Orders to stay off the sand. Monique . All right, thank you, th. With 30 million jobs lost, people are low on money and on food. And to help the federal government plans to spend 300 million per month to buy surplus from farmers. Food theyve been forced to dump and ship to food banks instead. Now jangette shamlian reports. Reporter gridlock in every direction, for miles. Almost there reporter that is what happened at the food bank, more than 7,000 families showed up for food. Youre welcome. Reporter desperation the nations fourth largest city has never seen. For now, the food line getting some different part, it is not enough. Reporter houston has the nations largest food bank, serving 18 counties from a 135,000 square foot warehouse. How much have you seen demand increase in recent weeks . Were now averaging close to a Million Pounds a day of actual distribution here. And were still not meeting the need. Reporter c. E. O. Brian greene says demand is up 150 from two months ago, keeping
This was shot around 4 00 this afternoon. Basically, that looks like any other sunny sunday. And we will get a bit more freedom starting tomorrow, when six bay area counties begin cautiously relaxing restrictions. John ramos found out when it comes to what you can do, and what you still cannot do, the list is long and complicated. Reporter a lot of businesses here in the east bay are still closed, but tomorrow morning, the new rules say some of them can reopen. For some of them, its just in the nick of time. Nesha and edward just picked up their first load of Fresh Flowers in weeks. Theyre excited that the stay at home orders floral store in open for business in time for mothers day. For florists, mothers day is actually the busiest day of the year. Its busier than valentines. Its good timing for other activities as well. Skateparks can reopen, and tennis can once again be played. For bids, multiple people touching the ball. With the good weather, even rusty golfers will be thrilled to
Processing plants to stay open after many are forced to close due to the virus. What it means for workers safety and your next trip to the grocery store. And a safer tomorrow. How the pandemic is inspiring inventions that could change our lives forever. First, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. If we prematurely try to open up, it could be a rebound to get us back in the same boat that we were in a few weeks ago. Reporter covid19 has now killed more americans than the vietnam war. Reporter there are now more than one million cases of coronavirus in our nation. Were going to show more cases because were doing much, much more testing, double anybody else. Reporter President Trump signing an executive order to keep Meat Processing plants open amid growing concerns about the nations food supply. Supervisor said its just a virus like the flu. Reporter mike pence is facing backlash after visiting the mayo clinics Virus Testing lab without wearing a mask. Im tested every day a
Talking therapy services. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport withjohn watson. Thank you, everton manager at marco silva is facing the sack this afternoon after another defeat, this time in the Merseyside Derby to liverpool. Thanksjohn, and ben rich has all the weather. As the saying goes, red sky in the morning, shepherds warning, we had some beautiful red sun rises this morning but the warning is for a lot of rain in places. It is turning milder but i will have full details just before half past. Thanks, ben. Also coming up. The christmas advert getting tens of thousands of views, and it only cost a hundred pounds to make. Hello, this is afternoon live. With one week to polling day, the Political Parties are beginning theirfinal push for votes. Boris johnson is promising to pass his brexit deal and bring a tax cutting budget within 100 days, if the conservatives win the election. Labour have outlined plans to recruit almost 20,000 extra teachers in england overfive years. Mean
We hear from the british woman who was brought back to life after her heart stopped beating for six hours. And in sport, var played its part in newcastles 2 0 win at Sheffield United prompting the manager to criticise the technology. Good morning 7 and welcome to the bbc news at 9 00am. Boris johnson and Jeremy Corbyn will go head to head in a live bbc Election Debate this evening. It will be the last time the tory and labour leaders share a stage before next thursdays general election. It comes as borisjohnson faces renewed pressure to agree to an interview with the Bbcs Andrew Neil, in his series of programmes Challenging Party leaders. Well, we begin with our Political Correspondent iain watson. Good correspondent iain watson. Morning to you. A lot i this good morning to you. A lot riding on this head to head tonight between the two leaders. Thats right, the final head to head between the two people who could be Prime Minister a week from now. And i think it is going to be a crucial