“We saw it already in Imperial Valley, and Coachella Valley in Riverside. We’re seeing it in Salinas Valley now, too. ... Monterey County is lit up,” Rutherford said. “And it’s no surprise that now it’s in the Central Valley.” … [Read more...] about California aims to tamp down coronavirus hot spots in hard-hit Central Valley
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San Mateo County added to state coronavirus list, bringing Bay Area’s reopening to a standstill
The latest setback for a Bay Area county’s reopening plans is linked to the recent surge of coronavirus cases across California. Gov. Gavin Newsom and state health officials are enforcing strict guidelines to ensure counties are meeting certain benchmarks to remain on track for reopening. The Bay Area has stepped backward in recent weeks, as case counts and hospitalizations remain at record highs. … [Read more...] about San Mateo County added to state coronavirus list, bringing Bay Area’s reopening to a standstill
Some of SF’s most popular restaurants are turning away diners as coronavirus cases surge
“I find myself trying to convince people not to come to my restaurants. Some of our favorite customers from Mourad, I’m talking about the really high rollers, have asked me to do a dinner with 20 to 30 people, and I’m like, ‘No f—ing way.’ ... It doesn’t make sense right now,” Lahlou said. “If it’s about health or financial survival, then I’m choosing health. For all of us.” … [Read more...] about Some of SF’s most popular restaurants are turning away diners as coronavirus cases surge
Trump played down the pandemic, but voters may have figured that out already
The similarities between the “Access Hollywood” tape and Trump’s revelations about what he knew about the pandemic and when he knew it have their limits. Admitting he knew early on how deadly the coronavirus could be potentially hangs the responsibility for the deaths of tens of thousands of Americans and millions of lost jobs on Trump. … [Read more...] about Trump played down the pandemic, but voters may have figured that out already
How Bay Area schools plan to conduct coronavirus testing for students and staff
“The net result of the guidance that exists is going to place the greatest burden on parents to proactively monitor their child’s status,” he said. “Schools are doing everything they can, given their situation, to prepare for a safe return to campus. But ultimately the stakeholder with the greatest ability to impact the situation is a parent or caregiver because the reality is at this time, daily testing of all students is not going to be a reality for most districts.” … [Read more...] about How Bay Area schools plan to conduct coronavirus testing for students and staff
