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How hes working to keep the economy up and running well so many places are shut down during this Health Crisis. Were only as strong as every Community Every county every state. Every american following the guidelines to at t and i can tell by the kurds and as it is today that not every american is following it. A call to action. Thank you for joining us at 8 oclock everybody im grant lotus and im Vicki Liviakis tonight, there are more than a million confirmed cases of covid19 in the world and were learning about new ways of the virus could possibly be transmitted Health Experts are now saying this new coronavirus could possibly the spread not just by sneezing and coughing. But also just by talking singing or even breathing and now Bay Area Health officials are recommending people wear something to cover their faces according to doctor. Harvey feinberg with the National Academy of sciences. Results of available studies are consistent russell is a ship from the virus just from normal breathing think about an aerosol can what it lets out. Thats what can come out of your mouth feinberg says he is now going to start wearing a mask when he goes to the Grocery Store and for people who do not have masks even wearing a bandanna or something to cover your mouth and nose would definitely help doctor Anthony Fouche e of the white houses Coronavirus Task force also says the group is considering the idea of recommending broad use of masks. In the u. S. To prevent the spread of coronavirus and tonight. There are more than 2,800 confirmed cases of covid19 here in the bay area. Santa clara county has 1019 cases with 36 deaths, San Mateo County has 453 cases and 10 San Francisco county 450 cases with 7 deaths Contra Costa County has 250 cases 3 deaths. Alameda county 396 cases with 9 deaths were in county 108 cases to go along with 6 deaths Solano County has 54 cases one person. Was reportedly was reported to have died today, Sonoma County has 91 cases in a death napa county, 18 cases and one death and as we mentioned earlier, there are now more than a million confirmed cases globally with more than 53,000 people who have died in the u. S. More than 245,000 cases and nearly 6,000 deaths and in california. Almost 11,000 cases, 242 people have died and as area officials are now recommending that residents should wear masks to cover their face in their mouth when leaving home but they dont mean those medical grade masks because they want to make sure that Health Workers have enough of those kron fours dan kerman with what theyre talking about. Some bay area counties are changing the recommendation around covering up your face when you have to leave the house. Contra costa Health Officials have posted this to social media. Another Bay Area Health officers, including those in alameda, San Francisco in San Mateo County. Recommending residents cover their nose and mouth with cloth when leaving home for essential travel such as doctors appointments, Grocery Shopping and pharmacy visits. Health officials do not recommend that the public use medical mass and 95 or surgical masks which are in limited supply and instead suggest bandanas or fabric masks masks or additive not a substitute at his daily News Conference the governor emphasized covering your face is fine, but its not a replacement for social distancing washing your hands or staying at home if you are ill. If individuals. I want to have face coverings that that is a good thing any preferable thing in addition to the physical distancing and the stay at home order the governor says he is not mandating facial coverings for the public because as far as the state is concerned First Responders and healthcare workers should be the first ones to get them. And of course medical experts have indicated that wearing a mask doesnt prevent you from getting the virus. It keeps you from giving it to someone else should you have no symptoms and not realize you have it. In San Francisco dan kerman kron 4 news. Tonight, President Trump says he has invoked the defense production act against 3 m in order to get more face masks and 3 m is the largest maker of medical face masks and more specifically that. In 95 respirator mask, everybodys talking about earlier this week, the company said that are already doubled its global output in january and also plans to double the capacity again to 2 billion globally within the next 12 months in the u. S. 3 m says that it expects to produce 50 million 95 respirators per month by june which is a 40 jump from current levels even with accelerated production the companys ceo acknowledged in a statement. But the reality for demand is much higher than the industrys ability to deliver. Tonight the fda and usda are speaking out on the topic of coronavirus and the agencies want the public to know that there is no evidence of covid19 spreading through food or food packaging. Officials say even if a person working in a food facility tested positive for covid19. The fda does not anticipate that there would be a need for a massive recall. Theres also no widespread food shortage in the u. S. Due to the coronavirus a pandemic but Agency Leaders say that there is Unprecedented Demand for some items and manufacturers and retailers are working to replenish empty store shelves. Tonight Santa Clara County hospitals are trying to prepare for a possible surge in syrias covert 19 cases despite the fact that the county has the most coronavirus cases here in the bay area the county does not have enough beds to go around our first rob fladeboe has the latest. We want you to know that search beds i the additional beds that are not normally used in the hospital system. Deputies Santa Clara County executive david campos on thursday said the county currently has about 200 covid19 patients hospitalized county wide. As the number of people testing positive continues to rise hospitals have been planning for a possible surge in demand for socalled surge beds, they do not know if or when that surge might occur, but for now there is no shortage of beds or ventilators says campos as of march 31st. There were 936 available acute hospital beds in the county. There were 92. I see you beds. 1456 search beds and 392 ventilators that work where available in the county the shot of Clara Convention Center has been converted into a temporary surge center with 250 beds available. In addition to adding badge the county is working to secure enough personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves and adding staff says Surge Capacity chief doctor jennifer tong, each hospital is working on plans how they can creatively restructure care teams to of volunteers from the community. Theyre also working on ways to expedite hiring practices to bring in new staff to their care teams. The county says as of april first 8,246 residents have been tested for covid19 with 956 testing positive not quite 12 . Testing in Hospital Capacity information is now being posted and updated regularly online via a new public dashboard doctor tong says the numbers show a Close Association between social distancing and the measurement of capacity across the hospital system. Rob fladeboe kron 4 news. The law california is hoping to keep the number of coronavirus cases down of course it is also trying to keep the economy at least somewhat up and running. Our Capitol Bureau reporter Ashley Zavala explains the newest efforts to help. With many businesses closed in california is out of work. Governor Gavin Newsome thursday urged Small Businesses to take action california is now offering Small Business loans up to 50,000 with no penalty interest or sales tax for a year the governor also urging owners to apply for 2 new federal loans and grants programs which are first come first serve you need to be able to get the federal dollars. Into the state of california, which means we need to get people to apply for these federal supports that were recently announced. As of wednesday about 1. 