To 15 , yet they are still opting to shut down. On the other hand, Santa Clara County is down to 15 , which equals 31 empty icu beds remaining in the south bay. Marianne favro is in san jose to see how hospitals are handling the covid surge. Reporter Regional Medical center of san jose is now at capacity, but it continues to accept new patients here in the emergency department. There are at least 66 Covid Patients at Regional Medical center, and the surge is straining hospital resources. We are at capacity. Theres essentially no more beds in the hospital to rapidly put the patients into their inpatient unit. Reporter the hospital continues to perform surgery and accept emergency patients. But elective surgeries have been put on hold. The Medical Center is also using beds in the postacute care unit to accommodate additional patients. But it wont be using the pandemic tents set up in the parking lot back in april. We think its going to be better to circle the wagon, have our Team Togethe
I think that is what you notice about thanksgiving probably more than anything else. Back over to you. A new record this were nothing for california. 18,350 new daily cases were reported yesterday. There were also more than 100 deaths tuesday as the Positivity Rate hovers right below 6 . Santa clara county Health Officials issue a grave update about a covid surge. We are learning latinos continue to be the demographic most impacted by infects. The group represents nearly 60 of all cases in the county despite only accounting for roughly a quarter of the population. Also troubling, Health Official say fewer than 50 bed are available for icu patients. 500 new cases were report tuesday alone. Officials urging people not to gather with people outside of their household. What were asking people to do is call your family members, enjoy them via the telephone. Enjoy people in 12 feet distance wearing your mask. We are urging all residents, do not have gatherings and do not travel. In north bay
Heroes testing positive. Our gratitude towards doctors and nurses this thanksgiving. Plus. Pouring gasoline on the fire that is already burning very hot. Holiday travel taking off. The growing number of people still flying and driving despite aern waing not to from Health Officials. And helping those in need. A live report on the thanksgiving meal give aways happening today across the bay area and really struggle to put food on the table this thanksgiving. The third hour of today in the bay continues right now. And a good morning and happy thanksgiving to you. Thanks so much for making us a part of your morning. Im marcus washington. Im kira klapper in for laura garcia. And kara is here with a look at weather and traffic. Hey, kari, happy thanksgiving. Happy thanksgiving. We are going to have a really nice day, but a little bit windy. Were starting out clear as we await the suns arrival with a live look in san jose and the winds at times gusting up to 30 Miles Per Hour and even more in
Unfortunately, the obvious effect of the wind as you got to tie everything a little bit further down, especially if you do have a set up outside for your thanksgiving feast. Now this is your look outside at the suture tower cam it is beautiful crystal clear. Lots of sunlight and temperatures are already climbing. Wind speeds the breezy us for the north bay and right along the coastline, were looking at notably windy conditions in areas like Sonoma Sandra fell Half Moon Bay and santa rosa, lets advance to later on today a more important time like well be around 02 30pm thats when temperatures will be at their warmest in a good time to be outside some of our windy response the north bay at the coast even san jose in concord on the decently windy side, although sonoma and napa will be here to windiest spots around this time just something to know if you are getting out there because otherwise it is beautiful skies will be clear from the coast to our inland areas well into the afternoon an
Good wednesday morning to you. Thanks so much for joining us. Im laura garcia. And im marcus washington. Well get to the commute in just a bit. First lets start with the forecast. Meteorologist kari hall has been tracking those temps for us. Were starting out cool this morning in the trivalley, checking out whats going on in dublin, and we are seeing some clear visibility for now. We will see some light, patchy fog drifting by, but it will be slightly cooler today. And by tomorrow well have a very cold morning. Some of us may be starting out near freezing. Our dry weather does continue at least throughout the weekend. Well talk about whats ahead coming up. Mike, how is it looking right now for the commute . Kari, its looking really great right now as we look at the bay bridge toll plaza. Very light volume now and i expect for the earlier morning commute maybe 6 00, 6 15 well see slowing. Well watch that. The maps show no major issues around the bay. Maybe a little fog in the north bay.