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Hayes Street Grill has not been opened due to restrictions on the COVID-19 coronavirus for indoor dining. It was one of the companies that received a PPP loan in the Hayes Valley neighborhood in San Francisco, California on July 15, 2020.
Hayes Street Grill has not opened due to COVID-19 …
LAST July 24, 4:30 pm The City of San Francisco has expanded its facial coverage rules to require anyone 10 years of age and older to wear a face mask when approaching a 6-foot distance from others, when working in closed shared workplaces, when occupying common areas of construction and when working in food service.
Additionally, the updated order, written to reduce the transmission of aerosols, requires people who are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition to carry a written exemption from a medical professional.
“Wearing a face mask is more important now than ever,” said Dr. Grant Colfax, director of Public Health in a statement. “Substantial scientific evidence shows that when combined with physical distancing and other health and safety practices such as hand washing and regular surface disinfection, facial coatings significantly reduce the chance of COVID-19 spreading in the community. “
July 24, 3:45 pm More than 150 US public health leaders and experts, including several based in the Bay Area, signed an open letter issued on Thursday asking the US government to close the country to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Read more here.
July 24, 1:20 pm California Governor Gavin Newsom said at a press conference on Friday that he will announce a long-term strategy next week to fix technology problems at the California Department of Employment Development, as residents continue to report long waits of unemployment checks.
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School buses are parked in a lot at First Student Charter Bus Rental on July 14, 2020 in San Francisco, California. The Los Angeles and San Diego public schools announced that they will only offer a remote return to school in August as COVID-19 coronavirus cases continue to rise in Southern California.
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School buses are parked in a lot at First Student Charter Bus Rental on July 14, 2020 in San Francisco, California. The Los Angeles and San Diego public schools announced that they will only offer a remote return to school in August as COVID-19 coronavirus cases continue to rise in Southern California.
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School buses are parked in a lot at First Student Charter Bus Rental on July 14, 2020 in San Francisco, California. Los Angeles and San Diego public schools announced they will only offer a remote only return
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Newsom said $ 4.8 million in unemployment was distributed this week and $ 7 million since mid-March. There are currently 5,600 workers helping field calls.
“We are dealing with scale and scope, but it is not an excuse,” he said.
Newsom also announced new preventive measures to protect essential workers. Read more from SFGATE editor Amy Graff.
July 24, 10:10 a.m. McDonald’s will require customers to wear masks beginning August 1. The fast-food giant is the latest company to demand facial toppings to curb the spread of COVID-19 as cases increase.
July 24, 7:40 a.m. An Alameda County sheriff died Thursday of complications from the coronavirus.
It is unclear whether Oscar Rocha contracted the virus from the Santa Rita prison, but he worked in shifts there.
“He fought bravely to the end and will never be forgotten,” the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department shared on Twitter. “May he rest in eternal peace.”
July 24, 7:35 a.m. Eight people linked to a Trader Joe’s in San José have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the San Jose Mercury News.
The outbreak was the result of workers who came into “close contact” outside of work, according to Trader Joe’s.
July 24, 7:30 a.m. The coronavirus was detected in a total of 90 people in a nursing home in San Rafael and 12 of them died, according to state data.
At the 170-bed complex that provides clinical care and post-acute services, 70 residents and 20 health workers tested positive.
Marin Post Acute was not immediately available for comment. A statement from the facility posted online said, “Marin Post Acute is doing everything possible to minimize COVID-19 exposure to our residents and staff. Our number one priority is the safety of all people living in our community.” .
California skilled nursing facilities closed to visitors in March, but its residents have still been among those most affected by the pandemic because many are elderly, frail, and living nearby. Statewide, facilities account for approximately 40% of California’s more than 8,000 deaths.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, that disappear within two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more serious illnesses, such as pneumonia and death.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
Coronavirus in the metropolitan bay area: links you need
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH
Alameda County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order.
Contra Costa County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order.
Lake County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order.
Marin County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order.
Monterey County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order.
Napa County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order.
San Benito County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order.
San Francisco County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order.
San Mateo County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order.
Santa Clara County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order.
Santa Cruz County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order.
Solano County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order.
Sonoma County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order.
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