9 million californians had applied for unemployment, lately the state is averaging about 111,000 claims a day the economic consequences. Our profound newsome said the state has shuffled around a number of employees to help with the surge of applications. To help those out of work get into a job the governor announced a new website onward ca dot org for those looking for work in california newsome noting there are now more than 70,000 gross are Jobs Available as the state tries to analyze how will spend its money moving forward newsome said his proposed budget from january is no longer operable the world has radically changed since the january budget was proposed so everything is on the table thats an honest and sober a reflection of that reality in sacramento, Ashley Zavala kron 4 news. It is kind of a crisis mode, you know you do whatever you can do to help your community. In times like this. Bay area distilling a company that usually makes him produces vodka and whisky is now making Hand Sanitizer and supplying it to Community Members who are in need kron fours michelle kingston reports. Now its still just a blast to help out you know, i know that thats the purpose right now is to get Hand Sanitizer to everybody people are lining up outside bay area distilling in brentwood to fill their bottles with Hand Sanitizer one of many items thats nearly impossible to find in our Grocery Store shelves right now i couldnt believe the need of it. And that was you know. 100 of the reason why we felt. Lets just give it to the people as quickly as possible don isla flom produces brentwood sweetcorn vodka and whiskey and his distillery but says his phone has been ringing off the hook with more than 30 Companies Reaching out asking for Hand Sanitizer which hes making with vodka that hasnt been proved down yet for drinking last weekend he opened his doors for just 6 hours since as he filled more than 2000 bottles up with his Hand Sanitizer the line wrapped around the building started an hour before. Every day. Before we opened up. People are standing in the rain at one point i think those over a 180 people in in our line the route all the way around a parking lot next friday april 10th from 6 to 8 and sunday april 12th from 12 to 2. Dani will be offering more Hand Sanitizer to anybody who is interested all you have to do is bring a bottle we need to see how communities come together in times of need like this bay area distilling is already supplying Hand Sanitizer to fedex and plans to donate some to local police and Fire Departments next in brentwood, michelle kingston kron 4 news. Coming up new guidelines for essential businesses which stores will be implementing special shopping hours for certain groups and the dmv is helping out the most vulnerable among us during the pandemic the extension being given to drivers 70 and older. Plus some tips for teaching at home, how parents now being forced to home school can help their kids learn well, theyre for over 80 years, nissan has been with you through thick and thin. And now is no different. Were offering Payment Options for current owners and our Service Departments are here to help. And for future owners, were offering no payments for 90 days on 14 models. This is help when you need it. California schools closed for the remainder of the Academic Year parents are being asked to oversee the education of their children can force spoke to local educators to get some tips on. How to make home schooling a success. Its been one of the Biggest Challenges for parents working from home during covid19 how tough it educating children into a busy workday the good news experts at a bay area tutoring center an Online School say it may not require as much time as you think. We tend to recommend one to 2 hours for elementary kids. 2 to 3 hours for middle school kids and 3 to 4 hours a day for High School Kids roselyn explains that a typical day at school isnt 6 straight hours of academic work. He recommends a technique called stacking mixing shorter windows of school work with breaks for play and other activities including breaks for parents to be a calendar and a schedule that gives the parents a break to is really important so including things like lego timer puzzle time or independent reading time trying accuse can really be on their own. Gives the parents a break, its also still learning when it comes to learning its ok to stick to the basics in terms of the most important skills and subjects that parents should be focusing on really mass and reading i would say you know if youre focusing on a couple of essential things specs amount because im reading and we will tell parents you know. Read in the restaurant takes care of itself if its not taking care of itself. There are plenty of physical and online resources to her core and pacific Preparatory School have seen about a 15 increase in enrollment during shelter in place. And theyre getting creative when it comes to support next week on wednesday april the 8th from 11 to 1145 are offering a free webinar for anyone to join in. I mean its just packed full of a lot of great tips him, im sort of getting more gaps on what weve mentioned here to register parents can go to the website www dot tudor court dot com in San Francisco, Kate Rooney Kron 4 news some other at home resources. The experts are suggesting including a building crude khan academy and the big fat. No book series. Tonight the dmv is giving drivers 70 and older a 120 day extension to run a drivers licenses that expired from march first 2 may 31st of this year, eligible drivers will receive a paper license extension in the mail beginning in the next 2 weeks with an Expiration Date of 120 days on it dmv offices have of course been shut down since last friday but Online Services and kiosks are still available. Starting this week essential businesses like Grocery Stores that remain open must follow new guidelines sale prevent the spread of coronavirus conference Charles Clifford reports now from south San Francisco with