We are back with images showing just one of several fastmoving wildfires burning in arizona right now. Thousands of people have been evacuated and several highways are either fully or partially closed. So far no structures have been damaged, but flames have scorched more than 300 square miles. As we officially head into summer tomorrow, several states are reporting soaring Coronavirus Infection rates. 20 states are seeing increasing numbers of new virus cases. 18 have growing rates of hospitalizations. California is among the states that just set a daily record for new cases. That forced governor gavin newsom to require everyone to wear a mask when in public. Those soaring infection rates in the south have some governors from former hot spots in the north considering travel restrictions, but are they effective . I spoke earlier with dr. David eisenman. Were seeing troubling coronavirus numbers across much of the south, including in texas and arizona. New yorks governor says he might is
Cruise passengers in japan has just ended. Cheryl live pictures of passengers landing, 1800 deaths confirmed worldwide, 71,000 cases confirm offed coronavirus, the flights had u. S. Passengers on board who have been stranded, one arrived in california and the second one in lockland, texas, the state department arranged the evacuation because those on princess were risk of exposure. 14 of those evacuees had the virus, they have been isolated from other passengers even on the aircraft. Devastating flights in mississippi, residents fleeing jackson and expected to overflow bank, governor declaring state of emergency as Law Enforcement officers went door to door to seek higher ground. Well, gm taking the off ramp when it comes to unprofitable market, wrap up production in australia and new zealand and sell plant in thailand, the move and most recent restructuring plant, this makes more dependable on the United States, latin america and south korea, they have forecasted a flat profit for 202
Im Charles Payne in for stuart varney. Varney company starts right now. While cnbc is on break, we are open for business. Charles hundreds of americans back in the u. S. This morning after being evacuated from the coronavirus affected diamond princess cruise ship. Lauren, we know some have tested positive for the virus right now. Lauren yes. So the u. S. Chartered the two flights that arrived early this morning, one in california and one in texas. As they were going from that cruise ship docked in japan to the charter plane, 14 tested positive for the coronavirus. That essentially doubles the number of infections right here in the u. S. We had 15, now you have 14 coming in. They will be in quarantine. They were already in quarantine for about two weeks but they will be in quarantine at those two air force bases for another 14 days. Charles thank you very much. Mean meanwhile, macao says the casinos can reopen. Susan its a big deal especially for casino shares that trade in the u. S. ,
Mississippi, where mandatory evacuations are under way. And the record rain is far from over under fire more than 1,100 former Justice Department officials from multiple administrations call for the resignation of attorney general william barr over the roger stone sentencing scandal but the nations highest Law Enforcement official doesnt seem to be backing down. Were live at the white house with the very latest those stories, plus, to recline or not to recline . The surprising suggestion from an airline official on what you should do on your next flight. Royal realities. Kate middleton getting candid about mom guilt, as prince harry and Meghan Markle are seen together for the First Time Since the royal split. And allstar tribute nba legends gather to honor kobe bryant at the nba allstar game, as Team Lebron Wins a game for the ages today, monday, february 17th, 2020 announcer from nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in Rockefeller Plaza and
Notice that positive test results came back for 14 of the passengers. U. S. Officials made the decision to allow the infected passengers to return to the u. S. But move them to a special containment area on the evacuation aircraft to keep them separated from the other passengers. The first plane landed at travoise air force base in california. The second at Lackland Air Force base in texas. Passengers that test positive and show symptoms will be evaluated and isolated at nearby hospitals. They will remain on the u. S. Military bases for a 14day federal quarantine which began when they boarded plane, regardless how much time they spent on the shape in japan. Passengers on other cruise ship that were allowed to desi am bark in cambodia after being turned away from multiple asian ports are undergoing Additional Health cleaning after 83yearold American Woman tested positive for the covid19 virus after leaving the ship going to asia. They caution against drastic action. Outside hebei this e