On monday to, i think, information they had 90 efficacy. That was the pfizer vaccine. Demonstrating the vaccination as possible against covid19. The dr. Also said, if vaccine emergency authorization is approved, 20 million doses could be available in the United States in december. There are well over 1 million cases of the coronavirus in california. According to Johns Hopkins with only state with more cases is texas. Over 18,000 people with the virus have died in our state. Californias 14 day test positivity average is up to 4 . The goal is to be under 5 . Santa clara county Officials Say they are seeing a sudden, rapid spike in covid19 cases and are announcing new restrictions, including the elimination of Indoor Dining. Its bad news for restaurants who have just recently returned to Indoor Dining. Reporter thats right. Restaurant owners say this will be tough. They are not sure if they can get enough patio customers in winter to survive. Now, in a news conference, Santa Clara County
The curve. Good afternoon reporter california secretary of health and Human Services doctor galley confirmed the state is in the midst of a coronavirus surge, saying he is telling it the californians the way he would tell any patient. As i said, my patients, often when im worried i will tell you, she penry with me and we are there. Reporter infection, hospitalization and icu rates, all up sharply over the course of the last two weeks. Here, since the beginning of november in the same oneweek period it has been a 47. 1 increase. This is almost a 20 faster rate of rise in the fastest rate of rise we have seen in california. Reporter with thanksgiving less than two weeks away and families considering gathering, dr. Galley also announced a travel advisory, urging people to not travel and if they must come asking them to quarantine for at least a full two weeks, in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. Travel, having others travel to your home could potentially cost increased transmi
Reporter some places that were on the list were spared any outage at all and others saw the weather subside and few problems getting power back on. But there are still 32,000 customers spending a second night without. It was last night at eight zero 7 pm. That is a good thing. Reporter generators and extension cords put away as neighborhoods in the mount diablo foothills were reenergized by pg e. They are dependent on weather forecast. Reporter this home and retire for the phone company and recalls it is better to under promise than to disappoint. You get your outside estimate because that is what people need to plan for the worst event or the worst case. We feel pretty comfortable that once there restored they will stay on. Reporter it is nightly briefing they said overnight winds delivered in mount st. Helena recording a 65 mileper hour gust and winds are forecast to ramp up again in the north the overnight so napa and sonoma counties will stay out. Areas with the all clear have been
The first day was interesting. It was great. We greeted in the parking lot. We had to take temperatures and parents as to some questions about health, making sure that everybody was healthy at home and the students themselves. Reporter this is a special limited Access Program for only a few classrooms following Strict Health department guidelines, ensuring everyones safety. Across the street, caleb kohn is with his two kids. Jojo and torrin. I asked him what he prefers for his family. Active class or online attendance . Obviously, smaller classrooms would make more sense, but i dont know. Its too hard to know right now. Reporter todays class started right on time. They were very excited to be here. Sat down in their desks and we just waited for morning meetings to start. We are watching this very carefully and again, i will say it. I have said it many times. With the guidance of public health. Reporter caleb says he hopes the Pilot Program works out. Let them get some energy out, but t
Right now on the kpix 5 news at 7 00 and streaming on cbsn bay area, tonight, three more bay area counties have moved into phase 2 of reopening. San francisco, alameda, marin, and san mateo now 11 curbside retail pickup and manufacturing. Contra costa county will relax restrictions beginning tomorrow. Santa clara county on friday. Its part of a larger strategy to get the state up and running again. We are moving forward to allow some of the larger counties to continue to make progress deeper into phase 2. And to do so Effective Immediately but on their own pace and i say Effective Immediately meeting the guidelines are meete procses ar place. The governor eliminating several requirements today to reopen at a faster pace. The major rollback, counties no longer have to meet certain thresholds related to cases and deaths. He also says instore shopping, churches, and hair salons can be back open as early as june with restrictions. Im more than ready. I couldnt be more ready and i know my c