City Keeping track of COVID-19 in Piedmont | Aug. 14, 2020 By Exedra Staff | August 14, 2020 Piedmont cases have grown to 28 from 23, a sudden jump that may be attributable to a recent data glitch that slowed down reporting across the state.
Around Town COVID, job losses exacerbate food insecurity, says food bank director at LWV event By Devon O'Shaughnessy, Exedra Intern | August 14, 2020 Alameda County Community Food Bank has had to dramatically shift its services over the last five months.
Bay Area Bay Area coronavirus updates | Fri., Aug. 14 By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | August 14, 2020 Coronavirus cases increase in Alameda County by 329 (and 3 deaths), and in the state by 7,934 (188 deaths) since yesterday.
COVID-19 Back to life: COVID lung transplant survivor tells her story By Christine Herman, Side Effects Public Media | Kaiser Health News | August 14, 2020 The first known coronavirus patient in the U.S. to undergo a double lung transplant is now strong enough to share the story of her ordeal.
California COVID data failures create pressure for public health system overhaul By Harris Meyer | Kaiser Health News | August 14, 2020 Poor information-sharing between hospitals and public health agencies has hurt the response to the pandemic. An overhaul would cost billions.
COVID-19 Bay Area coronavirus updates | Thurs., Aug. 13 By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | August 13, 2020 Alcatraz re-opens to tourists, as Alameda County adds 130 and the state 7,085 coronavirus cases since yesterday.
COVID-19 As Trump takes aim at postal funding, could he undermine California’s all-mail election? By Ben Christopher | CALmatters | August 13, 2020 Voter rights groups warn that recent Postal Service changes could make it more difficult for voters to cast ballot in the mail this November. But Californians still have options.
California Coronavirus economic fallout sparks more talk of taxing California’s richest By Laurence du Sault | CALmatters | August 13, 2020 A new statewide bill would levy a yearly 0.4 percent tax on every Californian worth more than $30 million.
COVID-19 In health-conscious Marin County, virus runs rampant among ‘essential’ Latino workers By Rachel Scheier | Kaiser Health News | August 13, 2020 Marin is one of California’s healthiest, wealthiest and best-educated counties, and one of the most segregated.
California Turning anger into action: Minority students analyze COVID data on racial disparities By Esther Landhuis | Kaiser Health News | August 13, 2020 About 70 college students are enrolled this summer in an SF-based research program funded by the NIH.