Teachers in San Francisco have begun pledging their federal coronavirus relief checks to undocumented members of their communities.
Tag: coronavirus
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Aging, Coronavirus
Elder Advocates Warn of Coronavirus Scams
Phone and email scams are nothing new, but crises create an opportunity for those who prey on fear, and during the coronavirus pandemic, variations on old scams have cropped up that target the vulnerable.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, City Hall, Coronavirus
City Officials Extend Coronavirus Lockdown to May 3
In an effort to prevent a spike in COVID-19 that could overwhelm hospitals, San Francisco officials announced an extension of the shelter-in-place order until May 3, and promised more details in the coming days.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Economy & Business, Labor
Working at Home and Staying Productive During COVID-19
Career and life coach Marty Nemko shares some tips on how to stay productive and focused while working from home.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Health, HIV & AIDS, Technology
AIDS Research Used to Battle COVID-19 at S.F. Lab
UPDATE: How antimalarial drugs could be used
Scientists at Gladstone Institutes are using techniques developed in AIDS research to understand the life cycle of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Essential Workers, Food Systems
Grocery Union Reaches Deal for Workers on Front Lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Grocery stores have been deemed essential during the pandemic, and their employees are stationed on the front lines. One San Jose grocery store worker has died of COVID-19.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Health
Medical Experts Warn of Looming Blood Shortage During Coronavirus Pandemic
As the number of coronavirus cases mounts, health care professionals are anticipating another crisis: a blood shortage. Nationally, the Red Cross estimates someone needs blood every two seconds, and around 80% of the American Red Cross’ donation sites have shut down under social-distancing and shelter-in-place protocols.
Posted inCoronavirus, Education, Housing
Facing Criticism, SFSU Offers Partial Refund for Students to Leave Housing During Pandemic
San Francisco State University students say they still don’t have clear guidance from the administration about whether they must leave university housing and take all of their belongings with them because of the coronavirus pandemic and statewide shelter-in-place order. With continued uncertainty, more students who had planned to keep their campus housing say they have changed course again and are heading home or to other locations for the rest of the spring semester. Over email, the university housing department confirmed that, “on a prorated basis, refunds for room and board and meal plans will be provided for residential students who have left housing.”
Posted inCoronavirus, Health, Homelessness, Housing
Hotel Rooms for Homeless, or Back to Streets? Coronavirus Proposals Split S.F. Leadership
Dueling narratives from San Francisco politicians reflect a divide over not just how the city should care for its homeless population during the COVID-19 crisis, but also what kind of policies and financial support it should commit to for the longer term.
Posted inBay Area, Coronavirus, Health
Hand Sanitizer Mini-Factories Popping Up Around Bay Area
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, people are making their own hand-sanitizer to donate to community groups around the Bay Area.