AFSCME 3299 Staff: COVID 19 News

Here is the latest news about COVID 19 relevant to AFSCME 3299 staff, compiled by the Research team

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Bay Area coronavirus shutdown: here's where to seek financial help

What if I can’t pay my rent, mortgage or taxes? What’s happening with sick leave? Here is how governments are easing the economic pain from the coronavirus, which is almost certain to trigger a recession.

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Bay Area authorities place strictest order in country: 'Shelter in place,' only essential businesses open in 6 counties

The orders fall just short of a full lockdown, and it wasn’t immediately clear how, or to what degree, they would be enforced. People will still be able to go shopping for essential items such as food and household supplies, and seek medical care.

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California healthcare workers, first responders test positive for coronavirus

UCSD and UCSF health workers have tested positive for the coronavirus. Meanwhile, police and fire personnel deal with infections.

Note: UCSD workers contracted the virus outside of health facility, and UCSF workers are believed to have contracted virus outside of health facility, but it has not been confirmed.