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Benicia CA, Childcare, Coronavirus, Covid 19, Essential workers, Fairfield CA, Solano County CA, Vallejo CA

First 5 Solano offering childcare for essential workers, but only for Vallejo and Fairfield children

[Editor: Surely there are essential workers beyond Vallejo and Fairfield – in Benicia and throughout Solano County – in need of childcare.  The County’s First 5 statement (below) includes the following caveat: “If the current care settings listed above do not meet your needs, please still complete the intake form and we will explore alternatives … Continue reading First 5 Solano offering childcare for essential workers, but only for Vallejo and Fairfield children →

Coronavirus, Covid 19, Donald Trump, Ireland, United States of America

IRISH TIMES: The world has loved, hated and envied the U.S.  Now, for the first time, we pity it

A view of the US from Ireland – Donald Trump has destroyed the country he promised to make great again Irish Times, by Fintan O’Toole, April 25, 2020 Over more than two centuries, the United States has stirred a very wide range of feelings in the rest of the world: love and hatred, fear and hope, … Continue reading IRISH TIMES: The world has loved, hated and envied the U.S.  Now, for the first time, we pity it →

Cal Maritime Academy, Coronavirus, Covid 19, Re-opening, Solano County CA, Vallejo CA

Risky opening: Cal Maritime Academy in Vallejo to begin face-to-face classes on May 10

[Editor: This is way too soon, even with various restrictions and accommodations.  Solano County is still at risk, not to mention Vallejo’s current cluster outbreaks and the active spread of the virus in some of the many locations from which students are returning to Vallejo.  I hate to think that Cal Maritime students, faculty and … Continue reading Risky opening: Cal Maritime Academy in Vallejo to begin face-to-face classes on May 10 →

Coronavirus, Covid 19, Nursing homes, Solano County Health Department, Vallejo CA

At least 18 infected at nursing facility in Vallejo

Health care workers are potentially in danger as well Vallejo Times-Herald, By John Glidden, April 29, 2020 Eighteen residents at the Windsor Vallejo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the California Department of Health. The skilled nursing facility also reported that health care workers at the facility have been infected … Continue reading At least 18 infected at nursing facility in Vallejo →