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"content": "\u003cp>Dr. Jessica Zitter specializes in critical and palliative care medicine and practices at Highland Hospital in Oakland, where she helps people with serious illness talk about how they want to live, all the way to the end.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Zitter says those are conversations we all should be having with our loved ones — even if we’re healthy and young. She is the author of \u003ca href=\"https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/GEp6CyPmRxsNByzzfZXprl?domain=jessicazitter.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life,\u003c/a> and her work has been featured in the documentary \u003ca href=\"https://www.netflix.com/title/80106307\">“Extremis”\u003c/a> on Netflix, as well as the forthcoming film \u003ca href=\"https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/YsLqCzpn0ysRjmppUXnBtw?domain=caregiveralovestory.com\">“Caregiver: A Love Story.” \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are three stories about her patients, followed by some concrete tools you can use for planning and talking about the end of your life with loved ones.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Michael Thomas: ‘Enjoying Every Moment’\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Michael Thomas is 64 and has COPD, a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. He has already been in and out of the hospital several times this year and is particularly vulnerable if he were to get sick with COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When Zitter talked with him over Zoom this spring, she asked him what he wanted most. His answer? To be with his children and grandchildren in Ohio. But he also said he didn’t feel a sense of urgency to visit them, because he believed he had plenty of time left.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11838731\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11838731\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44913_Michael-Thomas-with-family_cropped-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Thomas' family visits him in an Ohio hospital.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44913_Michael-Thomas-with-family_cropped-800x450.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44913_Michael-Thomas-with-family_cropped-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44913_Michael-Thomas-with-family_cropped-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44913_Michael-Thomas-with-family_cropped-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44913_Michael-Thomas-with-family_cropped.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Thomas’ family visits him in an Ohio hospital. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Michael Thomas)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“You are a more confident person than I am about myself!” Zitter told him. “I want to be totally frank with you, because I think you deserve that. I’m concerned you may not have as much time to live as you think you do. If someone told me, ‘Michael is going to die within the next six months,’ I would not be surprised.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Zitter said she has to steel herself to deliver this kind of news. But she believes her patients deserve to know the truth.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I know you have some serious goals, and they include being with family,” she told Thomas. “I would hate for you to miss that opportunity.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"Dr. Jessica Zitter, critical and palliative care specialist\"]‘This is really what palliative care is all about. It’s about how people want to live their lives. That informs how people want to die. But it really starts with how they want to live.’[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thomas has since moved to Ohio to be close to his family — a decision sparked by his conversation with Zitter and Highland Hospital’s chaplain, Pastor Betty Clark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I didn’t want to come home. I didn’t want my family to see me in the condition that I’m in,” Thomas told Zitter over zoom after his move to Ohio. “That’s why I was hesitant to come. But then I know they love me so much. And here I am today, enjoying every moment.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It just shows that if we can just bring ourselves to just face our mortality and plan for it, we can get what Michael got,” Zitter said. “We can get this precious time with the people that he loved the most or whatever it is that’s most important to you.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11838351\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11838351\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44911_Jessica-Zitter-Evan-Rusoja-with-patient-qut-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Jessica Zitter with a patient at Highland Hospital in Oakland. \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44911_Jessica-Zitter-Evan-Rusoja-with-patient-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44911_Jessica-Zitter-Evan-Rusoja-with-patient-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44911_Jessica-Zitter-Evan-Rusoja-with-patient-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44911_Jessica-Zitter-Evan-Rusoja-with-patient-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44911_Jessica-Zitter-Evan-Rusoja-with-patient-qut.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Jessica Zitter with a patient at Highland Hospital in Oakland. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Jessica Zitter)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Evelyn Jarillo: ‘It Makes You Think About Others’\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Evelyn Jarillo is a grocery store worker in Los Angeles who got sick with COVID-19 in March. She recovered, but her husband, who has diabetes, also tested positive and is still suffering from health complications. She’s also worried about her 22-year-old son.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When you’re sick and you’re feeling the way you feel, it makes you think about others,” Jarillo told Zitter when they spoke by Zoom recently. “It made you think about what happens if my son gets sick, what happens if he doesn’t make it? No mother will be able to deal with [talking to] their kids about, ‘Son, if you die tomorrow, what do you want me to do?’ ”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Wait, let me make sure I understand,” Zitter said. “Are you saying you can’t ask your son, ‘What you want me to do if you got COVID and you were in the hospital on a ventilator?’ You don’t feel like you could talk to him about that?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I can’t,” Jarillo told her.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Evelyn saw something that most of us don’t get a chance to see,” said Zitter. “She saw the potential for death.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Like many of us, when Jarillo thought about members of her family dying, she faced a mental block, Zitter said. It seemed easier for Jarillo to share her thoughts about flower arrangements for her own funeral than to think about tough topics like a do-not-resuscitate order or discussing it with her children.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside tag=\"end-of-life\" label=\"related coverage\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Zitter had a similar conversation with her own son on his 18th birthday by playing a game called \u003ca href=\"http://www.gowish.org/\">Go Wish\u003c/a>. The game helps families talk about their preferences around death and the important things they want to hold on to throughout the course of their life.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Like Evelyn, the last thing I want to do is think about my children dying,” said Zitter. “It’s just grim. It’s horrifying. It feels in some ways like not what a mother does, right? A mother is supposed to focus on the positives, the weddings. We’re not supposed to focus on the deathbed moments of a child. But asking open-ended questions is something you can and should do with your family. Just leaving space for more.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Zitter has conducted workshops on death and dying with teenagers. Just like sex education, she says, there should be a place for death education in high schools.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Andrew Rich: ‘This Is Where I Want to Die’\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11838192\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11838192\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44908_Andrew-Neville-smiling-qut-800x803.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44908_Andrew-Neville-smiling-qut-800x803.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44908_Andrew-Neville-smiling-qut-1020x1024.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44908_Andrew-Neville-smiling-qut-160x161.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44908_Andrew-Neville-smiling-qut-1530x1536.jpg 1530w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44908_Andrew-Neville-smiling-qut.jpg 1904w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andrew Rich with his dad, Neville Rich. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Andrew Rich.)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Andrew Rich traveled to Sonoma early in the pandemic to celebrate his dad’s 92nd birthday. During the visit, his father got sick. They didn’t realize it was COVID-19, and when his father had great difficulty breathing, the family decided to bring him to an emergency room. He spent two weeks on a ventilator and then died alone in the hospital, because COVID-19 rules meant no one could visit him.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rich said that was not what his dad had planned when he imagined his death.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If we could rewind the clock two weeks to that Sunday morning when he collapsed, if we could have put him back in bed and said, ‘Dad, there’s the high likelihood that you have COVID and you’re 92, what do you want to do?’ He absolutely would have said, ‘Leave me here. This is where I want to be. I want to be in this bedroom looking out in the valley. And if I die, this is where I want to die,’ ” Rich said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The best-laid plans can get completely upended in the face of fear and illness and symptoms and your family not being there with you,” said Zitter, who recommends that families talk proactively about their wishes. “These conversations have to happen early and frequently. We have to get over the fear of talking about it and make it part of our family’s conversations around the dinner table.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Zitter said that she is “very much committed” to critical care medicine and said that it is “in some ways miraculous.” But Zitter says the medicine that keeps us alive should not distract us from the truth of our mortality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’ve watched the rise of the hospital and the intensive care unit to the point that we’ve become enamored of the many interventions and treatments that we consider to be the offerings of our modern medical system,” she said. “We’ve really lost the discriminating power and allowed ourselves to get completely distracted from making the preparations we need to face death, from thinking about our deaths and how we want to live, right to the end.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This is really what palliative care is all about. It’s about how people want to live their lives,” Zitter said. “That informs how people want to die. But it really starts with how they want to live.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Resources\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Here are things you can do to prepare, no matter your age or health.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Play “\u003ca href=\"http://gowish.org/\">Go Wish\u003c/a>” with your loved ones. The game helps people start talking about what is most important to them in terms of health and life.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Have a conversation about death at the dinner table. The interactive website \u003ca href=\"https://deathoverdinner.org/\">Death Over Dinner\u003c/a> can help you plan your conversation.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Write up an \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhpco.org/patients-and-caregivers/advance-care-planning/advance-directives/downloading-your-states-advance-directive/\">Advance Directive\u003c/a> and give it to your doctors and your loved ones. This document should be reviewed whenever your medical condition changes or you learn new information about an illness or condition.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>People with advanced illness who are considered to be at risk for a life-threatening clinical event should talk to their doctor about completing a \u003ca href=\"https://polst.org/form-patients\">POLST\u003c/a> form. