Officials say if this rate continues, hospitals could exceed capacity in three weeks. I just spoke with the nurse at Regional Medical center in East San Jose who says the unit are nearing capacity and she expects it could reach capacity in the coming days. She also says more than half the patients in the icu are covid19 patients. That nurse is concerned about the rise in hospitalizations, calling it troubling and unsure what caused the spike. The hospital is prepared if there is another surge, with enough personal protective equipment and if needed, the hospital will open up another unit. I feel prepared, i feel fatigued, i feel a little discouraged. I feel a little dcc vu. We also spoke to an Infectious Disease specialist who says for the first time at ucsf, hospitalizations doubled in the last two days. He calls that a breathtaking pace. Icu beds have not been overwhelmed yet. Health officials are encouraged by news of a vaccine, but they say in the meantime, people need to continue
Building a better bay area for a safe and secure future, this is abc7 news. Some criticism and some support for californias new curfew. But are people in the bay area following the new rule . With that we say good evening and thank you so much for joining us, everybody. Im dion lim. Abc7 News Reporter Cornell Barnard is live in palo alto now with the check on how the first night of curfew went. Corn y el . Reporter Police Agencies from santa rosa, Alameda County reporting to me that they had no major issues with the curfew overnight. And were here on University Avenue where a lot of restaurants will be serving for a few more hours before curfew begins. Of course not every county is part of the curfew. But many feel like they should be to avoid confusion. Day one of californias overnight curfew and Many Bay Area Police departments are giving the all clear. As of last night and this morning we have not had any issues, and we appreciate everybody following as best they can. We know this i
5 00 p. M. Through december 31st. Covid19 business call center. Reporter Santa Clara County wants the public to call this covid hotline to report any curfew violators. South bay police agenccies are tweeting the same number. We havent receive complainted in the Emergency Operation center regarding the curfew. Reporter that could change as we head into the holiday season. Santa clara county still with one of the highest covid rates in the state. We continue to see this increase of this rate, hospitals are going to reach Maximum Capacity in three weeks. Reporter in neighboring San Mateo County, the numbers are better, remained in red tier with no curfew. Thats where some people are getting confused. This is the spot where San Mateo County ends and Santa Clara County begins so, in other words, curfew no curfew. I think its kind of stupid, one has it, the other one should too. Theres a lot of movement between the two counties so it might make sense for both counties to have the curfew. Cov
At this point we do not know what led up to the stabbing and we have no information on a possible suspect. We are working to find out more and we will bring you the latest information as we get it. Back to the coronavirus pandemic, some counties are seeing sharp rises in the number of hospitalizations. If rates continue to climb hospitals could exceed capacity. This week california recorded its highest number of cases since the start of the pandemic. They reported 15,000 new cases on saturday. That is the first time that many people have been hospitalized since mid august. Smith is here now after talking with healthcare workers about the new numbers. Reporter the resounding message is hospitals are able to treat patients now but if cases continue to rise at the same rate, hospitals will become overwhelmed. As the number of coronavirus cases continue to rise, hospitals in the area are seeing the impacts. Our unit is approaching full capacity for coronavirus patients. Reporter Regional M
Announcer now from abc7, live breaking news. Were following breaking news in san jose tonight. Two people have died after a stabbing at a church. The church was sheltering Homeless Individuals. Good evening. Im j. R. Stone. Dion lim is off. Well get right to that breaking news in the south bay but also want to let you know were on top of another big story tonight with covid19. Governor newsom and his family are quarantining after some of their children were exposed to the virus. First lets get to that scene in san jose. Abc7 News Reporter luz pena is live at Grace Baptist Church this evening. Luz, what can you tell us about what happened earlier . Reporter j. R. , a devastating scene here in san jose. Were learning more details as the time goes by. We know several people were stabbed. At least two people have passed away from stab wounds. San jose Police Confirmed no Church Services were being conducted at the time of the stabbing, but we do know several Homeless Individuals were broug