To 15 , yet they are still opting to shut down. On the other hand, Santa Clara County is down to 15 , which equals 31 empty icu beds remaining in the south bay. Marianne favro is in san jose to see how hospitals are handling the covid surge. Reporter Regional Medical center of san jose is now at capacity, but it continues to accept new patients here in the emergency department. There are at least 66 Covid Patients at Regional Medical center, and the surge is straining hospital resources. We are at capacity. Theres essentially no more beds in the hospital to rapidly put the patients into their inpatient unit. Reporter the hospital continues to perform surgery and accept emergency patients. But elective surgeries have been put on hold. The Medical Center is also using beds in the postacute care unit to accommodate additional patients. But it wont be using the pandemic tents set up in the parking lot back in april. We think its going to be better to circle the wagon, have our Team Togethe
For today. For getting outside but the winds will be kicking up and thats something youll notice, especially this afternoon. As we go into the rest of the forecast, we are going to see some very cold mornings. In fact, frosty valleys heading into the weekend but still no rain in the forecast for next week. And if you are planning to have thanksgiving dinner outside, lets head over towards the east bay as we check out danville. Now, our high temperatures today will reach up to about 62 degrees and if you want to have dinner during the warmest time of the day, plan dinner around 2 00 or 3 00. Have it early. Well talk more about our microclimates, as well as what is ahead. If you are going to work, were looking at a smooth overall commute across the bay area and taking a look at the maps. We do have gusty winds in some spots as you cross some of those east to west bridges. Just make sure youre careful because those winds have been picking up. We have seen a couple of incidents on some of
Heroes testing positive. Our gratitude towards doctors and nurses this thanksgiving. Plus. Pouring gasoline on the fire that is already burning very hot. Holiday travel taking off. The growing number of people still flying and driving despite aern waing not to from Health Officials. And helping those in need. A live report on the thanksgiving meal give aways happening today across the bay area and really struggle to put food on the table this thanksgiving. The third hour of today in the bay continues right now. And a good morning and happy thanksgiving to you. Thanks so much for making us a part of your morning. Im marcus washington. Im kira klapper in for laura garcia. And kara is here with a look at weather and traffic. Hey, kari, happy thanksgiving. Happy thanksgiving. We are going to have a really nice day, but a little bit windy. Were starting out clear as we await the suns arrival with a live look in san jose and the winds at times gusting up to 30 Miles Per Hour and even more in
Lar of frost on the windshield. 38 degrees, 39 in santa cruz. Look at concord and livermore. 33 degrees in livermore and down to about 32 degrees. Thats near freezing in novato and the napa area. A frosty start. Here is what were monitoring for the next week. An increase in some cloud cover later tonight with an onshore flow making its arrival and then as of now to give you a sneak peek we will remain dry for the month of november. High pressure rolling in and the potential for some winds to build. Ill go over that and your thanksgiving forecast coming up in a few minutes. Kira . Well see you again soon. Thanks so much. The bay area returned to a stayathome order curfew that runs for the next month. For now it impacts the majority of the bay area but not the entire region. It includes 41 counties across california which fall under the states most restrictive purple tier where covid rates are climbing at an alarming rate and threaten to overwhelm our local Health Care System that is alm
Now. Good evening, everyone. Thanks for joining. Cases are surging and counties are taking action. Today is the first day that Indoor Dining is once again offlimits in San Francisco. Another blow for restaurants already struggling during the pandemic. Not just San Francisco. Several bay area counties taking action to slow the spread of the virus. All tightening restrictions starting next week. Nbc bay areas Christy Smith has a look at how restaurants are dealing with this latest setback. Reporter a number of restaurants we spoke with today say theyre working hard to try and make diners feel even more comfortable being outside. Its a stressful time, they say where, and there is so much to consider in rolling back. For restaurants right now its very stressful. Reporter at water bar theyre no longer able to offer any Indoor Dining but there is space to dine outside with a view. Were probably 50 of what we would have been on a night where we could have Indoor Dining. Reporter San Francisco