Right now on kpix 5 , more local news at 5 30. A Contra Costa County dock fired up his frustration with the people who are not taking the coronavirus seriously. It is time to become serious about this covid. The oldest living marine stole hearts when he was flooded with valentines. How the Northern California veteran is celebrating his 105th birthday. Fed up with street freeway trash. Business owners are saving a result. They say if caltrans will not step up, they will. May reset the trash in the weeds on eyesore. They are now ready to take matters into their own hands. There are set up with all of the trash, the weeds emmy fire hazards and the lights. They say caltrans and the city of san jose basically share the blame for not caring enough about these problems. They say they about their businesses. They will take matters into their own hands starting tomorrow morning. Basic level of service we are not getting us taxpayers. Trash everywhere in the city. Book loan to longtime. Coupons
Outbreaks. They are outbreaks in specific counties. In some cases, outbreaks in specific communities. Personnel,ged cdc hhs personnel. I didnt mention before, but three weeks ago when we were seeing similar activity in North Carolina and alabama, we sent personnel into those states. We have seen declining numbers beginning in both of those states. The important thing is not one side not onesizefitsall. The overall guidance to every american is to practice good hygiene, the measures we recommended at home and at work. Stand. But our focus today is to make sure in those areas of the country where we are seeing a significant not only increase in cases, but positivity level, just how important it is to listen to whether state and local Health Officials are directing them to do. Wearing a maske has become a political statement. Are you concerned about that . Is there a message you would like to send to people about the importance of wearing a mask . We think that the first principle is if p
We are tracking the increase and the rate of increase of new cases at the county level. We currently have 130 counties out of the 3100 in the u. S. In that category. This level shows you case positivity by the metros and the number of tests that have been done. This shows the change over time of test positivity and the largest metro where we have concerns. Phoenix, houston, dallas, san antonio, orlando, riverside, california and then to the bottom. This is how we continue to integrate data cases, data on testing and on hospitalization so we can work with the states for comprehensive integrative response. I know many of you would be interested in seeing how high test positivity became. March and april, the top line is new york city metro and you can see it reach over 50 on a series of days for almost two weeks. 50 of the tests were positive for covid19. Under that, you see new jersey and minnesota and a series of individuals. Detroit is the second one. To show you how you look at the st
Go ahead get those windows wide open. Let the cool air in before yet another hot afternoon just around the corner. Daytime highs are going to be climbing. Well back into the 90s for inland spots with 60s 70s along the coast in the bay. James all right john, thank you now lets get to the latest on the coronavirus pandemic one day after Governor Newsom gave his warning about a spike in covid19 cases the state actually saw its highest singleday total of coronavirus cases since this pandemic began. There were more than 5,000 new coronavirus cases yesterday. Heres a look at how the numbers shake out across the state were looking at more than a 191,000 confirmed cases of covid19 with more than 5600 deaths here in the bay area. Were now topping more than 20,000 confirmed cases with more than 500 confirmed deaths. Alameda county also reporting the most new cases in the past 24 hours with more than 250 new cases on their books kron fours reyna harvey live in Alameda County now with details on t
Back summary openings. A lot going on in the states and around the country as the numbers continue to spike. A question for you has the pandemic impacted your behavior and if so, how . 30,ou are under 2027488000 . 50,een 30 and 2027488001 . Age,u are over 50 years of 2027488002 . You can also send us a text message at 2027488003 or facebook andt at twitter. We begin with this piece that marks the difference between these latest couple of weeks. Surge is not the same as new yorks crisis. The virus that ravaged northeastern u. S. Cities is surging through western states. It is different this time. Younger people are getting sick with covid19. States that have brief lockdown are encouraging social distancing and mask wearing. Many have embraced the usual summer rituals. Health officials are sounding the alarm of outbreaks going through house parties. Some took the end of stayathome orders as permission to live their lives unimpeded. Old, bentez, 30 years the night at a nightclub sharing d