Starting today. Like much of the bay area, that county to is now in the most restrictive purple tier for coronavirus cases. Ktvus allie rasmus explains what the changes mean. Reporter a sign on the door of the montclair Fitness Center in oakland explained to customers they are closed to comply with county health orders. The owner says she has been lucky enough to keep her business afloat with online and outdoor classes. We know a lot of businesses are suffering because they dont have an outdoor option and honestly, i dont know that if this continues if we will be able to keep up what we are doing. Reporter at restaurants like the crcpe pan on piedmont avenue, it is back to serving tables outside only, no more Indoor Dining allowed. Movie theaters, houses of worship, and museums can only operate outdoors in Alameda County. I would like if we could open up and participate in real life again but i think that it is really important right now that we all participate in keeping the community
Current surges in covid cases, but success hinges on the masses complying on a daily basis. Were making progress in the planning around Vaccine Distribution in our county. Reporter wednesday, dr. Jennifer tong giving a glimpse into the plans for covid19 Vaccine Distribution. They hope to make giving vaccinations more manageable. The doses are unknown and can fluctuate based on conditions. Initially healthcare and front line workers will be the first to receive the vaccine. Like everyone else, we will receive a limited supply at first. More will be coming over time. It might take many months, though, before everyone who is interested in getting a vaccine is able to get one. Reporter officials stress social staples from the past nine months, washing hands, social distancing, and wearing a mask, are still needed to combat the current covid19 surge. Some south bay hospitals, including valley medical center, are postponing elective surgery to ensure bed space. Valley med representatives dec
Health officials in Contra Costa County are stepping up free covid testing. Now even though they say mixing with those outside someones household is still a risky idea. Rob roth heard from Public Health officers today and gins us now with more. Rob . Reporter yeah, heather, on one hand Health Officials are urging people to stay home over thanksgiving, but theyre also saying if youre going to visit, get tested first. Cars lined up in this parking lot in concord Tuesday Morning for what the Contra Costa Health department calls testing for turkey. This family recently lost their grandfather to covid and know too well the horrors of the virus. We just want to be safe. Were going to meet some family over the holidays, and we want to protect ourselves and protect them, as well. Reporter this is one of 13 sites in Contra Costa County offering free covid testing. The push now is to get people tested before thanksgiving, and possibly exposing others. While inviting everyone that you gather with
Remarks from a 2019 shopper. Unemployment is down. More people are working and spending. Reporter this years spending. We were not allowed inside. For shoppers, in addition to looking for gifts, they are looking out. Decides looking for what youre looking for, yet to make sure you were not too close to somebody else. To it is different. You have to stand in lines and do all of this funky stuff. The funky stuff is wearing a mask, social distancing, and waiting outside of the store if it gets too crowded. There were no large crowds at bay street in emeryville, indicative of many shoppings lots in the east bay. Despite small crowds, the Holiday Shopping analysis by e marketer. Com, expects u. S. Retail sales to rise a most 1 above 2019. Theres a 4. 7 decrease in brickandmortar sales, but a 36 jump in Online Shopping. One worker sun valley mall describes foot traffic as steady. They added, do not come seeking santa claus, because he will not be here due to the pandemic. Some shoppers opted
Witnesses say it happened in an instant. The girls father tried to save her, but he could not. Good evening everyone, i am frank somerville. I am Heather Holmes in for julie. The girl drowned at the beach, at a remote outpost on the west side of the bay in marin county. We have live coverage from deborah the spoke with First Responders about what happened. Reporter they said the dad couldve easily drown as well, trying to save his daughter. This is a tragedy for the parents and the two Little Sisters on a beach outing. This is the northernmost beach on the seashore. From skyfox, it is remote and secluded. The shoreline drops in the ocean. It came in as a water rescue. Reporter water rescue rushed in, expecting to save someone in the ocean. Instead, the park ranger, first arrived on the 4yearold victim had already washed ashore. He started cpr. First responders also took turns until she could be airlifted. About 45 minutes until we could get her loaded and moved toward a hospital. The e