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Health & Human Services
Food Security in a Time of COVID-19 Insecurity: How the Virus Affects Farming
March 30 2020
How will COVID-19 affect California agriculture—key to food supplies locally and nationally? We talked to farmer Cannon Michael about the pandemic’s impact on farmers and farmworkers.
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Feeding Children When Schools Are Closed for COVID-19
March 26 2020
With schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, local, state, and federal officials are taking steps to provide meals to students who usually obtain meals from their school.
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COVID-19 and California’s Vulnerable Populations
March 23 2020
As California seeks to address the coronavirus pandemic, some groups are at greater risk due to their work, living conditions, underlying health issues, or limited access to care.
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How Will the Coronavirus Affect California’s Economy?
March 20 2020
As Californians limit their daily activities to slow the spread of COVID-19, the state's economy is poised to take a major hit. The effects are expected to be particularly large among certain occupations and regions.
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The COVID-19 Crisis Is Affecting Low-Income Workers
March 19 2020
As California responds to the coronavirus, low-income workers across the state will be deeply affected by the economic consequences of the pandemic.
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