Some public health experts have said that vaccinating children is one way to hit herd immunity.
Tag: COVID-19
Posted inEconomy
Majority of Anaheim Council Opposes Idea Of Mandating Pandemic Raises for Grocery, Drug Store Workers
The council will vote on whether to pass a hazard pay ordinance on May 18.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Rosen: We Must Get Orange County Women on Their Feet and Back to Work
The pandemic pushed millions of women out of jobs and prevented many from seeking new employment. Jobs in restaurants, retail and healthcare (primary female sectors) were eliminated. The closing of childcare centers and shift to remote learning added responsibilities at home. Action is needed to get women back to work.
Posted inEconomy
Anaheim To Discuss Joining Cities Offering Hero Pay To Grocery, Retail and Drug Store Workers
If an ordinance is eventually considered and approved, workers could receive an additional $3-$5 per hour.
Posted inNEWS
Fountain Valley Hospital Workers Protest Low Wages Following Safety Issues And Scathing State Report Last Year
Employees want the parent company to hire workers directly, instead of subcontracting them, so they can get better pay.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Berardino: Why Orange County Veterans Support Newsom
Nick Berardino, Vietnam Combat Veteran and President of VALOR (Veterans Alliance of Orange County) writes that veterans who understand the implications of life and death decisions should stand by our governor and support his choice to protect the lives of Californians and Orange County residents.
Posted inCountywide
Tackling Coronavirus Vaccine Hesitancy Across Orange County
While Orange County is making headway in vaccinating the population, there are concerns about the obstacles that vaccine hesitancy can pose to that progress, already held back by persisting vaccination disparities for disenfranchised people.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Holzmann: Accountability in Orange County – Who’s Minding The Store?
Orange County needs transparency, accountability, and collaboration more than ever/
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Handmade Roses Memorialize COVID-19 Victims in Orange County
An art exhibit commemorating COVID-19 victims in Orange County was unveiled on March 23 at the Christ Cathedral Cultural Center in Garden Grove.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Hein: A Call to Empathy, Accessibility, and Action
With every new video of a massive gathering, we are reminded that society believes our lives are of less value than those who are non-disabled. The message being sent to our community is clearly heard, and we demand severe repercussions for complicity in the perpetuation of such indifference and recklessness.
