From President Trump’s national emergency declaration to school closing announcements, an increasing number of cases in Bay Area counties and new rules limiting gatherings there’s a lot of COVID-19 news to sort through.
To catch you up on what’s happened today, we highlight 9 key articles from the more than three dozen we have published today. We are updating they and other articles as we continue to receive new information.
Find all of our latest coverage, including a map of Northern California cases, prevention tips and an archive of previous coverage here. Articles are added as they are published and in the interest of public safety they are free to access.
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In declaring the coronavirus a national emergency, President Trump pledged drive-thru testing in the retailer parking lots, $50 billion for state and local governments, greater flexibility for doctors and even a Google-built website to check your symptoms and find a testing location. Read the story.
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Schools across the Bay Area, including all public schools in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, are closing and moving to online learning. Read the story.
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With 79 COVID-19 cases, Santa Clara County banned gatherings over 100 people and added tough new rules for anyone who organizes an event with 35 to 100 people. Read the story.
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Cases in Contra Costa have tripled since Friday to 25 with no fatalities. Read the story.
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For everyday people going about their everyday lives, the coronavirus that has targeted the Bay Area — Santa Clara County is one of four major outbreak zones in the country — is becoming all too real. Read the story.
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Tracking tiny mutations in the COVID-19 virus, Bay Area scientists are revealing how the deadly pathogen might have gained a foothold in California — and how it is now wreaking havoc across the region. Read the story.
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Churches, temples and mosques are canceling services and Shabbat, postponing events and live streaming services, prayers and dharma talks. Read the story.
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In a stunning development that will grind the wheels of the criminal justice system to a near halt, Bay Area courts are shutting down or curtailing hours. Read the story.
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Big San Francisco museums, Bay Area theme parks and more are added to the list of closures. Read the story.