As of Monday, April 6, three people in San Francisco’s shelter system had tested positive for coronavirus.
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Mayor Asks for Trust in City’s Coronavirus Response
As the third week of sheltering in place came to a close in San Francisco, city officials said efforts to move homeless people into hotel rooms would focus on the most vulnerable, and asked for trust and compliance as the city manages the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Government & Politics, Housing
Tenants and Landlords Alike Begin April Fearful of Coronavirus Fallout
Advocates for both groups say landlords and tenants should start open communication to negotiate an approach that works for both sides to keep everyone in place.
Posted inCoronavirus, Government & Politics, Labor
Labor Groups Push to Expand Worker Protections Amid COVID-19 Crisis
One side effect of the coronavirus crisis appears to be labor unrest across the country. In California, political leaders and union advocates are pushing for new labor protections and expanded workplace rights in response to the pandemic’s impacts on workers and the economy.
Posted inCoronavirus, Economy & Business, Homelessness
Coronavirus Case in Homeless Shelter Adds Urgency to Hotel Room Debate
The push to move San Francisco’s homeless residents into hotel rooms in response to the coronavirus gained urgency Thursday with the announcement of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 by a homeless shelter resident.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Health
Nurses Renew Calls for Better Protections, Staffing, Training
Nurses across the country and state have been continually calling for their employers to ensure they have access to new protective garments like masks, gowns and face shields.
Posted inCoronavirus, Government & Politics, Health
Medical Exams Canceled for Federal Disability Claims
The federal agency that administers disability benefits instructed state officials nationwide on Tuesday to cancel all medical appointments they manage for people claiming disability benefits. The change may delay benefits for some but open an opportunity to improve processing.
Posted inHealth, Homelessness
S.F. Policy May Hurt Efforts to Curb COVID-19 Among Drug Users
As coronavirus cases climb, San Francisco officials have left unchanged a directive against distributing clean pipes to people who smoke drugs, a stance that may hurt efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19 among the city’s drug users, outreach workers said.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Essential Workers, Labor
Gig Workers Face Uncertainty During Coronavirus Pandemic
Carlos Ramos, who drives for Lyft and is also an organizer with Gig Workers Rising, says gig workers including drivers should get the full protections and rights of employees under California’s AB 5.
Posted inCoronavirus, Housing
S.F. Landlords Seeking to Lower Rents During Crisis Can Restore Them Later, Agency Says
Landlords of rent-controlled properties can temporarily lower rents and increase them to previous levels later — such as when the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided and the tenants can once again afford their original rates, according to city officials.