spots could approach three quarters of an inch. Probably no rain monday, tuesday, and wednesday. Temperatures warm up once the rain chances go down. Back into the 70s farther inland early mid to upper 60s arou bay. During thelter in place order, a lot of kids coping, expressing themselves through art. Clara and marcus from fremont hoping to bring us a little luck right now. You can share your kids art work on facebook, twitter, or instagram, and you might make it here on our newscast. Thanks, paul. A webay area rapper stepping up to help bay area hip hop star is stepping up to help at risk kids in San Francisco during the stay at home order. Rapper geazy has created a partnership with his own nonprofit, and theyll provide meals to children during the coronavirus crisis. Geazy is also sponsoring a local food truck to feed Community Members who cant get to the drop in sites. Y, atecuy goes viral on steph curry might not be playing basketball, but boy is he balling. He interviewed dr. Fauci, the leading medical advisor on the coronavirus. About 50,000 people watched the live stream on currys instagram channel. The goal was to help spread Accurate Information about the virus to a younger demographic. Fauci knows something about basketball as well. He was the captain of his High School Basketball team in 1958. Today, though, the topic was about the virus. Were not overreacting, right . Ive heard that term in terms of people feeling threatened by the change and the reality, but theres no overreaction to this. Youre absolutely right. We need to make that point. This is serious business. We are not overreacting. Today was supposed to be opening day around major League Baseball, but instead all the stadiums were all dressed up with no players to play in them. Chopper 5 was above the coliseum this afternoon where the as should have been hosting the twins. Major League Baseball is hoping to start the season in early june. Across the bay in San Francisco, construction has stopped on the bull pen relocation project e. Giofaltellkphe read sad news in the basketball world. Former globe trotter curry neil passed away at the age of 77pledin ove in 97 countries for 22 years with the globe trotters. He was may best in 2008 on game day. Somebody once asked springsteen if he got sick and tired of singing thunder road, so im wondering if you get sick and tired of sweet Georgia Brown . No, no, its my Favorite Song every time i hear it, i get a check before that interview he had his number 22 retired at Madison Square garden. And ive had a lot of guests in that studio, but neil is top 5. Charm, charisma, the late show with Stephen Colbert is next just thanks for watching. Dennis, ive really enjoyed the fire side chats weve had the past few nights. Keep it up. Its quite lovely looking there. I want to go to dennis cabin when this is over it looks likes a cheering [announcer] the following is a paid presentation brought to you by Tristar Products incorporated. Hey everybody its emeril with huge news. 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