Coronavirus confirmed in the u. S. New york, new jersey and connecticut are banning all gathering over 50 people and closing dine in restaurants and bars following that recommendation from the cdc. U. S. Airlines are seeking 50 billion dollar in government assistance and if approved, it would be the industrys first broad bail out since after the september 11th attacks we have full Team Coverage this afternoon. Bob is monitoring conditions at the new york stock exchange. Rick is out at the cme watching the bond market. Bob, well begin with you. Third trading halt in the last six trading sessions. Thats this morning after the open 9 30 or so. 15 minutes the s p down 7 these trading halts have, at least, served to slow the markets down a little bit and do bit put a bit of a break on things well keep an eye on that. Were continuing to see this bifercation in the market. Health care and staples are out performing this has been the trend since thursday here. Market gainers, if you look at so
The gift of this day. In spite of challenges that often seem insurmountable, you remain our hope for the years to come. As our senators strive to meet the challenges of the coronavirus, validate their efforts with your divine blessing. You are the righteous judge who knows even the motives of our hearts. May your providential purposes be fulfilled in our nation and world. Touch this land we love with your healing hands. We pray in your powerful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak in morning business for one minute. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley on friday, President Trump declared a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coro
We thank them, as always. They are the Unsung Heroes of the senate. Now, as the Senate Returns this week in a time of extraordinary challenge for our country, covid19, known as the coronavirus, continues to spread rapidly. In less than a week, the number of confirmed cases in the United States has grown from around a thousand to well over 4,000. The actual number of cases is probably higher. Here in the capitol, public tours are suspended and much of our staff is working from home in order to in a further effort to limit interactions, Senate Democrats will not be holding our regular caucus lunch, which will instead be conducted by conference call. In my home state of new york alone, there are nearly a thousand confirmed cases. The state is doing everything in its power to treat those afflicted, to prepare for future cases, and limit the spread of the virus. Residents in the tristate area in new york, new jersey, connecticut, are now under restrictions, new restrictions on gatherings at
It will go to a noncommercial fort and all of the passengers and crew will be tested. There are more than 3500 people on board and the grand princess is off the coast of san mteo right now. San mateo county. While giving the update on the tests, Vice President pence thanked california for its help. I want to express our gratitude to Governor Newsom and the state of california for their full partnership, not just in dealing with the grand princess, but throughout the advent of coronavirus. California has been a strong partner. The grand princess was returning to San Francisco after a 15day trip to hawaii. A man who sailed to mexico on the same boat last month died of the coronavirus. Abc 7 News Reporter kate larsen spoke with passengers today. Shes live in San Francisco. Kate, what have they been telling you . Reporter well, right, passengers are just learning about this news. Most of them heard it on tv first. They just heard from the ship captain a few minutes ago. What we do know and
And were going from the mid70s today in the inland areas to the low 60s tomorrow and upper 50s by sunday. So well talk more about this, the impact of the brought and the sierra snow pack in minutes. And mike is sorting out issues in hayward. We have a couple of crashes. The big view. Mostly green. A little blips on a friday. Lighter traffic early. But over here, more slowing south 880 a crash around street and around the 92 interchange so watch this portion of hayward. And it could complicate things. But a nice drive. Toward the bay bridge, another crash on the approach and giving you a live view but no metering lights right now. Back to you. If you developments in the coronavirus outbreak. Were learning the cdc recently transferred an infected patient to a San Mateo County hospital for treatment. It is not clear where that person came from. Were also tracking the coronavirus case involving an infected Solano County woman as a number of cases pops, a live look at Uc Davis Medical Cente