Whats being done about it. Reporter right now at san quinten, they are testing prisoners and getting immediate results in realtime. Thats why the governor gave a specific number today at noon and within a few hours, there were more cases. So they are constantly updating those numbers. We are finding out more about that 71yearold death row inmate who was found dead in his cell last wednesday. According to the marin county coroners office, the examination of the body showed he tested positive for covid19. The baseball field at san quinten has been turned into a triage because of the covid19 outbreak. Since the governor spoke this morning, the number of inmate cases has gone up by 19, to 1,030. Whats concerning is how quickly that number increased. 987 new cases in the past 14 days alone. We have formalized strategies and plans, including the protect of suiting seton hospital if we have to transfer many, many patients. Reporter several months ago, 3500 lowlevel offenders throughout the pr
It has been a rough night to say the least for residents of brooklyn, new york, with thunderstorms uprooting trees. They crashed into backyards and onto garages, parked cars, and even a city bus. The new york city borough also got hit with hail during that severe thunderstorm. We turn now to the coronavirus pandemic forcing colleges to shift their admissions priorities. They are turning away from test scores to how students have been caring for themselves and others during this crisis. Heres abcs rachel scott. Reporter College Admission deans from across the country accounting for the massive shift in the Student Experience during the pandemic. How are you contributing to solving the needs of others during this crisis . Reporter releasing a new statement telling students and parents what they now value during the admissions process. Its a different landscape out there, its a different terrain that admissions offices are looking at. Reporter through the making caring common project at h
Across the country. The response from the Police Department in colorado. Plus, vicious attack. A woman is gored by a bison at yellowstone. Opting out, more big League Players saying they wont take the field for the new season. And from the photo claiming to show a bat the size of a human to the cutest bear fight weve ever seen, all the trending video for your Tuesday Morning. And good Tuesday Morning, everyone. We begin with the coronavirus emergency. The World Health Organization says the worst is yet to come. Infections are on the rise in 32 states. The mayor of los angeles now says 1 out of every 140 residents in the city is infectious. From california to arizona and texas, some hospitals are now on the brink. And across the country more beaches are closing. Officials are worried about scenes like this one at delawares Rehoboth Beach where three lifeguards have now tested positive. Abcs andrea fujii picks up the coverage this morning. Reporter this morning, 36,000 new coronavirus ca
Exclusive. Maybe i can sound a bit crude but this is 100 bull [ bleep ]. Democrats and republicans demanding answers today. On capitol hill. Summer scorcher. The first major heat wave of the season taking hold from the midwest to the east coast. Record highs expected in the south. The full forecast straight ahead. Firing back. The st. Louis couple who went viral for aiming guns at protesters. Get the hell out of my neighborhood now defending their actions. Coming right at the house. Why they say demonstrators left them with no other choice and the investigation into the confrontation caught on camera. Game off. Just one day before Training Camps reopen, the star players who wont be a part of baseballs return. Why they say theyre opting out. Those stories, plus snap, crackle, pop. A surprise Fireworks Show lights up the new york city skyline as macys kicks off its annual fourth of july display with a series of sec retoshows. Today, tuesday, june 30th, 2020. Announcer from nbc news this
Just madly out of control. Reporter we got half a tank. Reporter jim came back to his house after he thought it was safe. As we drove back, the flames were still, um, spotty here and there. Within an hour or two after i got to the house i realized i shouldnt be here. Reporter firefighters from all over the bay area and Southern California in the air and engines and on foot furiously fighting the flames but Mother Nature fought back. This fouryear drought dry vegetation made for some serious spotting across the lines. Reporter despite firefighters best efforts, the wind picked back upbringing new life to the fire. Under the scorching sun triple digit heat, new flames ripped through hundreds of more acres. I have never seen flames so tall. 200300 feet. Reporter lake county with dry brush and rugged terrain makes it one of the worst landscapes for firefighters. Theres nothing stopping it. Its very rugged territory and impossible to be put it out. Reporter so far jims home is safe. Everyth