Thunderstorm and the beach hazard statement going into effect. It is 49 with clouds in the south bay, with 49 in sunnyvale, 50 san 00 close, 41 sebastopol. Were in the mid50s by 10 00 and by 1 00 showers pop up along the coast, the east bay. Look what happens at 4 00, its a rainy afternoon in hayward, Mountain View and gilroy but not much going on in the north bay. As we go through the dinner hour, still showers east bay to the south bay and well see these dial back through the overnight hours. Well talk about a cooler monday and more showers for the upcoming work week in a few minutes. This morning a couple of notes surrounding the coronavirus in the east bay, hayward issues a call for volunteers for delivering food or supplies to the elderly, or working at the emergency volunteer center. Anyone 18 or older with transportation sign up at the website. In the north bay starting to tomorrow the rower in Park School District is providing free drivethrough meal assistance for 18 and under, daily 11 00 a. M. To 1 00 p. M. And you can see the participating schools. Major changes to b. A. R. T. Tomorrow, all stations run from 5 00 tom to 9 0 p. M. Every weekday, three hours less than normal. Weekends will be reduced to 8 00 a. M. To 9 00 p. M. Starting this upcoming saturday. You have to be in the train system by 8 45 p. M. The changes are in response to a steep drop in riders and money lost during the coronavirus outbreak. B. A. R. T. Ridership is down 90 . We see the bay area normally bustling on a saturday night at bars, restaurants and concerts, even sports games but not last night, in our first weekend under a shelter in place order. Abc 7 News ReporterLauren Martinez shows you this scene from walnut creek. Reporter residual sugar wine bar are offering bottles to go which we never used to do before. Lets see whats open, whats closed and whats changed. As we walk down a florist shop said theyd reopen april 7th. Lamone bakery turned their outdoors to a takeout. That this bar is only getting a few orders per day. Only three people are here to maintain. Reporter a bar and restaurant thats been in the community for at least 40 years, they were hub caps, now broderick. I think we have 48 people on our schedule, were down to five. Reporter they never thought theyd see the day where they would be selling alcohol at their front door. Never thought wed see the time. Never its definitely, its going to be in the books. Reporter but theyre staying positive and are grateful to those that are ordering takeout. Thank you guys to all the community in walnut creek thats been so helpful coming in, you know, giving us business, door dashes and to go orders. Reporter earlier in the day, we visited 54 mint, an Italian Restaurant and cafe, with your order to go, you get a roll of toilet paper. Its the one of the most requested items nowadays, we thought theyre giving support, we give toilet paper. Reporter and transitioning his business has had its difficulties. Basically having the family working. Reporter when i asked claudio about what italy is facing, he was too emotional to respond. Lauren martinez, abc 7 news. We just got this video from state officials moving tons of much needed supplies for Health Care Workers. Hundreds of thousands of masks, face shields and gloves, Governor Newsom is requesting even more from the federal government, including another 20 million n95 masks. Last night he talked about where the state stands in making room for covid19 patients. Some of the projections we put out make it clear that well need additional 19,500 beds in order to meet our midway projections, as it relates to the issue of covid19. We have Surge Capacity within the Hospital System of a little over 10,000, so were out there trying to procure 10,000 units. I mentioned the 10,000 beds. Part of his plan calls for working with the army corps of engineers to convert hotel rooms, even College Dorms and other facilities into rooms where patients can be treated. A surge in patients is forcing john muir to consolidate in the east bay, closing Urgent Care Centers in ram, concord and orinda. Sta it is taking extra precaution with patients. Anyone who comes in will get a mask. The Santa Clara Convention center will be converted into a temporary medical station, providing short term care for people who do not have covid19. Santa clara is the hardest hit so far by the outbreak in california with at least 263 cases convirmfirmed. The Medical Center will operate a small pharmacy. Health officials hope to have the medical station ready by next week. President trump talked about the extreme kneeled for medical supplies. He said governors like gamvin newsom are free to find their own way to get what they need. If gavin can find other things faster thats good. We have a lot of, i mean the coordination with the ships that were sending in, as you know, the medical ships that were sending in, and even cruise liners were going to be sending in probably cruise liners into some areas in particular, california, and in particular w or thataskaster than want themo reporter President Trump also shared he doesnt believe other states necessarily have the issue, shelter in place order, like here in california. A major breakthrough in testing thanks to one south bay Company Received emergency approval from the government for its coronavirus test with a 45minute detection time. Current tests take a few days and executive explains how this will be a vast improvement. You collect a specimen, it can be out of a car or pretty much anywhere and gets batched with a bunch of other that time to run the batches and all that adds up to days of turnaround time. What we developed is a reference poof care in about 45 t