On Monday, the California Department of Public Health sided squarely with the hospitals, ordering skilled nursing facilities to accept residents even if they have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. After an outcry from elder advocates, one of whom called the directive “nothing less than a death sentence” for nursing home residents, state officials issued new guidance late Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus spreading rapidly through California nursing homes, assisted-living centers
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California bans insurers from dropping policies in fire-ravaged areas
The plan affects more than 800,000 homeowners in Northern and Southern California who live in ZIP Codes next to 16 recently declared wildfire disasters, including those near the Kincade fire in Sonoma County, the Saddleridge fire above Sylmar and the Tick fire in Canyon Country. … [Read more...] about California bans insurers from dropping policies in fire-ravaged areas
California Court Leaders Consider Cutting Bail To $0
The Judicial Council was scheduled to hold an emergency meeting on Monday to vote on nearly a dozen temporary rules, including a proposal to hold criminal and juvenile proceedings by video or telephone in order to ensure that defendants are not held in custody without timely hearings. … [Read more...] about California Court Leaders Consider Cutting Bail To $0
Flattening The Curve: Experts Say California Is Doing Better Than Projected
“Right now the California Department of Public health reports 10,000 cases since early March and 237 deaths and it looks like the numbers of new cases right now is actually pretty steady,” Dr. Jeffery Klausner, UCLA Professor of Medicine and Public Health, said. … [Read more...] about Flattening The Curve: Experts Say California Is Doing Better Than Projected
Health Expert Says California’s Aggressive Orders May Spare Healthcare System When Coronavirus Peaks
Coronavirus Healthcare: Seton Medical Center Nurses Plead For More PPE Apple Sources Over 20M Masks, Ships Face Shields To South Bay Healthcare Workers Nurses and doctors across the state have pleaded for more personal protective equipment (PPE) such as protective masks and face shields as they face the virus every day. … [Read more...] about Health Expert Says California’s Aggressive Orders May Spare Healthcare System When Coronavirus Peaks
