April 2, 2020 Media Brief
Coronavirus
Voice of OC: Food bank hires temporary workers to feed OC’s most vulnerable
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County is creating temporary jobs as the non-profit prepares for a surge in food needs. 120 temporary workers were hired to fill volunteer shifts after the food bank had to suspend its volunteer operation at its distribution center amid concerns of spreading the coronavirus.
Daily Pilot: As coronavirus cases rise, O.C. moves to convert two hotels into housing, medical facilities for the homeless
Officials in Orange County entered into an agreement this week with a boutique hotel group to convert two properties into temporary housing and medical facilities for the homeless amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Voice of OC: County gears up tents, trailers and hotels to help homeless during virus pandemic
Orange County officials are gearing up to house homeless residents through a combination of tents and trailers throughout the region to help thin the shelter population in order to curb the anticipated spike of the novel coronavirus.
Voice of OC: County releases coronavirus statistics for smaller cities
Orange County released new information on confirmed coronavirus cases in cities with smaller populations this past week as residents asked for more transparency on where the virus has spread in the community.
Daily Pilot: Are you unable to pay rent because of the coronavirus?
For tenants taking a hit, the state of California and local municipalities have rolled out several policies that seek to prevent evictions and give renters some time to pay back rent they suddenly can’t afford.
Labor
Newsweek: Utah’s largest medical provider cuts pay for doctors and nurses
Utah's largest medical provider is cutting the salaries of physicians and nurse practitioners, claiming they need to be flexible to the "changing needs" created by the coronavirus pandemic. Intermountain Healthcare told its staff in an email that pay cuts were necessary as the company wasn't bringing in as much revenue due to canceled appointments.
Associated Press: Record 10 million sought US jobless aid in past two weeks
More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.
Nation
Associated Press: Economic fallout mounts, along with competition for gear/supplies
There were sobering preparations in the U.S.: The Federal Emergency Management Agency asked the Pentagon for 100,000 body bags because of the possibility funeral homes will be overwhelmed, the military said.
Publication Date: April 2, 2020
