Coronavirus bill. This as the white house is now floating a new trillion dollar stimulus package that may meann confirmed coronavirus cases continues to grow here in the bay area and beyond. Nationwide there are now 6,000 cases and more than 100 deaths. And the new number just in within the last few hours, there are now 200,000 infections worldwide. Staggering numbers that were dealing with right now. A look at our forecast. What are we in for today . Its going to be raining but off and on. Its on right now for much of the bay area. Well take a break by late morning and see it redeveloping for the afternoon. We are seeing the showers anywhere from parts of Solano County down to marin county, and then just north of san jose. So well see it spreading as we go into the next few hours. And then taking a break as we head through about 1 00 to 2 00. Well start to see popup showers that could bring in heavy rain along with small hail so ill be tracking that for you. Youre seeing flashing ligh
Americans, complete strangers stepping up to give back. All the overnight developments right now on america this morning. Ments right now on america this morning. Captions paid for by abc, inc. Captions paid for by abc, inc. Good tuesday morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us as we are in different studios this morning, exercising social distancing. On this march 17th, the United States is one nation hunkered down as millions of people in isolation unable to go to work or school. More local governments are taking drastic new action to keep people off the streets. 7 Million People in the San Francisco bay area are being told to shelter in place, only essential businesses are open. President trump is urging all americans to avoid gatherings of ten or more people, with a surge in cases being reported, medical professionals are growing more concerned about the lack of protective gear like masks and gowns. The economic toll is unimaginable. The airlines are the first industry to ask fo
Businesses and rural schools shuttered as the illness spikes again, now reaching every state, infecting thousands and killing more than 100 nationwide in communities big and small, the National Guard deploying to additional regions as more counties order a shelter in place, restricting public gatherings and telling families not to leave home unless necessary. Trying to condense my outside time to as little bit as possible. Reporter the governor of new york says no such order is imminent for new york city, where the usns comfort, floating hospital with 1,000 rooms, will dock next month and where businesses are being forced to operate differently. No more than 50 of the work force can report for work outside of the home. Reporter as Iconic Detroit automakers like ford, gm and chrysler, a symbol of american manufacturing, pull the plug on production, the u. S. Canadian Border is also closing to nonessential traffic. Even College Commencements are being canceled the president urging everyo
Its been very frightening. With the symptoms, i dont even go to the hospital no more i just lay in the bed and put up with the shortness of breath. Reporter the red cross also issuing an urgent appeal for blood. Its short 100,000 units were creating a very, very safe environment for people to donate were sanitizing the beds after each donation. We have gloves. Were taking peoples temperatures as they present to the drive. Reporter also tonight, the government is allowing doctors to cross state lines to practice in areas where they are needed most and its pushing pharmaceutical companies to develop therapeutics in the absence of a vaccine. Lester hats off to the medical workers, thank you. Health authorities, trying to stop the spread of the virus, have a growing concern that many young people are still not taking the threat seriously. We sent Kerry Sanders to the beach to find out why. Reporter alarming spring break images from texas to clearwater beach, florida, today as packed as eve
About when they could go out and for how much they might be the dow nosediving again, all the gains during the Trump Presidency wiped out. Is your money safe the crisis at hospitals. The first hospital in the u. S. Dedicated to treating coronavirus and rising concerns for Health Care Workers on the front lines. The dramatic new warning for young people still crowding beaches and bars, they may be more at risk than we knew. If i get corona, i get corona at the end of the day i wont let it stop me from partying. The pleas from health workers. The online crush as more americans work and learn at home than ever. Can the internet handle it what you can do to boost your speed. The alert for parents tonight about the coronavirus and young children. Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt good evening, everyone were glad youre here with a touchstones of normal life vanishing before our eyes, the senate late today approved the first interventions for americans caught financially fla