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On Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom showed off his newly shorn non-mullet and a new, slightly more permissive stance toward the crowded beaches, parks and trails that Californians probably encountered over the long weekend.On Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom showed off his newly shorn non-mullet and a new, slightly more permissive stance toward the crowded beaches, parks and trails that Californians probably encountered over the long weekend.
“We are moving forward,” he said, “But let us not forget the most vulnerable among us.”“We are moving forward,” he said, “But let us not forget the most vulnerable among us.”
While he thanked his children for what he has said was a much-needed haircut, the governor noted that they did not take the precautions the state laid out to allow hair salons and barber shops in 47 counties to reopen.While he thanked his children for what he has said was a much-needed haircut, the governor noted that they did not take the precautions the state laid out to allow hair salons and barber shops in 47 counties to reopen.
“Our families will have to read these guidelines as well,” he said.“Our families will have to read these guidelines as well,” he said.
The directives are similar to ones in place for other industries: Wear masks, stay distant when possible. Wash your hands frequently. Workers should be screened for symptoms.The directives are similar to ones in place for other industries: Wear masks, stay distant when possible. Wash your hands frequently. Workers should be screened for symptoms.
The announcement was yet another incremental step toward a fully open California, but it was also one in which Mr. Newsom seemed to move closer to handing the reins to county public health officials.The announcement was yet another incremental step toward a fully open California, but it was also one in which Mr. Newsom seemed to move closer to handing the reins to county public health officials.
As of Tuesday afternoon, he said, 47 of the state’s 58 counties had filed their “county variance attestations,” to prove that they meet the state’s criteria to reopen more quickly than the rest of the state.As of Tuesday afternoon, he said, 47 of the state’s 58 counties had filed their “county variance attestations,” to prove that they meet the state’s criteria to reopen more quickly than the rest of the state.
[See which California counties have the most coronavirus cases.][See which California counties have the most coronavirus cases.]
But on Monday, the state officials announced that places of worship across the state could reopen at lower capacity — only with the approval of their county public health department.But on Monday, the state officials announced that places of worship across the state could reopen at lower capacity — only with the approval of their county public health department.
And on Tuesday, Mr. Newsom said that he’d been talking with leaders in Los Angeles County, by most measures the hardest-hit part of the state, about the possibility of allowing some parts of the county to reopen more quickly than others.And on Tuesday, Mr. Newsom said that he’d been talking with leaders in Los Angeles County, by most measures the hardest-hit part of the state, about the possibility of allowing some parts of the county to reopen more quickly than others.
That, however, is still just a possibility.That, however, is still just a possibility.
In more tangible developments for residents of the state’s most populous county, where a stricter stay-at-home order is still in place, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Tuesday evening that “lower risk” in-store shopping could resume, many pools could open and houses of worship could avail themselves of the new state guidelines.In more tangible developments for residents of the state’s most populous county, where a stricter stay-at-home order is still in place, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Tuesday evening that “lower risk” in-store shopping could resume, many pools could open and houses of worship could avail themselves of the new state guidelines.
In Orange County, Sheriff Don Barnes said his office wouldn’t enforce the state’s rules restricting how many people can attend church services, according to The Orange County Register.In Orange County, Sheriff Don Barnes said his office wouldn’t enforce the state’s rules restricting how many people can attend church services, according to The Orange County Register.
And in Placer County, The Sacramento Bee reported that leaders sent a letter to the governor asking to be allowed to reopen higher-risk businesses like movie theaters, gyms and nail salons, which aren’t included in the hair-cutting guidelines.And in Placer County, The Sacramento Bee reported that leaders sent a letter to the governor asking to be allowed to reopen higher-risk businesses like movie theaters, gyms and nail salons, which aren’t included in the hair-cutting guidelines.
In conclusion, if you’re confused about what’s open where, check your county’s website or this helpful tracker from The Los Angeles Times.In conclusion, if you’re confused about what’s open where, check your county’s website or this helpful tracker from The Los Angeles Times.
