Ministry Officials Say this helps reduce the risk of inhospital infefections while allowiwing effective testing. The method has already been introduced in parts of the country. The Ministry Says japan now has capacity for up to 12,000 daily tests. It plans to increase the figure by supporting the installment of more testing equipment using the emergency economic package recently announced by the government. The ministry also aims to secure more workers to help conduct the test. For the week ending april 6, 4,000 tests a day on average were happening. Across japan overr 500 new cas werere reported on wednesday, a record high. More than 4,900 people have now tested posititive. Another 712 cases were linked to the diamond princess cruiseship which was quarantined near tokyo earlier this year. More than 110 people have died, including 11 from the ship. In france, the coronavirus death toll has topped 10,000. That makes it the fourth country to pass that mark after italy, spain and the Unit
And former Vice President joe biden getting tighter. The abc News Washington post survey of registered voters is a virtual dead heat with biden favored by 49 , trump by 47 . Those are some of our top stories on this monday, march 30th. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us. We do begin with help on the way for new york city. The u. S. Navy hospital ship comfort is set to arrive today in new york harbor equipped with 1,000 beds and a full medical staff. It will be used for noncovid19 patients to free up space in overwhelmed hospitals. The Javits Center in manhattan is opening its doors today with 3,000 beds on hand. In california the Los Angeles Convention center also serving as an overflow hospital as President Trump pushes back the deadline for social distancing. Abcs rachel scott has more. Reporter President Trump, who had hoped to get things back to normal by easter, now extending the voluntary National Guidelines until april 30th. Nothing would be worse than declaring vi
Like a nightmare that doesnt end. Families hunkering down for the next two weeks. How bad will it get its been very frightening. This is a character test for all of us. Announcer this is an nbc news special report. The coronavirus pandemic. Good evening, everyone, welcome tonight. A special look at what has suddenly forced its way forefront of all of our lives. One of the biggest crises weve ever faced, the coronavirus pandemic well bring you the latest on the outbreak and in collaboration with facebook well be answering some of the questions most important to you what concerns you most about the coronavirus pandemic go to our Facebook Page to weigh in our panel of experts will answer your questions throughout the hour were all in new and uncharted territory. Just tonight governor good afternoon newsom of california, the biggest state in the nation with nearly 40 million people, has issued a stay at home order for the entire state this is the new normal well go to jo ling kent now in c
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
Last night early today begins now we appreciate your being with us this morning. Im frances rivera. And im lindsey reiser. A Global Pandemic grips america as the number reaches 3,000 in the states and officials take unprecedented steps to slow down the spread heres what we know this hour. In california, a lockdown like no other, calling for all seniors to stay home its the only state so far to put a restriction on residents age 65 or older. Governor newsom is urging hospitals and Nursing Homes to restrict visitors. Tom hanks shares an update from isolation, thanking all the people helping him battle the virus. After he and his wife, rita wilson, tested positive, they have been in isolation at Gold Coast University hospital in queensland, australia. A volunteer organization stemming back to the Kennedy Administration suspending operations the peace corps is telling volunteers its suspending operations the organization is now trying to evacuate their volunteers from several posts around