All times. Here is a question so many are asking tonight. Should we all wear masks . The Trump Administration may recommend that americans wear masks or something similar when out in public. Californias department of Public Health is now recommending it, along with many Bay Area Health departments. But Governor Newsom still urges caution. Masks are not a institute for physical distancing. If you are going into an environment where physical disastering is all but impossible, for example, into a Grocery Store with small aisles and a long queue, that we do believe it would be additive and beneficial to have a face covering. Bear in mind medical grade masks like the n95 you hear so much about should be reserved for medical workers since there simply arent enough. The public can use a fabric covering like a bandanna or a homemade mask. The bay area and Santa Cruz County have nearly 3,000 confirmed coronavirus cases tonight. There have been 73 deaths. Santa clara county has more than a thous
Thats now making ventilators. But is it enough and will they get to sick patients in time . And reading the room. Levar burton on the solice in reading books at this time. First, heres todays eye opener your world in 90 seconds. This san allout military operation that weve waged. The president warning americans to brace for a big spike in coronavirus fatalities. This next week is going to look bad because were still not yet at that apex. This is going to be our pearl harbor moment, our 9 11 moment. The coronavirus is truly vicious. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now hospitalized a week after he tested positive for coronavirus. Its a big move going to the hospital. Thats a big thing. Hes a great gentlemen, so i just hope hes okay. Queen elizabeth gave a special address from her residence at windsor castle. It offered words of comfort. We will meet again, but for now, i send my thanks and warmest good wishes to all. Nba champion kobe bryant will be inducted into the hall of fame
Highs. Is a live look with their Treasure Island camera with the clouds. The temperatures are in the 40s and the 50s are now, a cool start for sure but as we head to the afternoon, many of us will be in the 60s later on today. So, heres what you can expect looking at 60 in San Francisco. Time tracking our next weather system we will let you know what the rain returns coming up. Lets check in with gianna. It is a little bit busy other we are seeing a few cars getting on the roadways. No delays, but a few more delays. We do have a bit of a snag southbound 880 is your approach that 92 connector. A big rig and a car tingled. Not blocking any liens as of yet but there is a pretty substantial amount of fuel in the roadway. Just some slight delays as you approach that area. Just keeping in mind, no told takers of the bridges if you do not have fasttrack you just travel thrilled. You will get a bill at a later date. Derek ullman it was not released from jail because of his covid19 the concerns
It is a morning like no other here in the bay area. Strict shelter in place order took effect at midnight. People living in San Francisco, san mateo, marin, contra costa, and alameda counties are being told to stay home for three weeks. That affects nearly 7 million people. Police and Fire Protection will still be provided. Grocery stores, pharmacies and banks will remain open. Governor newsom is keeping some things open including people anxious about going to the dmv. We are waiving effective last night for 60 days. Id imagine we can extend that. No enforcement of expired licenses and expired registration. Newsom issued an executive order putting a halt on evictions and fore closures as well. The state legislature is suspending its session. The States High Court is modifying procedures. Lawyers argue their cases will now appear remotely by video. The courts seven justices will continue to convene in person and Court Sessions will be open to the public but seating will be limited. Hund
Its a change from when life is kind of normal. This is a look at interstate 880 and you can see traffic here is okay. I have noticed that traffic is a little lighter coming in through livermore through the tracy triangle. Usually we have slow traffic here. This morning. 5 01. Lets go back to the desk. Seven bay area counties issued legal orders for people to stay home through april 7th. You can see the bay area counties and santa cruz counties. The shelter in place order took effect overnight at 12 01 a. M. Ktvus allie rasmus is in San Francisco right now and you have details on what is happening. Good morning, allie. Reporter good morning. Yes, were about five hours into this shelter in place order. We are on 2nd and Market Street in San Francisco. You can see behind us it is erie eriely quiet. Maybe a bus go by here and there. Other than that, its pretty quiet out here. I want to point out across the street there is a skrooens store that is open. But they are letting customers in one