Ong joins us now live with why doctor says, although the number of cases is going up theres a glimmer of hope tonight, gayle. Vicki and grant were told Ucsf Medical Center is stable with 15 to 16 patients in the last week and that other bay area hospitals are also seeing relatively low numbers. Thanks to people sheltering in place. Well before other parts of the country. The orders are heated empty streets in San Francisco crossing market street. We found few people appearing to be essential workers and no traffic an example of why Health Experts say the city is showing signs of flattening the curve to slow down the coronavirus we spoke with doctor Robert Wachter chair of ucsf department of medicine people, San Francisco listen i think they they understood the science and they said this is the right thing to do obviously causes hardships. Doctor wachter says even know the number of cases continues to rise, theres been a slow search and City Hospitals at ucsf so we have had and her 16 patients with covid. For now about the last week and there many of them are quite sick so its its its not a its not trivial. Its certainly better and fewer patients than we had been gearing ourselves up for its been more than 2 weeks in San Francisco issued shelterinplace orders medical experts say the peak of covid19 cases has yet to come. But its crucial for people to continue to stay home and keep their distance to prevent spreading the virus and overwhelming hospitals this university of washington model shows demand for hospital resources will peak end of april and california. The hope is that everyone will continue do what theyre doing. Following the stay at home orders and doctor wachter also has an analogy about the crisis and its quote. Wildfire the wild fire is out. But we need to find and douse embers before they flare and the embers being covid19 patients who could easily spread the virus. Gayle ong kron 4 news. Thank you, gayle and yes, according to Johns Hopkins university statewide here in california there are more than 11,000 confirmed cases of covid19 and more than 200 deaths more locally in the bay area 2800 confirmed cases. Santa clara county has more than a 1000 of them, 36 people have died in that county San Mateo County with 453 cases and 10 deaths, San Francisco county 450 cases and 7 deaths. Contra costa county 250 people have been infected 3 people have died Alameda County has almost 400 cases and 9 deaths in marin county 108 cases and 6 deaths Solano County with 54 cases one death reported today. Sonoma county with 91 cases and one death and that the county has 18 cases and one death. New reported cases of coronavirus a homeless shelter sees its very first case the city announced today that the person was staying at a Navigation Center but has since been moved to isolation now handful of San Francisco supervisors are calling on the mayor to do more to help the citys vulnerable Homeless Population kron fours dan thorn reports. Weve learned that this person is in Good Condition and they are right now recovering in an isolation room, but the supervisors say that this case could have and should have been prevented. Theyre demanding action and theyre calling out the city for not getting all of San Franciscos homeless in the hotel as San Francisco records, its first coronavirus case in a homeless shelter city Officials Say the person was staying at the Division CircleNavigation Center when they tested positive for covid19 the announcement raising concerns for San Francisco the supervisor Hillary Ronen and other city leaders called on the mayor to have every resident and staff member at the Navigation Center tested supervisors, matt haney shame on walton an errant pass can join drone in in saying the citys response has been weak and that San Franciscos Homeless Population should have been moved out of all shelters. Weeks ago homeless advocates say they too are disappointed by the citys response they say social distancing is nearly impossible in congregate living situations like Navigation Centers. Thats why they want people off of the streets out of the shelters and into hotels. Supervisors plan to introduce an emergency ordinance requiring the city to use 1000 rooms to relocate people who are currently in shelters. This ordinance would also require the city to lease an additional 14,000 rooms by april 28 when the coronavirus is expected to peak. Reporting in San Francisco. Dan thorn kron 4 news Santa Clara County hospitals are trying to prepare for a possible surge in serious virus cases there. Today deputy Santa Clara County executive david campos said that the county currently has about 200 covid19 patients hospitalized county wide. As the number of people testing positive continues to rise. Hospitals have been planning for a possible surge in demand for socalled surge beds and they do not know if or when that surge might occur, but for now theres no shortage of beds or ventilators. As of march 31st, there were 936 available acute hospital beds in the county. There were 92. I see you beds. 1456 search beds and 392 ventilators that work where available in the county. Health officials also say the Santa Clara Convention center. Its been converted into a temporary surge center with 250 beds available