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Resources. Theyre all located their that one spot. The city says of this space there allows for greater collaboration while also keeping workers safe with social distancing. Well heres what the state has so far in terms of supplies to combat the coronavirus over 24 million in 95 masks have been distributed within the state. A 100 million additional in 95 mask have also been secure it so thats good news 66,800 tests have been conducted so far and 10s of thousands are still waiting for results. Well 6 bay area counties will extend School Closures through may 1st and thats an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus kron fours dan kerman has details. The signs outside San Francisco Sanchez Elementary School might say the school is closed through april 3rd. But now the San Francisco Unified School District along with the county offices of education in alameda contra customer in san mateo and santa clara had extended the closure another month we want to truly embrace what is being put out there not only across the bay area but across the entire state of california when it comes to. Social distancing and the importance of that. As things stand now playgrounds and classrooms will be empty at least until may first this is the most important thing to keep our students safe and to keep the community safe. So we miss our students and we would rather be in the classroom teaching, but we accept it. Right now the level of instruction varies from district to district. But before there can be a formal online classroom experience. All students must be able to have computers and get on line. Were focused on really making sure that we can access all students when learning does happen so that its an equitable Distribution Information so we have are facing and what were going to be doing over the next 2 weeks and working on how learning well turning would look like with this extended School Closure in the meantime many districts are continuing to provide meals to students. Who would otherwise go hungry last monday that was the 16th we had 25,000 meals we gave out to students to take on for breakfast lunch and supper. For 3 days. On thursday which was the next day the program in 50,000 meals we gave out this past monday, the 23th begin about a 100,000 meals so the need is very obviously there and were going to do everything we can to get those meals to our Students School Officials Say during the last week of april will reconvene with Health Officers and decide if the School Closure needs to be extended. Even past may 1st in San Francisco. Dan kerman kron 4 news. Well to the north bay an hour in county wants to remind Property Owners that their second installment of property taxes, its still due by april 10. So thats the final day to make that payment without entering a late fee. Everyone is asked to pay online you can call it and by phone or just smell it too limit the call that 19 exposure and just keep in mind that if you live another bay area counties you want to check to see if your property taxes are due by april 10th as well, yes, the bills are still there. Well tesla has shut down production of vehicles at its fremont factory, but there are still some people that are showing up for work. There are a total of about 10,000 people who work at that fremont factory as of right now only a fraction of them are actually still coming in. There are a lot of trucks, itll still being loaded up with cars for deliveries and tesla says they are going to temporarily suspend production of vehicles at that factory and they will reduce to you know just basic operations tesla says that they will also close down their new york factory. Well neighbors in San Franciscos hill neighborhood theyre giving back to their communities. So theres a group of about about a 100 volunteers say organized to pick up and deliver groceries to their elderly neighbors, this is really good and theyre doing it all for free on forced to reverse aki has more. Jurors we dont have it youre we dont have the vaccine can at least help deliver groceries begins to how good for our neighbors. The resources that they need kathleen so lives in San Franciscos hill neighborhood as more news came out about the coronavirus she says she immediately thought about her older neighbors, she posted in the next door app on social media asking if anyone else had elderly neighbors nearby who needed help now nearly 2 weeks later, she found more than 100 other volunteers response the next after this it was 300 responses on it now. And then we created a emails read about a volunteers in the area who just are willing to help out the volunteers are delivering food groceries and toiletries tell neighbors in need in hill word of their efforts quickly spread on social media and already theyve made more than a handful deliveries. Weve kind of form this partnerships with with the markets are so happy that theyre giving information out for assistance so it delivery so its just been wonderful theyve been really taking all the necessary precautions even though were young and healthy your worst loves a mask like going down the ice and just making sure its safe process for everybody in this difficult time so says its great to see neighbors helping neighbors reaffirmed my life, i love francisco so much the people here are really good and other. In San Francisco tell kron 4 news. Happening tomorrow to help with social distancing the east