CORONAVIRUS A BLOCK

CORONAVIRUS A BLOCK

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More coronavirus cases confirmed in the tr?state.

New measures in place as we brace for the deadly pandemic.

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A promise from lawmakers.

Mcconnell says: "the senate is here, we are working, and we are going to deliver."

Whether americans can expect to feel some relief.

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New travel restrictions to prevent the spread of covi?19.

Are americans canceling their upcoming plans?

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A look at the companies?

Remaining open?

Despite ongoing calls to close.

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Breaking tonight at ten?

More states across the region locking down communities to prevent the spread of covi?19.

President donald trump even announcing plans to push back student loan repayment penalties for 60 days?

While governors across the area encourage people to stay home and healthy.

Illinois is the latest state to join the lock down with at least 600 positive cases so far and five deaths.

Six new cases are reported in the tr?

State?

Affecting vanderburgh henderson?

And daviess counties.

So the tr?

State total sits at nine confirmed cases this week.

Indiana has 81 with 47 in kentucky.

So far no positive cases in southern illinois have been reported?

But they will soon feel the effects of those sta?

A?

Home orders as restrictions go into place tomorrow.

Illinois now following california's lead?

Encouraging*all people to stay home?

And limiting no?essential business and travel.

Erran huber explains what that means for the area.

"we're stocking up on water and getting some food.

We have to stay home, stay indoors, so we have to stock up on stuff."

Donna whit?

Mood?one of a number of those across mount carmel and across the land of lincoln preparing to hunker down.

"my grandson is 6.

He's had open heart surgery at 6.

He had open heart surgery at 10 months.

He has a congenital heart defect, and i'm worried about his safety."

And preserving safety for those in the prarie stat?

Is what prompted illinois governor j.b.

Pritzker to officially order a shelter in place directive.

"to avoid the loss of potentially tens of thousands of lives, we must enact an immediate stay at home order for the state of illinois."

For no?

Stretching from saturday at 5 p?until april 7.

"i want to sa?and be clea?this is not a lockdown or martial law."

The order provides for those in illinois to still go to the grocery story and get ga?taking care of the fundamentals of life.

But orders no?essential businesses to close and allow those who can to work from home.

And a halt on evictions.

While this order is reliant on those across illinois to practice neighborly behavio?

"i've instructed law enforcement to monitor for violations and take action where necessary, but that is not an option that anyone prefers."

Illinois now joins connecticut, new york, and california among those increasing restrictions on movemen?

In hopes of stopping the sprea?and saving lives.

We'll continue bringing you the latest that you need to know to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

And continue sharing fact?not fear.

Eh 44news this virus is spreading across the united states and even here at home.

We caught up with a kentucky woman who says she's been isolated at home for weeks?

To keep people safe while she recovers.

Tyler druin shares this story you will*only see on 44news.

"i started getting weird, high blood pressure, i would stand up and i could feel my heart beat in my neck, fever, cold chills, aches.

Headache like you wouldn't believe, then i started getting numbness in my arms and legs, now my lips are tingling.

As the nation shuts down city by city?

Americans are figuring out their new norma?

48 year old lisa lozano owns a hair salon?

Not only is her shop closed per orders from the governor?

Shes home sick?

Covi?19 has wiped through nearly every continent?

Starting to spread faster and faster here at home changing the ways we live our life?

Even how we spend time with our friendliest companion.

(((nats door opens she pets her dog))) imagine being quarantined to you bedroom for 23 days?

Thats the reality for lisa lozano she tested positive for the coronavirus?

Her husband has a sever lung condition, if he contracts the virus he could potentially die... (((nats lisa opens door tells her husband she loves him))) the 4?yea?

Old said it was days before doctors would even consider testing her?

After showing symptoms of the virus.

Finall?

After two positive swabs?

The woman says she still feels like she doesn't know whats going on?

The list of acute symptoms at this time is actually quite short and can appear anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure, according to the cdc.

From going stir crazy to long restless nights of being alon??

Lisa says shes ready for the chaos to end?

A message tonight from her bedroom in kentuck?

'this is very real, i hate that i have it, but i want to get my word out, to people that.

People are dying, and people need to warning and listen to the news, and watch the numbers going up day by day, testing is now available for people, we going to see our numbers go sky high, people need to take this very seriously, people need to stay home, wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands, and act like everybody has this" tyler druin 44news?

The greatest concern right now is staying healthy?

But it's certainly creating a lot of stress and anxiety on business owners and employees who have been laid off.

A problem of this magnitude hasn't happened since the 1?18 spanish flu pandemic?

Affecting nearly on?

Third of the world's population?

And killing 10 percent of those people.

Many small business owners say they're afraid the government will help the larger corporations?

Leaving them in dire straights.

"i don't know if they are going to let us do anything.

I think it's gonna come to where we aren't allowed to even open which is just going to crush all of us."

Governor eric holcomb says he's making economic disaster assistant loans available for small business owners so they can stay afloat.

Hospitals are announcing restrictions this week?

To keep everyone safe.

Deaconess announced that visitors won't be allowed to visit any of their i?

Patient facilities?

But slight exceptions are in place.

Many people are expressing their concerns?

