Sentences, and individual health risks. It is becoming clear that covid19 is not just a threat to the elderly. The cdc says adults under 44 years old make up 20 of the hospitalized cases in the u. S. , and 12 of patients who required intensive care. The state department is now advising all u. S. Citizens to avoid all International Travel until further notice. The level 4 alert advises americans abroad to take the next available flight home or risk being stuck where they are. It is the new normal here in the bay area. Hunkering down, washing your hands, keeping at least 6 feet away from everyone you do not know. Our medical producer joins us in San Francisco. When will we know if our efforts will make a big difference . Reporter liz, we keep seeing the cases going up every single day and in every single county in the bay area. We will know that our efforts are working once that number peaks and starts to go down. You have to realize that covid 19 and infection takes anywhere from 2 to 1
Grant lotus indeed it is and im Vicki Liviakis thanks for joining us tonight governor newsome says that hes confident. The residents will abide by the order and that social pressure well encourage people to do the right thing, lets hope so the statewide shelter at home order is a directive. Many counties have of course already been following weve been doing in most of the bay area since monday night. Grocery stores statewide will remain open essential supplies will still be available per for people who need them food can be picked up take out style and restaurants. Kids can play outside, although youll see more and more playgrounds closing weve already seen that here in the bay. We have learned tonight that the National Guard will be delivering medical and other necessary supplies to make up for lost volunteers and anxiety issues that people are having folks some of them, especially if youre older or have existing issues just do not want to go outside do not want to go to the Grocery S
Fifth state to order its citizens to stay inside except to go out for essentials like groceries, doctors appointments and exercising alone and at a distance new york states executive order goes into effect tonight meanwhile, congressional leaders are expected to be back in washington later today to discuss a trillion dollar economic rescue package. Senate majority leader mitch mnelquote, mitchy close mcconnell said they are close to a deal. All told, 24,000 reported cases of covid19 in the u. S new york state has a third of them this morning, 297 coronavirus related deaths in the country. Jeff bezos says his company is looking to hire 100,000 people to help them deal with the demand and asking people to apply now. In a few minutes we will take your questions live to a pair of doctors who will give you answers about your health, and mental. Later in the spotlight staying connected in our new age of social distancing the suddenly booming platform that is helping to keep us together then
Zero but market uncertainty still growing as Financial Institutions horde the u. S. Dollar. The latest move is seen as an attempt to prevent something on the scale of the 2008 Global Financial crisis. Meanwhile, finance ministers and central bankers from the group of 20 countries discussed the pandemic during an emergency Conference Call on monday. Translator g20 members have an extremely Important Role to play. Were determined the take all possible measures without hesitation to overcome this situation. He told reporters the development of coronavirus medicines will be the key to overcomie ining the crisis. He said nations should implement sufficient economic and fiscal measures. He stressed the g20 members should support countries with poor medical services. He says this can be done if the members cooperate with organizations such as the International Monetary fund and the world bank. The finance minister says leaders of the g20 plan to hold a Conference Call as early as this week. T
Businesses and rural schools shuttered as the illness spikes again, now reaching every state, infecting thousands and killing more than 100 nationwide in communities big and small, the National Guard deploying to additional regions as more counties order a shelter in place, restricting public gatherings and telling families not to leave home unless necessary. Trying to condense my outside time to as little bit as possible. Reporter the governor of new york says no such order is imminent for new york city, where the usns comfort, floating hospital with 1,000 rooms, will dock next month and where businesses are being forced to operate differently. No more than 50 of the work force can report for work outside of the home. Reporter as Iconic Detroit automakers like ford, gm and chrysler, a symbol of american manufacturing, pull the plug on production, the u. S. Canadian Border is also closing to nonessential traffic. Even College Commencements are being canceled the president urging everyo