California offers discounted hotel rooms to health workers exposed to coronavirus
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Here are the most recent stories reported by CALmatters' team of journalists:
Here’s how putting California’s homeless in hotels actually works
State officials are trying to find hotel rooms for homeless Californians with COVID-19 or vulnerabilities, but say the logistics are daunting.
Thu, Apr 9, 2020 4:03 pm
Trending: #PresidentNewsom
Newsom's big medical mask deal leads to #PresidentNewsom buzz on Twitter. Is it safe to clean and reuse medical masks during coronavirus pandemic?
Thu, Apr 9, 2020 5:45 am
In responding to coronavirus crisis, state and local officials are providing real leadership
State and local officials have been able to lead the battle against the coronavirus crisis because of the opportunities created by American federalism for leading from below.
Thu, Apr 9, 2020 5:30 am
The art of the deal: California’s alliance could solve the nation’s mask shortage
The governor has overhauled the supply chain to purchase 200 million masks per month for health workers battling the coronavirus
Wed, Apr 8, 2020 8:27 pm
Newsom the Beneficent? California governor steps into pandemic supply vacuum
California provides. That’s the message that Gov. Gavin Newsom has been sending […]
Wed, Apr 8, 2020 7:44 pm
Cleaning and reusing hospital masks: Is it safe?
California is launching an effort to decontaminate masks for health care workers, but experts warn that it is a tricky process.
Wed, Apr 8, 2020 7:23 pm
Watch: Taking care of your mental health during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down, and the fear […]
Wed, Apr 8, 2020 10:39 am
CA now “confident” about supplying state needs
Newsom lands deal for 200 million masks per month for health care workers, says coronavirus cases may peak in mid to late May.
Wed, Apr 8, 2020 5:45 am
Why teenagers may be the downfall of preventing the spread of the coronavirus
With the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, how do we find a way to persuade teenagers to take greater care in their social actions, for their safety as well as our own?
Wed, Apr 8, 2020 5:30 am
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