The 2020 primary. Bernie sanders now fighting for his political survival. Joe biden acting like the democratic nominee. Where the delegate math stands now after more big wins for the former Vice President. Our nbc news team is ready to go as we start a very busy hour. First, morgan radford. Leigh ann caldwell is there, Kelly Odonnell as well. Both following new developments from both ends of pennsylvania avenue. David gura is at the new york stock exchange. This will be the nations first containment zone, talk us through what that actually means and what people that live in that area can expect. Reporter thats right, ayman, theres lots of questions this morning. That containment zone goes into Effect Tomorrow and its about one mile in radius. That means that all the large gathering spaces like schools, synagogues, churches, Community Centers will be shut down. People can travel in and out of that Containment Zones and smaller businesses like Grocery Stores and delis will remain open. P
Rochelle, there is now going to be a onemile containment zone. The National Guard has been called in to assist with things like cleaning and food delivery in that area. In washington state, where 24 people have died, its particularly deadly there, the governor is banning large gatherings of more than 250 people in the seattle area, that is according to the seattle times. And across the states, more disruptions to daily life. Just this morning, Georgetown University joined the growing list of colleges suspending inperson classes. Major concerts and cultural events continue to be canceled. The giant festival that is known as coachella just postponed. And in the sports world, the ivy league canceled its upcoming basketball tournament while others are in the midst of considering Holding Games without spectators. Thats just as of today. Last hour, one of the nations top Infectious Disease experts warned also this situation isnt coming to an end anytime soon. Listen to this. We will see more
To get that and slow growth, not a rapid blow. And joe biden is at it again. Making the math nearly impossible for Bernie Sanders. The former Vice President , Whose Campaign was on loife support a few weeks ago, is bringing the two sides together. I want to thank Bernie Sanders for supporting us with their Tireless Energy and passion. We share a common goal. And together well defeat donald trump. We will defeat him together. And this just in, were expecting to hear from Bernie Sanders in burlington. He will be making a statement at 1 00 eastern from vermont. And what women want. Even though there was no Elizabeth Warren endorsement, her supporters appear to have gone big for joe biden, who nearly dbled his supporters among College Educated women last night. You have to do well with suburban women. Joe biden is doing very well with suburban women. It is my set as a ban senate some sort of signal went out. If its true what they are seeing in the missouri exit that they are blocking biden
Declared the coronavirus to be a Global Pandemic. And today leading Health Officials warn the spread of the virus in the United States will get worse. The worst yet to come . Yes. Can you elaborate . Well, wherever you have an outbreak that you can start seeing community spread, when you have enough of that, then it becomes a situation where youre not going to be able to effectively contain it. If we are complaints and dont do aggressive containment and mitigation, the number could go way up and be involved in many, many millions. If we taught to contain, we could flatten it. Some doctors believe the virus spread nationally weeks ago and a confluence of factors including bureaucracy, a lack of resources, and unprepared federal government are to blame. One told the New York Times she wanted to work with the citys existing flu study to screen, but she was met with red tape. Going on to say, quote, we felt like we were sitting, waiting for the pandemic to emerge. She said she thought she
In new york. We have breaking news on two major stories developing at this hour. First, joe biden in command of the democratic race for president , firmly in command, so much so that there are questions this morning about whether Bernie Sanders will even stay in the race. The former Vice President had decisive victories in idaho, michigan, mississippi, missouri. Michigan the biggest and the most symbolic. Its the state that sanders won four years ago, but biden won last night with a huge margin. Okay, john, there are two states that have not yet been called. Thats washington and north dakota. Sanders was counting on a decisive victory in washington, but they are in a dead heat at this moment. Look at the numbers. Sanders is at 32. 7 . Joe biden is at 32. 5 . Votes are still being counted. In north dakota at this hour, sanders is ahead with 48. 5 . Heres the delegate count right now. Biden is at 787. Sanders is at 647. Sanders chose not to speak last night, and this morning the viabilit