details. What the end of march a state of california along with all the counties here in the bay area extended the shelter in place. Restrictions that have been in place for all of march we now have to stay sheltered in place until at least may first and part of that to a new shelter in place order is adjustments to the rules under which essential businesses operate places like Grocery Stores. Now its called the social distance protocol, and the stores are supposed to respect these new rules and they include limiting the number of customers who can go into a store at any one time customers need to stay about 6 feet apart for social distancing stores also have to post an employee at the door to enforce this they can let someone in when someone else leaves and maintain the number of people in the store stores also need to put up signs with instructions and explanations for what is happening here. Stores also will now limit the number of popular items that can go to any one customer Something Like toilet paper selling out and you want some you are limited to how much you can get up her visit. Also a stores need to place tape on the floor to help people understand and respect social distancing, so they know how far apart to stand others no longer any selfserve food allowed you cant go up and get things like samples, yourself employees have to give them to you also you can no longer take cups or lives inside you have to take cups are lives that are given by the staff you can no longer have any both items that are self service you can no longer take in Reusable Bags of mugs or other items. And also they are encouraging all stores to convert if they havent already to a payless system things like apple pay or you dont have to touch a credit card or a keypad or hand cast anyone you can just wave your phone and pay for it that way and finally all stores are being required to maintain cleanliness places like Health Crisis<\/a>. Were only as strong as every Community Every<\/a> county every state. Every american following the guidelines to at t and i can tell by the kurds and as it is today that not every american is following it. A call to action. Thank you for joining us at 8 oclock everybody im grant lotus and im Vicki Liviakis<\/a> tonight, there are more than a million confirmed cases of covid19 in the world and were learning about new ways of the virus could possibly be transmitted Health Experts<\/a> are now saying this new coronavirus could possibly the spread not just by sneezing and coughing. But also just by talking singing or even breathing and now Bay Area Health<\/a> officials are recommending people wear something to cover their faces according to doctor. Harvey feinberg with the National Academy<\/a> of sciences. Results of available studies are consistent russell is a ship from the virus just from normal breathing think about an aerosol can what it lets out. Thats what can come out of your mouth feinberg says he is now going to start wearing a mask when he goes to the Grocery Store<\/a> and for people who do not have masks even wearing a bandanna or something to cover your mouth and nose would definitely help doctor Anthony Fouche<\/a> e of the white houses Coronavirus Task<\/a> force also says the group is considering the idea of recommending broad use of masks. In the u. S. To prevent the spread of coronavirus and tonight. There are more than 2,800 confirmed cases of covid19 here in the bay area. Santa clara county has 1019 cases with 36 deaths, San Mateo County<\/a> has 453 cases and 10 San Francisco<\/a> county 450 cases with 7 deaths Contra Costa County<\/a> has 250 cases 3 deaths. Alameda county 396 cases with 9 deaths were in county 108 cases to go along with 6 deaths Solano County<\/a> has 54 cases one person. Was reportedly was reported to have died today, Sonoma County<\/a> has 91 cases in a death napa county, 18 cases and one death and as we mentioned earlier, there are now more than a million confirmed cases globally with more than 53,000 people who have died in the u. S. More than 245,000 cases and nearly 6,000 deaths and in california. Almost 11,000 cases, 242 people have died and as area officials are now recommending that residents should wear masks to cover their face in their mouth when leaving home but they dont mean those medical grade masks because they want to make sure that Health Workers<\/a> have enough of those kron fours dan kerman with what theyre talking about. Some bay area counties are changing the recommendation around covering up your face when you have to leave the house. Contra costa Health Officials<\/a> have posted this to social media. Another Bay Area Health<\/a> officers, including those in alameda, San Francisco<\/a> in San Mateo County<\/a>. Recommending residents cover their nose and mouth with cloth when leaving home for essential travel such as doctors appointments, Grocery Shopping<\/a> and pharmacy visits. Health officials do not recommend that the public use medical mass and 95 or surgical masks which are in limited supply and instead suggest bandanas or fabric masks masks or additive not a substitute at his daily News Conference<\/a> the governor emphasized covering your face is fine, but its not a replacement for social distancing washing your hands or staying at home if you are ill. If individuals. I want to have face coverings that that is a good thing any preferable thing in addition to the physical distancing and the stay at home order the governor says he is not mandating facial coverings for the public because as far as the state is concerned First Responders<\/a> and healthcare workers should be the first ones to get them. And of course medical experts have indicated that wearing a mask doesnt prevent you from getting the virus. It keeps you from giving it to someone else should you have no symptoms and not realize you have it. In San Francisco<\/a> dan kerman kron 4 news. Tonight, President Trump<\/a> says he has invoked the defense production act against 3 m in order to get more face masks and 3 m is the largest maker of medical face masks and more specifically that. In 95 respirator mask, everybodys talking about earlier this week, the company said that are already doubled its global output in january and also plans to double the capacity again to 2 billion globally within the next 12 months in the u. S. 3 m says that it expects to produce 50 million 95 respirators per month by june which is a 40 jump from current levels even with accelerated production the companys ceo acknowledged in a statement. But the reality for demand is much higher than the industrys ability to deliver. Tonight the fda and usda are speaking out on the topic of coronavirus and the agencies want the public to know that there is no evidence of covid19 spreading through food or food packaging. Officials say even if a person working in a food facility tested positive for covid19. The fda does not anticipate that there would be a need for a massive recall. Theres also no widespread food shortage in