The numbers have been in the millions for weeks after weeks. We can actually say its worse than we first thought. Take a look for yourself. Not only does 6. 6 million americans file for Unemployment Benefits last week. The new estimates say in the first week of the shutdown, theyve had too revise that number way upwards. It turns out one of the very first things that American Business did in the face of the coronavirus was fire workers. This is the largest number of americans all tolled, receiving Unemployment Benefits in history. Next weeks numbers will likely be bad as well. We know a lot of employees inem. The companys ceo accepting out a memo that reads today we will leave 1,000 people go and furlough approximately 1,100 more. Lets take you outside new york city. You mentioned marcus, more positive movement on the dow. The s p 500 up 23 from its coronavirus lows. Now, there were positive moves this morning as the Federal Reserve announced new maneuvers to get money to banks and ban
Theyll be in effect in 6 bay area counties through may kron fours dan kerman reports now from San Franciscos Golden Gate Park with details were not out of the woods yet at a News Conference monday, San Francisco mayor london breed said well socialdistancing has slowed the spread of the coronavirus. The bay area stay at home order which was to expire may 3rd will now be extended through the month of may. We want to be very careful. That we not take the steps out of frustration. Out concerned we dont move too quickly. And. Repeat mistakes that have been made in our past history, the shelter order which has led to close businesses and d streets and people venturing out for only essential needs. Well also be extended in alameda contra customer in san mateo and Santa Clara County. Right now what we see are the numbers. Go up every single day and our city. We also see the number of hospitalizations they have gone up in our city and the good news is theyve not gone up as large is other places
San francisco, san mateo and santa clara. Health Officials Say that theyll release more details when the orders are officially updated later on in the week and today, San Francisco Health Officials said the bay area has slow the spread of the virus, but it is important not to lose the progress that we have made so far Health Director and San Francisco doctor grant colfax says while the rate of hospitalizations are relatively steady now. We still need to see those numbers go down significantly for 2 weeks before the shelter order can be lifted. Hes also calling for more testing. In general we need to increase our testing 2, 2, 2, or 3 times what it currently is. Theres new shelter order will come with some changes most of which will be announced later this week. But mayor breed announced the jfk drive in Golden Gate Park and shelley drive in mclaren park will be closed to cars. Starting tomorrow to allow people to have more space to get outside and exercise. In this is about protecting
Uncovered of covid19 cases, 859 people have now died. Governor newsom said the state reported its highest death toll yesterday at 71, today there were 63 deaths. Santa clara, the bay areas hardest hit kenny is reporting a big increase in new cases and one more death. There are 71 new cases in the county bringing the total to 1793. The death toll there now stands at 71. Santa clara county Health Officers say that daily increase in the number of cases and deaths is proof that the county is not yet out of the woods. Our collective action as slow the spread, but we have to keep at it. It is not the time to let up. If we let up, what we will see is a resurgence in cases, this has been the experience in other parts of the world, and weve been watching this pattern carefully. The Health Department also says there are 76 covid19 patients in intensive care units in hospitals in Santa Clara County. Santa clara county has also seen increases in the number of cases and deaths involving independent
Its a once in a lifetime experience, not only for myself, but absolutely him, and something he can look back on an day after m reporter tonight niners fans are feeling very confident. I know jimmy g. Can do it. There was a little bit of down, but i think he can do it. Reporter not to be outdone, cheese heads are suiting up to take on the Green Bay Packers. They were there as the team arrived at the menlo park hotel. The game is a big money maker not just for this hotel, but across the area. Avatar in santa clara is sold out tomorrow along with dozens of other hotels. Its always a huge boom because obviously not only do we get our local niners clubs, but from wisconsin. Reporter restaurants are enjoying a bigger slice of profits. But whether the niners win or lose, many fans say theyre just happy to be here. Its unreal. Its crazy to have this opportunity. This is a once in a lifetime kind of thing. Im glad im part of it. Reporter boy, is he ever excited. This is not just americans that