covid-19

‘Things have gotten ugly’ — pandemic pushback drives health directors to quit

By Barbara Feder Ostrov | CALmatters | June 16, 2020

Local public health officers haven’t been this important in a century; they’re also being second-guessed, harassed and threatened by residents angry about pandemic precautions.

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Newsom: California stabilizing coronavirus, but don’t get excited

By Ana B. Ibarra | June 15, 2020

Some statistics show reasons for optimism, but the pandemic will linger for some time and people should proceed with caution.

California

California immunization rates drop 40% during pandemic

By Diana Lambert | EdSource | June 15, 2020

Parents fearful of exposing kids to Covid-19 may be putting them at risk for other diseases.

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Who’s watching now? COVID-19 cases swell in nursing homes with poor track records

By Jocelyn Wiener | CALmatters | June 15, 2020

California nursing home residents now face the ravages of coronavirus with fewer eyes on their overall safety.

Bay Area

Bay Area coronavirus updates | Fri., June 12

By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | June 12, 2020

97 new cases in Alameda County since Thursday; cities struggle with budget cuts due to the coronavirus.

homelessness

State is prepared for spike, gov says

By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | June 11, 2020

Many counties plan to reopen gyms, bars, hotels, movie theaters, pro sports venues without fans, and more, even as coronavirus cases continue to rise.

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A Family With Five Doctors — And Two COVID Deaths

By Natalie Megas, The Guardian | Kaiser Health News | June 11, 2020

A New Jersey family tried everything they could to save their father and sister, but faced shortages of protective gear and grim hospital conditions.

Bay Area

Bay Area coronavirus updates | Tue., June 9

By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | June 9, 2020

40 new cases in Alameda County since Monday; CA Attorney General warns of scammers pretending to be contact tracers.

Bay Area

UC Berkeley study says COVID-19 prevention measures prevented 500M infections

By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | June 9, 2020

Data show that public health and safety measures like travel restrictions, business and school closures and shelter-in-place orders decreased the spread of COVID-19.

California

Phony COVID-19 contact tracers trying to steal personal info

By Daniel Montes | Bay City News | June 9, 2020

California Attorney General warns residents to be alert; contact tracers will never ask for personal information such as Social Security numbers or financial information.