Announcement was met with some confusion and also some disappointment but we got a clarification tonight from the states Parks Department saying that not all of the states parks parking lots are closed. Its about 3 dozen of them and most of them are in the bay area in an effort to flatten the curve a California State Parks governor Gavin Newsome says its time for soft closures he announced monday Effective Immediately that 36 of the states 280 parks will be closed to vehicular traffic. It breaks my heart but i understand the reasons. We know a guy ive been wondering how long it would last that were still able to access the stuff, rock climber adam sandler says for the most part hes seen people on the trails of Mount Diablo State Park practicing social distancing right now the East Bay Park does not fall under this closure ambler says thats a good thing because the outdoors have been helpful for leaving his anxiety over the pandemic it today in a church is always good for the soul and t
London. I have decided to take strong but necessary actions to protect the health and wellbeing of all americans. Reporter the fight to spread the coronanavirus coming into effect friday at midnight. Peopl6 euanesgeted n int two wes will not be allowed he u. S. American citizens will be exempt but must be screened at airports. The European Union failed to take the same precautions and restrict travel from china and other hot spots. As a result, a large number of new clusters in the United States were ceded by travelers from europe. Reporter italy is still under lockdown and grappling with the largest outbreak outside of china. The virus has killed more than 800 people there. Congress is expected to vote on an Emergency Response bill today that includes free testing, paid sick leave, and unemployment insurance. Sorry, guys reporter concern is spreading just as fast as the virus. The nba has suspended its season after a player tested positive for covid19. The ncaa says march madness will
The World Health Organization declares covid19 a pandemic so far, there are over 120,000 cases in over 114 countries. With over 4,300 deaths shocking news in the entertainment world, hollywood legend tom hanks and his wife rita wilson reveal that they have both tested positive for the coronavirus. Hared the news. He said they felt a bit tired, like they had colds and some body aches he said rita had some chills that came in wet, slight fevers as well. As for whats next, the couple is now in isolation and are being quarantined in australia centuries old tradition in peril, the st. Patricks day in new york was postponed for the first time in 258 years. The event was cancelled in chicago, as boston and dublin also drop the festivities. Meanwhile, in new york, the state is taking matters into its own hands hiring private labs to help with testing. More than 200 people have tested positive so far in new york. And millions of americans could get a tax break. The feds are reportedly consideri
Most of europe to the United States, and also said he will expand sick leave. This comes as Senate Republicans block paid sick leave legislation. We will talk about sick leave and medicare for all with two leading economists. After a disappointing showing in tuesday nights democratic president ial primaries, senator Bernie Sanders says he will stay in the race and debate joe biden. What are you going to do do in the absurdity of the United States not having health care is human right . Are you really going to veto medicare for all bill if it is passed in congress . Amy and all of italy is lockdown. Among the recent dead is the head of the medical association in the Northern Province of italy. We will go to italy for the latest. All that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a Global Pandemic as the number of cases continues to multiply worldwide, with tens o
Years behind bars. Then rushed to the hospital with chest pains. Now he faces another legal battle. And marens moment. We join country star maren morris at the houston rodeo as she got ready for the biggest moment of her career and prepares for the birth of her child. Its march 12th, 2020. Well have the latest on the coronavirus right after the eye opener, your world in 20 seconds. I will always put the wellbeing of america first. The virus will not have a chance against us. This is a different crisis for this president and this presidency. And this entire administration. You cant give this a nickname. You cannot belittle the coronavirus. It is growing and spreading. As the World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus tbreak a pandemic. Citing alarming levels of spread and activity of the virus. The nba season placed on suspension over concerns of the coronavirus. This is crazy. This cant be true. Its not within the realm of possibility. It just seems more like out of a movie