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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

 

Hosted By Vicki Gonzalez

Award-winning journalist Vicki Gonzalez hosts interviews with community leaders, advocates, experts, artists and more to provide background and understanding on breaking news, big events, politics and culture in the Sacramento region and beyond.

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Coronavirus And Homeless People

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Sacramento, CA
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Tents along the bike trail near the American River.

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UC Davis Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Dean Blumberg discusses the complications that can arise from contracting COVID-19, as well as the flu. He also talks about whether or not the UC Davis Medical Center is in short supply of personal protective equipment for its staff.

We’ll also touch on how homeless people are experiencing this outbreak, as California Gov. Gavin Newsom has said various times that aiding this community is a priority. He’s said hotels and motels have been secured to provide homeless people shelter.

Guests

  • UC Davis Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Dean Blumberg
  • The Sacramento Poor People's Campaign's Faye Kennedy
  • Sacramento Regional Coalition to End Homelessness Executive Director Bob Erlenbush
  • CapRadio State Government Reporter Scott Rodd

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  • NIAID-RML via AP

    Coronavirus In California: Latest Updates And Resources

    The coronavirus has impacted nearly every aspect of life in California and around the world. Here are resources and all our coverage at CapRadio and NPR.

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    California Leasing Hotels For Homeless People During Coronavirus Crisis — And After Could Make Them Permanent Housing

    Tuesday, March 24, 2020
    Gov. Gavin Newsom’s deputy secretary for homelessness says the situation is an “opportunity: to create permanent housing solutions.
  • Scott Rodd / Capital Public Radio

    A Postcard From The Streets: Living Unsheltered As Coronavirus Spreads

    Monday, March 23, 2020
    Rodney Stanhope, an unsheltered Sacramento resident, describes the challenges and fears in the homeless community as the pandemic worsens.
  • Richard Vogel / AP

    ‘What If You Can’t Stay Home?’ Advocates Worry About Coronavirus And Homeless Californians

    Friday, March 6, 2020
    People living on the streets or in shelters might be at greater risk of illness should they contract COVID-19 because many lack access to health care, advocates say.

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