the u. S. Due to the coronavirus a pandemic but Agency Leaders<\/a> say that there is Unprecedented Demand<\/a> for some items and manufacturers and retailers are working to replenish empty store shelves. Tonight Santa Clara County<\/a> hospitals are trying to prepare for a possible surge in syrias covert 19 cases despite the fact that the county has the most coronavirus cases here in the bay area the county does not have enough beds to go around our first rob fladeboe has the latest. We want you to know that search beds i the additional beds that are not normally used in the hospital system. Deputies Santa Clara County<\/a> executive david campos on thursday said the county currently has about 200 covid19 patients hospitalized county wide. As the number of people testing positive continues to rise hospitals have been planning for a possible surge in demand for socalled surge beds, they do not know if or when that surge might occur, but for now there is no shortage of beds or ventilators says campos as of march 31st. There were 936 available acute hospital beds in the county. There were 92. I see you beds. 1456 search beds and 392 ventilators that work where available in the county the shot of Clara Convention Center<\/a> has been converted into a temporary surge center with 250 beds available. In addition to adding badge the county is working to secure enough personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves and adding staff says Surge Capacity<\/a> chief doctor jennifer tong, each hospital is working on plans how they can creatively restructure care teams to of volunteers from the community. Theyre also working on ways to expedite hiring practices to bring in new staff to their care teams. The county says as of april first 8,246 residents have been tested for covid19 with 956 testing positive not quite 12 . Testing in Hospital Capacity<\/a> information is now being posted and updated regularly online via a new public dashboard doctor tong says the numbers show a Close Association<\/a> between social distancing and the measurement of capacity across the hospital system. Rob fladeboe kron 4 news. The law california is hoping to keep the number of coronavirus cases down of course it is also trying to keep the economy at least somewhat up and running. Our Capitol Bureau<\/a> reporter Ashley Zavala<\/a> explains the newest efforts to help. With many businesses closed in california is out of work. Governor Gavin Newsome<\/a> thursday urged Small Businesses<\/a> to take action california is now offering Small Business<\/a> loans up to 50,000 with no penalty interest or sales tax for a year the governor also urging owners to apply for 2 new federal loans and grants programs which are first come first serve you need to be able to get the federal dollars. Into the state of california, which means we need to get people to apply for these federal supports that were recently announced. As of wednesday about 1. 9 million californians had applied for unemployment, lately the state is averaging about 111,000 claims a day the economic consequences. Our profound newsome said the state has shuffled around a number of employees to help with the surge of applications. To help those out of work get into a job the governor announced a new website onward ca dot org for those looking for work in california newsome noting there are now more than 70,000 gross are Jobs Available<\/a> as the state tries to analyze how will spend its money moving forward newsome said his proposed budget from january is no longer operable the world has radically changed since the january budget was proposed so everything is on the table thats an honest and sober a reflection of that reality in sacramento, Ashley Zavala<\/a> kron 4 news. It is kind of a crisis mode, you know you do whatever you can do to help your community. In times like this. Bay area distilling a company that usually makes him produces vodka and whisky is now making Hand Sanitizer<\/a> and supplying it to Community Members<\/a> who are in need kron fours michelle kingston reports. Now its still just a blast to help out you know, i know that thats the purpose right now is to get Hand Sanitizer<\/a> to everybody people are lining up outside bay area distilling in brentwood to fill their bottles with Hand Sanitizer<\/a> one of many items thats nearly impossible to find in our Grocery Store<\/a> shelves right now i couldnt believe the need of it. And that was you know. 100 of the reason why we felt. Lets just give it to the people as quickly as possible don isla flom produces brentwood sweetcorn vodka and whiskey and his distillery but says his phone has been ringing off the hook with more than 30 Companies Reaching<\/a> out asking for Hand Sanitizer<\/a> which hes making with vodka that hasnt been proved down yet for drinking last weekend he opened his doors for just 6 hours since as he filled more than 2000 bottles up with his Hand Sanitizer<\/a> the line wrapped around the building started an hour before. Every day. Before we opened up. People are standing in the rain at one point i think those over a 180 people in in our line the route all the way around a parking lot next friday april 10th from 6 to 8 and sunday april 12th from 12 to 2. Dani will be offering more Hand Sanitizer<\/a> to anybody who is interested all you have to do is bring a bottle we need to see how communities come together in times of need like this bay area distilling is already supplying Hand Sanitizer<\/a> to fedex and plans to donate some to local police and Fire Departments<\/a> next in brentwood, michelle kingston kron 4 news. Coming up new guidelines for essential businesses which stores will be implementing special shopping hours for certain groups and the dmv is helping out the most vulnerable among us during the pandemic the extension being given to drivers 70 and older. Plus some tips for teaching at home, how parents now being forced to home school can help their kids learn well, theyre for over 80 years, nissan has been with you through thick and thin. And now is no different. Were offering Payment Options<\/a> for current owners and our Service Departments<\/a> are here to help. And for future owners, were offering no payments for 90 days on 14 models. This is help when you need it. California schools closed for the remainder of the Academic Year<\/a> parents are being asked to oversee the education of their children can force spoke to local educators to get some tips on. How to make home schooling a success. Its been one of the Biggest Challenges<\/a> for parents working from home during covid19 how tough it educating children into a busy workday the good news experts at a bay area tutoring center an Online School<\/a> say it may not require as much time as you think. We tend to recommend one to 2 hours for elementary kids. 2 to 3 hours for middle school kids and 3 to 4 hours a day for High School Kids<\/a> roselyn explains that a typical day at school isnt 6 straight hours of academic work. He recommends a