Second, but first option, steve, you said pretty breezied to, huh . Yes, change from yesterday. Northwest breeze at middle peak. 32. Hey, northwest 32 the low clouds are getting wiped out by a northwest breeze. 40s and 50s. Santa rosa is down to 42. Well get some 30s. Dew north at 26 miles per hour. To upper 30s and well end up with 680. The only setup with santa the direction the wind is cutting from. Rosa. 38 in lakeport. They can be easily one of the warmest locations. Santa rosa at 42. As this wind picks up, a system fairfield at 45. In pacific northwest. Los altos now at 42. Halfmoon bay north at 38 miles per hour. So with that in mind, 60s today. That is in crescent city. Lots of sunshine. 30s, 40s and 50s. A little bit of cool air a little bit cooler here. Settling in. A system to the north is not too bad. I think well notice that more digging southward as it does. Tomorrow. That is chewing up the fog the system will keep us under bank. The big news continues to be sunny skies today, but the breeze will be a factor. Highs today coming down a rain returning for the weekend. The forecast model. Little bit, but still pretty the only thing we are not in sink with is timing. Close to average. Lets send it to sal and see if saturday, sunday, and maybe monday. There is something new going and possibly tuesday and some on. Probably not. But here is the man who knows. Of the projections are going to not a lot going on right be just bonners on the now, steve. It is nice and light as we take snowfall. Maybe around 4500 feet, 4000. A look at the richmond bridge. Upwards to lake level of two to three feet. Traffic continues to look very for us, highs will be in the good. Driving approaching the bridge here getting to the toll plaza. It has been a very nice drive all the way across. 60s. You Everything Else two to four there was an earlier accident games from yesterday. That has been cleared and traffic is doing well. We are looking for 06s to now, lets go back to the continue today and change on headlines. All right, sal, thank you. The weekend. All right, steve. Time is 432 imthe tim. Thank you. Time is now 4 41. A sobering projection from the stayathome orders are helping White House Coronavirus task to slow the spread of the force at almost a quarter of a corona virus, but it is also million americans could die from the virus. Creating a new problem for senior citizens. Coming up, the new state as doug luzader reports from hotline to help those who cant washington, that is possible even if we continue to keep our lever their homes, and one bay distance from each other. These new numbers at the white Area Community with a system already set up to help. House are based on what we know right now, and that could and the nfl postseason will certainly change, but the have a whole new look. President had an ominous up next, the new playoff warning about what is to come. This could be a he will of system that is going to be adopted by the nfl. A bad two weeks. This is going to be a very bad two or maybe even three weeks. This is going to be three weeks like we havent seen before. And what has become his daily corona virus briefing, President Trump and members of the virus task force showed off a disturbing part that shows even if we continue with social distancing, 100,000 to the 240,000 americans could die from the disease. We have to brace ourselves. In the next several days to a week or so, we are going to continue to see things go up. Lately, ive discovered that we cannot be discouraged by while keeping safe and staying in, that. Because the mitigation is we can still go out sort of. Actually working. So while youre discovering that as disturbing images new things to do in the box, well be here for you. Showed a forklift moving bodies at the drivethru, into a truck in new york. On the mobile app, but officials were quibbling to and with delivery. Caution that the new numbers are based on the huge spike in cases in new york and new jersey and other states are fares much better. But many hospitals around the country are still struggling. It is my biggest concern is running out of equipment. And hospitals all over the United States running out of equipment. Russia just sent a planeload of supplies to the u. S. To assist in the response, with the understanding that once u. S. Manufacturing catches up, we may need to return the favor. And as some in congress mull over another Coronavirus Relief package, the president is talking about a 2 trillion Infrastructure Spending plan to help spur the economy. In washington, doug lusad actionerr, fox news. Doug, thank you. Time is 3 42. According to pandemic models, californias Safety Measures are working and slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Experts say it is too early to tell but they think the statewide shelter in place order and social distancing may be flattening the curve. Meantime, seven bay area counties have officially extended the stayathome order until at least may 3rd and it covers playgrounds, dogparks, recreational facilities like tennis and basketball courts which are being closed. Well, governor garvin new . Is getting some help from curb your enthusiasm star larry david. It is a new psa reminding us all to stay at home. In that video, he reasures you that you are not hurting him if you ignore stayathome orders because hell never see you, but you may be hurting others. While keeping safe and staying in, the problem is you are we can still go out sort of. Passing up a fantastic opportunity, a once in a so while youre discovering new things to do in the box, lifetime opportunity to stay in well be here for you. The house, sit on the couch, at the drivethru, on the mobile app, and with delivery. And watch tv. I mean, i dont know how you are passing that up. Well, maybe youre not that blight. But here it is. Go home. Watch tv. That is my add voice to you. All right. Other actors like will to a senior livering facility to help entertain ferrell have also joined the people livering there with a effort to help promote social distancing. Well, there are concerns game of