Neighboring Mendocino County reports at least four confirmed cases. Lake county still unchanged. No one testing positive there so far. And we are plotting the case numbers on to a graph so we really can see the trend here. This trend includes data for 14 counties, the bay area and surrounding areas. As you can see, we are still on an upward curve. And this is our first day with a new extended shelter in place order. It took effect for much of the bay area at midnight and includes new restrictions like the closure of Tennis Courts. There was no one to be seen at these courts in berkeley. Droneview7 gives awes glimpse there. Many courts around town have been closed by the city following the new restrictions. But its more than just Tennis Courts that are now off limits. New at 6 00, abc7 News Reporter Lauren Martinez is live in berkeley to explain. Lauren . Liz, the playground behind me is completely taped up to stop o t equi a lot of these new rules now in place are to prevent you from t
Wow. I think ill take two. For the love oh. Center of tech, innovation, and wealth, what does Distance Learning mean for families with students in need. Hundreds of cots are set up inside one of San Franciscos Biggest Convention centers as the city turns this place into a temporary homeless shelter during this pandemic. Bay area 10 impacted by coronavirus, threatening a run strike. They want the governors help. Abc 7 news starts right now. Announcer now your health, your safety. This is abc 7 news. Tonight the United States has confirmed more than 215,000 cases of coronavirus, doubling the total in just the last fiv days. 5,100 people have died. As the number of cases surges, California Governor Gavin Newsom is urging other states to issue stayathome orders. What are you waiting for . Eric garcetti is joining a growing push for people to wear face masks in public. This isnt an excuse to go out. California schools will stay closed through the end of the academic year. We know that this
Wealth, what does Distance Learning mean for families with students in need. Hundreds of cots are set up inside one of San Franciscos Biggest Convention centers as the city turns this place into a temporary homeless shelter during this pandemic. Bay area 10 impacted by coronavirus, threatening a run strike. They want the governors help. Abc 7 news starts right now. Announcer now your health, your safety. This is abc 7 news. Tonight the United States has confirmed more than 215,000 cases of coronavirus, doubling the total in just the last five days. At least 5,100 people have died. As the number of cases surges, California Governor Gavin Newsom is urging other states to issue stayathome orders. What are you waiting for . Eric garcetti is joining a growing push for people to wear face masks in public. This isnt an excuse to go out. Ademic yeaniahrhe we know that this is difficult. We know that tis is a challenge. We have to rise to that challenge. In the bay area there are now more than
A lot of news coming out. One of the major headlines, the shelterinplace order extended into early may has a chance of being extended even further in the city. The likelihood that that may 3rd date will be extended is possible. Some other keynotes from that press conference. The mayor acknowledging big news out of sacramento, which is all schools will be closed through the end of the academic year. Well have more on that in just a few minutes. The city is starting an official program to give you a chance to help Senior Citizens or those in need. You can do that on sf. Gov or by calling 311. Now starting tomorrow, at least 400 of the citys homeless will shelter at the moscone center. The city is hoping to secure 2500 hotel rooms by the end of the week, mainly to house the homeless who are tested positive or are showing some symptoms. With possible budget losses in the 1 billion range over the next two years, mayor breed says its absolutely critical that everybody complete the 2020 u. S.
All times. Here is a question so many are asking tonight. Should we all wear masks . The Trump Administration may recommend that americans wear masks or something similar when out in public. Californias department of Public Health is now recommending it, along with many Bay Area Health departments. But Governor Newsom still urges caution. Masks are not a institute for physical distancing. If you are going into an environment where physical disastering is all but impossible, for example, into a Grocery Store with small aisles and a long queue, that we do believe it would be additive and beneficial to have a face covering. Bear in mind medical grade masks like the n95 you hear so much about should be reserved for medical workers since there simply arent enough. The public can use a fabric covering like a bandanna or a homemade mask. The bay area and Santa Cruz County have nearly 3,000 confirmed coronavirus cases tonight. There have been 73 deaths. Santa clara county has more than a thous