Hospitals are running out of masks, ventilators and other crucial equipment. President trump has invoked the defense production act so he can direct manufacturers to start making key medical supplies. So far the president said hes not asked any of those companies to get started, they expect the president to be asked about that decision today at his briefing with media as supplies start to run out for some people. Lets get to natasha chen. More people are being told stay where you are unless absolutely necessary, dont leave the house. You mentioned some of those states, california especially the most populace state telling people to stay home unless its essential business. And those other states are doing similar guidance like new york. They are talking about people staying home unless their business is critical. Those critical businesses include groceries, pharmacy, gas station. New york would still run the public transit. There are exceptions to this. The idea is to flatten that curve
That this thing will go away. It is summer in australia right now. Temperatures are warm there. So this goes against what the president is saying. We dont know if this is going to go away when temperatures are warm. Tom hanks and rita wilson are down there shooting a movie about elvis. They are on the set of a movie. It is warm in aw strustralia. So this whole idea about well the coronavirus is just going to go away, its going to be zero whenever the temperatures get warm, that is out the door. This is a case that shows you not so much. Look. What do we all know now . People are waking up to the realities in this country. And one of them he doesnt tell you the truth. He underplayed it because he thought it was better for him and the economy. Well, the stock markets have given back the gains that have come in since he came in. Who knows if they even allow regular tralding going forward. Normal and going to change and if we get on the sapage squbt f and we do the best things, this is goi
Normal . Ohio Governor Mike Dewine and new york city mayor bill de blasio join me to discuss, in moments. Hello, im Brianna Keilar in for jake tapper in washington where the state of our union is adjusting to the changes in our daily lives. Upwards of 2,800 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus and 59 have died. As the outbreak spreads across the United States and Public Health officials warn things will get worse. To combat the spread, schools in almost two dozen states are closed. Large public gatherings are widely forbidden. And people are wondering which of their normal activities are safe to continue. In europe, authorities are sharply limiting public life. France closed all restaurants and cafes while people in spain are restricted from even leaving their homes. President trump has declared a National Emergency to combat coronavirus. And this week, the senate will consider a housepassed relief bill that offers paid emergency leave and makes coronavirus tests free for those
Bounty. The big superrolls of bounty. Im sitting next to dr. Gupta who is laughing at me. Hes like its not a gi issue, right . So why are people hoarding. Im confused by all the toilet paper. I will tell you what. You want a little levity . I went out last weekend and just happen today do a paper towel tp run. Don knows my wife very well, christina, and i come back and of course what i bought wassent wasnt up to her standards so she is talking about how cheap the toilet paper was. So its going to be a rough weekend for your boy. All right, sir. We got to run. We got a lot to get to. All right. Have a great and safe weekend, my friend. You as well. This is cnn tonight. I am don lemon and here is our breaking news tonight. These are the numbers. At least 2,204 people across this country have tested positive for the coronavirus. 49 have died. And tonight, the house expected to vote on a Coronavirus Relief bill with white house support that would give some americans paid emergency leave an
Has been my dream job. At Northwestern Mutual, our version of Financial Planning helps you live your dreams today. Find a Northwestern Mutual advisor at nm dot com. This is cnn tonight im don lemon. We have a busy hour. Covering all the angles of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the big headlines. White house tightening the dplins for all americans as it seeks to stop the spread of the out break urging people it avoid groups of ten or more. To stay away from bars and restaurants and food courts. And seeing schools in areas with Community Spread should close. No end yet to the free fall on wall street. The dow jones plunging nearly 3,000 points today. Its worse day day point drop in history. The pandemic spreads across the country hospitals are bracing for the worst. Are they prepared . Do they have enough equipment and Staff Members . Polls will be closed in ohio tomorrow. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Well also see how states that are holding their primaries are planning