technique called stacking mixing shorter windows of school work with breaks for play and other activities including breaks for parents to be a calendar and a schedule that gives the parents a break to is really important so including things like lego timer puzzle time or independent reading time trying accuse can really be on their own. Gives the parents a break, its also still learning when it comes to learning its ok to stick to the basics in terms of the most important skills and subjects that parents should be focusing on really mass and reading i would say you know if youre focusing on a couple of essential things specs amount because im reading and we will tell parents you know. Read in the restaurant takes care of itself if its not taking care of itself. There are plenty of physical and online resources to her core and pacific Preparatory School<\/a> have seen about a 15 increase in enrollment during shelter in place. And theyre getting creative when it comes to support next week on wednesday april the 8th from 11 to 1145 are offering a free webinar for anyone to join in. I mean its just packed full of a lot of great tips him, im sort of getting more gaps on what weve mentioned here to register parents can go to the website www dot tudor court dot com in San Francisco<\/a>, Kate Rooney Kron<\/a> 4 news some other at home resources. The experts are suggesting including a building crude khan academy and the big fat. No book series. Tonight the dmv is giving drivers 70 and older a 120 day extension to run a drivers licenses that expired from march first 2 may 31st of this year, eligible drivers will receive a paper license extension in the mail beginning in the next 2 weeks with an Expiration Date<\/a> of 120 days on it dmv offices have of course been shut down since last friday but Online Services<\/a> and kiosks are still available. Starting this week essential businesses like Grocery Store<\/a>s that remain open must follow new guidelines sale prevent the spread of coronavirus conference Charles Clifford<\/a> reports now from south San Francisco<\/a> with details. What the end of march a state of california along with all the counties here in the bay area extended the shelter in place. Restrictions that have been in place for all of march we now have to stay sheltered in place until at least may first and part of that to a new shelter in place order is adjustments to the rules under which essential businesses operate places like Grocery Store<\/a>s. Now its called the social distance protocol, and the stores are supposed to respect these new rules and they include limiting the number of customers who can go into a store at any one time customers need to stay about 6 feet apart for social distancing stores also have to post an employee at the door to enforce this they can let someone in when someone else leaves and maintain the number of people in the store stores also need to put up signs with instructions and explanations for what is happening here. Stores also will now limit the number of popular items that can go to any one customer Something Like<\/a> toilet paper selling out and you want some you are limited to how much you can get up her visit. Also a stores need to place tape on the floor to help people understand and respect social distancing, so they know how far apart to stand others no longer any selfserve food allowed you cant go up and get things like samples, yourself employees have to give them to you also you can no longer take cups or lives inside you have to take cups are lives that are given by the staff you can no longer have any both items that are self service you can no longer take in Reusable Bags<\/a> of mugs or other items. And also they are encouraging all stores to convert if they havent already to a payless system things like apple pay or you dont have to touch a credit card or a keypad or hand cast anyone you can just wave your phone and pay for it that way and finally all stores are being required to maintain cleanliness places like Grocery Store<\/a>s have to disinfect their carts keep common areas, clean and just really work on making sure that conditions are as clean as possible. But for now in south San Francisco<\/a> Charles Clifford<\/a> kron 4 news. Today President Trump<\/a> announced a new set of guidelines for Nursing Homes<\/a> to combat coronavirus this is in addition 2 previous guidance from the administration that instructed Nursing Homes<\/a> to ban unnecessary visitors. Theyre going further today, mister trumps of the administration is now recommending all nursing home facilities assign the same staff to care for the same group of residents consistently to of course help prevent the spread of the virus in addition to the president said the administration is recommending Nursing Homes<\/a>. Designate separate areas in the facilities for Healthy People<\/a> and for sick people. Take a peek outside get a check of the 4 zone forecast as we switch gears and look live at San Francisco<\/a>s embarcadero right joining us from meteorologist Mabrisa Rodriguez<\/a> huyler precept. I grant hideki enjoy the dry weather and the sunshine because all of that is going to change this weekend not tracking a cloud in the sky so stormtracker for taking a little bit of a break this evening and temperatures out there right now widespread 50s but were going to notice cooler temperatures as you make your way into the north bay could see some patchy bull frost along areas like santa rosa and napa temperatures theyre cooling down into the mid to upper 30s as his livermore in the east bay everyone else in the low to mid 40s and tomorrows daytime highs a degree or 2 cooler than today and thats because of the storm heading our way into the bay area and the first storm will arrive saturday. This is going to be the weakest of the 2 could see about half an inch of rain or less for those of you in the north bay but the second stronger storm thats the one thats really going to pack a punch not only bringing us. Colder winds and also gusty winds but also possible popup thunderstorms with hail and snow levels dropping to as low as 3,000 feet with widespread rain about half an inch and upwards of an inch of rain for most of the bay area so the first storm set to arrive in the north bay in the morning but then becoming widespread by the afternoon and then as that storm exits the second one will arrive this one will impact all of us on sunday and even lingering into monday as well. Rain totals looking pretty impressive highest amounts for those of you in the north bay and you can see that by the second storm are all going to get a good soaking from that second storm until we all start to dry out warm but the clear out starting on tuesday of next week back to you grant vicki. Thank of races. Still ahead tonight facing the pandemic while pregnant, what new parents can expect well visiting the hospital during the Health Crisis<\/a> and swapping out a day of. The Virtual School<\/a> for a little fun, how a group of Elementary