there. In addition to adding beds the county is working to secure enough personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves and adding staff. The city of fremont will offer a free drivethru coronavirus test side tomorrow. It will be located at the fremont fire Tactical Training center. The address 7200 stevenson boulevard the site will be open from 10 until 05 00pm or intel, it runs out of test, everybody who wants to get tested. Will go through a 2 step screening process you have to first have a fever over 100 degrees and show covert 19 symptoms such as shortness of breath. Some experts are now saying the virus can spread by more than just sneezing or coughing. Scientists telling the white house last night new Research Shows coronavirus can also be spread by talking singing and possibly even just breathing. Officials say results available studies are consistent with. Russell is a shun of the virus from jews, normal breathing doctor fouchier of the White House Coronavirus task force as he said that theyre considering recommending that all americans wear masks or some sort of facial covering if they go outside to prevent the spread of the virus and as the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpasses 1 million. The u. S. Death toll from the virus is approaching meanwhile, new numbers show the devastating toll of the pandemic has had on American Workers. 6. 6 million americans filed for Unemployment Benefits last week thats double the prior week. Nadia romero reports now from washington. The u. S. Coronavirus death toll is now more than 5800 according to Johns Hopkins university each leaving many more friends and family to grieve the Trump Administration has left stay at home orders to states and now more than 90 of americans face such mandates. Governors of texas florida and georgia and tennessee all announcing stay at home orders for their states this week. Meanwhile, new numbers released thursday morning pain to stunning picture of the virus is toll on the u. S. Economy. The department of labor says 6. 6 million americans filed for unemployment last week, doubling the number from the previous week, another historic high treasury secretary steven says the stimulus bill passed last week provides enhanced Unemployment Benefits for those out of work and is assuring americans that direct payments are on the way i previously said this would take us 3 weeks, im pleased to report that within 2 weeks. The first payments will be direct deposit into taxpayers account but that may not be enough house. Speaker nancy pelosi says she is working with the administration on a potential 4th response package nugent says the Administration May be on board i think the president s been very clear if we need to go back to congress to support the American Economy and American Workers we will be doing that in washington, im nadia romero, the commander of the u. S. Aircraft carrier that was hit by the coronavirus outbreak has been let go captain Brett Crozier is no longer Commanding Officer of the uss theodore roosevelt. At the direction of the secretary of the navy crozier was asked to step down today. Earlier this week, the caption wrote a memo warning the navy that action was needed to save lives on board. So far 114 sailors from the Aircraft Carrier have tested positive for Coronavirus NavyOfficials Say that he sent the memo over an unsecured system adding to the chances that it would be leaked to the media. The ship is in the port in guam where at least 1000 sailors have been evacuated. Those crew members will be quarantined in hotel rooms in guam while they await covid19 test results. Back here in the bay switch gears talk about 4 zone forecast taking a live look over San Franciscos embarcadero meteorologist Mabrisa Rodriguez is a here with a look at the weather from her perch. Share her very nicely appointed im a priest. A very safe in here at home keeping our physical and social distancing here at kron 4 and i have a real treat for hugh grant and the king lets take a live look outside at city hall, very patriotic this evening lit up in red white and blue to honor our First Responders during this coronavirus pandemics absolutely beautiful sight out there very dry clear skies stormtracker 4 not tracking any rain just yet but all of that is going to change this weekend current wind speeds out there right now fairly calm for most of the bay area be getting a cool sea breeze in downtown San Francisco with sustained winds around 20 miles per hour. So widespread low 50s upper 40s right now for Livermore Fremont and mid 40s for those of you in nap and were going to see widespread mid to upper 30s for most of our interior valleys, especially in the north bay and parts of the east bay interior valleys as well where we could see patchy frost form during the overnight hours ensure friday morning so watch out for that tomorrows daytime highs very similar tuesday could see a degree or 2 of cooling, but overall widespread 60s for your afternoon high so at or slightly below normal but its the rain that im tracking this weekend where the wet weather around well start on saturday thats going to be the weakest of these 2 storms north bay could see about half an inch of rain or less with the rest of the