t minutes or less. An Automated System made by cepheid will readhe many hospitals already have that device. Constantly some update around the coronavirus and always evolving with an explosion of questions of whats to come next. We have you covered with everything you need to know at abc7news. Com. For the latest information from experts to helpful explainers on what to do at home, its all there and remember, we are all in this together. Pivoting to other news, mark desaulnieres is in Critical Condition at the hospital, but does not have coronavirus. His condition worsened after he was admitted for complications of pneumonia last friday. Abc 7 News Reporter luz pena spoke with several of his colleagues. Reporter california democrat congressman desaulnieres in Critical Condition. I havent been able to get messages returned for about a week now, so i think hes in pretty bad shape. Reporter congressman Jared Hoffman last eee s re. He had fallen on a run. Hes a big runner, and broken a rib, so he was in a lot of discomfort, but i think the k w pneumonia set in ner that. Reporter his Office Confirmed the congressmans condition worsened and said the doctors are doing everything they can to care for the congressman. Marks family and staff appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. His colleagues on the floor shocked by how fast his health progressively declined. Over the phone, congresswoman Jack Jack JackJackie Speier spoke. Hes got one of the fines intellects and sharpest minds in congress, and i just think the world of him. On twitter, representative barbara lee sending him strength, love and prayers. Representative Eric Swalwell asking for prayers for his east bay and saying he needs us. Congressman desaulniers took a covid19 test and the results came back negative. We areisngimluspe abc 7 news. We are wishing him the best, lisa. What can we expect coming up for our forecast . We have a mixed bag today. Were starting out dry everywhere, were going to see some sunshine but the clouds will be an the increase, a live look outside from emeryville, where temperatures are near 50 degrees. 51 downtown. The rain is going to move in from the south again so likely the north bay not going to see much at all. Well time it out for you, talk amounts and look ahead for next week coming up. Thank you, lisa. Also next, defying the social distance. Crowds of people filling up local parks and beaches, what we found when we ventured out. Plus, staying educated with class out for a while, one east bay School Getting creative with belvita breakfast biscuits to get you through your nine, ten and your elevena. M. Team mixer. Made with a delicious blend of grains. Get 4 hours of Lasting Energy to outlast your morning. Welcome back. The big push fighting the covid19 pandemic is giving hospitals, doctors and nurses the beds and protective equipment. Many dont fear the coronavirus as much as the possibility of a shortage of gear. Eric thomas talked with a nationally known doctor with ties to San Francisco. Reporter dr. Jeremy faust is an emergency room doctor at bostons brigham and womens homt and instructor at harvard medical school. There really are places all around the country where we dont have what we need. Places where its okay and places masks that filter out the virus. We have what we need. It violates the first rule of any emergency or medical problem, seen safety. We have to be safe so you can be safe. Reporter california received more than 350,000 masks from federal stockpiles and is whering 20 million more but while hospitals wait, they must see patients using what they have on hand, meantime dr. Faust has also been think being what to do with patients who test positive for coronavirus, but have few or no symptoms. Every patient who comes in doesnt necessarily really need medical attention, they need diagnosis and isolation. Reporter hospitals want to use their beds for the most severe cases. Fausts solution . Hotel takeovers, the government should be bailing out the hotel industry. Theyll be welcoming it. Reporter faust coauthored an oped in the Washington Post recommending that empty hotels be used to isolate people with coronavirus until the virus goes away. In San Francisco, eric thomas, abc 7 news. The tech world is jumping in donations. Apple says that its sending millions of n95 masks to medical workers. Ceo tim cook said 2 Million Masks will go out to Health Centers in the u. S. And europe. Last week apple announced that the company would commit 15 million to help Global Response efforts and the shipment of 40,000 n95 masks and 62,000 surgical masks arrived in marin county courtesy of facebook. County officials tweeted their thanks to the company yesterday and the masks will be distributed to Health Workers and First Responders. Facebook is also donating more than 700,000 masks and 1. 5 million pairs of gloves around the world. With schools all around the bay area closed right now, likely until fall, many are trying to keep the kids on track with their education, but its not easy. But we visited a school in the east bay this past week that is making it happen in a very determined and clever way. Abc 7 news anchor dan ashley shows you their combination of heart and technology. Reporter the normally packed parking lot at Valley Christian School in dublin tells the story, a smattering of cars belonging to a handful of teachers. Hi, guys. Hi, dan. Reporter i notice were all at a safe distance here. Yes, we are. Reporter i was met by the head of schools and lead pastor, working hard to make sure their students continue learning in as close to a normal routine as possible, and of course, school isnt just about books. Its also about belonging and a sense of community. They want to be in connection with their teachers and with each other even though they cant be here. Reporter to that end, Valley Christian School is all in, every teacher and every student. Katie werner teechds middle school technology, a happy coincidence since shes using technology to make sure her class continue with all her students attending real time online. Reassuring the students its a difficult time right now but its important to remember that were a community and were here to help in any way we can, making them feel successful. Reporter katie and fellow teachers are isolated safely in their classrooms with their students safely, joining them from home. How successful was this program on day two of this experiment . 