And hang tight: Things are changing day by day.And hang tight: Things are changing day by day.
[Read more about California’s phased reopening process.][Read more about California’s phased reopening process.]
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What role should employers play in testing workers? It’s complicated, and there are a lot of options. [The New York Times]What role should employers play in testing workers? It’s complicated, and there are a lot of options. [The New York Times]
Also, Los Angeles set up a site with the capacity to test 6,000 Angelenos for free each day in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium. Sign up for an appointment here.Also, Los Angeles set up a site with the capacity to test 6,000 Angelenos for free each day in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium. Sign up for an appointment here.
But if you missed it, testing won’t fix everything. [The New York Times]But if you missed it, testing won’t fix everything. [The New York Times]
At least 153 workers at a Vernon meatpacking plant have gotten Covid-19. Their union called for the facility to be closed immediately. [The Los Angeles Times]At least 153 workers at a Vernon meatpacking plant have gotten Covid-19. Their union called for the facility to be closed immediately. [The Los Angeles Times]
Los Angeles County will soon have an inspector general to oversee nursing home operations. The role, officials said, is aimed at addressing outbreaks at the facilities. [KPCC/LAist]Los Angeles County will soon have an inspector general to oversee nursing home operations. The role, officials said, is aimed at addressing outbreaks at the facilities. [KPCC/LAist]
The move follows reporting by The Times and other local news outlets, including KPCC/LAist, about disparities in the deadliness of outbreaks in such facilities. [The New York Times | LAist]The move follows reporting by The Times and other local news outlets, including KPCC/LAist, about disparities in the deadliness of outbreaks in such facilities. [The New York Times | LAist]
A common thread running through at least four companies the governor has tapped to help respond to the coronavirus pandemic? A single Sacramento lobbyist. But whether he helped those companies secure big contracts can remain a secret. [CalMatters]A common thread running through at least four companies the governor has tapped to help respond to the coronavirus pandemic? A single Sacramento lobbyist. But whether he helped those companies secure big contracts can remain a secret. [CalMatters]
Mayor London Breed of San Francisco has consistently said the city doesn’t “do sweeps” of homeless encampments, but a trove of text messages shows she ordered them directly. [Mission Local]Mayor London Breed of San Francisco has consistently said the city doesn’t “do sweeps” of homeless encampments, but a trove of text messages shows she ordered them directly. [Mission Local]
The fire over the weekend at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco will devastate the city’s seafood industry. [The San Francisco Chronicle]The fire over the weekend at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco will devastate the city’s seafood industry. [The San Francisco Chronicle]
Quarantinis, Zoom happy hours, spiking alcohol sales: Experts are worried that the pandemic is pushing more people to form unhealthy drinking habits. [The New York Times]Quarantinis, Zoom happy hours, spiking alcohol sales: Experts are worried that the pandemic is pushing more people to form unhealthy drinking habits. [The New York Times]
In California, the “experience economy” has become huge: Coachella and other big music festivals take over desert cities every year, while Instagram museums and ax-throwing bars have found customers. But now, those businesses — and their employees — are confronting a bleak future. [The New York Times]In California, the “experience economy” has become huge: Coachella and other big music festivals take over desert cities every year, while Instagram museums and ax-throwing bars have found customers. But now, those businesses — and their employees — are confronting a bleak future. [The New York Times]
Nevertheless, theme parks like Legoland in Carlsbad and SeaWorld are working to reopen on July 1. [The San Diego Union-Tribune]Nevertheless, theme parks like Legoland in Carlsbad and SeaWorld are working to reopen on July 1. [The San Diego Union-Tribune]
But what about Vegas? [The New York Times]But what about Vegas? [The New York Times]
Officials for the Oakland A’s said the team would institute widespread furloughs, following similar moves by other teams that have been struggling amid the pandemic. [The Mercury News]Officials for the Oakland A’s said the team would institute widespread furloughs, following similar moves by other teams that have been struggling amid the pandemic. [The Mercury News]
For Sacramentans, floating the American River is a summertime staple. Here’s how to do it responsibly. [CapRadio]For Sacramentans, floating the American River is a summertime staple. Here’s how to do it responsibly. [CapRadio]
A little while ago, my colleagues on the Style desk asked readers who were sheltering in place alone how they were faring. Some were coping, managing. Some were thriving.A little while ago, my colleagues on the Style desk asked readers who were sheltering in place alone how they were faring. Some were coping, managing. Some were thriving.
