March 25, 2020

Coronavirus

Voice of OC: OC to announce coronavirus cases by city

Orange County officials, giving in to public pressure, are preparing to follow other counties in releasing city-level specific data for Coronavirus cases, which would show the number of residents in each city who have tested positive for Coronavirus.

 

OC Register: Universal, Knott’s extend closures and Disneyland halts construction amid outbreak

Knott’s Berry Farm’s market place will remain open with the park being closed following concerns about contributing to the spread of the novel coronavirus to the end of the month.

 

'Voice of OC: More people could get out of jail under new court orders

A top-down order from a state judge during the coronavirus emergency suspends jury trials for 60 days at the Orange County Superior Court, which could reduce bail amounts to zero for lower level offenses, and permit early releases for people near the end of their sentences.

 

Voice of OC: Cities across Orange County adopt eviction ban ordinances

Anaheim and Costa Mesa on Tuesday temporarily banned evictions to help provide some relief to residents and businesses economically suffering from the stay home order.

 

LA Times: COVID-19 symptoms: How can I tell if I’ve got the coronavirus?

Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the common symptoms reported by patients. Chills, body aches, sore throat, runny nose, headache, diarrhea and nausea are also possible, as well as a general sensation of severe illness. Some doctors have reported seeing COVID-19 patients who had lost their sense of smell.

 

OC Register: Coronavirus fears bring rise in fraud schemes, FBI warns

Authorities are cautioning people to specifically be on the lookout for fake emails from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or other health organizations, phishing emails seeking personal information and claims of counterfeit treatments or equipment

 

Labor

Daily Pilot: 1 million Californians file for unemployment; homeowners hurt by coronavirus will get a break

The governor’s announcement on Wednesday came a week after Newsom ordered all California residents to stay at home to help stem the spread of the virus, with limited exceptions for essential workers — including doctors, nurses, grocery store employees and truckers.

 

California

OC Register: Coronavirus help: Are California’s mortgage relief offers a good deal?

Cash-strapped borrowers seeking these payment holidays face huge unknowns. These plans have just been announced. So, how does one apply for the payment breaks? What’s required to get accepted for the waiver? What are the repayment plans? Call. Take good notes. Be persistent..

 

Publication Date: March 25, 2020