There and i think they will. The legislation includes assistance for large and small businesses. Stocks surged on the news. The dow was up 2100 points. More than 11 . That is the biggest point gain ever and the biggest percentage gain since 1933. The nasdaq up 557 points. 8 . And the s p 500 jumped 209. An increase of 9 . Ktvus Jana Katsuyama talked to bay area congresswoman tonight and she is here now with more on the legislation considered in washington. Reporter after 1 00 a. M. In washington, d. C. And Senate Leaders have been working all night. They are very close to a final bill. Bay area congresswoman here in oakland was part of crafting the bill and she did say there was a bipartisan spirit. Today the white house briefed the country on the plans moving forward. Easter is our time line. What a great time line that would be. Reporter President Trump tuesday hopes the social distancing orders can be lifted in less Populated Areas by april 12. Our decision will be based on facts an
Themselves, to protect their families. The governor said the shelter in place order starts immediately. Live coverage tonight from ktvus amber lee in the city where people seem to be adjusting to this new way of life. Reporter we came to see how people are adapting. We saw folks out and about enjoying fresh air. Reporter Chestnut Street a popular place for a for a stroll in San Francisco. Restaurant workers are getting more business thursday than the day before. Actually got busier and busier. I think in the beginning people had food at home. Being cooped up in the house all day, it is weird. It is only day three. Reporter at a briefing thursday, the San Francisco police chief says most people are complying with the stayat home order. We have seen a tremendous response from the people of San Francisco and we appreciate that. The state required bankruptcy Medical Center and plans to lease 240 beds to treat covid19 patients. The United States is watching the bay area. So for us to be pro
The state is also taking Emergency Action to arrange for more policy beds and ventilators. Wilson walker is in daly city with the plan that will keep ce Medical Center open for now. Reporter now we know, it will not close, at least not in the near future, it has been enlisted in the fight against the coronavirus. There will be certain floors, my understanding, that will be designated for those patients. Reporter san mateo supervisor dave has been fighting to save this hospital and now it will be least month tomonth by the state of california to help carry the surge. Reporter and so making sure the area is contained and safe is critical. Reporter they have 357 beds and california very much expects to need them, and more. Tomorrow we will announce the hospital in southern california. That is 750 beds. Those two hospitals combined. We start to stack this. Reporter that will take some stacking, california has 74,000 stocked hospital beds, the governor thinks we will need as many as 20,000
Number of infections now closer 2430000 china still leading the way with 81000 cases there with italy not far far behind it 69000 the u. S. Now rounding off the top 3 just moments ago breaking the 60000 mark taking a closer look at this country some 800 americans have now died from complications of the virus and here in the Nations Capital the white house and congress struck a deal early this morning to deliver a massive 2 trillion dollar Coronavirus Relief package a spending bill which is the biggest relief package ever in u. S. History would alleviate some of the Economic Impacts of covert 19 such as providing support to businesses and sending out checks directly to families and while weve heard a lot coming out of capitol hill and hard hit areas like new york california and Washington State florida is now gaining attention for the growing number of cases theyre for. More on the developments in that state well turn to our teams john who is live for us in miami john whats it looking l
The number of infections now closer 2430000 china of course still leading the way with about 81000 cases there followed by italy with 69000 and the u. S. Rounding out the top 3 with 54000 now taking a closer look at this country some 790 americans have now died due to complications from the virus and here in the Nations Capital the white house and congress struck a deal early this morning to deliver a massive 2 trillion dollar Coronavirus Relief package the spending bill which is the biggest relief package ever in u. S. History would alleviate some of the Economic Impact of kobe 1000. 00 such as providing support to businesses and sending checks out to needy families so lets take a look across the pond over to the u. K. Where parliament is expected to close a week early due to the pandemic a new reports that Prince Charles has tested positive. For the virus were covering the virus from all angles here with our team George Galloway over in london ben swan and farron from jack in studio