Health CareThis Coronavirus Test Promises Results In 45 Minutes. But Some California Labs Can’t Get It.April 2, 2020 | Scott RoddThe test from Silicon Valley-based company Cepheid was among the first authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Government Works To Begin Disbursing Loans And Payments Amid Record UnemploymentApril 2, 2020At a White House briefing Thursday, officials vowed that some of the first systems for loans or payments would be up and running as soon as Friday.
Health CareShould Everyone Wear Masks Outside? CDC Guidelines Now Say Yes, But California Not Mandating It.April 2, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe CDC is advising all Americans to wear cloth masks in public. But the California Department of Public Health isn't yet, and still says social distancing is your best bet to avoid spreading the coronavirus.
With Her Nail Salon Closed, Reno Business Owner Focuses On FamilyApril 2, 2020 | Bert JohnsonNevada’s COVID-19-related business closures forced businesses around the state to temporarily close and led to a historic spike in unemployment. But for Jenes Carter, it’s also a chance to get closer to her daughter. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Craft Brewers In California Grateful To Remain Open, Hopeful New Business Model Will See Them ThroughApril 2, 2020 | Bob MoffittCustomers are no longer coming to taprooms. And many breweries thought they had to close after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order. Now, they’re open — but they can only serve beer to-go or for delivery. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareFor Young Children With Autism And Other Developmental Disorders, School Closures Could Be A Major SetbackApril 2, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaAcross California, children with special needs are home from school and missing their usual therapy, social interactions and other supports. Now, their parents are looking to the state, their school districts and the Internet for help. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAs Unemployment Claims Approach 2 Million, California Incentivizes Small Businesses To Keep Paying EmployeesApril 2, 2020 | Nicole NixonCompanies that continue to pay their employees during the coronavirus pandemic can apply for grants up to $10 million. Gov. Gavin Newsom also announced that small businesses can keep up to $50,000 in sales taxes as an interest-free loan for a year.
9 Out Of 10 Children Are Out Of School Worldwide. What Now?April 2, 2020Recovery will take years, and other lessons from "education in emergencies" around the world.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNew Preventative Guidelines For COVID-19April 2, 2020By the end of the day, there will be more than one million cases of coronavirus all over the world. As the numbers increase, the conversation about whether we should be wearing face-coverings or face masks for everyday essentials grows louder. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezStatus Of Rapid Coronavirus TestingApril 2, 2020There’s a rapid Covid-19 test being developed by the Bay Area-based company Cepheid. But what could be an integral test has had a delayed roll out. We check in on the status of rapid coronavirus testing, and how state government is functioning. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.