News at 6. One person is Wearing Masks said quote people Wearing Masks that helps even more. Now its 6 a major update from the cdc on mask guidance this time, giving americans yet another reason that why everyone should wear a Face Covering to try to prevent the spread of covid19 thank you for joining us at 6 oclock everybody. Im grant lotus and im Vicki LiviakisInfectious Disease experts from Stanford University and elsewhere. Our police that their counterparts at the cdc are finally getting behind the idea of universal maskwearing kron fours rob fladeboe reports on the newly revised mask recommendations and what universal use could be in for our economy and the need for lock doubts. The center for Disease Control and prevention now says masks benefit the wearer the announcement is in line with the data that has been available all along so Stanford UniversityInfectious Disease expert doctor Robert Siegel and basically you know maskwearing makes sense from a logical standpoint it makes sense from you know in terms studies on you know physical transmission particles and it also makes in terms of some of the epidemiological data. The cdc previously declared that the use of masks would simply offer protection for people around the mask where are the new policy cites evidence confirming the benefits of universal maskwearing the cdc states that quote individual benefit increases with increasing Community Mask use doctor siegel id so if theres fewer particles that are being yes are transmitted then the probability of the mask for king as much higher tapping into the economic argument. The cdc maintains that if maskwearing were to be increased by just 15 . Strict lockdowns might be avoided, cutting losses by a trillion dollars nationwide for 5 of gdp. Experts however caution that while its clear more masks mean more protection. They are not perfect one thing that hasnt been emphasized by in that is the fact that you need to that theres differences between how people wear masks, so if you wear mask properly it obviously works and theres differences between the types of mass, a certain mass are more effective at stopping particles and others and its hoped a clearer messaging on masks will make a difference. Think of mask wearing in terms of Public Health not politics as doctor siegel if everybody wears a mask then then it becomes serve more proper for other people to wear a mask, so its universal that its less controversial looks like there used to be some controversy over wearing a seatbelt and now everybody wears a seat belt thats law and you just know you have to do it said the san jose rob fladeboe kron 4 news. The u. S. Has hit an alltime high for coronavirus related hospitalizations. Medical facility say that they have nearly 62,000 patients admitted with serious cases of covid19 and that breaks the record of 60,000 patients that was set back in april yesterday. The u. S. Recorded an 8th straight day of more than 100,000 new cases and texas became the first state to top 1 million coronavirus cases surpassing all of italy. Governors across the country are urging people to stay home and to limit socializing. And california could surpass 1 million confirmed cases by tomorrow. There were 7400 new cases today and 69 new deaths while here in the bay area there were 300 new cases and one new death contra costa and santa cruz counties were forced to roll back their reopening plans to rise in covid cases in San Francisco has also halted de reopening plans. Other bay area counties are on track to do the same if theyre unable to slow the spread and we have a complete list of Covid Testing Centers in your neighborhood just head to our website kron 4 dot com there youll find a list of bay area counties. Click on yours and it will take you to your countys official covid testing website where you can hopefully schedule an appointment and tore find walk in locations to get tested. President trump theyre making his first public appearance since last week saluting veterans today at Arlington National cemetery. President elect joe biden meanwhile also honored veterans he was in philadelphia at the Korean War Memorial earlier today while his team does push ahead with the white house transition. Kareen wilton winter has the latest developments on the biden transition. As he prepares to take office in january. In his first public appearance in days President Trump along with Vice President mike pence honoring americas heroes today with the National Veterans day observance at Arlington National cemetery in virginia 3 good. At the same time president elect joe biden visited pennsylvania. To pay tribute to those who fought and sacrificed for our country. Saying in statement to all of our proud veterans know that i will be a commander in chief who respects or sacrifice understands your service and you will never betray the values you fought so bravely to defend and will never treat you or your families with anything less and the honor you deserve president elect biden who continues to meet with members of his Transition Team is moving forward with his transition to the white house. Despite President Trumps refusal to concede in this election. So far this week he spoken out offering his blueprint for tackling the pandemic once he takes office and yesterday he made his case on the need to keep obama care in place to ensure health care for millions of americans. Hes also placed calls to foreign leaders this week we are already beginning the transition were well underway. The for. The administration in any way by failure to recognize this man or when. Theres not to change the dynamic at all what were