At roughly 2 00 p. M. The president is expected to take the podium and unveil a policy action or slate of actions that is expected to significantly escalate tensions with china in the wake of the coronavirus and just months after that much harolding phase one deal was struck in january. You can see the reporters there to answer questions. This has been an announcement thats been telegraphed slowly throughout the week. Theres been an significant ramp up on behalf of the administration in the last week after china sought to impose a National Security law in hong kong that would crackdown on public demonstrations there. Since then, the secretary of state has told congress that hong kong is no longer autonomous the secretary of state certifying that is the case and that could result in some policy actions that could lead to the revocation of the special economic status in hong kong that allows that territory to be free of tariffs. That is one of the policy recommendations that was on a men
Organizati organization, china as well as investigations of practices of Chinese Companies that are listed here in the u. S. So were up 0. 4 . 3 for the week as a whole sara straight to kayla in washington to recap what we just heard from the president including that significant announcement that the u. S. Would be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization and sara, the president prevud that a few weeks ago saying it would be reviewing the funding it sends to the w. H. O. In the wake of what it sees as shortcomings by the World Health Organization to alert the u. S. Of some of the risks of the coronavirus. Sources tell me that one of the ways the u. S. Feels most wronged is that there was no information about asymptomatic transmission of this virus until late in the game when the u. S. Population and economy was at risk. He announced the administration would be suspending the entry of foreign nationals from china to the u. S. , that the u. S. Finds at risk to the
New england, flooding streets and forcing some people from their homes. And a new system pushing toward the u. S. Could soon become the first named storm of this hurricane season. Well have the forecast. And prepared for the worst. From underground bunkers to full private communities with extraordinary security. Well go inside the world of preppers, people who anticipate the next global threat. Well find out just who they are and hear their plan to protect themselves. First, we begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. I just want to make something clear its very important trumpays he wantsine, were. To see a Coronavirus Vaccine by the end of the year. Another grandiose announcement. I hope they succeed. We need vaccinations. Donald trump always has grand announcements, and then there is no followthrough whatsoever. Nancy pelosi wrote most of this bill in her kitchen in san francisco. Reporter the house passed the biggest stimulus bill in history. R
In the bay area and sadly, at least 30 tphaoaepb people died. But, if there is a little bit of good news this is it. It continues to fall. The chronicle reporting that 334 people are in bay area hospitals right now with the coronavirus. That is the lowest number in over a month. We have the changes that will take effect here tomorrow in many parts of the bay area. Greg . Reporter these are not drastic changes but they are changes nonetheless. The shelter in place orders in at least 6 bay area counties will remain in effect the month. State and local authorities are making some changes that begin to kick start the economy and give people more recreational opportunities. Reporter first, what you will not see, restaurants, bars or cafes filled with people. It is still take out only. Some outdoor businesses such as nurseries, car washes and construction are coming back on line as long as they social distance. Construction it means hundreds of projects and tens of thousands of jobs coming b
Drizzle and light rain and sunday sunny and windy. Most of that is coming down in the system there keeps things in check through wednesday and after that it will jump up thursday, friday. Sunny for all in 60s and 70s. Temperatures above average here. Santa rosa is 40 with some areas to the north and even san jose is checking in an ken wood 35 and healdsburg in there and i know nampa airport is closed. I would not be surprised if they checked in but everything says mostly sunny and warmer. Thats where we will go today. Temperatures near average to above. It might be the coolest day of the week. Lets go to sal. Good morning, steve traffic is working well. If you drive around the area free weights will be a bit dry. Lets go to the san mateo bridge and show you traffic is looking good on westbound 32 with no major issues. Traffic looks good on highway 101. It is for 2 00 and lets go back to dave. Six bay area counties will lift some shelter in place restrictions. Dr. Businesses including n