There he said it President Trump has now declared the coronavirus pandemic a National Emergency the president laid out his strategy to slow down covid 19 and just moments ago he tweeted out his support for the Families First Coronavirus Response act it provides free testing and paid sick leave for workers who are affected all of this as us cases soar past 2300 and here in the bay area. Well santa clara and San Francisco counties are further restricting large gathering stories now in the newsroom as kron fours dan kerman with the latest on the president s announcement then well this is the National Emergency that we keep expecting the Trump Administration now calling for. The latest attempt to slow the spread of this virus so it doesnt overwhelm the health care community. The president is stepping up the federal response to the covid 19 coronavirus pandemic. To unleash the full power of the federal government that this effort today i am officially declaring a National Emergency. The ord
Officially declare the coronavirus pandemic a National Emergency in the last couple of hours the bay area saw yet another coronavirus death a second person in Santa Clara County has died because of the virus. The local Health Departments, santa county says a woman in her 80s who was hospitalized on march 9th has passed away now that the United States has declared a National Emergency over the coronavirus pandemic people want to know what comes next the house in washington dc is expected to vote any moment now on a relief package called the familys first Coronavirus Response act kron 4 grant lotus in the studio with what all of this means for the country grant well ken and pam number one money this Emergency Declaration means that. A lot of money is now available to help fight this crisis 50 billion will go to both state and local governments in response to the outbreak as part of the executive actions. The president is working with Drug Companies to expand coronavirus testing across th
European countries are not allowed to enter the United States. There are some exceptions flights from a few european countries, including the uk will still be allowed to enter american citizens and legal residents will be allowed to return home as well, but once again states side still have to selfquarantine for 2 weeks, even though theyll be allowed to return home during the 30 day ban. Its been morning americans who are abroad right now. I started getting a much of texas calls the state saying. President trumps made an announcement. I woke me up i started checking the news and i guess initially it was unclear as to the us citizen, if wed be able to get back again its important to reiterate that american citizens and legal residents will be allowed to return to the us while that ban is in effect. Back to you guys thank you all so the money and for us thank you alex. Those flights that do enter the us will be routed to one of 13 pre selected airports that list includes sfo. Right now w
March 23. People can fill out their census forms. Leaders today encouraging full participation. Want everyone to know your voice matters. It is absolutely critical that you get counted in the 2020 census. Your participation is critically important as thou, what impact each of our communities for the next decade. That funding based on census numbers goes into critical programs like medicare and medical programs that provide insurance for children. You can participate by mail phone or those kiosk or online. Starbucks run might look different. Starbucks ceo announced the company may be taking measures to protect employees and customers by keeping only is drivethroughs open. The coffee chain is prepared to restrict ordering to the app for pickup or delivery. As a last resort starbucks mates rarely closed doors. In the meantime locations may limit sitting inside to encourage social distancing. All 48 bart stations equipped with Hand Sanitizer does dispenses inside the paid areas of each sta
The question is, is it necessary . Tonight as the number of cases climb, heightened concern seems to be setting in. In Stores Across the bay area, the lines are long and in many cases, the shelves are empty. People arent taking any chances. Nbc bay areas ian cull joins us from the santa clara costco. If so many essentials are sold out, when are they expecting new supplies to come in . Reporter these shipments are coming and going all the time. For example, there was water going out tonight. They got some new water in an hour later. Some of those shelves are empty for good reason, doctors say. Public Health Officials are saying people should not be panicking, but they should get ready. The entire aisle of water and toilet paper sold out. In San Francisco, Hand Sanitizers and masks running low. And its not just the u. S. Grocery stores in italy and australia are out of essentials. When another shipment came into the costco tonight, these College Students saw the rush on water and joined