New test facility. Lili . Reporter the Testing Center will have up to 350 tests available each day. The First Responders are expecting many more people to show up as it is free and open to the public. They really want to encourage only the people who suspect theyve been exposed to show up here. You dont need doctors referral to get into tent number one. Thats where the screening is happening. To get inside tent number two where the actual covid19 test is being administered, youll need to be showing symptoms. Fever, cough, shortness of breath and other respiratory symptoms. Only then will you get the test which involves swabbing your nasal cavities and back of the throat. There will be a drivethrough screening that will happen with First Responders. At that point theyll determine whether you are eligible to have the full test and then theyll have that test occur and results will be within, somewhere between six and 12 hours well get results. Reporter the city set up the Testing Center i
Today napa the company says it has recorded its first cases of coronavirus, the last bay area county to report a case. The Napa County Department of Public Health made that announcement today. Specifics were not released, but the Health Department says one patient is in isolation in the city of napa and a legal order was issued for the close contacts of the patient in quarantine. Another case was confirmed in st. Helena. Public Health Officials say the two cases are not connected. As of today, there are more than 32,000 confirmed cases in the United States and more than 400 deaths. Of those cases nationwide 178 people have recovered. In california there are more than 1,700 cases and 30 three deaths. Here in the bay area there are 786 reported cases and the death toll has gone up to 13 after two more deaths in Santa Clara County. This afternoon President Trump said he activated the National Guard in california, washington and new york. Those are the three states that have been hit the h
State that have been hit the hardest by the outbreak of coronavirus. Good evening, everyone. The president says the federal government will pay for the National Guard. Here in california, and 2 more states to help contain the spread of the virus. In addition, he said today several temporary medical signs with 2000 beds will be built in california including one in the bay area. Large quantities of medical supplies including masks and other protective gear he said are on the way to the state. A san diegobased Navy Hospital ship is heading to the port of los angeles to remind extra support for the expected increase in coronavirus patients. Your some of the latest developments in the bay area. The Napa County Department of health said they now have their 1st 2 confirmed cases of coronavirus. Also today 24 people died of coronavirus in Santa Clara County. Bring the number of deaths there to 10. Thats the most at deaths anywhere in the bay area. Santa clara county also now announced a 39 new
Hayward to show us what people and authorities can expect tomorrow. Reporter thousands of people are expected here tomorrow and throughout the week all trying to get in here. Take a look at one of the covid19 testing tents. This is where people will come to be screened and if theyre showing any symptoms like fever, cough, or shortness of breath theyll be tested. My understanding there should be thousands of people. Reporter tonight security guards are guarding precious real estate. Monday morning the first ci cityrun covid19 Testing Center in the bay area launches in hayward. Anyone from any city can come, regardless of immigration status. Honestly, i think its really good. Reporter noah jay is taking care of his 93yearold grandmother. With the bay area going and all the shelter in places its a good idea to stay proactive. Reporter the Testing Center will have between 200 and 350 test kits available per day. Provided by menlo parks avalino labs. A potentially gamechanging new option as
Hayward to show us what people and authorities can expect tomorrow. Reporter thousands of people are expected here tomorrow and throughout the week all trying to get in here. Take a look at one of the covid19 testing tents. This is where people will come to be screened and if theyre showing any symptoms like fever, cough, or shortness of breath theyll be tested. My understanding there should be thousands of people. Reporter tonight security guards are guarding precious real estate. Monday morning the first ci cityrun covid19 Testing Center in the bay area launches in hayward. Anyone from any city can come, regardless of immigration status. Honestly, i think its really good. Reporter noah jay is taking care of his 93yearold grandmother. With the bay area going and all the shelter in places its a good idea to stay proactive. Reporter the Testing Center will have between 200 and 350 test kits available per day. Provided by menlo parks avalino labs. A potentially gamechanging new option as