We still have enough firefighters in our reserve in order to fulfill our commitment to the community. Reporter and to backfill firefighters are here on their days off to fill those shifts that are vacated by the affected firefighters. They say they are still responding to every single emergency call that comes in, but they do warn the public as a precautionary measure, they are showing up with respirators for theirs and your safety. Were live in san jose, dimian trujillo, nbc bay area news. Thank you, damian. The confirmed cases of coronavirus continues to grow in the bay area. Just over an hour ago, Santa Clara County said there are now 66 people who have tested positive. San mateo county also saw a jump today. 20 people there now confirmed to have the virus. Just into our newsroom, a second Bay Area School district is shutting down. Just minutes ago, west contra costa unified announced it will close all schools for three weeks beginning next monday. San francisco unified made a simil
We have a team of reporters covering the impact of the coronavirus on the bay area and in the bay area. Lets begin with melissa colorado right there at the port. Youve been there all day and this evening as well. Reporter most likely throughout the week, i spoke to the spokesperson, he cant recall the last time a cruise has ever docked here at the port of oakland, but here she is, the grand princess arriving today around noon. This is a cruise ship that has been out at sea for several days waiting for the signal to dock filled with passengers just itching to get out, and now is when were going to see this logistical behemoth go into overdrive. Federal, state and county officials are working together to get all those passengers transported to a safe facility where they can be quarantined. The port of oakland was never on the itinerary for the roughly 2,300 passengers aboard the grand princess cruise ship, but just listen to the cheers that broke out when they got closer to the iconic ca