This graph. It tracks the outbreak here in california and you can see in february. The numbers were low Health Experts say thats because there was not as much testing look how the numbers climb today there are more than 4800 confirmed cases and 98 related deaths in california and those numbers are expected to rise as a number of coronavirus cases grows across the bay area and the state continues to go up. We are hearing from medical experts about what will happen and what it needs to happen to flatten out the curve. Cases are expected to grow but just how far up will they go before they finally level out kron fours dan thorn has the story california saw its biggest jump in coronavirus cases friday as almost 800 new cases were reported. As the state climbs towards 4,000 casein total what will it take to turn the tide experts say following publi Health Guidelines and continue to stay separated. California remains one of the states hardest hit by the coronavirus 2 weeks ago the state had
They have certainly ramped it up here with yellow tape and fencing to get the point across that it really is closed. The parking lot is closed too, and so are a number of others all with the message, to help stop the spread. At ocean beach the signs and barriers are up. If you are planning to drive to the beach, change your plans. If you are trying to go to baker beach, or ocean beach, or the parking will not be available. And we will be monitoring the neighborhood to make sure that theres not an influx of vehicles San Francisco mayor is encouraging people to go out for exercise, but do it closer to home. And further away from other people. Maintain that six foot distance. Last weekend, too many people didnt. Other places have chosen to just close parks and other places down. And we dont want to get to that place, but if we see more people playing in basketball courts, and if we see more people playing volleyball she said if it does not work, they may have no choice. The police chief a
Los angeless mayor warning tonight the numbers in his county look even worse than new yorks. Here in the bay area, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases climbed to more than 1,600. Warren county reported its first death, a man in his 70s who got sick after taking a cruise on the grand princess. He has been in the hospital the past three weeks. Santa clara county reported another death sending its total to 20. Contra costa and marrin county added a handful of new cases. We are tracking cases in mendocino and lake counties. Mendocino, 2 reported cases, lake county at this time reports none. In the south bay, san jose state confirms its second case of covid19, the campus employee is recovering at home. The University Says the individual was in the Student Union this week and effective need its been closed for a deep cleaning. And good evening to you, the news comes as Santa Clara County leaders warn there will be an increase abc 7 News Reporter ama dand del castillo. Reporter hard hit
San francisco looking at a few sprinkles. Further to the south, yes, the atmosphere is motivaistening up. A quarter inch to over half inch in some areas. Breeze ate times. Right now, we are in the 40s to low 50s and well be looking at a rainy weekend and some big changes for the week ahead. Liz . Thanks, lisa. Now to the latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The United States has more than 100,000 cases of the coronavirus, more than any country in the world. More than 1,700 people have died. An ominous warning from doctors about whats to come. To use a gulf south analogy, our concern is that at this point, we are perhaps just at the outer bands of a category 5 hurricane, and this may get worse before it gets better. President trump has signed the largest relief bill in modern history, more than 2 trillion. Here in the bay area, as of this morning, the number of coronavirus cases tops more than 1,600. Marin county reported its first death yesterday, a man in his 70s who got sick after tak
Forecast. Good morning. Hi. Good morning. I already miss you guys. Were trying our best to set up a good little weather station here. Working out the kinks, but we do have some rain were tracking today. Scattered showers expected to move between 6 00 and 9 00 p. M. Our current temperatures right now are pretty comfortable in the 40s. We will top out only in the 50s. It will be one of those days it will be cloudy as you look outside your window, but it will be perfect for snuggling. Thats my rescue pup. And if you have any idea as far as the rain goes in terms of the timing and we can expect to see the rain push through the first half of the day. I will have a closer look at the timing and of course your seven day outlook coming up in just a bit. We look forward to it. Her home studio is incredible. Shell show it to us in about 15 minutes. Well see you then, girl. Bay area leaders have texted, emailed, called and are urging everyone to continue to isolate and not let your guard down and