Use varies from one region to another and some places with lower infection rates some vaden later is may not be in use while other areas are potentially stretched beyond their capacity that database of available ventilators that we are creating wall laois to flex so that we can make sure that available quitman can be shared with those in need we appreciate the leadership of the Health Systems that are here today that has stepped forward and had a mention to a few i dont know if he quite dr Fritz Francoise from n. Y. U. That groan and david dill the c. E. O. Of life point as well we appreciate the work of the administration in helping us find Innovative Solutions to ensure the best care for our patients well continue to work with hospitals and Health Systems across the country to add to this reserve further your teammates provided us with important leadership and we look forward to working with you and mechanism to success thank you president thank you. Thank you mr president mr Vice Pr
And former Vice President joe biden getting tighter. The abc News Washington post survey of registered voters is a virtual dead heat with biden favored by 49 , trump by 47 . Those are some of our top stories on this monday, march 30th. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us. We do begin with help on the way for new york city. The u. S. Navy hospital ship comfort is set to arrive today in new york harbor equipped with 1,000 beds and a full medical staff. It will be used for noncovid19 patients to free up space in overwhelmed hospitals. The Javits Center in manhattan is opening its doors today with 3,000 beds on hand. In california the Los Angeles Convention center also serving as an overflow hospital as President Trump pushes back the deadline for social distancing. Abcs rachel scott has more. Reporter President Trump, who had hoped to get things back to normal by easter, now extending the voluntary National Guidelines until april 30th. Nothing would be worse than declaring vi
Warmer than yesterday. Reaching up to 63 in antioch. 65 in morgan hill and in san jose. And San Francisco reaching 60 degrees. So ill have more on this, and well take a look ahead to the rest of the weeks forecast coming up in a few minutes. Mike getting us out the door with a look at the Early Morning commute. Thats right. A picture tells 1,000 words but only shows a couple cars. We look out at the bay bridge toll plaza, no problem as we look at a lighter commute around the bay. Were not really commuting. Its only the essential jobs being filled and we thank you for doing that. Do it safely. Back to you. We continue our Team Coverage this morning from the Nations Capital to the bay area. Tracie potts is live from her home this morning near washington. And, tracie, i know the president is extending those social distancing guidelines. Reporter he is, marcus, because the Health Experts are saying the president s original deadline to have everyone out and about by easter will not work. As
Workers as well as deliveries, really concerned because we have a truck, a wide load at the san mateo bridge toll plaza. We see the bridge itself moving smoothly. The toll plaza, watch the middle lanes. They had to get a truck to back up to get to a wider lane. There are differences in the width. I didnt know that. Well check on any other updates to let you know. The bay bridge toll plaza has no such problem. No problem and no backups. Back to you. Thanks, mike. 6 01 this morning and we continue our Coronavirus Team coverage from the Nations Capital to the bay area. First today in the bays tracie potts is live from her home near washington. Tracie, i know President Trump extending the social distancing guidelines. Reporter exactly, and its based on the fact the Health Experts are telling him we have yet to hit the peak of this virus. The latest projections coming in showing we could be looking at a major escalation over the next two weeks. President trump is abandoning his plan to get
Disaster zones opening up right in the heart of central park. States from florida to rhode island now vowing to crack down and quarantine those fleeing new york, as these Health Care Heros come to the rescue this morning. Cruise ship nightmare. The desperate situation on board the zaandam. The ship stuck on high seas as ports turn it away. Four people dying. Nearly 200 on board suffering flulike symptoms. We hear from the americans on board this morning. Instacart and amazon workers planning a big strike this morning, protesting conditions and saying they need more tekt if gear. Tornado outbreak. 22 twisters leave a trail of damage across three states. An ef3 strikes arkansas. The new Severe Weather threat this morning. Youll always be my baby and concert for america. Some of the biggest stars in the world coming together from their living rooms, from mariah carey dont let the sun go down on me to elton john. Tell me why and the backstreet boys. How theyre raising spirits and money for