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thomas has since moved to Ohio to be close to his family — a decision sparked by his conversation with Zitter and Highland Hospital’s chaplain, Pastor Betty Clark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I didn’t want to come home. I didn’t want my family to see me in the condition that I’m in,” Thomas told Zitter over zoom after his move to Ohio. “That’s why I was hesitant to come. But then I know they love me so much. And here I am today, enjoying every moment.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It just shows that if we can just bring ourselves to just face our mortality and plan for it, we can get what Michael got,” Zitter said. “We can get this precious time with the people that he loved the most or whatever it is that’s most important to you.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11838351\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11838351\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44911_Jessica-Zitter-Evan-Rusoja-with-patient-qut-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Jessica Zitter with a patient at Highland Hospital in Oakland. \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44911_Jessica-Zitter-Evan-Rusoja-with-patient-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44911_Jessica-Zitter-Evan-Rusoja-with-patient-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44911_Jessica-Zitter-Evan-Rusoja-with-patient-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44911_Jessica-Zitter-Evan-Rusoja-with-patient-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44911_Jessica-Zitter-Evan-Rusoja-with-patient-qut.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Jessica Zitter with a patient at Highland Hospital in Oakland. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Jessica Zitter)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Evelyn Jarillo: ‘It Makes You Think About Others’\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Evelyn Jarillo is a grocery store worker in Los Angeles who got sick with COVID-19 in March. She recovered, but her husband, who has diabetes, also tested positive and is still suffering from health complications. She’s also worried about her 22-year-old son.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When you’re sick and you’re feeling the way you feel, it makes you think about others,” Jarillo told Zitter when they spoke by Zoom recently. “It made you think about what happens if my son gets sick, what happens if he doesn’t make it? No mother will be able to deal with [talking to] their kids about, ‘Son, if you die tomorrow, what do you want me to do?’ ”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Wait, let me make sure I understand,” Zitter said. “Are you saying you can’t ask your son, ‘What you want me to do if you got COVID and you were in the hospital on a ventilator?’ You don’t feel like you could talk to him about that?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I can’t,” Jarillo told her.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Evelyn saw something that most of us don’t get a chance to see,” said Zitter. “She saw the potential for death.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Like many of us, when Jarillo thought about members of her family dying, she faced a mental block, Zitter said. It seemed easier for Jarillo to share her thoughts about flower arrangements for her own funeral than to think about tough topics like a do-not-resuscitate order or discussing it with her children.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Zitter had a similar conversation with her own son on his 18th birthday by playing a game called \u003ca href=\"http://www.gowish.org/\">Go Wish\u003c/a>. The game helps families talk about their preferences around death and the important things they want to hold on to throughout the course of their life.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Like Evelyn, the last thing I want to do is think about my children dying,” said Zitter. “It’s just grim. It’s horrifying. It feels in some ways like not what a mother does, right? A mother is supposed to focus on the positives, the weddings. We’re not supposed to focus on the deathbed moments of a child. But asking open-ended questions is something you can and should do with your family. Just leaving space for more.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Zitter has conducted workshops on death and dying with teenagers. Just like sex education, she says, there should be a place for death education in high schools.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Andrew Rich: ‘This Is Where I Want to Die’\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11838192\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11838192\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44908_Andrew-Neville-smiling-qut-800x803.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44908_Andrew-Neville-smiling-qut-800x803.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44908_Andrew-Neville-smiling-qut-1020x1024.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44908_Andrew-Neville-smiling-qut-160x161.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44908_Andrew-Neville-smiling-qut-1530x1536.jpg 1530w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/09/RS44908_Andrew-Neville-smiling-qut.jpg 1904w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andrew Rich with his dad, Neville Rich. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Andrew Rich.)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Andrew Rich traveled to Sonoma early in the pandemic to celebrate his dad’s 92nd birthday. During the visit, his father got sick. They didn’t realize it was COVID-19, and when his father had great difficulty breathing, the family decided to bring him to an emergency room. He spent two weeks on a ventilator and then died alone in the hospital, because COVID-19 rules meant no one could visit him.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rich said that was not what his dad had planned when he imagined his death.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If we could rewind the clock two weeks to that Sunday morning when he collapsed, if we could have put him back in bed and said, ‘Dad, there’s the high likelihood that you have COVID and you’re 92, what do you want to do?’ He absolutely would have said, ‘Leave me here. This is where I want to be. I want to be in this bedroom looking out in the valley. And if I die, this is where I want to die,’ ” Rich said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The best-laid plans can get completely upended in the face of fear and illness and symptoms and your family not being there with you,” said Zitter, who recommends that families talk proactively about their wishes. “These conversations have to happen early and frequently. We have to get over the fear of talking about it and make it part of our family’s conversations around the dinner table.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Zitter said that she is “very much committed” to critical care medicine and said that it is “in some ways miraculous.” But Zitter says the medicine that keeps us alive should not distract us from the truth of our mortality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’ve watched the rise of the hospital and the intensive care unit to the point that we’ve become enamored of the many interventions and treatments that we consider to be the offerings of our modern medical system,” she said. “We’ve really lost the discriminating power and allowed ourselves to get completely distracted from making the preparations we need to face death, from thinking about our deaths and how we want to live, right to the end.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This is really what palliative care is all about. It’s about how people want to live their lives,” Zitter said. “That informs how people want to die. But it really starts with how they want to live.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Resources\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Here are things you can do to prepare, no matter your age or health.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Play “\u003ca href=\"http://gowish.org/\">Go Wish\u003c/a>” with your loved ones. The game helps people start talking about what is most important to them in terms of health and life.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Have a conversation about death at the dinner table. The interactive website \u003ca href=\"https://deathoverdinner.org/\">Death Over Dinner\u003c/a> can help you plan your conversation.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Write up an \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhpco.org/patients-and-caregivers/advance-care-planning/advance-directives/downloading-your-states-advance-directive/\">Advance Directive\u003c/a> and give it to your doctors and your loved ones. This document should be reviewed whenever your medical condition changes or you learn new information about an illness or condition.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>People with advanced illness who are considered to be at risk for a life-threatening clinical event should talk to their doctor about completing a \u003ca href=\"https://polst.org/form-patients\">POLST\u003c/a> form. A POLST form is a medical order that documents a person’s preferences for receiving or not receiving certain types of medical interventions (for example, chest compressions, a feeding tube or a breathing tube).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If needed, execute a \u003ca href=\"https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/california-financial-power-of-attorney-31871.html\">Durable Financial Power of Attorney\u003c/a>, a simple way to arrange for someone to handle your finances, such a bills or insurance matters, if you are unable to do so yourself.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Write your \u003ca href=\"https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/family-finance/articles/steps-to-writing-a-will\">last will and testament\u003c/a> and/or a \u003ca href=\"https://www.nextavenue.org/do-you-need-a-trust-for-your-estate-plan/\">revocable trust \u003c/a>to clarify and determine how your assets are distributed after death.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Consider what your preferences are for a memorial ceremony, and discuss it with your loved ones.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>This story was updated November 13 at 10 a.m. An \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11829403/summer-travel-during-covid-19-in-california-can-i-do-it-safely\">earlier version\u003c/a> of this story was published on July 22.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Go straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#official\">Official travel restrictions in California\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#fly\">Is it safe to fly?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#road\">Road trips during COVID-19\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#hotel\">Staying in hotels and Airbnbs\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If you’re wondering about the official advice for travel in California, eight months into shelter-in-place, it’s still “limit your travel.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And yet people \u003cem>are\u003c/em> traveling. Hotels are being reserved. Airbnbs are being booked. Airports are busy. As the holiday season fast approaches, people are wondering if — and how — they might visit family for traditional gatherings, while also reducing the risk of spreading COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So we looked at guidance from the state of California and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as these Bay Area medical experts:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Dr. Yvonne Maldonado\u003c/strong>, senior associate dean, faculty development and diversity, professor of pediatrics (infectious diseases) and of health research and policy at Stanford University\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Dr. Peter Chin-Hong\u003c/strong>, professor of medicine, associate dean for regional campuses at UCSF\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"official\">\u003c/a>What Are the Official Rules on Traveling?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>It depends on who you ask.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On November 13, Gov. Gavin Newsom joined the governors of Oregon and Washington in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/coronavirusliveupdates/news/11847404/newsom-urges-against-out-of-state-travel-advises-quarantine-for-those-who-do\">issuing a travel advisory\u003c/a> urging people entering their states or returning from travel outside their states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus. \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Travel-Advisory.aspx\">The advisories\u003c/a> urge against non-essential out-of-state travel, ask people to self-quarantine for 14 days after arriving from another state or country and encourage residents to stay local.