Is considering banning some countries, visitors from some countries from coming this summer. And were on that list. We checked with a travel expert and he said yeah, no plans to go to europe anytime soon. I really dont think that americans will be going just about anywhere for the rest of this year. I mean, we are the epicenter of the pandemic right now. You know, if you are a leader of another country and you are trying to decide which countries should we allow in and this owh ones we shouldnt, you will look at the numbers. Reporter yeah, europe has put ushilit they are considering because of how you weve handled the coronavirus. Russians and brazilians also will be unlikely in europe this summer. They consider us too risky because weve had so many cases. We have been banned from visiting europe since mid march, but they are looking at reopen willing their borders on july 1 except to us. And an announcement is expected next week. But if you have a trip to europe planned later this sum
Whats being done about it. Reporter right now at san quinten, they are testing prisoners and getting immediate results in realtime. Thats why the governor gave a specific number today at noon and within a few hours, there were more cases. So they are constantly updating those numbers. We are finding out more about that 71yearold death row inmate who was found dead in his cell last wednesday. According to the marin county coroners office, the examination of the body showed he tested positive for covid19. The baseball field at san quinten has been turned into a triage because of the covid19 outbreak. Since the governor spoke this morning, the number of inmate cases has gone up by 19, to 1,030. Whats concerning is how quickly that number increased. 987 new cases in the past 14 days alone. We have formalized strategies and plans, including the protect of suiting seton hospital if we have to transfer many, many patients. Reporter several months ago, 3500 lowlevel offenders throughout the pr
Reporter more than 1,000 inmates and staff are infected with covid at san quentin, one officer expects it to double. Reporter alameda officials discuss Public Safety after man was pinned for dancing in the street. Booms and bright lights closer to home, as we count down to july fourth weekend, how plan to stop illegal fireworks. What you can expect for the Holiday Weekend coming up, abc7 news starts now. Announcer building a better bay area for a safe and secure future, abc7 news. In a bar, moving around, drinking. Masks off, close to other people. Covid19 watchlist is longerg 19 counties now hit hard by coronavirus. Bars and family gatherings is the biggest concern as the state urges californians to help contain this pandemic. At some point might mean enforcement. Gyms closed. Bars closed. Indoor dining still out of the question in contra costa and alameda counties. 168 new positive cases, biggest increase since the start of this. And santa clara still clara a track to open later this
Alameda counties. 168 new positive cases, biggest increase since the start of this. And santa clara still clara a track to open later this week. Been frustrating. Waiting since march 16th. Billions of dollars on the table, time left for businesses to sign up for Paycheck Protection Program runs out tomorrow night. Good evening. San quentin is center of the outbreak, more than 1,000 inmates and 100 Staff Members infected. There is a court order to test all by next monday its so bad. Kate larsen. Scared. Reporter spoke to us by phone about her 29yearold son who is inmate at san quentin and tested positive for covid19. Taking his temperature, only doing it every three days he was saying. Its like they dont care, not giving him cleaning supplies, letting him take showers, hes using bar soap to wash his walls. Reporter cases exploded, 29 of the inmates and staff have tested possible. California Department Says that i gave inmates masks, are monitoring sanitation and hygiene and modified sho
Governor gavin newsom announced the closure of state beach parking lots in Southern California and the bay area ahead of the holiday. The state of california is not mandating the closure of beaches this weekend. But we are modifying our Parking Facility operations and closing them to traffic. The parking lot of pacifica state beach was packed. Even on a gray wednesday afternoon. The governors announcement got mixed reviews. I think its frustrating because were all ready limited in what we can do. As far as Recreational Activities go. Were all getting a little stir crazy. I think its a good move. I think it will open peoples eyes to how much this second wave is actually hitting us. And hopefully, hopefully people will not get in big groups on the 4th of july. And its one less place where they can go. In pacifica closures go a step farther. Stretching from the parking lot to the sand itself. The city is closing local beaches and at their request, state beaches will also be closed. The ma