As america confronts a new reality. This is the most Important Mission ive ever been on and wonders how much worse will this get and how does it end . This is a moment that is going to change this nation. A moment that forges character. This is an nbc news special report. The coronavirus pandemic. Hi, everybody, and welcome. Its good to be with you. Im Savannah Guthrie in new york alongside hoda kotb and for the next hour well be bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic which has now infected 850,000 people worldwide, including more than 186,000 people here in the u. S. This day did start off with a sobering milestone. The u. S. Death toll surpassed 3,000 and likely to exceed 4,000 before the day is over if this virus continues to spread. And this evening, a grim projection from the white house that even in the best case scenario, we could see at least 100,000 deaths in this country. To put that in perspective, that is roughly the number of americans who died in the wars in
Tonight, Offering Solutions to boost testing and clear backlogs of test results. At one point nearly 60,000 people were waiting for their results. Tonight that number is down to about 13,000. More than 126,000 people have gotten tested in all here in california. While that number sounds high, the governor says its not. Nbc bay areas Marianne Favro live in santa clara with some of the governors strategies to make sure more californians get tested, marianne. Reporter yes. Today, terry, the governor announced he is forming a testing task force. Basically a collaboration between the public and private Companies Like abbott to make sure that more californians can get tested for covid19. So far more than 125,000 californians have been tested for covid19. Governor gavin newsom says thats just a fraction of whats needed, and today he took responsibility for some of the testing lapses. The issue of testing, i own that, and you deserve more and better. Reporter but, he says, several strategies a
Battered and bruised the entire u. S. Economy affectedsttion considering a 1 trillion rescue plan, including possible Cash Payments to all americans. This is not an ordinary situation, so it requires extraordinary measures. Just ahead how soon could help be on the way. And clean sweep. Joe biden takes a nearly insurmountable lead as voters head to the polls in three states as the nation faces a health crisis, the growing pressure to end the democratic primary. Today wednesday, march 18th, 2020 announcer from nbc news, this is a special edition of today the coronavirus pandemic with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb. Hi, everybody welcome to today. Thank you for joining us on wednesday morning. Things look a little different i feel a little lonely here. Im missing my partner in crime. Im usually 6 feet away here miss guthrie, where are you . Now were really socially distancing, arent we . Its unusual. Im at home. Im in my basement right now here is whats happening i wasnt feeling my best a
Last night early today begins now we appreciate your being with us this morning. Im frances rivera. And im lindsey reiser. A Global Pandemic grips america as the number reaches 3,000 in the states and officials take unprecedented steps to slow down the spread heres what we know this hour. In california, a lockdown like no other, calling for all seniors to stay home its the only state so far to put a restriction on residents age 65 or older. Governor newsom is urging hospitals and Nursing Homes to restrict visitors. Tom hanks shares an update from isolation, thanking all the people helping him battle the virus. After he and his wife, rita wilson, tested positive, they have been in isolation at Gold Coast University hospital in queensland, australia. A volunteer organization stemming back to the Kennedy Administration suspending operations the peace corps is telling volunteers its suspending operations the organization is now trying to evacuate their volunteers from several posts around
Decision to suspend my campaign for the presidency. Pete buttigieg ends his white house bid. How his sudden departure shakes up the race on the eve of super tuesday. All that, plus, inexcusable. Kobe bryants wife, vanessa, is outraged over the reports that Law Enforcement officials shared Graphic Photos of the crash site. Breaking overnight, remembering a titan. Jack welsh of General Electric has died. Ahead, his two decades in charge of the iconic brand he helped grow into the worlds most valuable company. And ageold battle. Zion. Young rookie sensation, Zion Williamson, going toe to toe with nba legend lebron james. Over zion. Who came out on top in one for the ages . Today, march 2nd, 2020. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Hi, everybody. Good morning. Welcome to today. Its nice to have you with us on a monday morning. If youre missing hoda, so are we. Guess what . Shes got the flu. We think she will