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The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth.
The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.
So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.
Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.
A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.
The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.
Mass protests against police brutality that have brought thousands of people onto the streets in cities across America are raising the specter of new coronavirus outbreaks, prompting political leaders, physicians and public health experts to warn that the crowds could cause a surge in cases. While many political leaders affirmed the right of protesters to express themselves, they urged the demonstrators to wear face masks and maintain social distancing, both to protect themselves and to prevent further community spread of the virus. Some infectious disease experts were reassured by the fact that the protests were held outdoors, saying the open air settings could mitigate the risk of transmission.Mass protests against police brutality that have brought thousands of people onto the streets in cities across America are raising the specter of new coronavirus outbreaks, prompting political leaders, physicians and public health experts to warn that the crowds could cause a surge in cases. While many political leaders affirmed the right of protesters to express themselves, they urged the demonstrators to wear face masks and maintain social distancing, both to protect themselves and to prevent further community spread of the virus. Some infectious disease experts were reassured by the fact that the protests were held outdoors, saying the open air settings could mitigate the risk of transmission.
States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.
Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.
If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)
Taking one’s temperature to look for signs of fever is not as easy as it sounds, as “normal” temperature numbers can vary, but generally, keep an eye out for a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If you don’t have a thermometer (they can be pricey these days), there are other ways to figure out if you have a fever, or are at risk of Covid-19 complications.Taking one’s temperature to look for signs of fever is not as easy as it sounds, as “normal” temperature numbers can vary, but generally, keep an eye out for a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If you don’t have a thermometer (they can be pricey these days), there are other ways to figure out if you have a fever, or are at risk of Covid-19 complications.
The C.D.C. has recommended that all Americans wear cloth masks if they go out in public. This is a shift in federal guidance reflecting new concerns that the coronavirus is being spread by infected people who have no symptoms. Until now, the C.D.C., like the W.H.O., has advised that ordinary people don’t need to wear masks unless they are sick and coughing. Part of the reason was to preserve medical-grade masks for health care workers who desperately need them at a time when they are in continuously short supply. Masks don’t replace hand washing and social distancing.The C.D.C. has recommended that all Americans wear cloth masks if they go out in public. This is a shift in federal guidance reflecting new concerns that the coronavirus is being spread by infected people who have no symptoms. Until now, the C.D.C., like the W.H.O., has advised that ordinary people don’t need to wear masks unless they are sick and coughing. Part of the reason was to preserve medical-grade masks for health care workers who desperately need them at a time when they are in continuously short supply. Masks don’t replace hand washing and social distancing.
If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.
If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.
Now, they want to explore how your relationships have changed in lockdown. Are you learning new things about your partner, seeing them for the first time in work mode?Now, they want to explore how your relationships have changed in lockdown. Are you learning new things about your partner, seeing them for the first time in work mode?
Perhaps you and your roommates have discovered habits that, er, frustrate one another. Or maybe you’ve bonded in ways you didn’t expect.Perhaps you and your roommates have discovered habits that, er, frustrate one another. Or maybe you’ve bonded in ways you didn’t expect.
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California Today is edited by Julie Bloom, who grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from U.C. Berkeley.California Today is edited by Julie Bloom, who grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from U.C. Berkeley.