The right kind of or even enough of goggles, masks, and gowns. The nurses protests today in santa rosa. Our kris sanchez has more. Reporter hi there, marcus. The nurses started protesting outside Good Samaritan hospital in san jose. Although there are more batches of ppe, that personal protective equipment, available, they say theyre demanding more of that ppe including n95 masks and head to toe coverings. The nurses union is organizing protests. A large group of 25 nurses protested outside regional center. Their union says at some hospitals nurses have not been informed when they were working with patients infected with coronavirus. The nurses say theyre just trying to protect their patients, themselves, and their families. I have three kids and i have my parents that are very high risk for this coronavirus infection. So i know what its like, and ive heard Horror Stories about the patients, that they dont get to see their family when they get hospitalized. Reporter now, the hca Health
Scrambling to get some u. S. Citizens home. Don dahler joins frus an empty Newark International airport to tell bus those efforts. Don. Reporter empty, indeed, norah. Its safe to say that pretty much every major city in the world has american tourists trying to figure out how to get home before it becomes impossible to do so. And what they seem to be getting for the u. S. State department is either very Little Information or very expensive flight options. Some of the thousands of americans stranded in morocco are on their way home today. We spoke to two of them, floridians, Lauren Davenport and daniel fernandez, before they left. There wasnt any warning. For us, there were 48 hours. In other countries we heard thrurp only 24 hours. It was a shock that this could go into place so quickly. Reporter last night, the u. S. Embassy in morocco sent word that anyone wanting to leave could get a seat on a charter flight connecting through london for 1,485. In some cases, thats twice what their
Business closures as well as layoffs. We will show you how markets are reacting as well. Eugene scalia and richard will join with me about the jobs picture, what they have to say about the jobs market, stimulus package and what lies ahead for the u. S. Economy. Twoday rally for the dow and s p 500 poise to come to an end today, future pointing to losses, down 200 points. Down 93 on the nasdaq after gains of wall street yesterday but markets did close off of the highs of the day, in fact, the nasdaq as you could see finished negative. Dow industrials yesterday up 409 points at the close and the s p was up 28. President trump says parts of the u. S. Could be going back to work in a few weeks participating in a Virtual Conference with g20 leaders today working on a coordinated response for the coronavirus pandemic. Plus americas biggest music star coming together for iheart living concert for america. Special feature includes elton john and alicia keys. Mornings with maria is live right n
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal father, answer us speedily. When we dont know which way to turn, guide us with your light. When we cannot see the way. Do not hide your face from our lawmakers, as they seek to do your will. For in the time of trouble, you continue to hide us in your pavilion. Lord, teach our senators how to live in a way that will honor you. We magnify your name for the way you have preserved our nation through the seasons of its existence. You have made us glad, for you are our light and salvation. We pray in your glorious name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from i
The department of health and Human Services says the two men had been transferred to Travis Air Force base. One man passed away march 21st. The other died two days later. Both passengers were in their early 60s. Of the 1100 passengers who chose to be tested, 103 tested positi negative. The remaining results are pending. And this terrible coronavirus pandemic has also been a tragedy for several bay area families. Abc7 News Reporter stephanie sierra has one familys painful goodbye. Were still trying to get our arms around that she is gone. Mike carter and didi oh more are trying to find closure after mikes mom died in a San Jose Hospital monday night. Just a mere four days after testing positive for covid19. Thank god for the kind nurse that was taking care of mom. She on monday was able to get us on a facetime. Tell her that we loved her. The 81yearold mother of two flew from San Francisco to panama in late february for a visit. Feeling great, just like her bright, beaming smile capture