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[aside postID=\"news_11846759\"]\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This state guidance comes on the heels of \u003ca href=\"https://cchealth.org/press-releases/2020/1109-ABAHO-Holiday-Recommendations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recommendations\u003c/a> that were recently released by the nine Bay Area counties plus the city of Berkeley around travel, with the holidays specifically in mind. The guidance states that “nonessential travel, including holiday travel, is not recommended. Traveling outside the Bay Area will increase your chance of getting infected and spreading the virus to others after your return.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829698\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829698\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Destinations like Big Sur are usually popular tourist hotspots. \u003ccite>(Kelsey Johnson/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The\u003ca href=\"https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#:~:text=All%20individuals%20living%20in%20the,the%20Questions%20%26%20Answers%20below).\"> state’s own travel guidance\u003c/a> still reiterates that travel should really only be for work or in urgent situations right now, and still asks you to “avoid (traveling) long distances for vacations or pleasure as much as possible” to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. But they \u003cem>also\u003c/em> offer\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html\"> this specific guidance\u003c/a> to consider from the CDC, “before traveling away from your community”:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Is the coronavirus spreading where you are traveling?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Are you or those you are traveling with more likely to get very sick from coronavirus?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Will you be able to keep 6 feet of physical distance from others during or after your trip?\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The state’s official tourism body, Visit California, says that COVID-19 travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic “\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitcalifornia.com/latest-covid-19-coronavirus\">still allow travel in California\u003c/a>, and many tourism assets have reopened.” They also urge you to consider the impact of wildfires in the state on your plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, essentially, recreational travel is still discouraged right now. But if you’re determined to travel despite the official guidance, or if you absolutely have to travel for an essential reason, there are at least certain strategies you might employ to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus as much as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What Are the Safety Basics for Travel?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The basic rules for any travel right now are the same for being outside your home at any time: wear your mask, distance as much as possible and wash your hands. Everything else would be about being an informed consumer and using your best judgement to keep risk as low as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Per the state’s guidance, \u003ca href=\"https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#:~:text=All%20individuals%20living%20in%20the,the%20Questions%20%26%20Answers%20below).\">do not travel if you are sick\u003c/a>, or if someone in your household has had the coronavirus in the last two weeks. Do not travel with someone who is sick.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The state also recommends that if you choose to travel, you need to start by doing some in-depth planning. Check in on what COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates are like with the local health department where you live, with the health department at your ultimate destination — and with health departments along your planned route, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Can I Travel to See My Family for the Holidays?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>A lot of people are wondering this right now, especially as the pandemic has prevented many families from maintaining their usual physical contact for months now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829707\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829707\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With usual visits disrupted by the pandemic, many people are craving tips to see family \u003ccite>(Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While doctors say there’s no way to completely eliminate the risk of catching or spreading the novel coronavirus when venturing out, there are things you can do to reduce the risk. The \u003ca href=\"https://cchealth.org/press-releases/2020/1109-ABAHO-Holiday-Recommendations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recommendations \u003c/a> released by Bay Area public health officers contains tips for for doing just that, with travel for the holidays specifically in mind.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you travel outside the Bay Area, this guidance “strongly” recommends a self-imposed quarantine for 14 days when you return “if your activities while travelling put you at higher risk of getting COVID-19.” Such activities are defined as including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>“Spending time within 6 feet of people you do not normally live with, while you or anyone around you was not wearing a face mask – especially if you were indoors”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>“Traveling on planes, buses, trains, public transportation, or other shared vehicles, if face masks were not worn at all times by both you and the other people in the vehicle.”\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>For folks who are determined to travel, and want to minimize their risk, we also created \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1966305/quiz-planning-a-summer-trip-to-visit-family-check-your-covid-19-travel-risk\">this short checklist quiz\u003c/a> in consultation with medical experts and government health guidelines, to help you keep track of your household’s distancing habits and test for leaks in your stay-at-home bubble.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When you try the quiz you’ll be reminded that taking precautions will reduce, but can’t eliminate, your risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"fly\">\u003c/a>What if I Really Have to Fly?