Conference less than an hour ago. Take a listen. The senate bill, as you know, includes 350 billion in Job Retention loans for Small Business was loan forgiveness available for businesses that continue paying their workers. They continue paying their workers. Thats what we want. We want them to keep their workers and pay their workers. The mesh would be the largest Economic Relief bill in history. Right off the top this afternoon, lets update. Governor gavin newsom started by announcing his much needed Financial Relief for families across california. Im very pleased that wells fargo, u. S. Bank, it is citi and Jp Morgan Chase have all agreed to a 90day waiver for those impacted by covid19. This 90day delay is limited to more mortgage payments and foreclosures. Note bank of america was not included there. It is agreeing to a 30day delay. Some 200 other smarter state banks and Credit Unions are also agreeing to 90 days. As far as a pause on evictions for renter, a lot of people worried about that, Governor Newsom says they are looking at the legal limits of stepping in if action isnt taken at the local level. And the other major headline. Thats right. Shaking families up as schools in six bay area counties will remain closed until at least may 4th. The governor says this was likely, but still no less upsetting obviously for parents, students and teachers alike who want eventually to get back to their routine. Laura anthony is live in lafayette to break all that down. Laura . Well, hi, dan. This was actually a joint decision among Public Health and School Officials in contra cosa county here and five other counties in the bay area. They are faced with the reality that keeping these schools closed another five weeks is in everyones best interest. Its been certainly tough for everybody, our student, our staff. Like hundreds more in the bay area, oakland schools like Lincoln Elementary will stay empty for another five weeks. Thats after multiple counties decided to extend the current closures until may 4th. This is not an easy situation for anybody. We know that. But this is in the best interests of ensuring that we can actually stop the spread of coronavirus. In oakland, that means the districts 50,000 students will continue to stay home with their families. San francisco officials announced the same length of closure for that citys 57,000 Public School students. The extended closure also applies to students in alameda, contra costa, marin, san mateo, and santa clara counties. Shuttered School Buildings are more of a burden for students in some districts than others. In more affluent areas, a High Percentage of the student population has access to wifi and computers and laptops at home. But in places like oakland, many of the students do not. We miss our kids. Reporter bethany meyers, a special Education Teacher in oakland. Were teachers. So were experts at meeting students where they are. So when we all come back, were going to tell the kids how much we missed them and how glad we are to see them, and then were going to be ready to teach. Now this continues to be a very fluid situation. That new start date, dan and liz is now may 4th. But of course a lot could change between now and then. And that tentative day could get pushed back once again. Back to you guys. Laura, so many questions i want to ask you. Now that the closure has been extended, do you know how the districts are going to handle the meal programs that theyve been offering . Well, this district here in lafayette, all the districts really in all six of these counties offer some kind of meal program for free and reduced lunch to the students who qualify here in lafayette for Lafayette Elementary School district. They will continue to offer those meals. But in oakland, it is especially critical because 70 of the students in the oakland unified district qualify for those free and reduced meals. Best advice for people is to go on the individual websites of each of the districts to find out kpaes available and when those meals are being handed out. All right, laura, thank you. Five new coronavirus deaths are reported today in the bay area. Four of those are in san mateo county, which now has a total of five deaths and 165 cases. Claire county also reports another deadly infection with 17 deaths. Sonoma county has 37 cases and says two people there have recovered. There are now a total of 1187 cases across bay area. There are two confirmed cases of coronavirus in mendocino county. A total of 124 people have been tested there. The county is still awaiting the results of nearly 50 tests. Were waiting for more information. Lake county still at this moment reporting no cases. We learned today San Francisco will need up to 1500 more ventilators and 5,000 more hospital beds for the expected surge in coronavirus cases. But mayor breed does say that the severity will be diminished if people stay home except for those essential needs. When youre out there and youre socializing and youre not socialing distancing from one another, the difference that could make and the spread that occurs as a result of your interactions if you went to the hospital because you are sick or a relative or Family Member and they were turned away because we didnt have enough beds to accommodate them. The mayor has requested more state and federal assistance. The city has a plan to expand their capacity to handle more cases. They say a new floor just for coronavirus patients will be opened at st. Francis memorial hospital. San jose police are looking for man behind a disturbing attack last weekend on the stairs of communication hill. It involved a woman simply asking another runner for a little social distance, as were all being asked to do. Abc7 News ReporterJulian Glover has the story. What is wrong with people. Runners taking on the mountain of steps here at Communications Hill reacting to an eightsecond video of a woman being assaulted by what appears to be a family last week. To assault someone over that . That guys got bigger problems than a virus. In the video we cant show you as we wait to hear from the victim, you can hear and see a man coughing in the victims direction and a loud thud. According to San Jose Police, the victim, a 52 woman said after she was coughed on she was hit in the head. And all she did was ask another runner for six feet of space. Thats not cool. Thats definitely not right. I have yet see anything like that over here. The victim posted the video on the next door app. She said she is clueless as to why asking for space in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic would anger someone and felt helpless when no one stepped in. I dont know if this whole coronavirus is playing a part where people dont want to intervene with that. Today others on the hill said others were respectful of social aside and giving people space. I saw a couple people up there and they harnt seen each other and hey hugged. And i sid six feet, six feet very popular, very often packed with runners taking in the outdoors, getting some exercise in. But it never should have come