City officials offered updates on their work to enact social distancing protocols, source hotel rooms for people who need to be isolated and deliver personal protective equipment to healthcare workers.
Tag: coronavirus pandemic
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Coronavirus Pandemic Delays Census Count of Homeless
Before the coronavirus pandemic broke out, the United States was ramping up its biggest peacetime mobilization: the Census. A complete count of all people in the nation is taken every 10 years, but this year, the shelter-in-place and social distancing orders to curb the spread of COVID-19 have forced the Census Bureau to adapt its timeline for the count.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Community, Coronavirus, Social Justice
As Racist Coronavirus Rhetoric Fuels Bigotry, Advocates Launch Reporting Tool
As the coronavirus has spread, racist harassment and attacks against Asian Americans have mounted. In response, a coalition of Asian American and Pacific Islander advocacy groups have launched a reporting tool to collect data about bigoted acts that could help develop policies to address them.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Government & Politics
Dissonant Public Statements Erode Trust in Government During Pandemic
Trust in institutions, business and government is critical during times of crisis and never more so than during a worldwide pandemic that brings with it panic buying and stock market collapse.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, City Hall, Coronavirus
City Bolsters Emergency Response Operations, Relocates to Moscone Center
On Thursday morning, city officials gave a press conference about responding to COVID-19 and reviewed the stipulations of the current shelter-in-place order.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Health
As Healthcare Centers Scramble for Supplies During Pandemic, MedShare Delivers
During the coronavirus pandemic, an organization called MedShare is helping to get essential medical supplies and equipment to the places they’re needed most.
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San Francisco Grapples With Containing Coronavirus Among Homeless
With the Bay Area under a shelter-in-place order because of the coronavirus pandemic, people are being asked to stay home. But for those without housing, that is difficult.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, City Hall, Coronavirus, Health, Public Safety
Coronavirus Pandemic: Shelter-in-Place Order Issued for S.F., Much of Bay Area
Residents of San Francisco and several other Bay Area counties have been ordered to stay in their homes except for essential outings or to do essential work as of Tuesday, March 17.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Bay Area, Coronavirus, Essential Workers, Health
Pulmonary, Critical Care Doctor Prepares for Coronavirus Fallout in Health System
Dr. Monica Bhargava, a pulmonary and critical care physician, emphasizes that social distancing and other protective measures are crucial, but that the health care system is likely to be seeing effects for months to come.
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San Francisco Advises Homeless to Sleep One to a Tent During Coronavirus Pandemic
In an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus among the homeless, city officials are encouraging people on the streets to sleep only one to a tent and to keep at least six feet between tents.