Economy heading into recession. Well it may be one i think in terms of recession with engines and the virus kron 4 news at 5 starts right now. Thank you for joining us tonight at 5 oclock everybody im grant lotus and im Catherine Heenan and our top story tonight, slowing the spread of the coronavirus. And how you can help protect yourself and others as you can see we are practicing socialdistancing here kron 4 catherine an eye. Our different desks hi catherine high were going to be doing this for the foreseeable future we obviously have much more than the recommended 6 feet of the distance between theres lawrence over here to my right is about 8 feet away so the gangs all here but just in a little bit of a different set up at least for the time they together but not exactly. And now to our top story roughly 7 Million People are being told to stay home in the bay area. The legal order does limit activity a travel and business functions to only essential needs. Heres what it means all re
Governors orders. Kind of frustrating to see because i dont think people are taking it very seriously. And defying those orders. What our cameras spotted in San Francisco today. And a new warning from San Franciscos mayor. And are you out of work and in need of a life line . We are here to help. Our consumer reporter is answering unemployment questions. Scale, scope, and speed. This is what were all dealing with. Another staggering night of new developments. Thanks for being with us. Im raj mathai in the studio. And im janelle wang in the newsroom. The governor projects more than half of all californians could get infected in an eightweek period. That would lead to a major shortage of hospital beds. So the state is acting swiftly, and that includes taking over a local hospital. Janelle, thats not all. Nbc bay areas Sergio Quintana joins us now in daly city with all the late details. Sergio. Reporter lots of big announcements from the governor tonight including that statewide stay at ho
With freedom unlimited. Chase. Make more of whats yours. Time to grow up. Time to wake up tove fr the government to the people of california. His stern message to to those not practicing social distancing. Where he said tens of millions of dollars will go in the fight against the virus. Fire Department Taking extra Safety Measures to keep its crews safe during this pandemic. Wine country getting hit hard. How some wineries are adjusting to the shelter in place order. We will begin with millions of new emergency funds and stern words from the governor. Good evening. The governor laying out how those funds will be distributed across the state. While criticizing those not taking warnings seriously. Be a good neighbor. Be a good citizen. Reporter the governor urged young people to avoid going out in groups. He didnt hold back calling out those who are not. Those young people that are still on the beaches thinking this is the party it is time to grow up. Time to wake up. Time to recognize i
Slow the spread of coronavirus we are following their advice as the centers for Disease Control recommends we are spaced out at least 6 feet here in the studio to better protect ourselves and to make sure we stay on the air to bring you the latest information you need to know. Today residents and 6 bay area counties have been advised to remain at home leaving only for essential needs this applies in the following counties, San Francisco more and santa clara sam, a tale alameda and contra costa counties, the order takes effect tonight at midnight and it will last for 3 weeks the order will close places such as bars and jams movie theaters and dined in restaurants except for those which offer delivery or takeout essential services will stay open in those Services Include city and county governments servant services such as police fire and hospitals. Your garbage will still be picked up Grocery Stores pharmacies banks post offices, and gas station will all stay open for a complete list of
Thanks for joining 9 oclock, everybody im grant lotus can over and Catherine Heenan in for Vicki Liviakis tonight. Local city leaders they are not taking any chances with the virus. Yeah we are not taking chances either and crown for trying to practice what we preach Health Officials obviously stressing the importance of social distancing to try to slow the spread of this virus. So were doing the same catherine over there about 12 feet away. Lawrence karnow to my right gangs all here so this is will be doing for the foreseeable future yeah and the cdc actually recommends at least 6 were doing better than that to protect ourselves and to stay on the air to bring you the latest information you need to know today residents in 6 counties have been advised to remain at home, leaving only for essential needs and the supplies in the following counties, San Francisco more in santa clara san Mateo Alameda and contra costa. This order takes effect at midnight we know it will last at least 3 week