Students<\/a> and parents made lately, ive discovered that while keeping safe and staying in, we can still go out sort of. So while youre discovering new things to do in the box, well be here for you. At the drivethru, on the mobile app, and with delivery. While keeping safe and staying in, we can still go out sort of. So while youre discovering new things to do in the box, well be here for you. At the drivethru, on the mobile app, and with delivery. Place restrictions have been really hard and a lot of kids who are separated from their classmates and their teachers they miss them right so today in Pleasant Hill<\/a> an Elementary School<\/a> traded about an hour of Virtual Learning<\/a> for. A good ol fashion parade crowd forcefully circumstances the communication happens in the classroom, but this is a unique time in education. Country and Gregory Gardens<\/a> Elementary School<\/a> in Pleasant Hill<\/a> is no different one of the hardest things about this is that missing that relationship peace and that Community Peace<\/a> im having to say aha. A staple of the schools teachers and support staff took their lessons on the road a straight through the neighborhood streets reading the students and parents they miss the parade is just an opportunity for us to be able to see them from a fun and safe katie kuhn says she wants the community to know that all those students will be returning to classrooms until the fall they have not been forgotten, its pretty incredible. The parents have been really on board the kids are excited. Its its really energizing are fresh in the sea that we all can come together and make this work. Lasting more than an hour family stood curbside smiling and dancing. From the deadly like taught at because they like so much pressure on the parents and kids. So i think that could really nice of them to do that. Like to have them less stressed about that could teach a camp for us to they faxed a time i could here and some teacher, i know at least fire away and out and say spring break is over students will continue to meet with their teachers virtually at least 3 times a week through the end of the school year. In Pleasant Hill<\/a> deleted all kron 4 news. Coming up at 8. 30 and great season cut short how the city college of San Francisco<\/a>s Mens Basketball Team<\/a> is dealing with the and of a special journey and boeing is now offering voluntary layoffs for its employees why the company ceo says it will take years for the industry to recover from this pandemic plus 90 of americans are now ordered to stay home how americans in 19 is affecting almost every aspect of life here in the u. S. Tonight, almost all americans are now. Under a stay at home order thats about 300 Million People<\/a> and for parents fortunate enough to still be working at have jobs. Many are now having to juggle working from home and handling kids who cant go to school anymore. Erica hill checks in on how people across the country are coping with coronavirus. More than 90 of the country today ordered to stay home but any exemption in some states for religious services is raising concern among experts and some faith leaders we love our city we love the people here the last thing we would want to do. Is to put people in danger in texas, one state lawmaker is sounding off more than 40 students there have now tested positive. After going on spring break with being an. Whether you think this is an issue or not it is. And there is new information about transmission. Experts telling the white house currently Available Research<\/a> supports the possibility that coronavirus could be spread directly by patients exhalation in other words, its not just sneezing or coughing. But simply talking or breathing. This as the nations second largest city tells people to wear masks when you have to go out. We are recommending that we use nonmedical grade masks or facial coverings. And not take the ones that are reserved for First Responders<\/a>. Laredo texas threatening residents with a 1000 fine if they dont wear one in public. In new york mayor de blasio says his city may run out of medical masks and other critical supplies by sunday nurses, there warning of dire consequences if they are not protected we are dying. We are getting sick. It doesnt matter how many ventilators we get if we are dead and cannot run the ventilators. In detroit at least one hospital is already at capacity. As the citys Convention Center<\/a> is transformed into a temporary facility with a 1000 beds in boston, one of the new England Patriots<\/a> planes arriving today with critical supplies from china, the wall street journal reporting a dramatic scene china giving them just 3 hours to land load and leave and they took almost every minute. Thanks to the germs and hard work generosity and hard work of the kraft family and many other partners. Massachusetts will receive nearly 1 million and 95 masks and new warnings from those closest to the disease. Everybody to know that this is serious people think that its just going to affect people with. Underlying health issues. People. But does it. Nicole buchanans has been conrad was just 39 when he died from coronavirus complications. With most americans ordered to stay home now entire sectors of the u. S. Economy are shut down in some 10 Million People<\/a> applied for firsttime unemployment claims in the past weeks. City college of San Francisco<\/a>s Mens Basketball Team<\/a> was in the midst of one of its best seasons in program history, but then almost all teams around the country they suddenly had their seasons and did call for jason dumas reports on the special journey. It was cut short. It was like showtime in the city highflying dont. A defense. A perfect record city college of San Francisco<\/a>s Mens Basketball Team<\/a> had championship dreams this was a special group undefeated really unselfish. Scored over a 100 points a game through 30 games of the year you know we have 10 guys and fulton played in. They they just real Skilled Group<\/a> probably best to her head here but the end of their season seemed like a bad movie will probably end up doing a 30 for 30 on espn about it because it is light. We came in here we have term it to go play these la teams. You know were in the film room and it just we know the ivy leagues cut their tournaments and then the pac 12 tournament got canceled and then it was just kind of this domino effect through go beer. As you the virus and then ours gets canceled luckily, this wont be the end of the road for these players, 5 of them have already earned scholarships to d one universities. Others plan to follow suit. It was so real because we went into the film room. And you know told the guys say this is it and the nice thing is that jaycee guys so they get to go put on another uniform, somewhere else. But it was tough because those lesson we ended right then and there has been next years the players who dont earn a d one scholarship will likely return to city college and look to pick up where they