bay area really seeing about a 3rd of an inch of rain or last and sunday thats going to be the colder stronger storm what we could get anywhere from half an inch to upwards of an inch of rain showers lingering through monday. Could also see pop up thunderstorms and even hail as well so its all going to start saturday morning, continuing through sunday snow levels along the north face highs peaks could actually drop to 3,000 feet, lingering showers on monday. But then we are going to notice by tuesday. That storm is going to exit in rain totals looking pretty impressive with these 2 storms won back to back so not really going to get a break from the wet weather this weekend that wont arrive until tuesday when we finally start to dry out and clear out and thats going to be the pattern for the remaining 10 days friend, vicki back to you alright risa barry officials are now recommending that residents. Should wear masks to cover their face in their mouth when theyre leaving home and they dont mean medical grade masks they want to make sure Health Workers have enough of those. Contra costa county Health Officials spoke stand on social media. Other bay area officials have done so as well you see what theyre putting out there. People in alameda and San Francisco and San Mateo CountyHealth Officials in all of those counties are also recommending that people cover their nose and mouth when they have to go out for essential things like Grocery Shopping they also dont one the public to run out and try to buy these medical masks or and 95 masks, which of course are in limited supply. If you have an old one that you cant donate sure go ahead and wear that, but assuming you dont have any lying around. Theyre suggesting people use baghdad has or some sort of homemade fabric masks. Masks are not a substitute for physical distancing if you are going into an environment where physical distance seen as all but impossible for example. Into a grocery with small isles in a long that we do it would be additive and beneficial to have a face covering. The governor also says he is not mandating the public where facial coverings because as far as the state is concerned First Responders and healthcare workers are the priority. And medical experts have said wearing a mask does not prevent you from getting covid19 doctor fouchier last week said it might offer about 50 more protection, but certainly not full proof and the mask though can prevent you from giving the illness to someone else, especially if youre a symptomatic you feel fine, you dont know you have it youre out at the store wearing a mask could contain your germs. Tonight President Trump says hes invoked the defense production act against 3 m in order to get more face masks 03 00am of course is the largest maker of medical face masks and more specifically that in 95 respirator mask. Well earlier this week, the company says that it already doubled its global output in january and also plans to double the capacity again to 2 billion globally within the next 12 months. In the u. S. 3 m said that it expects to produce 15 million 95 per month by june which is a 40 jump from current levels even with accelerated production, the companys ceo acknowledged in a statement that the reality for demand is much higher than the industrys ability to deliver. It is kind of a crisis mode, you know you do whatever you can do to help your community. In times like this. They area distilling a company that usually produces vodka and whisky is now making Hand Sanitizer and supplying it to the Community Members who need it kron fours michelle kingston reports. Now its still just a plus to help out you know, i know that thats the purpose right now is to get Hand Sanitizer to everybody people are lining up outside bay area distilling in brentwood to fill their bottles with Hand Sanitizer one of many items thats nearly impossible to find in our Grocery Store shelves right now i couldnt believe the need of it. And that was you know. 100 of the reason why we felt. Lets just give it to the people as quickly as possible don isla flom produces brentwood sweetcorn vodka and whiskey and his distillery but says his phone has been ringing off the hook with more than 30 Companies Reaching out asking for Hand Sanitizer which hes making with vodka that hasnt been proved down yet for drinking last weekend he opened his doors for just 6 hours since as he filled more than 2000 bottles up with his Hand Sanitizer the line wrapped around the building started an hour before. Every day. Before we opened up. People are standing in the rain at one point i think those over a 180 people in in our line wrapped all the way around a parking lot next friday april 10th from 6 to 8 and sunday april 12th from 12 to 2. Johnny will be offering more Hand Sanitizer to anybody who is interested all you have to do is bring a bottle really need to see how communities come together in times of need like this bay area distilling is already supplying Hand Sanitizer to fedex and plans to donate some to local police and Fire Departments next in brentwood, michelle kingston kron 4 news. Says that shelter in place order has been in effect barred ridership has been down significantly as of yesterday the Transit Agency reported and 93