Donald trump says the number of new infections in the United States is slowing the president is making a prediction despite his country marking a record 2300 deaths in just 24 hours he says restrictions could be lifted and up to 30 states in just 2 weeks but hes also struck and another threatening ours as mike hanna reports. These daily news briefings up a ported lead to keep the nation informed about the battle against a coronavirus but invariably the president strays off message and today he used the forums to rail against what he described as congregational obstruction in the confirmation of government officials and threatened to Adjourn Congress and then push through his nominations during the recess the senate should either fulfill its duty and vote on my nominees or should formally adjourn so that i can make recess appointments we have a tremendous number of people that have to come into government and now more so than ever before because of the virus and the problem its a threat
The president making an announcement or there is a press conference that is interesting or something. And you listen to bush and i think a lot of people thought well he is very well informed and well spoken and this is not what i was expecting because most people are busy with their lives. Is he funny. There was a. Kind out who your audience is. And things of that natch. However, it is the president speaking and therefore as he always told us, everybody is important. We were not to think of a small rose garden event for teacher of the year as not important. It was part of the full jol yum of statements that he made at president of the United States. He was always after us to never skip a step in making a case. Even if youre speaking to the people that an audience of people likely to be in agreement of what youre saying, he always has a broader audience. And if he is making his case for Social Security reform and he skips the hard part, a person who disagrees and maybe even a person who
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
We want to begin with the brand new numbers overnight. More than 3,200 confirmed cases in the bay area and Santa Cruz County with 86 deaths. Sonoma county is reporting five new cases, pushing the total to at least 105. Santa clara county continues to be the hardest hit with more than 1,000. San francisco and san mateo counties are closing in on 500. To the north, mendecino county reports four confirmed cases now. Lake county still reports no positive cases and even further north, humble county is reporting at least 40 positive cases from the virus. The big headline, as you begin your weekend with new shelterinplace guidelines, the cdc is now recommending you wear cloth masks or facial coverings when going outside to wrk orn9c mask, but handmade cloth coverings or ban dandas. N95 and surgical masks must be reserved for Health Care Workers and First Responders. President trump says he will not be wearing a mask. This is voluntary. I dont think im going to be doing it. The policy of socia
Gusty winds and some heavier downpours, the possibility of a thunderstorm. Right now, it is 34 in santa clara, dry conditions, 42 in mountain view, 47 in novato. We are expecting the rain to arrive, probably about 8 00 in the north bay. 10 00 here. Rainy conditions. They overspread the bay throughout the afternoon. 3 00 in the 50s. Its a cooler afternoon. Little bit of a lull tonight before more rain and the core of the system arrives tomorrow, sliding down the coast. That will bring more unstable air, heavier rain. Well talk about amounts in a few minutes. Liz . Lisa, thank you. We begin with the brand new numbers overnight. More than 3,200 confirmed cases in the bay area and Santa Cruz County with 86 deaths. Sonoma county five new cases, Santa Clara County continues to be the hardest hit in the bay area with more than to the north, four confirmed cases, no positive cases, even further north, 40 positive cases from the virus. The big headline as you begin your weekend with new shelter