left off full recovery. Weve been recruiting guys all year long. A lot of guys coming in fill the shoes so. In Court Next Year<\/a> in San Francisco<\/a>, im jason dumas score on for news. 4 zone forecast time as we take a live look at the Golden Gate Bridge<\/a> on what is if a key thursday thursday night sounds good all right, lets switch on over to kron fours meteorologist Mabrisa Rodriguez<\/a>. And my free saying youre talking about whats happening in the high country not that we can actually there, but apparently theres some snow hot. Yeah, certainly dont travel there if you dont need to but were fortunately going to get some muchneeded snow heading to our Sierra Snowpack<\/a> 53 of average out there right now and lets take a look at stormtracker 4 dry conditions. The Winter Weather<\/a> set to return this weekend with a winter storm watch going into effect saturday through monday now the peak of the snow will happen on sunday were elevations above 7,000 feet could get one to 2 feet of fresh powder in lake tahoe could get up to a foot a much needed snows your sierra forecast for the next 3 days calling for plenty of sunshine but then rain and snow showers on saturday, turning into snow showers with temperatures in the mid 30s, so well below average there by about 5 to 15 degrees with overnight lows in the Single Digits<\/a> in Golden Gate Bridge<\/a> out there right now very dry and calm and thats going to be the pattern through friday, but all of that changes on saturday with the return of rain making its way into the bay area but temperatures out there right now widespread 50s turning into low to mid 40s for most of the bay area but our interior valleys in the east bay and even in the north bay could cool down into the 30s but fortunately not going to be as chilly as last night but youre microclimate friday forecast tracking low 60s in downtown San Francisco<\/a>, some near average highs there saying for Half Moon Bay<\/a> and even for those of you in brisbane in the low 60s, but no brain san bruno warming up to 59 degrees. So wind speeds will be a little bit breezier tomorrow about 20 to 30 Miles Per Hour<\/a> or less sam, a tale in the low 60s and those of you in the south bay cooling down to 66 degrees in san Jose Cupertino<\/a> 64 degrees and for those of you in the east bay hayward 64 degrees and livermore in the mid 60s as well with widespread mid 60s. Throughout the east bay shoreline napa 65 degrees and those of you in santa rosa 67 degrees. For your friday afternoon with cooler weather and rain this weekend granted the defect to you, thanks reverses still ahead on morning. Businesses using video chats to meet these days why the fbi says you need to watch out for hackers. And working without the necessary supplies, how mortician ads are doing their jobs without their usual, a personal protective equipment. And getting ready for a baby during a Global Pandemic<\/a> the precautions, new parents can expect the do now will forever change our tomorrow. So lets do the right thing, today. Lets stay at home. Lets wash up. Lets always keep our distance please, six feet apart at least. Lets look after ourselves, as well as others. It will all be worth it. We can all do our part. So those on the front line can do their part. And when this is over, we will all, continue, to thrive. Expecting parent the birth of a child is a life changing event, no doubt about it of course e of the usual fears and anxieties but here we are during a Global Pandemic<\/a> everything can get multiplied in todays Health Minute<\/a> Mandy Gaither<\/a> breaks down what a new mom can expect during these unexpected times. First things first some good news when it comes to the coronavirus there is no Current Evidence<\/a> that pregnant women are at a higher risk of catching the disease. However a womans immune system is lower during pregnancy making them more susceptible to illnesses in general to continue to avoid anyone who was sick, protect yourself by coughing or sneezing into your elbow and wash your hands when it comes time to deliver you may only be allowed one visitor with you at the hospital. Thats because covid19 is extremely contagious and resources in hospitals across the country are spread then check with your hospital to see if there are any changes in their policies. And what if the mother has already been diagnosed with covid19 the centers for Disease Control<\/a> and prevention dont have enough data to determine as a mother can pass the virus to her baby while in utero or during birth in either case separating the baby and the mother may be recommended to protect the and vince weak immune system. There is no Current Evidence<\/a> showing the virus is found in breast milk, but if a mother has tested positive for coronavirus the decision on whether or not to breastfeed should also be made health care providers. For todays Health Minute<\/a>. Im Mandy Gaither<\/a>. Next using personal protective equipment. Right way were going to show you what doctors agree Wearing Masks<\/a> and gloves can help prevent the spread of coronavirus doctors also say that if theyre not worn properly can actually increase the risk of catching the virus. Christine most are explained. Wearing masks and gloves can decrease your risk of contracting covid19 but they can also make you more susceptible to getting sick if not used properly we want to get your hands washing or sanitizing your hands should be done before putting on any protective gear. Doctor carolyn calusa stand with keck medicine of usc says putting your gloves on is basically full proof, but you must be careful when you take them off you want to use it youre very danger and the dirty glove. With that actually in your clean hands for the part. And then. We had clean finger hasnt had any thats dirty and ernie. With that clean cited the glove. And that goes into the trash can and then clean your hands again with a surgical mask to put it to your face. Behind your ears squeeze to form and it was pretty full now. And when you remove it make sure your hands are clean in 90 years. Miss away into the trash can and be for you check your base make sure its been advised to not reuse masks and gloves but doctor mark earner with Dignity Health<\/a> northridge hospital says if you have to you can wash clubs with soap and water and from asks you could actually spray hes kind of mass with a 5 bleach solution. And you could actually right reason he also showed us how you can make your own n 95 mask but using h vac filter material and then you can actually get it right and you can take a few stable it into the inside of the mast. A more stable as to the outside of the mast and then we can create basically another layer of protection. And that was christine was our reporting well when you think of gloves and masks and gowns most people picture Health Care Workers<\/a> right but another group of professionals. Also needs access to this personal protective equipment. Morticians they are facing the same shortage in light