able do outspoken republicans like senator mitt romney have acknowledged bidens when saying while our democracy in shares for the accurate counting of all votes and even litigation i think its by far the most likely outcome that there will not be a change. In the tally in a substantial way and there will be a smooth transition of power still top gop leaders like Mitch Mcconnell are backing the president with the hope hell remain the commander in chief, i dont think were going to have. Uninterrupted transition. Is the next administration. And they want to quit all the hand wringing and not act like this is extraordinary. Were going to get through this period and will swear the winner. On january the 20th. That was Kareen Wynter reporting even more indication of some of the complexities behind the scenes, the Trump Administration so far is denying office space access said money to bidens Transition Team. The president s aides are also working on a budget for next year suggesting. The President Trump would remain in office. And president elect joe biden has chosen his longtime adviser ron klain to be his new chief of staff claim first served as chief of staff for biden during president obamas first term. He was also chief of staff for Vice President al gore in the mid 90s and claim was the Ebola Response coordinator during the 2014 outbreak. The chief of staff is typically a gatekeeper for the president krafts political and legislative strategy and often serves as a liaison to capitol hill in legislative negotiations back here locally to world war 2 veterans were given a chance to return to the skies today. In a vintage aircrafts there it is 100 yearold dealt even and 105 yearold al mcgee knee, flu similar planes in world war 2, neither of them have flown in years before taking off this morning from santa rosa. They took a moment to reflect on veterans day and what it means to both of them. It changed the game. A new quite well. It didnt make if you live in this country ought to be the happiest person theres no place like it. The 2 men were given separate rides on the plane, the c 3 to maintain social distancing. For each the dc 3 plane flew south to make a pass over the golden gate bridge. And then return back home to santa rosa. Well, californias attorney general is demanding answers from the federal government about a program that the feds promise to use to give Student Debt Relief to combat veterans. There is some concern the program might not be used properly kron fours Capitol Bureau reporter Ashley Zavala explains whats happening. Trust but verify. When it comes to this part of education this administration. I just say there are 5 California Attorney general have yet set a sent a letter to the u. S. Department of education and secretary of defense urging them to follow up on a promise made to veterans last year last november, the federal administration said it would set up the data matching program to provide automatic Student Debt Relief to combat veterans, they said wednesday, its unclear how or even if this is being used we want to go details about the program. Just whether beach it provides relief to all eligible veterans. We want to know about information on the number of student borrowers who have received these under the program as well as the about the release they may have received if i dont want information on the number of student borrowers who are entitled to have not yet received relief under the program. The attorney general says hes not accusing the administration of anything but says so much about the program is unclear he noted since 2015 combat veterans have unnecessarily paid more than 100 Million Dollars in interest on their Student Loans back in june but said a suit betsy devos in the department of education for failing to implement another promised program meant to provide debt relief to veterans working in Public Service in sacramento, Ashley Zavala kron 4 news. I whether time is we get a check now on the 4 zone forecast could rain be on the way to the bay area well lets find out crawfords chief meteorologist Lawrence Karnow was here let us now guys got a good chance we could see some showers moving in not just yeah, weve got some clouds. Outside right now actually some raindrops just off the coastline but getting more active in the pacific all the time you see that next front up in the gulf alaska that could be the one that brings us some rain as we head into friday right now scanning your skies Doppler Radar find couple raindrops for most of those just off the coastline dont expect those to move on shore tonight but watch what happens. Partly cloudy skies overnight and tomorrow too and then that cold front starts to creep in a little bit closer and then here we go as we get into friday chance of showers developing in the north bay for spreading across the rest the bay area by friday afternoon guys. All right, thanks lauren still to come is covid hospitalizations rise. Experts say most patients in the icu. Typically hispanic we hear from a doctor who says the Hispanic Community has been especially hard hit by covid. Plus his california experiences, a surge in covid19 cases, Health Care Professionals in the bay area are preparing for a surge of hospitalizations what theyre doing to make sure that theyre prepared to care for all of those who are ill. And the space teenager organizing a black lives matter rally is threatened by a gun dealer, well hear from the man behind the here is a licensed firearm dealer i would think that because of his position and because of the business type of business that he runs and he owns that he would be held to