isolationappropriate that once this current stayat tic tac toe. They were not alonement a post home order is lifted, it might on the Living Community facebook page. They gave all the kids who came node to be reimposed later this year. Bay a huge shoutout for now, uc berkeley doctor says the first step would be to brightening their day. Determine if people who have contracted the infection and calling all california as we recovered could catch the virus enter a tough two nuts. Again. Is there a chance of a pretty good chance you are immune and can pretty well that is the new stateline. Safely be reexposed to the virus without getting sick again . That antibody test. And shows us one community that is already making sure no one i understand germany has just falls through the cracks. Started using it to issue people certificates that they have antibodies. The first step is having more corona Virus Testing in decades, they would be at place. He says that would allow the experts to learn more about where and when people are being risk. Got their organic milk. Infected and the effectiveness nonfat, two dozen large eggs. Of quarantine procedures and that could help prevent the and your groceries. Spread of the virus in the future. Federal prison officials have ordered a systemwide lockdown the receipt sawn the top. Starting today. They meet for the first that covers 122 facilities time at a safe distance. Across the country. The start of an ongoing. It was ordered after the just let me know if you federal bower row of prisons reported its first corona virus need anything else. You feel safer. Related death. You know this person. It happened in louisiana. 28 inmates and 24 Staff Members they are local. You are right. It starts to develop a lot of at federal prisons have tested trusting relationships. Positive for covid19. It began with a door hanger california officials are set to and a phone number letting them know volunteers are ready to release about 3500 state prison help. Some of these people dont inmates in preparation for a have access to technology, and so we want to make sure they possible covid19 outbreak. Have a connection with someone, nonviolent inmates who are and often it is just my voice, scheduled for release during and it is just for moral the next 60 days will be let support. It is the kind of program out on parole in the next few days. Communities need now. Check in on your neighbors. Now, the state says all victim make those phonecalls. Notification requirements will not just loved ones. Be met. Check in on strangers. Prisons have also stopped people ask every day what more accepting inmates from county jails. And in San Bernadino county, can i do. The governor worries isolation for seniors. The sick or distabled can kill all residents at a nursing home them. I dont want to be hearing are now isolated after 51 stories that someone finally knocked on a door and no one residents and six staffers tested positive for the corona virus. Answered. Only to find out when they now, so far, two residents have opened that door that someone had passed away because we died including an 89yearold woman. Didnt meet the moment. Authorities fear the cedar fairfax has signed up 100 mountain nursing home is the volunteers in less than two largest outbreak at any single weeks. Residents have reached out. I have your fliers, and it facility in california. The local Health Department just brought tears to my eyes and i am so grateful. Expects even more people are this Council Member has taken many of their calls. Infected. Results are still pending. Elderly folks without family but we have talked to the folks nearby and frightened. Somebody was trembling on at cedar mountain, and we have let them know to assume at this the lines. Point that everyone is positive the hope is fairfax will build and should take appropriate some Lasting Bonds even after murmurs. Now, the nursing home says the pandemic has passed. It is increasing cleaning protocols and closed the facility to visitors. If we can keep people safe all Staff Members are now in our community by doing a little bit extra, why not . Wearing masks, medical gowns, and gloves. Why not step up . The Postal Service is volunteers are getting increasing disinfection efforts groceries and takeout, at a santa rosa Postal Service fetching medication, walks walking dogs, whatever is needed. And although sit a small town, after an employee there tested positive. The worker did not have contact 7500 people, believer this personal approach can work with the public, but did handle anywhere. Mail. Both the cdc and the world in fairfax, ktvu fox 2 news. Such a nice story. Health organization say there is currently no evidence that the virus can spread through and this here is the number the mail system, but still, the to that new statewide hotline annex is providing sanitizers, for seniors who have been gloves, and masks to employees. All right, pam. Feeling anxious or lonely. The phone number is 833 544 time is 4 38. New numbers suggesting a lot of people are turning to alcohol during this corona virus 2374. The hotline was set up in outbreak. Alcohol sales are up 55 during partnership with organizations the second week of march such as the aarp, alzheimers according to nielson. Hard liquor and premixed association and american heart association. During the pandemic, many cocktail sales jumped 75 . Wine sales were up 66 . Are stretched then. An Oakland Group called the oakland reach is helping hundreds of families so when beer sales up 42 . The shutdown began, the group switched gears and they started online sales were way upper raising money. About 150,000 so far. Were under melt sheller in about 600 oakland families have place. Asked for help, and this group online sales up 243 over the has sent out checkers with more same time last year. It is still possible for single people. To come. This will help folks pay the match makers are telling single people to stay optimistic. You can meet someone even if you dont meet them in person. Utility bill. Some of the dating sites are that is going to really