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California, Coronavirus, Covid 19, Nursing homes

California Identifies 261 Nursing Homes with Residents and Staff Who Have COVID-19

What Data’s Missing; What Action is Needed Now? California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR), April 18, 2020 Californians finally got a partial glimpse of COVID-19’s epidemic impact within the state’s nursing homes on April 17th when state officials released an incomplete list of nursing homes that have residents or staff who are infected with the virus. Released … Continue reading California Identifies 261 Nursing Homes with Residents and Staff Who Have COVID-19 →

Coronavirus, Covid 19, National League of Cities

More than 2,100 U.S. cities brace for budget shortfalls due to coronavirus, survey finds, with many planning cuts and layoffs

Report comes as White House and states continue to battle over how to address economic fallout Washington Post, By Tony Romm, April 14, 2020 More than 2,100 U.S. cities are anticipating major budget shortfalls this year and many are planning to slash programs and cut staff in response, according to a survey of local officials … Continue reading More than 2,100 U.S. cities brace for budget shortfalls due to coronavirus, survey finds, with many planning cuts and layoffs →

Coronavirus, Covid 19, Local news media, News deserts

COVID-19: Deep newspaper job cuts prompt rare plea for federal funding to news media; Reps, Senators want to help

[Editor: See also Blumenthal, Rosenthal Call For Supporting Local Journalism, The Newtown Bee.  – RS] New closures, layoffs in already cratering industry lead to request for help from Congress Washington Post, by Jonathan O’Connell, April 16, 2020 An economic free fall in the local news industry began long before the coronavirus started wreaking havoc on the national … Continue reading COVID-19: Deep newspaper job cuts prompt rare plea for federal funding to news media; Reps, Senators want to help →

Coronavirus, Covid 19, Solano County CA

Solano Public Health Officer reminds residents to observe religious practices at home during Shelter at Home order

Solano County Public Health, April 8, 2020 SOLANO COUNTY – Solano County Public Health reminds the public that the Shelter at Home Health Order prohibits gatherings and directs individuals to stay home except for essential activities until April 30, 2020 to protect individuals from the possible transmission of COVID-19. Unfortunately, this Order impacts religious events … Continue reading Solano Public Health Officer reminds residents to observe religious practices at home during Shelter at Home order →