Including one tr?state man who said he had to wait outside for five hours today?

While his wife underwent chem?

Therapy.

"i'd like to be in there knowing what's going on.

And i don't think she can call me and i don't think i can call them.

Phones not allowed in some of them hospitals, you know, like that.

So, i'm just waiting" deaconess leaders say it's their main goal to keep everyone safe at this time.

Indiana u?

Employment rates are skyrocketing as workers are encouraged to go home and protect themselves from the potentially deadly coronavirus pandemic.

That means more people are struggling to file for unemployment .

Mike sullivan reports from indy.

As soon as they shut down that was the end of my pa?

What does that say 2 wholes and 1/4th equal??im obviously not teaching my pr?k class right no?

Instead&leslie adcock instructs her children&now that this mother of three is without a job&?at this point wee not really sure what to d?

The greenfield daycare she taught at shut down.?our income had already been effected because my husband to have emergency surgery last mont?

Like tens of thousands of other hoosiers& she testing the unemployment process with only half an income.?he on light duty at work so his hours have been cut back som??i would not be surprised if we are exceeding 120,000 more unemployed by the end of the april job number?

Michael hicks is the director for the center of business and economic research at ball state&.he says the state has eliminated unemployment filing requirements like in person job searches.?they have gone nearly as far as they can without a presidential disaster declaration that would include more people those working on 1099s who are self employed or contractor?

He believes the president plan of sending 1000 dollars to people will keep the economy afloat& adding that indiana has 2.3 billion dollars in their rainy day fund&.?there are going to be job openings in other sectors logistics firms like amazon&or the health industry.'ive been looking at applying some place like meye?

With adcock under the impression&?you still have 17, 18, 19, and 2?

&.she can start a daycare out of her home for people still heading to work.?don do things that are going to make this last longer even if its going to make your pocket book less tight over the next few weeks i think that inevitabl?

If you feel you can pay bills& hicks says the fdic is telling banks not to penalize for collections for 90 days&.he suggests calling your utility company to explain.?if we do we will start cutting back on netflix and stuff that we can survive withou?

Whatever gets by.

The coronavirus federal task force is delivering updates on the nation's response to dealing with the covi?19 pandemic.

President trump says he will expand his travel restriction to limit all no?

Essential travel between the united states and mexico.

He also praised governors across the nation for taking steps to stop the fast spread of coronavirus in their respective states.

The president is also mentioning the treasury secretary's decision to delay tax day from april to july.

Trump says: "a lot of people say that they're not treated equally.

Well, they are.

As we did with canada, we're also working with mexico to implement new rules at our ports of entry to suspend no?

Essential travel.

These new rules and procedures will not impede lawful trade and commerce."

The state department issued a level four travel advisory?

Urging all americans to avoid any international travel.

As we announce the first positive cases of covi?19 across the united states?

Tr?state leaders are reminding people?

This was all expected.

Evansville mayor lloyd winnecke is urging people across the river city to remain calm.

Deaconess is providing driv?up testing for people with an appointment.

Mayor winnecke says it's all essential to the lon?term wellbeing of their patients and employees.

"among the most important aspects of mobile testing is the fact that healthcare providers, who are at test sites, are not as exposed to someone who may be coming in to get a test.

So, i think it's crucial.

Both hospitals are working around the clock to ensure the safety of not only the broader community, but also, of their providers."

Mayor winnecke is also urging people to continue using those small businesses around the area?

As they deal with the financial stress of this looming problem.

He says many people have made changes and accommodatio ns to ensure everyone stays safe.

Meantime?

Berry global is continuing operations during this health emergency.

Officials with the evansvill?

Based plastics factory say they will continue working on essentials?

Like protective health care clothes?

Sanitizing products?

And even medicine.

New tonight ten?

Health care workers are on the frontlines fighting the spread against covi?19.

While people are isolated at home?

First responders are staying busy at work.

Megan diventi reports.

"were all doing this for a reason i mean were all trying to help someone else out."

It's a time many of us are trying to find a new norma?

People all across the countr?

Isolated in their homes as covi?19 continues to impact more and more communities.

But for frontline caregiver?

This isn't an option.

"alot of part time crew will come in and help alo?

Especially now with whats going o?but usually its a 12 hour shift.

Amr paramedic scott hedrick has been helping others for more than 2 decade?but recently the job has become a bit toughe?

"it's been a little more hecti?

Everybody is more on edge now with whats going on s?keeping yourself clean and your truck clean and watching out for potential harm."

Hendrick says when it comes to making run?

Procedure has changed slightl?amid the pandemi?

"a little bit more detailed question?

Kind of more concerning how theyre feeling and what they may have been around."

Overal?

Hedrick says he continues on with the jo?

Within the last yea?

Scott has worked more than 13 hundred run?

Just recently he received honors as a star of life for his exceptional patient care and commitment during his caree?

"that im able to help somebody when they're at their wors?an individual or crew thats able to see past the dramatic scene and to take care of them the way their family would want them taken care of."

Day by da?

Scott continues to ensure those in our community are taken care o?

Making him this weeks hometown hero "im proud of what i d?

Leader."

In evansvill?

M?44news.

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