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COVID-19

Wear a mask. If only it were that simple.

By Michael McAuliff and Julio Ochoa, WUSF and Jackie Fortiér, KPCC and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio | Kaiser Health News | October 2, 2020

Health experts agree masks are the cheapest, best weapon against the pandemic. But the president has modeled exactly the opposite behavior.

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More fire danger ahead

By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | October 2, 2020

Counties now have to meet a new health equity metric to get to a less restrictive tier; SF rents fall; and other regional news.

COVID-19

What we know about the airborne spread of the coronavirus

By Jon Greenberg, PolitiFact | Kaiser Health News | September 30, 2020

Though science is evolving, indications do point toward the potential for airborne transmission.

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Free, rapid result COVID-19 tests coming to Oakland International Airport

By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | September 29, 2020

Testing will begin Oct. 6 at the North Field terminal complex at 9070 Earhart Road.

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Likelihood of COVID-19 resurgence increased in recent weeks, warns Newsom

By Eli Walsh | Local News Matters | September 29, 2020

The rate of coronavirus spread has been rising in the Bay Area in recent weeks, and residents should take necessary precautions.

COVID-19

Corralling the facts on herd immunity

By Aneri Pattani | Kaiser Health News | September 29, 2020

Natural herd immunity is an uncertain strategy, and attempts to pursue it could result in a slew of unnecessary deaths.

California

Statewide coronavirus case rates trending up, could hamper reopening

By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | September 25, 2020

Labor Day activities and the move toward counties allowing the reopening of businesses may be contributing to the rise.

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Study: Pandemic-induced stress could be increasing the risk of child abuse

By Samantha M. Brown, assistant professor, Colorado State University; Jenalee Doom, assistant professor of psychology, University of Denver | Local News Matters | September 24, 2020

When children stay home -- and schools are not reporting -- abuse is more likely to go unnoticed.

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California for all? Few public schools pursuing elementary waivers

By Richard Cano | CALmatters | September 24, 2020

Almost every waiver application for in-person instruction for grades K-6 has been approved by the state for schools in counties deemed a high risk.

California

California expands privacy protection to public health workers amid threats

By Anna Maria Barry-Jester | Kaiser Health News | September 24, 2020

Public health officials can participate in a program to keep their home addresses confidential to help guard against threats tied to pandemic safety precautions.