Covered California Extends Enrollment Window To Cover More People During Coronavirus PandemicMarch 20, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaPatients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 could end up with pricey medical bills. The state is waiving co-pays for testing, and Covered California is extending its enrollment period for eligible Californians until June 30th.
Are Your Symptoms Allergies, The Flu, Or COVID-19? An Allergy Expert Explains.March 20, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroIt’s allergy season in Northern California and having a runny nose or itchy eyes while the coronavirus crisis is happening can be unnerving. But how do symptoms from allergies differ from the flu or COVID-19?
Health CareHow To Cope With Anxiety, Loneliness During California's Stay At Home OrderMarch 20, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCapRadio listeners asked about ways to cope with anxiety, loneliness and boredom while following the stay-at-home directive for the Sacramento area. Here are some things you can do to keep a sense of calm.
City Of Sacramento Launches Free Childcare Program For Essential EmployeesMarch 20, 2020 | Bob MoffittThe city of Sacramento says applications for 350 free daycare slots will be accepted starting Monday with the idea that more childcare will be offered in the next two weeks.
Sacramento Pizza Shop Open During Stay At Home Order Limiting Sales To Share The WealthMarch 20, 2020 | Bob MoffittSome businesses have closed because of government orders related to coronavirus. Others have figured out a way to stay open. We found one with a selfless eye towards doing what it can to make sure there is also business for its competitors.
White House Update: Coronavirus Supply Effort And New Border RestrictionsMarch 20, 2020The White House is trying to show it has things under control as concerns over shortages mount.
Business Journal: Restaurant, Retail, Hotel Industries Trying To Stay Afloat Amidst Coronavirus PandemicMarch 20, 2020 | Steve MilneRestaurants are trying to stay in business amidst the coronavirus pandemic offering curbside pickup. A few eateries have even added a grocery component, selling items from their kitchen. The Sacramento Business Journal's Sonya Sorich reports. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Issues Order For All Californians To Stay At HomeMarch 19, 2020Citing alarming projections of the possible spread of the coronavirus in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide directive to shelter in place Thursday night. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Independent Contractors In California May Have Limited Options To Apply For Unemployment Due To CoronavirusMarch 19, 2020 | Chris NicholsCalifornia officials are encouraging the self-employed and independent contractors who have lost work due to the coronavirus to apply for unemployment insurance. They may be eligible for some benefits.
More Than 22 Million Californians Could Contract Coronavirus Without Mitigation, According To Gov. NewsomMarch 19, 2020In a letter to President Trump, Gov. Newsom said projections show around 56% of the state will be infected with the virus over an eight-week period, though that number does not take into account mitigation and social distancing.
