But the county is edging now towards the purple now it is announced even stricter rollbacks including the end of Indoor Dining on for us dan kerman is joining us live now from walnut creek with details good evening dam. Good evening, you know, its just tuesday. We talked about restrictions that were going in today now today, theyre putting in new restrictions will start on. As each day goes by the data gets more and more Contra Costa County Health Officer doctor Chris Farnitano says the countys covid case rate is now in the most restrictive purple tier and hospitalizations which were at 17 back in september have grown to 50 as a result come tuesday Indoor Dining will be shut down completely in the county. So well Indoor Fitness Centers and gyms and Concession Stands at movie theaters. We can put some of those key restrictions now we can hope lynn that. When a blunt that surge. Keep it from being so big and so long lasting and get us through a winter quicker and with less harm to the co
Child care programs are also allowed to reopen, but are limited to just 12 children per facility, certain outdoor businesses such as nurseries landscapers and gardeners are allowed to resume business. But outdoor restaurants, cafes and bars are not allowed to reopen under this revised order other shared outdoor spaces such as skate parks and golf courses are also allowed to reopen tomorrow. But physical distancing guidelines are still going to be enforced. Kron fours dan thorn has a closer look at whats allowed and whats not allowed during the month ahead starting tomorrow. What you can and cannot do beginning may 4th is the question for many seeking normalcy in this pandemic some of the restrictions under the shelterinplace order will be eased like all construction activities being allowed to continue. Tennis courts will not be open across the bay area but Contra Costa County will let people play. Some however got a jump start on sunday. Golf courses can also reopen but social distanc
Basketball championships will happen. The California Interscholastic Federation says it will reveal more at 9 00 this morning. The games scheduled for tomorrow and saturday. Thousands more coronavirus sprouting up across the world has prompted President Trump to boost travel restrictions in a very big way. Hes also now working with lawmakers to provide medical and financial relief. Abc News Reporter Andrew Denver has the latest efforts. Andrew . So much has changed overnight. Waking up this morning the forecast on coronavirus so much different than it was just 24 hours ago and now lawmakers here in washington are scrambling to fight the effects of the outbreak. A country in crisis. I have decided to take several strong but necessary actions to protect the health and well being of all americans. Reporter here in the u. S. And around the world, coronavirus now a global pandemic. The first in a decade according to the World Health Organization. The death toll at home and abroad rising. Pr
At noon 66 to 67 with the fog quickly receding and this afternoon 71 to 74 degrees. If youre heading out this evening, still pretty comfortable away from the coast. Heres jobina. Good morning, everyone. Well check in here. Live picture coming up right now of the bay bridge toll plaza. From the toll plaza into San Francisco. It will be about a nineminute ride for everyone. No metering lights on yet. Well keep track of that because all week long theyve been turning on the metering lights later and later and due to less people coming into work. A lot of people working from home right now. 87 nice and clear in the south bay right now and pull up our drive times. Albany to the maze, slight slow down with six minutes. And highway 101 to cupertino 10 minutes. Developing news this morning, we are learning more about the u. S. Suspending more travel from europe. The president made that announcement from the white house yesterday. The ban starts at midnight. The Vice President just revealed more
But as you make your way out the door if San Francisco, temperatures in the 40s. A jacket needed for the start of the day, but not so much this afternoon. And making it into the upper 60s in the 70. More on this in a few minutes, and mike, how is the commute looking . Light, as it has all week. Its 5 01, and no backup, not even in the cash lanes. One crash near spencer, and we will get chp over there and let you know how much traffic flow is there. And a smooth drive coming down through san jose. First today in the bay we explain the governors new plans to ban events with more than 250 people. Reporter yeah, making the recommendation for folks to cancel any large events at least through the month of march, and this is after San Francisco makes that decision, and that affects events at the chase center and that will trickle down to warriors game. We will get to that in a moment. Governor newsom is joining the officials from the department of Public Health calling to cancel large gatheri