of all the covid19 deaths and many have started getting creative to try to stay safe. Alex bell reports. We have to be able to have access to the same equipment that the hospitals and care facilities have personal protective equipment also known as ppe has been the topic of discussion around the nation next medical workers firefighters and other frontline responders Funeral Homes<\/a> and mortuaries also use pp daily especially inside their prep room for the covid19. Basically loving we would love up. Im not really use mass. Unless its necessary. Yeah, were finding ourselves using mask and gloves downs things like that. Just for extra precaution, the standard items have always been used inside mortuaries like Mission Family<\/a> mortuary youre in bakersfield and managing partner kenny mount says that some of their ppe can be sanitized and reused such as certain types of gloves and mask, but also says about 2 months of smocks mount says right now they have a good stock of pp but with morticians also taking extra precautions when moving bodies from hospitals and Nursing Homes<\/a>. Theyre also using more equipment we may need to be considered in that first responder. Kind of a medical care through. For us to be able to get the face mask and the gloves and shields and smocks it was medical supply companies out of soccer backed up with orders. Hes already looking at other alternatives such as talk to suppliers who also masks and gloves. That was alex bell reporting mounts as that physical distancing is also impacting how he conducts business and that it makes it more difficult to console families who are dealing with the grief of losing a loved one. Tonight officials are warning anyone using video a teleconferencing to be aware potential hijacking and Cyber Security<\/a> breaches. The fbi has received multiple reports of teleconferences a set of 3 zoom being disrupted by pornographic as well as hate images and threatening language the fbi has some tips to reduce the possibility of being hijacked one dont make meetings are classrooms public in zoomed there are 2 options to make a meeting private require a meeting password or use the waiting room feature and control which guests are admitted 2 provide the link directly to specific people do not share a link to a teleconference her classroom on an unrestricted publicly available social media post 3 manage screen sharing options in zoom a change screen sharing to host only and for all users should have updated versions of applications in the security update the teleconference Software Provider<\/a> added passwords by default for meetings and disabled the ability to randomly scan for meetings to join. Facebook messengers launching a new desktop app for pcs and macs Facebook Says<\/a> it hopes the app will make it easier for people to stay in touch with. Friends and loved ones during the Coronavirus Crisis<\/a> and the app may help facebook compete with other video chatting Services Like<\/a> zoom in face time Facebook Says<\/a> the move comes after a surge in audio and video calls as people stay home and practice physical distancing. Over the past month Facebook Says<\/a> its all more than a 100 increase in people using their desktop browser for calling on messenger the desktop app offers free and Unlimited Group<\/a> video calls. Aircraft maker boeing is offering buyouts to its employees this as its ceo is projecting it will take years for the airlines and Aerospace Industry<\/a> too recover from the Coronavirus Crisis<\/a> in a memo to employees, boeing ceo offered voluntary layoff packages that will give outgoing workers pay and benefits. He said boeing is doing this to quote reduce the need for other workforce actions, boeing employed about 161,000 people at the start of the year and about a 3rd of them are represented by unions. The ceo says the size and scope of the commercial market will likely be different as the industry goes through a Recovery Process<\/a> likely that will take years. The social distance gap, how a young ballet dancer connected with the bubbles at this price . Is this for real . Oh. Its real. Believe me. I mean, this is unexpected. You would say, remarkable . Absolutely. A remarkable deal thanks, i get that all the time. Wait what . grocrey outlet jingle wow. I think ill take two. For the love oh. The country people are staying home to stay safe and for many it means staying away from loved ones have been in iowa young ballerina home from school found a way to connect with their grandparents. Storing. This crisis she used her dance moves to do so mark freud was there for her parking lot performance. Well leons just wanted to see her grandparents. Yeah, its hard not seen people that you know you miss while shes home from Ballet School<\/a> use like. Hey im you should come dancer in our social hour on land say crews are figured out still lily bridge. The gap from the to the black this is a nice thing to do you know in times like these just like 2 left some spirits i flett feet never dance in a parking lot thats one thing i can say though this will a first and smooth john and elaine lane grand watched from their 3rd floor apartment was really surreal i mean i always wondered who would re sear dance again, you know because stadiums are close and then use our clothes. Will self and i was so glad she could come tonight share with everybody. While families are apart. Dance defeats the distance just really exciting that i can use that i have to. Help other people. I feel happy in this rough time. That was mark ryan reporting for us tonight family goes to Ballet School<\/a> in Salt Lake City<\/a> but is now home in des moines because of this pandemic. And in this time of crisis kron fours honoring local bay area heroes making a difference and wed like to hear from. You to see who your heroes are you can nominate a person in your community doing great things to help others during the crisis, go to kron 4 dot com slash features slash kron 4 heroes. Before to hearing from you about the amazing people in your community theyre getting a great response. So far and keep them coming, we would love to profile those people that wraps up kron 4 news at 8, but we will be back at the top of the hour with kron 4 news at night and the first case of coronavirus anna. Homeless shelter, why city leaders say this could have and should. Have been prevented and the changes there now to mandate. And several very counties are now recommending people where facial coverings or masks when they go out in public, but theyll want us going out and buying medical or and 95 masks said 9 oclock will show you the simple way that you can make masks at home with things you probably have lying around your place that and much more just minutes away on kron 4 news at night. Bubbles at this price . Is this for real . Oh. Its real. Believe me. I mean, this is unexpected. You would say, remarkable . Absolutely. A remarkable deal thanks, i get that all the time. 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