hosting virtual mixers for a wide ranging group of people. Alleviate some of the burden. For example, there are it was a huge relief. Different mixers for aim actually squashing through my savings pretty fast. Take care of the main vegetarians and vegans. It gives you that sense of hope and a sense of connecti witof bills, first. My cell phone bill. Now, the oakland reach is asking for donations. The first 100,000 will be matched by one of its generous donors. Time is now 4 49. The nba season has as you know has been postponed but the players are still trying to give fans is something to cheer about. The nba is manning a players only tournament. The nba video games. Some of the bigname players are expected to take part including former warrior. The games are going to be broadcast you online and on espn. It is official. Nfl owners signed off on a measure agreement that increases the amount of play off teams from 12 to 14. That means fans will get two more playoff games during the opening weekend. The only team to get a first round by will be the number one team. So far, it expects the season to start on time. It is going to be interesting to see if sports get back if they are going to allow a full stadium. That is going to be really interesting. That is real interesting. Et will be nice to watch sports. San jose is at 47. If. Sunshine with a northwest breeze. You can see the airflow coming out of the northwest. That has scoured out a lot of that cloud deck. Half moon bay out in front with a north wind at 26 miles per hour. It will be sunny today compared to the last couple of mornings. 0s, 40s, and 50s even down towards santa clara. Pretty impressive system still churning in the pacific northwest. The southern end is digging in towards us. That allows us to get the breeze. The first system saturday will be a general rain. The cold system sunday and into monday. This could be a feet of snow. If that is the case. Santa rosa. They benefit from this kind of a pattern. 0s for a few lows tomorrow. 36 on friday. Change on the weekend. Cloudy with rain on the way, you guys. Thank you. Federal, state, and bay area all pleading for more people to take the shelter in place orders seriously. The only regret we will have if we prolong this is that we didnt take it seriously. Still ahead, the added restrictions taking affect across the bay area. Plus the bay area to cancel rent and mortgage payments during this pandemic. Two people with unique skills and time to protect workers who are in direct contact with the public. F for okay, welcome back to mornings on 2. This goes back to my dj days when i was on the radio here in San Francisco. Playing music like this. My goodness. If things can only get better by howard jones. Requested by hans. Thank you, hans. If you have a request, let me know. I have right here. Just use social media. Use the ktvu on facebook, twitter, instagram and that is how we pick our requests. Time is 4 56. Well, starting today, donations of n95 masks are being accepted by the city of monterey for first responders. Now, the masks have to be sealed in unopened boxes and can be dropped off at the Peninsula Chamber of commerce. Time is 4 56. A tech worker and a restaurant transparent barriers they say could prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Ktvu amber lee shows us how they plan to install them at Grocery Stores and other essential services. Inside this warehouse, a project is underway to find a new rhythm in this new world. A laser cuts into a piece of acriminallic turning it into a shield of sorts to protect against the airborn spread of coronavirus. This is a barrier to help stop the spread of the virus through people going to visit different essential businesses. They are called viral guards. The barriers are being made in this warehouse that stores beverages for Catering Events and festivals. A thriving business before the pandemic now repurposed. When it comes in big large sheets and we are cutting them down by quarters. Devon meyers, a layedoff tech worker is using skills using artwork to create these guards. Now with the Current Situation of things, aim glad to be able to do something that has an impact. He is partnering with micah burns, the coowner other ever a restaurant and night club to make the viral guards and give them away for free to restaurants, gas stations, and convenience stores. With the shelter in place order extended, these friends say helping others also helps them. It feels a lot better than sitting at home watching netnix, that is for sure. Using their own money and donations through word of mouth and a go fund me, the two have already made dozens of the acriminallic guards and given away a handful so far this week including chicos pizza on sixth street. Hi. What is happening . The manager tells me he is grateful. He is concerned about the spread of the corona virus. I cant walk in my house, so i have to come here to survive. Anything we can do to make being able to order delivery food and going shopping or going to the bank a little bit safer for people, i think will help. Reporter the two say they can make up to 30 viral guards a day. Their goal is to help as many Small Businesses as possible in San Francisco and eventually expand to other cities. In San Francisco, amber lee, ktvu, fox 2 news. Great story, amber. Do you know someone who is making a difference or providing hope in your community . Well, ktvu wants you to nominate your local hero. Email your story along with some photos or videos of that person in action to myhero foxtv. Com and well highlight some of those stories. Now, we will only have regretted that we did not leave sooner. Bay area leaders tightening social restrictions as the white house acknowledges a grim prediction made by Health Experts about what is still to come in the battle against the coronavirus. Plus, we have more work to do. Internet connection, rural issues. Shifting the focus now. The online lessons for teachers, parents, and students as the chances of schools reopening this year looks bleak. Is usually the wind sir eaveers like the weather. Yeah