100 participation today, every single kid was in a virtual classroom with their teacher. Its ensuring some level of continuity and stability in the home, because in this time right now, the last thing we need is kids at home doing nothing. Reporter angela, i would imagine youve never been more proud of your school and teachers, staff and students. I am so proud of my staff. I could beam for valley. I keep telling them, were valley strong this is amazing reporter dan ashley, abc 7 news. In the days ahead the school is making is possible for more teachers to work from home with their full class schedule. Many say theyre happy to come to school determined to keep teaching. A sight not much social distancing here at stinson beached, cars stretched as far as you could see. Her cal rks d beaches at many and some local residents put up signs asking for people to go home. Here is abc 7 News Reporter cornell bernard. Reporter across the bay area folks were seeking anything that resembled their normal routine, like this Farmers Market in san mateo, or the costco in south San Francisco, where the line was long with shoppers keeping their distance from one another. Were going to see whats open and not open and make the best of it, right . Reporter but tourists jesse and lotte from the nexterlands couldnt find anything open in fishermans wharf, most businesses and restaurants closed during the shelter in place order. Jefferson street was deserted. Chrissy field was a different story, lots of people out getting air and exercising, most practicing social distancing, but not all. As you see, theres not that much shelter in place. Its beautiful, more people out than last year at the same time. Interesting enough it seems like people are spacing themselves cautiously, and Walking Around people. Reporter the Health Department has posted these signs about social distancing as a reminder. The sfpd taking it a step further. Your actions could save a life. Reporter this Public Service announcement spells it out. If you do go outside, maintain social distance, please try to stay at least six feet away from each other. Reporter in the north bay, the streets of petaluma were empty. Some restaurants are open doing takeout only. Time to go about life with some sense of normalcy. Reporter we talked to these golfers at a safe social distance. They said rooster run golf course was allowed to stay open as an essential business, with plenty of precautions. They sanitized all the carts before we went out, they sanitized the cart keys. Keep our distance from each other and out here enjoying the day. They cant visit their mom. Reporter here at marin general, sisters charlene, sheryl and colette couldnt visit their mom in icu so they sent their love on sidewalk hoping mom could see it from her room. The message we love you. Officers on patrol remind people about social distancing f they see any violations. In San Francisco, cornell bernard, abc 7 news. Well check in on our weekend forecast with meteorologist lisa argen. Lisa, i heard you mention some rain . I did. Its really the same scenario weve been seeing the rain moving up from the south bay so not everyone is going to see it, but you want to pay attention, because some of you may be getting wet and we also could see a thunderstorm. Wow. So some things going on, especially over the upper elevations, and as we look at live doppler 7 right now, you can see theres moisture off the coast. This is just west of San Luis Obispo and will continue to spin up some showers around the bay area, mainly in the south bay and the east bay. The north bay maybe a couple hundredths. Its a level one on our storm impact scale so we could see a chance of thunderstorms throughout the afternoon. We have the high, that beach hazard statement that includes the possibility of rough surf and rip currents from 8 00 tonight right on through Early Morning on mond so this is a weak system, but it isclouds,s 49 right now san mat foster city, looking at 50 in half moon bay, and 51 right here in San Francisco. 41 up in the north bay. Shark tank is looking at a few clouds around, but starting out with some sun, then increasing clouds and showers in the afternoon for some of you, not everyone. Well have a cooler day on monday, a few lingering showers and then colder system moves in on tuesday and wednesday, maybe a tenth of an inch of rain, so its not a big rain maker, but it will bring maybe a foot and a half of snow in the mountains. As we look at the beach hazard statement, the wave heights continue to come up from three to four feet right now and theyll continue right on through early tomorrow. Lets take you hour by hour through your sunday, notice the clear sky here in the north bay, the clouds from the south bay to the east bay, and then by about 2 30, notice we have showers from the peninsula to the east bay, could see a thunderstorm and they get a little bit more robust by the time we get into 4 00 or 5 00. You ca