down to this. Now as for the victim, she didnt have any severe injury, did not have to go to the hospital. I did check in with San Jose Police this morning. No updates on a suspect, mai but they are investigating. For mao reporting in san jose, im Julian Glover, abc7 news. And as you saw there, maintaining social distance can be difficult if not frustrating. Abc7 news multimedia producer Juan Carlos Guerrero and his wife have been quarantined and in selfisolation for nearly two weeks now. Weve been sharing their stories. Today they offer a perspective on why following that stay at home order is so important. My wifes positive test result for covid19 triggered a call from the San FranciscoHealth Department with some good news about her health. What date can i step out of my bedroom and then go back to work. So i think that you already met those conditions. Leticia is cleared to end her quarantine on friday. The focus then switched to me. This friday would be the end of his isolation. My wife has been quarantined inside her bedroom for 12 days since she got a fever. She has not gone to the kitchen or the living room. She eats in the bedroom. I eat in the hallway to keep her company. Im on the 12th day of my isolation as well. I only go outside to walk the dog. I havent gone into any stores or ordered takeout. All this sacrifice has come at an emotional cost, but we are persisted. For those wondering if stay atat home orders are really necessary, consider this. My wife likely had the virus days before she had a fever which means she was contagious and came into many people. If any hoff those people became contagious, they likely infected others as well before they showed symptoms. Its a Chain Reaction and impossible to retain. But if everyone stays home whoever is infected has no chance to infect anyone else. And we are out of this pandemic. The Health Worker said leticia can leave the bedroom, but to still keep her distance from me. The Department Said im no longer contagious and that i can rome around the house and just to wear a mask in case i cough when youre around. I know its different information. I want to protect you. I want to stay away from you. I want to stay in the bedroom until friday. Two more days. We got this. They got this for sure. Yes. I have been riveted following their story. Its so amazing theyre sharing it with us. I cannot wait for her to get out of their room on friday, even if its just to go to their kitchen. Theyve been so diligent, so patient and careful, and so generous to share this experience with all of us. We wish both of them well. See you soon. Hope is dwindling a bit this afternoon on Senate Passage today on a 2 trillion stimulus package that leaders thought was a done deal. To all americans i say help is on the way. Big help and quick help. Not quite yet. The measure is largest Economic Relief bill in history. It would give direct payments to most americans, expand unemployment benefits, provide 370 billion for Small Businesses, and 500 billion for guaranteed subsidized loans to larger industries, including airlines and hospitals. However, the deal hit a snag this afternoon when four conservative republicans, including Lindsey Graham demanded changes claiming the legislation would incentivize layoffs that prompted vermont senator Bernie Sanders to vow to block the deal unless the conservatives dropped their objections. President trump praised the deal just a short time ago. 300 billion in direct Cash Payments will be available for every american citizen earning less than 99,000 per year. That would be 3,400 dollars very quickly for the typical family of four. The president says hes ready to sign the bill, but at this point, no time is set for a vote in the senate. [ closing bell ] news of the snag caused Financial Markets to dip. The doubles posted a second straight winning today, the second time thats happened in a month. The dow gained 495 points. That is more than 2 . It was up more than a thothousa points before the late selloff. The nasdaq did drop 33. 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Our colleague went to the set and order four sets of face masks for 94. Later her twitter account was hack and any direct messages would be from a scammer. Our colleague went online and found this site was created just two days earlier, a telltale sign. The federal Communications Commission has been warning about a surge in these types of scams, like this robocall claiming to offer free test kits. Has made coronavirus testing more available immediately. If you want to receive a free testing kit delivered overnight to your home, press 1. If you do not want your free testing, press 2. There are no free kits. And you do not want free testing, this fake kind. Look, the bottom line is right now any time you see the word coronavirus your antenna should go up. This is probably a scam. And check it out very, very carefully. Im sure the both of you are seeing these types of emails and texts constantly, right . Absolutely. Ive gotten several the last few day. Thanks for checking in on it. Glad we have you here to verify for us. New help for hospitals that need supplies to desperately. Joanne fabric and craft stores is teaming up with neimanmarcus to make medical supplies like gowns, masks and scrubs. Joanne is sending material. Theyre opening classrooms in its stores for people who want to volunteer to help make supplies. San franciscobased gap is responding to the outbreak as well. The Clothing Company is pivoting its factory partners to make masks, gowns and gloves for Front Line Health Care workers. Theyre working to connect its vendors with the largest Hospital Networks in california. Well, another big piece in helping these Health Workers is helping them with child care, especially with many School Closures extending into may. Its a real problem. We found some organizations lending a hand to those busy fighting the virus on the front line so they can be freed up to do what they do. Chris nguyen has the story now from the south bay. There is an eerie silence at the el camino ymca. Today there is no one lifting weights, no one playing basketball, no one doing much of anything during this Novel Coronavirus crisis. But down the hall, a glimmer of hope. Anybody else . The ymca of Silicon Valley is pivoting some of its facilities to serve as day camps for front line and essential workers. This location was launched in partnership with El Camino Hospital across the street. We do our best to kind of be that temporary escape so they can actually be children and enjoy life and some sense of normalcy. That attempt at normalcy now comes with a lot of social distancing. Its kind of challenging at times. You know, youre like all the way over here and theyre all the way over there, and youre like hi. Students have been split up into multiple classrooms and will stay within the same group for the foreseeable future to limit potential exposure to covid19. Its really hard to have playdates with friends and see them. And, like i cant even travel to my family for passover. Staff members are now l