Bay Regional Park District theyre going to start closing down parks and parking lots and also those picnic areas. This is video from point is about park yesterday you can see folks just out and about the Walking Around jogging walking their dogs. And although some parts including point isabel will still be accessible by foot facilities including picnic areas, the restrooms the water fountains and also the playgrounds they will all be closed the district plans to keep the restrictions in place through april 30th. Well a nonprofit your facility and mountain dew, theyre running low on supplies and theyll be receiving mass from an International Organization that makes senator it hit. So some selling centers in nepal and 10 year that originally make sanitary chance to help keep adolescent girls in school. They find that transformed by this nonprofit organization, its called one dollar for life to produce mass to stop the spread of Novel Coronavirus mass will be sent to bay area hospitals and other local nonprofits. We started making mast. To the ceiling other places like that. The cost 0. 30 to and in fall. Well one dollar for life says that 9,000 mask of already been made and they also say that workers producing the mass are getting paid more than 50 of their Respective National average wages. Well with all the information circulating on the coronavirus its so important to stay updated on test ng. Brian todd has more on what you need to know if you think that you have the coronavirus. In arlington well protected technician approaches a car at a drivethru coronavirus test site gives instructions on a bullhorn to a patient on the other side of a closed window. The patient and polls behind a building to another checkpoint to get tested officials at Virginia Hospital Center which runs this facility. See theyre doing about 50 to 60 tests a day tonight millions of people in the United States and around the world are asking critical questions about getting tested to stuart how do you know if you need a coronavirus test upper respiratory symptoms might start this runny nose, sore throat in general he then leads to cough and shortness of breath. Then when you have a strong indication that you need a test who should you call first Officials Say dont just show up. Call ahead. The wait. Percent of fire Family Doctor and that position will do a screening to see if you meet criteria to be tested we we dont want to test well individuals. I once that physicians assess who are she will determine if you need an order. They would write that ordered then you would call the scheduling line and make an appointment at this facility in arlington when patients arrive they need to keep their car windows op until its time for the test here the test takes about 10 minutes and results are given back in 5 to 7 days but many remote testing sites are under more strain than this one. Some localities like new york city are running so low on masks and gowns they want to limit testing to those so hard hit they are hospitalized every test we give takes a valuable personal protective equipment that can be used for treating those are in the hospital the department of health and Human Services is prioritizing for coronavirus test patients already hospitalized. Health workers with symptoms. Elderly people over 65 with symptoms and those with compromised immune systems and underlying conditions with symptoms if you do take the test be ready for some discomfort at the arlington facility they insert a swab at the back of the throat but it varies the test was very quick. It goes a fair amount up to do science is and its not comfortable for nursing officer we spoke to at the arlington site addressed other crucial reasons why drivethru and other remote test sites have been set up we are. Trying to prevent unnecessary trips. Term urgency department for individuals who are seeking this this testing us or giving them means to do that. Secondly it saves a lot of personal protective equipment to do it this way. Well that was brian todd reporting and dealing with the coronavirus can be very scary and an irving right but theres help you can call the National Disaster distress helpline the numbers on your screen right now 1 800 9, 8, 5, 5, 9, 9, 0, there are people standing by that you can talk to that are willing to help weve also posted this number on our web sites you can go to kron 4 dot com and find it there as well. Well coming up next on the several bay area distilleries are shifting gears. Theyre making Hand Sanitizer to help people combat coronavirus well have those details coming up. A little peek outside a live look from the embarcadero camera its a little chilly outside so youre stepping out to temperatures in the 30s and 40s 45 in San Francisco 34 in napa 42 degrees right now in fremont well check in welcome back and thanks for staying with us checking in on the forecast now we want to head over to dave spahr and see what the day has in store dates. It looks like a little bit for pete from the kind of thing we had from yesterday but not quite maybe the coverage in terms of seeing those pop up showers and potentially some Thunder Showers for now radar still does have a couple splotches there on Storm Tracker 4 jul notice there but thats out to cnns generally speaking moving south and east nice shot from u c berkeley years we can see all that up there is we will notice not too much the way of the independence from fall going on, but cold up in the