Personal lives. Nationwide u. S. Now has more than 5 million confirmed coronavirus cases. That is a quarter of all confirmed cases in the world. California is among the five states that account for more than 40 of all u. S. Cases. Back to school today for thousands of students in the oakland unified will district. All virtual for now as the Teachers Union try to reach a deal on how to handle the school year. This is day one of distanced learning. Reporter not a single sound in this high school. You cant tell it is the first kids, today a ghost town. The hallways, cafeteria, classrooms, all empty. The only activity we could find was School Supply pick up. This is a substitute teacher and said it is strange indeed. Ive never seen a first like this, never. The patient. It is all new to all of us. Start of the year is exciting, even if it is crazy and different like this. I am so proud of ementary school the principal popped into a zoom call with the first kindergarten class of the day. Th