a higher standard in the community. But it just seems that hes just allowed to writer and they didnt say whatever do whatever he wants and theres been no repercussions. Mother speaking out after her son is threatened for planning a black lives matter event in the East Bay High School senior was planning the event for this weekend in dublin, but a threat from a gun dealer surfaced on the internet and today, the man who made this threat says hes no longer standing by Ground Forces secret un reports. A Facebook Post calling on patriots oath keepers and nra members to bring vest and helmets to the city hall parking lot at dublin during this weekend sign guarded for justice event included the image of 17 yearold the deal but man it was very a nerve wracking the douglas High School Senior is the president of the black Student Union who together with tri valley for black lives are hosting the sign garden event. You know when i saw the post actually had 29 shares so that 30 people that could potentially youre looking for me and you know seeing as is radical. Matter a great year for me as trying to destroy other which and know what i was. And its its really concerning because now youre involving a minor youre probably my child and essentially your pay placing putting his life at risk because because you dont agree with what black lives matter stands for what you perceive it to stand the citysponsored display was supported unanimously by the city council. And i believe is a testament to our commitment to peaceful expressions of our fight for racial justice. I never saw the 17 yearold. General to so that you can use 5 yearold beyond what he did that is the voice of mike grant. Hes the owner of guns unlimited in dublin and the man who made the Facebook Post which he now says he deeply regrets he explains one senior posts or out of this whole thing is. As a white male endeavors seen any racial ce served and discriminated against. But this is the last 5 days or 4 days what ive gone through this owns some pretty nasty stuff just thats what people come true for dont go or for years. To she is a mix of pulse in fact my gran says he is no longer calling on folks to protest the black lives matter sign garden even has menu kron 4 news among the many weighing in on this story. He says quote its disgusting that socalled adult. Would organize stuck, im ready for a fight with a local teenager exercising. His First Amendment rights with the city of dublins permission to nonviolent lee express the truth of black lives matter. He goes on to say that these arent patriots. Theyre bullies spent on intimidation and division and they should be ashamed of themselves. Well now were 4 zone forecast a chilly temperatures were felt all around the bay area today. There was a last thursday was 80 and sunny and then boom friday hit and fall is here and its for real chief meteorologist Lawrence Karnow joins us now with what to expect moving forward large looking to get rain in here i love to get that rain started it looks like we may just see that happen in fact were seeing that on the Doppler Radar just off the coastline couple raindrops unfortunately that them look like its going to move on shore for tonight but weve got some more on the way and were going to see a chance some showers in the next couple of days right now though partly cloudy skies across the bay area, the rain remains off the coastline watch what but this into motion youll notice, those clouds begin to move in and theyre going to be on and off throughout the night, partly cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow too then as we get into friday everything changes thats when the clouds begin to thicken up that front comes out the gulf of alaska. And here you go starting out with some showers in the north and then that start to spread southward, you see is kind of broken. So this not a huge rain event but we still could be talking about some decent numbers we dont get too much in a hurry in fact were likely going to see some of the rain totals maybe about a 10th of an inch of rain maybe a quarter of an inch in some of the weather parts of the bay area. So certainly doesnt look like a huge storm, but this just the beginning the storm door looks like it is opening up were going to see more rain possibly as we head into next week in longrange forecast right now says above normal until the end of the month at least case rain outs at the ready making large swell. Cases continue to climb so too do hospitalizations and thats the real number you worry about experts say historically most of the patients in the covid intensive care unit or hispanic sally gives us a closer look on the issues the Hispanic Community faces with the virus. Hes going to be out be this proportion or 3. It affected by the pandemic september and middle of october hes trying to be calm doctor ronny d is the assistant professor of internal medicine for the unlv school of medicine at the icu at umc she sees first hand how covid is affecting people several days thats it would have been seeing lot more admissions from the emergency room. Were also seeing that missions from dad florists going to the icu because theyre just becoming more steak doctor dee says with the reopening she expected cases to rise, but nothing compared to now hes starting could be most of our patients and the covid icu bring down their predominantly spending and 50 of latinos in the icu are critically ill while its mostly men. The number of women is increasing to have seen patients particularly these banks did indeed into. Enormous me would its probably not something worries on monday you know a