north a frost advisory in place until 9 this morning and theres also freeze warning for places like lake county again and thats until 9 this morning. Midday, youre looking at lower to middle 40s, 41 san jose 39 chilly degrees tri valley for livermore so there you see the flow pattern over the entire west coast in a nice big empty space upstream that is our friday. But more cluster of activity for a northwest. Thats or activity coming in for the weekend all right, lets get through today, first, lets get the sun heat boom and the Higher Elevations and then by late tonight its gone, its gone for a nice little period of time that means friday. This weekend becomes all the more unsettled again here comes more of those showers again from another cold system to bring some more mountain snows to look out for as well. And we also have a little bit of a breeze that kicks up this afternoon looks like a nice on shore when in those numbers at least in the teens and some selective spots there in that looks a pretty decent coverage as well its the day time brings. So lets look at the longer range forecast models, we know were dealing with today get past that clear spot friday oh here comes the weekend. More mountain snow is going on rain for the bay area saturday and sunday unfortunately it looks like this carries. Late in the day on sunday into sunday night, however next week hey we have High Pressure building look at the keep away game. We have and with that warming temperatures just on other system we can see coming from the gulf of alaska, dont know if thats going to be able to dip south remember the season is starting to change and those systems tend to get repelled further to the north. So the thinking goes lets check out the drought map this has not yet been updated so are somewhat familiar with this but were getting to the moderate category for a lot of the midday North Bay South bay, youre abnormal in terms of being drive moderate for much of midday and by the way also southern texas as were looking at extreme drought conditions. But well see what happens with the new updates its by 5 oclock. So for today, 58 San Francisco oakland, 60 thats next after san jose with those concentration of those afternoon showers and thunderstorms in places like Mount Hamilton too, 63 santa rosa 61 58 San Francisco, 60 ish all the way up to the delta and 58 for a high today for livermore get a load of this yet more 50s expected 60 going on for sunday, whatever but early next week lower to middle 70s as we finally get a flavor of spring and the sun is out and got a little cabin fever safely walk around take a job and practice, the safe distance with the sun. Will do it better with us im thank you dave. Lets check in on your morning to you for those of you who do have to get to work this morning, were looking good here at the richmond sandra fell bridge. So if you have to commute from the east bay into the north bay were doing fine. No delays no problems or drive time under 15 minutes from the tolls off to highway one o one were taking a peek at some more bridges around the bay area here is the golden gate that commute from the north bay to San Francisco. And its very quiet. Thats how we like it, no problems, no crashes no hot spots to worry about and its fairly quiet on city streets to well check out some more bridges coming up a little bit later. Heres another one how about the bay bridge. No delays here at the toll plaza also know toll takers. All of our bridges have gone cashless so dont stop this roll through youll get a bill in the mail not a ticket, but we do not have any toll takers on hand there also practicing social distancing so keep that in mind just dont panic well check back in on traffic later well several local distilleries are stepping up to help people battle against germs during the coronavirus pandemic owners of the falcon distillery thats in richmond. They reached out to agencies overseeing the liquor making industry to get approval to switch gears and start making Hand Sanitizer so for now the small distillery, us filling a Spray Bottles of Hand Sanitizer and also has contracts with several cities are also fielding a lot of inquiries. They actually were creek and actually change the rules just for coronavirus the main concern was a to provide and it still is to provide. The sheriffs responders and i do apologize, we can provide for everyone. Prohibition spirits. Thats in sonoma theyre also making Hand Sanitizers for several counties in nursing homes. And theyre also selling some to the public and San Francisco, 7 still says celery theyre getting ready to begin production this week too thats an order to supply the major demand thats coming from the local hospitals and the nursing home in single occupancy hotels, everybody chipping in to help out. Has closed all Team Facilities in response to the pandemic the closure went into effect last night and there are some limited exceptions, you know like allowing athletic trainers and physicians to give ongoing medical treatments to players. Meanwhile teams can still sign free agent players they can evaluate draft prospects and also sell tickets. The league will reassess the situation and then you know determine whether or not to keep facilities close or to reopen them on april 8th, we shall see. Well happening today the areas own steph curry hell be hosting a question and answer session who have a doctor fouled she will be there curry tweeted yesterday asking his fans