Coronavirus: U.S. Extends Europe Travel Ban To U.K. And IrelandMarch 14, 2020Trump administration officials said they will extend the current ban on travel from most of Europe to include the U.K. and Ireland, effective Monday. U.S. citizens are exempted.
Coronavirus Symptoms: Defining Mild, Moderate And SevereMarch 14, 2020These designations are often used to describe a patient's COVID-19 symptoms. At this stage of the outbreak, there aren't standard definitions, but there are preliminary guidelines.
Flattening A Pandemic's Curve: Why Staying Home Now Can Save LivesMarch 14, 2020From school closures to event cancellations, the disruptions are real — and vital. It's all to slow the spread of coronavirus, so hospitals don't get so overwhelmed that they can't treat the sickest.
Health CareSacramento County Health Director Defends Coronavirus Strategy, Says Lack Of Tests Made Containment ImpossibleMarch 13, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSome Sacramento residents are wondering if the county's move from “containment” to “mitigation” was a step back during a time of rising threat. Health officers say it was a logical next move and necessary resource decision.
As Coronavirus Cases Mount, Nevada Declares Emergencies, Braces For Impact On CasinosMarch 13, 2020 | Bert JohnsonAlthough the state has far fewer confirmed cases than neighboring California, officials canceled public events to help prevent a full-scale outbreak.
Elk Grove School District Providing Drive-Up Meals To Families After Coronavirus ClosureMarch 13, 2020 | Andrew Nixon | Emily ZentnerElk Grove Unified School District is providing breakfast and lunch to children under 18 after closing schools due to the spread of coronavirus.
Health CareNurses Are Protesting Relaxed Rules For Treating Coronavirus Patients. Hospitals Say They’re Following CDC Guidelines.March 13, 2020The guideline change is partly due to a national shortage of N95 respirator masks.
Sacramento Region Schools Announce Closures Due To Coronavirus, Thousands Of Students To Stay HomeMarch 13, 2020 | Sally Longenecker | Chris Nichols | Nick MillerSchool districts across the Sacramento region and California announced closures Friday. Gov. Gavin Newsom said they would continue to receive state funding.
President Trump Declares National Emergency Amid The Coronavirus PandemicMarch 13, 2020President Trump declared a national emergency Friday afternoon amid growing concern about the coronavirus outbreak across the United States. The move, widely expected, frees up $50 billion dollars for states to deal with the crisis.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow Hospitals Are Managing Coronavirus CasesMarch 13, 2020We check in on conditions at Travis Air Force Base, where many Grand Princess passengers are still quarantined. Major hospitals explain what to do if you feel sick or think you should be tested for coronavirus. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLocal Response To COVID-19 OutbreakMarch 13, 2020We take a look at the local response to the coronavirus outbreak, and plans for both Sacramento and the state. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCancelled Events In SacramentoMarch 13, 2020Many events in Sacramento have been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. We take a look at what is and isn’t cancelled around the city. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: March Madness Canceled At Golden 1 Center; Midtown Target Planned; Restaurant Closures & OpeningsMarch 13, 2020 | Steve MilneSacramento was expecting an economic impact of $5 million from March Madness games later this month but the NCAA has canceled its tournaments because of corona virus concerns. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento City Unified School District Announces Temporary 3-Day Closure Next WeekMarch 12, 2020 | Ben AdlerThe Sacramento region’s third-largest school district has said it will shut down for at least three days next week so that classrooms and common areas could be cleaned and disinfected, in hopes of preventing the spread of the coronavirus.
The Controversy Over GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy’s ‘Chinese Coronavirus’ Tweet, ExplainedMarch 12, 2020 | Chris NicholsDespite calls to apologize for what some say is a racist tweet, McCarthy said he stands by his description.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
