Is quiet as a shelter at home order has been issued, what that means. People in the bay area are helping each other out during this time, even showing acts of solidarity by something as simple as turning on a light. Criminals profiting off covid19 fears, how to keep your Information Safe and your connection secure. Abc 7 news starts right now. Announcer now, your health, your safety, this is abc 7 news. Tonight, all bay area counties have issued shelter in place orders. Solano countys went into effect tonight. Napa county goes into effect friday. We have four seasons in napa, earthquakes, floods, and repair. Up to 20 of the population needs hospitalization. Hes asking the federal government for more help. We have requested two mobile hospitals. President trump today signing a 100 billion plus bill to boost testing for the coronavirus and paid leave for workers. In the united states, there are more than 7,700 cases and 140 deaths. But in wuhan, the epicenter of the virus, Health Officia
Concern over a cruise ship connected to a coronavirus death headed towards bay area waters. Passengers on board say theyre concerned. And previously abc 7 news starts right now. Live breaking news. And that breaking news is aspire Monarch Academy in oakland has closed for the rest of the week because of possible coronavirus. A staff member may have been exposed to the virus but thats not confirmed. It will give them time to assess the risk. Reporter following the states first coronavirus death, the victim an eltderly man placer countedy. Reporter just days before his death he was on a cruise ship from San Francisco to mexico. That ship then went on another trip. They did develop cruz and was still symptomatic on the return trip. The governor says everyone will be tested. We are going to be flying testing kits to the cruise ship. Reporter the man who died was one of three diagnosed with coronavirus. One from sonoma county. Unclear when the ship will return to San Francisco. Now, this tr
Fast moving developments tonight on the coronavirus. Pandemic is not a word to use lightly. The World Health Organization sa says its a global threat and the world hasnt done enough to stop it. The death toll rising in the u. S. To at least 36. More than 1,100 cases reported in 41 states. Smart action today will prevent the spread of the virus tomorrow. The president took action tonight ordering the suspension of all travel from europe to the United States for 30 days starting friday. The most important thing at this time is Public Health. San francisco and oakland ban all nonessential gatherings of more than 1,000 people. This is something out of a movie and you just dont expect it to happen in real life. The nba suspended its season after a player tested positive. And the coronavirus touches hollywood. The sports world was stunned that the nba would suspend the rest of the season. Why they took this decision today. I have to say things were changing so quickly today, it was like sens
Fast moving developments tonight on the coronavirus. Pandemic is not a word to use lightly. The World Health Organization sa says its a global threat and the world hasnt done enough to stop it. The death toll rising in the u. S. To at least 36. More than 1,100 cases reported in 41 states. Smart action today will prevent the spread of the virus tomorrow. The president took action tonight ordering the suspension of all travel from europe to the United States for 30 days starting friday. The most important thing at this time is Public Health. San francisco and oakland ban all nonessential gatherings of more than 1,000 people. This is something out of a movie and you d it tappennea lif susnd its s d positive. And the coronavirus touches hollywood. The sports world was stunned that the nba would suspend the rest of the season. Why they took this decision today. I have to say things were changing so quickly today, it was like sensory overload. It was unbelievable. Unprecedented day in the sp
Now news to build a better bay area from abc 7. Two local shops in San Francisco were each hit by a thief that used the same tactic to steal from the Cash Register. Thank you for joining us. The owners are both out hundreds of dollars. And joins us live with more on this story. Reporter its less than 50 seconds. In both cases the suspect waited for police to look away, walked up to the Cash Registers and walked away with hundreds of dollars. Take a look. 7 30 p. M. Friday, approximately 12 customers. One of them was this man. Reached his arm around, felt for the key, turned it and grabbed the money, closed the drawer and went straight out this way. Reporter how long did it take him . Literally, like, ten seconds. Those were ten seconds where it was left unattended. The same employees watch the video and recognize the suspect from earlier in the day. They believe he was learning their habits and taking notes. He came and came back 15 20 minutes later, grabbed a water and left. Lee got t