you know send me your questions and well answer them live for you the q and a session will stream live. Its going to be on his Instagram Page and starts at 10 00am this morning. Well miss about coronavirus cures and prevention are continuing to take over social media have seen a lot of crazy things out there, including one that says a hair dryer to kill off the virus. So steve a spray shot reports. Like the virus itself misinformation about covid 19 just continues to persist them, its get knocked down in one place then resurface elsewhere with renewed ferocity. Joyce type barry writes that Somebody Just said that a hand right would help cure the virus. I told her it was false and she asked me to help expose it. Here is the exact myth using a hairdryer to breathe in hot air can cure covid 19 and stop its spread. This video posted online falsely stated that a couple was in the sauna could vigil of the virus and if you dont have access to us on and says you can substitute this common widely available handheld blow dryer used for drying hair. Contains a heating element and a fan that is the liver forced hot air temperatures that will kill coronavirus even faster. This dangerous lie says you concentrate the dryers heat inside your nose to kill the virus now both facebook and youtube have removed this video but like the virus itself it keeps popping up over and over again based on no science whatsoever the video claims you can raise the temperature of your sinuses to a 133 degrees to kill the virus. No no no not only can you injure yourself doing this it wont work. Its scientifically wrong. But covid 19 virus doesnt even multiply and your nose it multiplies in your lungs where it makes you sick on a Cellular Level as it replicates destroying some of the cells in your lungs. Now many versions of this video contained the logo of the cdc making it look like that agency sanctions or created this medically dangerous procedure. The only thing the socalled cure is doing is blowing a lot of hot air at you but thanks to smartphones like joyce time barry who recognize a myth when they hear it maybe fewer people will fall for the covid 19 fall to its working for you, im consumer investigator states yet dont fall for folks go to our website kron 4 dot com. We have so much help for information listed for you there before we olympic outside at sfo which is not very busy these days right temperatures a little chilly outside 30s and 40s around the bay wil organic at this price. Is this for real . Not exactly thats bargain bliss setting in youre basking in the glow of orangic produce at shockingly low prices. I guess the choir isnt real either . Oh no, their real. Their here every sunday afternoon. Grocery outlet jingle Grocery Outlet reprise mawith savings on craftsman,he blockscotts and honda. Owes. So, you stay ahead of the pack. Welcome back to talk to weny news, good morning, everybody in a couple spots is still appearing on Storm Tracker for most of that action is out to sea were waiting for a little daytime heating to get some isolated showers or some Thunder Showers again most this action is going south and southeast little bit around half moon they might pick up a morning sprinkle theres your live shot coming in Alcatraz Island in the foreground San Francisco behind that theres the bay bridge on the lefthand side. A look at this up we have a frost i read its in place and theres the coverage the freeze warning is up in lake county but the process visor in north bay for sonoma marin and napa chilly temperatures below freezing potentially and that will be until 9 this morning, theres the progress thus far 32 santa rosa, 37 livermore 42 for freeman for hayward little chillier cross midday. And theres the contrast where we were 24 hours ago. Break down what you can expect today get rid of some of these morning clouds mostly sunny, but again an isolated shower thundershower between the Higher Elevations still possible robin. All right, thank you very much. Well coming up next on the kron 00 04am morning news so much to talk about the Seton Medical Center has been re open to help the this handle the surge in trying to buyers cases right here in the bay area. Plus several parts in the east bay, theyll be close to help with social distancing. Well tell you which ones coming up in a live report. And the us senate has approved a 2 trilliondollar stimulus bill to help boost the us economy what its a small finger. A worm like, a dagger . A tiny sword . Bread. Breadstick . A matchstick a lamppost coin slot no . Uhhh. 10 seconds. A stick a Walking Stick eiffel tower, Mount Kilimanjaro ding time sorry, its a tandem bicycle. What . What . as long as sloths are slow, you can count on geico saving folks money. 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And of course everybody in the bay area should be doing this in order to help slow the spread of the coronavirus robin absolutely well breaking one of the largest emergency aid packages in the nations history to help with the coronavirus now shortly before mid life. They passed a 2 trilliondollar stimulus package and thats to help boost the us economy suffering from the pandemic. So heres what that stimulus package means for you adults making 75,000 or less well get a 1200 payment couples who are in a 150,000 or less will get 2400. Families get 500 per child under the age of 17. And the payment will scale down based on your income so there are some limits people making more than