Perform for fans. Sairst. Patricks day, as did country only on cbs this morning we utntertaining a selfisolating world. Singer luke combs. Yay, john. Its wednesday, march 18th, 2020. Well have the latest updates on the coronavirus right after todays eye opener, your world reporter combs said he would do a livestream performance in 90 seconds. Every week people are 15 days. You can do anything for 15 days. Selfquarantined. Stay at home as much as legend also teased plans to possibssib limit the spread. We do not want to look like release new music. Just so you guys know, i am italy does. Reporter throughout the going to put out a new album u. S. , coronavirus continues to this year. Spread. Oh, my god, thank god. Infections are confirmed in all 50 states. The selfishness of people who reporter before wrapping up with his number one hit. Are not taking this seriously is its just maddening. Reporter President Trump you are all of me promising cash to suffering i give my all to you america
The scramble to find muchneeded medical equipment. Were talking live to an emergency te house plan extraordinary efforts to bolster the economy, put checks in the hands of tens of millions of americans as the treasury secretary warns unemployment get hit 20 without actions. Battling back. Were hearing so many stories from survivors of the coronavirus. The symptoms, the hidden clues and how they managed to get better, and our very own abc News Reporter who tested positive after reporting on the crisis joining us live from quarantine. And an allstar assist. The heartwarming movement of athletes showing their support in this difficult time. How russell wilson, his wife ciara, and rookie Zion Williamson are providing kindness during the crisis. We do say, good morning, america on this hump day. Many are doing whatever they can. How about zion . 19yearold nba rookie. He has pledged to pay the wages of arena workers there in new orleans. What an example he is setting. John legend having some
Patients. Im tired, stressed, scared icu doctor and dont scare that easily but this is scary early today starts now. Good to have you with us, im frances rivera. Im phillip mena. 80 million americans virtually on lockdown. Over 80 million americans on virtual lockdown confirmed cases surged to over 35,000, almost half in new york. More than 400 americans have died eight states issued state at home orders, california, new york, new jersey, ohio, connecticut, louisiana any nonessential businesses found open could be fined. More than 7,000 National Guard members are being deployed to cities across the country. In addition, President Trump has activated additional troops in new york, california and washington as cases surge drastically. In new york, hospitals are banning partners from the delivery room. Women who give birth at New York Presbyterian Hospital will have to do so alone as millions shelter in place, renters falling into distress. Federal government announced protections for hom
Trillion coronavirus aid package saying it has a slush fund for big business republicans warning their rivals are playing with fire as the economy tanks. At risk, new warnings from Health Officials on the viruss toll on younger americans. We have to really examine why were seeing it here but we didnt see it in china. What the cdc is saying straight ahead. Plus olympics in jeopardy. The First Nations announce they wont send athletes to tokyo and the debate intensifies this morning over whether the games should really happen today monday, march 23rd, 2020 announcer from nbc news, this is a special edition of today the coronavirus pandemic with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb. And good morning, everybody. Welcome to today on monday morning. Its good to have you along with us once again we are separated but together in our hearts, hoda im working from home this week and youre back in the studio. Indeed, savannah. Its great, great to see your face on this monday morning. We do have a lot to
Virus. Some of the changes include avoid gatherings of more than 10 people. Avoid eating in restaurants and going to bars. Use delivery and pick up options instead. History date for the wrong reasons. The dow jones seeing the biggest point drop in history losing nearly 3000 points or 13 . The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic continues to mount. Is go to heaven live in san jose with the breakdown on what the shelter in place order means. Reporter Health Officials from six counties in the city of berkeley announced the toughest restriction so far in the face of this outbreak. The secondary measures even though they want people to isolate themselves physically for their own safety. They know they will have to find a way for neighbors to help neighbors and communities to help communities to come through this collectively. We decided collectively that we needed to take swift action as soon as possible to prevent the further spread and to protect our Critical Healthcare infrast