Federal stay at home guidelines until april 30th. The potential death toll in the u. S. Scientists now say as many as 200,000 americans could die. And dr. Deborah birx adding, thats if we do things perfectly, if we all adhere to the guidelines. In some places tonight, checkpoints at state borders. Major cities in the midwest bracing. Chicago and detroit, and what theyre seeing already. The stories from the front lines. The wellknown neurosurgeon who has died. The miami icu nurse who has died as well. A doctor, a grandfather of six and marathon runner, in intensive care tonight. And the shortages. Not just protective gear, masks, and ventilators, but supplies including tylenol. In california, the surge now being seen. Icu visits doubling. And in Washington State tonight, the choir that rehearsed earlier this month, keeping their distance. Now reports tonight, at least 45 members have been diagnosed or are ill. Reports at least two dead. Tonight, cases doubling in louisiana this weekend
We told you it was coming, and on monday the Navy Hospital ship comfort docked in manhattan to the applause of new yorkers who were careful to adhere to the social distancing rules and avoided newly announced fines of up to 500. The ship has 1,000 beds and 12 operating rooms. Starting today it will take on noncovid19 patients to ease the pressure on local hospitals. Turning now to the conflicting messages weve been hearing lately about Wearing Masks. Hospitals are now straining under a dire shortage, but scientists overseas are now suggesting americans should have been Wearing Masks all along. Heres abcs steve osunsami. Reporter Health Authorities in asia, where the numbers of covid19 cases are improving, say that americans have it all wrong with face masks. The head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control tells Science Magazine the big mistake in the u. S. And europe is people arent Wearing Masks. Many people have asymptomatic or re har research ectis i thadrop scientist at universi
All overnight developments right now on america this morning. Good tuesday morning, everyone. America is waking up to a grim reality this morning. A new record in the coronavirus pandemic. More than 500 people died yesterday. Thats the highest oneday total so far. Ngs aldeath toll in the u. S. To more than 3,000 people, and new yorks governor says were still at least one week away from the peak of the crisis in new york. But doctors warn other parts of the country are also facing a major crisis. This graph here shows the number of cases in texas recently spiking. A Navy Medical Unit is now being deployed to north texas and louisiana. And the graph for michigan doesnt look much better. The white house has now authorized funding to mobilize the National Guard there. From virginia to maryland, new restrictions have been announced after some areas reported a 400 increase in the number of cases over the last week. Abcs ines de la cuetara begins our coverage starting in new york. Reporter ov
Now, your health, your safety. This is abc7 news. Now at 6 00, prepare for more businesses. Ts and shutdown today Health Officials are expected to announce they are extending the bay area shelter in place, but the Silver Lining in this, data is showing its working to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Good morning. Its the last day of the 31st. Lets talk about what is going on this last day of march. Its going out like a lamb. Most of us in the low to mid50s, and we have a few 40s out there and a touch of fog out there around petaluma. Heres a look at san jose. 87 and quiet out there. Lets talk about how your day breaks down. Low 50s at 7 00 under a mostly cloudy sky, and then breezes kick up at the coast and that will keep you in the mid50s, and then we will hit mid60s at 4 00 and then we will talk about cooler temperatures on the way coming up in the accuweather 7day forecast. Now, an abc7 news live desk update. At the live desk i am tracking the latest headlines on the coronavirus
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