And Regional Medical center demonstrators there protested against the plant closure of Maternal Health services. Also in san jose tenants took to the streets, demanding a pass on first of the month rental payments. This is part of a nationwide movement, by the way. People are calling for a rent strike in may, since the pandemic has left so many people out of work. We go now to San Francisco to a homeless woman. And is aborted took over a vacant home. They want the city to step up and provide shelter for Homeless People in the pandemic. Reporter protesters tell me there are many vacant Housing Units around the city and they should be used itself to the Homeless People off the streets right away. Reporter at noon dozens of protesters gathered on 19th street in San Franciscos castro neighborhood where two homeless women and a supporter entered an empty home to occupy it. We think this house is better used as Affordable Housing to offer protection to our homeless neighbors. Reporter protes
Out at home. The requirements to wear face coverings does not take the place of social distancing. Reporter they do not need to be medical grade, Health Officials say bandannas or cloth masks will do. This just feels like another order, it is important to realize that this actually enables us to lift other, more restrictive orders. That is the hope. Right now, no easing of restrictions has been announced. Notably, Santa Clara County is not mandating masks yet. Resident say they would support it. It is hard to distance yourself in the store when there are others around and if we can reduce the amount of come you know, spray going all over the place, that is probably a good thing. I think it should be a requirement, i feel guilty not wearing one right now. I think we have a responsibility during this quarantine to limit the spread of the virus as much as possible. Reporter the new rule will take effect tonight at 11 59 but wont be enforced until april 22. Officials want to give people en