Concern among San Franciscos hispanic and latino communities make up 70 of the covid19 cases, most in one place. Thank you for joining us. Most of the cases are in San Franciscos Mission district, the heart of the hispanic and latino communities. It just so happens they will be the start of a free program this weekend. And what will be done to help residents. Live on that, luz. Reporter based on reporting by the city at least 300 latinos tested positive for covid19. This community is highly impacted. Close to 1200 San Francisco ans tested positive for covid19 a large portion are coming from the Mission District zip code. This is the district, the heart of San Franciscos latino community. Citywide, 25 of positive covid19 cases are among latinos, although they make up only 15 of the San Francisco population. Reporter he has lived in the u. S. 20 plus years. He has a work permit and employs 10 people. Hes concerned about his community. Some people can get benefit we know, you know. This i
Able to help about 150 families so far, but they know the need is much greater. He estimates as many as 8,000 sros are in this neighborhood alone. Yeah, we need help. Reporter the program is largely dependent on volunteers. Kitty picks up meals for seniors who cant leave their homes four days a week. Its unfortunately unfortunate that daughter the shelterinplace seniors have to be trapped in their homes. Its almost like a prison for them. Reporter they also perform Daily Wellness checks, but notice Something Else spreading amongst seniors, loneliness. These are designed to take five minutes per call. Were finding our staff talking to seniors up for half an hour, just because they want that kind of close contact and conversation. Reporter the food being sent to families is, the legal translation is to touch your heart. Mall tom said that is exactly what is being delivered. S the program is really a product of peoples love, u. S. And reassuring to see that, and were going to need that lo
Second wave of coronavirus cases came from cdc director robert redfield. The White House Coronavirus Task Force Said they are preparing. On the surface, when a patient comes in with early flu and early covid19, close to identical. We need to have testing in place to separate and ensure those patients receive the best treatment. Reporter this pandemic has taken more than 40,000 lives in the u. S. So far. That timing came in march and april, at the end of the flu season. But if large numbers of people get covid19 next winter and fall during influenza season , it could overwhelm the u. S. Healthcare system. Influenza, even in a normal season, can be taxing to our clinics and hospitals. Reporter doctor michael stacy, chief medical officer at Lifelong Medical care clinics says frontline medical workers are trying to prepare, but they worry about shortages. We need a lot of testing. Testing supplies are still quite limited. We are woefully behind in terms of our ability to direct test how e
We are above average and that trend is going to continue. There is a lot of rain headed towards the pacific northwest. Patchy fog is going to give way pretty rapidly. We have 60s the bay. Remember monday when we were below average . Not anymore. Lets head over to sell now. We had one issue at 680 earlier. We have had a couple of minor issues but 680 has been the major one. Southbound 680. Traffic has been impacted by a big greg crash. As we take a look at the traditional grade, this is okay but on 680 southbound. As you drive on koopman offramp, you cannot get off there. They are offloading a big greg that crashed earlier. Earlier today enforcement begins around the bay area under requirements to wear a mask. Sarah is working from home and has the details. Good morning sarah. Reporter a few days ago, i went to the store and you cannot go inside some businesses without a mask. There are six bay area counties where the rule is going into effect and you have to wear a mask. If you take a
Gorgeous sunshine, couldnt be prettier. For all the children trying to teach your children while working from home, its not just about reading, writing and arithmetic. Last night we did homeec. I had a bit of a treat meal and its important to teach them food doesnt appear on the table. Of to shop for it, prepare it and serve it. So it was definitely a parenting win in my small book. I agree. We are trying to teach our girls how to do that. They are getting pretty good. We have a lot of time with them. What about you, mike . Well, im no chef, you guys know that. Im not in the kitchen for preparing big meals. Im more of a cereal and milk guy, lets have a bowl together. Thats how i bond with my children. At the same time, they are in the kitchen with my wife and learning a lot because shes been making a ton of great meals. I encourage it as well and thats a great break, and its a good time to bond between child and parent. I think well all keep doing that. Members of the house of represen