One month into the Bay Area’s coronavirus shutdown, the impact on the economy is stunning.
A total of 661,000 people filed for unemployment in California just last week, bringing the total for the state over the last month to 2.82 million unemployment claims. That represents one in every seven Californians in the state’s labor pool.
Stay up to date with the virus’ spread with our Bay Area county-by-county map and our California-wide map.
Resources:
How to tell if you may have COVID-19
If you believe you have the virus, here’s what to do
How to get groceries without going to the supermarket
Here are tips for staying safe as you go to the grocery store
These Bay Area restaurants are offering delivery or takeout
If you are laid off or have hours cut in the crisis, here’s how to apply for state support
These Bay Area companies are hiring during the coronavirus crunch
Live updates:
The federal government’s $349 billion program for small business loans in the coronavirus crisis is out of cash. Congress is working to increase funding for the program, though no deal is imminent. – CNN, 9:43 a.m.
Wednesday saw the Bay Area’s most reported deaths in a single day of the pandemic. Twenty-three people were reported dead in the region, a figure partially inflated by database issues keeping counties from reporting new totals Tuesday. More than 101 deaths were reported statewide. – Evan Webeck, 7:06 a.m.
A Redwood City company that sells holiday decorations has pivoted in the crisis to selling bulk foods and home goods — including toilet paper — to consumers. – Leo Castañeda, 7 a.m.
“Herd immunity” is a popular term among prognosticators looking ahead to life after the virus. But getting there may mean millions more infections — possibly 28 million in California alone, including a projected 840,000 deaths in the state. – Lisa Krieger, 7 a.m.
San Mateo-based GoPro has cut 200 jobs, more than 20 percent of its workforce, saving about $100 million this year and $250 million in 2021. – Rex Crum, 6:56 a.m.
Now a month into the Bay Area’s lockdown, we took a look at some of the most stunning numbers that tell the story of the region during the coronavirus crisis. – John Woolfolk, 6 a.m.
Elon Musk said last month he’d obtained more than 1,000 ventilators to deliver to California. Now Gov. Newsom’s office says those ventilators never arrived. – CNN, 5:27 a.m.
California’s tax collections could dip by 20 percent — or $29 billion — due to the pandemic, leaving the state scrambling to balance its budget. Fitch Ratings, a major Wall Street credit grader, expressed optimism that the state would find a way to balance its budget. – Jonathan Lasner, 5:10 a.m.
Without school buildings open, teachers and others have less access to observe potential signs of abuse in children. According to California data, child abuse reports have dropped precipitously under the lockdown, suggesting vulnerable children may be at risk. – Teri Sforza, 5:03 a.m.
Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen has tested positive for the coronavirus, making him the first known NFL player with a positive diagnosis, the Rams confirmed Wednesday. – Kevin Modesti, 5 a.m.
