Largely from home, with a small handful down in the control room. Just me and a single cameraman, chris. Lets get to the latest on the coronavirus pandemic that has us working like this. Overnight a travel advisory was issued by new york, new jersey and connecticut. The advisory came hours after President Trump suggested he was looking at a quarantine for those areas, an idea he later walked back. In the last 24 hours the number of covid19 jumped to 121,000 people. The death toll is just over 2,000. And some hopeful news this morning as houston methodist becomes the first hospital to use plasma therapy to help hosp plasmaone, hoping to build up immunity in the sick patient. Well have much more ahead. Well talk to a doctor whos working inside an icu about the strain on Health Care Professionals on the front lines. Later in our sunday spotlight, the staggering Economic Impact of the virus that has brought American Business to a standstill and the wellknown retailers that may not survive.
Fifth state to order its citizens to stay inside except to go out for essentials like groceries, doctors appointments and exercising alone and at a distance new york states executive order goes into effect tonight meanwhile, congressional leaders are expected to be back in washington later today to discuss a trillion dollar economic rescue package. Senate majority leader mitch mnelquote, mitchy close mcconnell said they are close to a deal. All told, 24,000 reported cases of covid19 in the u. S new york state has a third of them this morning, 297 coronavirus related deaths in the country. Jeff bezos says his company is looking to hire 100,000 people to help them deal with the demand and asking people to apply now. In a few minutes we will take your questions live to a pair of doctors who will give you answers about your health, and mental. Later in the spotlight staying connected in our new age of social distancing the suddenly booming platform that is helping to keep us together then
Those missing idaho siblings who fled to hawaii, said to be part of a doomsday cult, placed under arrest overnight. Do or die. With just one day to go until the next round of votes in the nation, Michael Bloomberg trying to recover from his rocky debate debut while Elizabeth Warren tries to capitalize on her takedown of the billionaire and what Bernie Sanders is telling abc as he tries to take nevada. Hollywood heartbreak. The news this morning about the murder of drew careys former fiancee. Wicked winter blast. Millions of americans waking up to a deep freeze as heavy snow hits the south. The pileups and power outages, and now where windchills are dropping below zero. The ben affleck exclusive. More of Diane Sawyers powerful interview with one of hollywoods top stars now revealing his struggle with depression and the hollywood friends helping him stay sober and what hes now saying about dating again. Good morning, america. Its great to have you with us on this very busy friday morning
For a gun rights rally. Prince harry breaks his silence speaking for the first time about the royal exit. There really was no other option. What hes saying about meghan, archie, and the new arrangement with the queen. Super bowl showdown. The Kansas City Chiefs soaring into their first big game in 50 years. Now set to take on the San Francisco 49ers as two of the games hottest young stars prepare to face off. I do my hair toss and the stars align at the s. A. G. Awards. Brad pitt and Jennifer Aniston reuniting behind the scenes as both take home huge honors. I have to add this to my tinder profile. And what this could all mean for the oscars. And we certainly do say good morning, america. Thanks for joining us on this monday morning as we honor and celebrate the legacy of dr. Martin luther king jr. And look at that gorgeous sight, a live look at the memorial in washington. Coming up a lot more on this day of service, and well hear how dr. King is inspiring young kids today. But my good
Whats the worst that can happen . Plus what eva men dan des is telling e. T. About raising her two girls with ryan gosling. Its an e. T. Exclusive. And what goes great with wine . Bacon. Were here with kevin for a big honor. E. T. In napa valley starts right now. Major super bowl ws. Welcome, everybody, to wine country. Matt cohen here with me at the beautiful winery for the napa valley Film Festival. This area is amazing. T is unreal. Beautiful. E. T. Is all over that starstuddedvent and the super bowl in miami. J. Lo is giving us new halftime details. Ricky martin is talking too. Is he joining her . Kevin azier scored the exclusive. Super bowl is in mia thi ye. Any chance . Wow, thats crazy. Ill be watching. I will be watching. Maybe ill fly to miami. Ill bethere. I dont know. Well see what haens. Ill be there. Is ricky martin droppg way more than a hint . If youre going t have latin sounds what do you know i dont know . The meantime, i know Jennifer Lopez and shakira will do ama ama