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>As the CDC says, flying will increase your risk for COVID-19. Even though their guidance confirms that most viruses and other germs don’t actually spread easily \u003cem>on\u003c/em> flights because of how air circulates and is filtered on airplanes, this kind of travel means you’re spending prolonged time in security lines and airport terminals, where you can be brought into close contact not just with others, but with surfaces that could be harboring the coronavirus. Being in an assigned seat also makes social distancing hard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both our experts — Dr. Yvonne Maldonado and Dr. Peter Chin-Hong — said \u003cem>they\u003c/em> really wouldn’t get on an airplane right now unless they absolutely had to — in the case of, say, a family emergency. But if you absolutely must get on a domestic flight, they recommend investigating the airline’s safety policies before you fly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Do they keep middle seats empty to enable social distancing? Do they enforce face coverings?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bring disinfectant wipes and wipe down your seat and anything you touch in the bathroom, if you use it. Keep the air vent on by your seat, and choose a seat as close to the window as possible and as far away from where other people are sitting as possible. Bring your own food or make sure your food is pre-packaged if you purchase it in the airport or on the plane.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And wear your mask at all times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829701\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829701\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The airline industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic \u003ccite>(Sourav Mishra/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What if someone’s sick with COVID-19 on your flight? The CDC says pilots have to notify them of all illnesses on a flight, and if a traveler is deemed a risk to public health, they’ll collaborate to contact any passengers or crew who might have been exposed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For that reason, says the CDC, make sure you give the airline your up-to-date, reliable contact information when making your reservation — so they can find you, to tell you if you’ve been in contact with someone with the coronavirus.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Are Some Places Safer to Travel to Than Others?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Dr. Chin-Hong advises that much like you’d research the weather at a potential destination, you should look up the COVID-19 case numbers and risk levels. Are their case numbers rising? Are they at risk of an overwhelmed health care system — one that wouldn’t be able to care for you, if you got sick too? How far would you have to drive home if things got bad?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take a look at a county tracker \u003ca href=\"https://laist.com/projects/2020/coronavirus-tracker/app/california/index.html\">like this one\u003c/a> or the state’s own county monitoring list, and do your research. And remember that the more densely populated a place, the harder it will be to maintain social distancing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, while you may normally love exploring new regions when there \u003cem>isn’t\u003c/em> a pandemic raging, Dr. Maldonado says this is still “not the time” to experiment with new travel destinations and all the unknowns they entail. Having a degree of familiarity with where you’re going — and whether the health care system could support you if you got sick and where the hospitals are — is still incredibly important right now.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>I’m Choosing to Stay in a Rural Area With a Small Population. That Should Be OK, Right?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Unsurprisingly, the rural outdoors is generally safer than urban areas for COVID-19 risk right now, confirm Maldonado and Chin-Hong.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But just because a county is rural doesn’t necessarily mean its COVID-19 rates are low. And even if they are, remember that you’re the one potentially bringing in a risk of COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In sparsely populated area, residents might not feel the “need” to wear a mask regularly, so be prepared to potentially be the only one wearing a mask in rural areas, and stick to your own values on the issue. Even if people are giving you odd looks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829704\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829704\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rural areas aren’t without COVID-19 risks right now \u003ccite>(Johannes Plenio/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And if you’re going really rural, and you’re solo, make sure people know where you are — in case you get sick.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"road\">\u003c/a>If Driving Is Safer, How Can I Road Trip Safely?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Making your trip in a car undoubtedly reduces your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19 because of how contained you are from others. It’s way less risky than taking a plane or a train right now. But by leaving your household and hitting the road, you’re still running the risk of spreading the coronavirus, and should take precautions — especially if you’re planning to drive longer distances.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Unless you’re purposefully limiting your mileage, you’re going to need to get out of your car at certain times. It’s smart to plan your route and be aware of the COVID-19 risks in the areas you’re driving through — if you’re driving through a hot spot, you may wish to limit your stops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bring an ample supply of wipes to keep your car disinfected by wiping the steering wheel, surfaces, gearstick, parking brake and inside the dashboard every time you return to your car from a gas station, rest stop, restaurant or lodging — basically, from anywhere you’re around people or touching surfaces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep a sealed bag in your car for disposing of your used wipes and gloves. Stash your mask(s) safely somewhere where you can easily and quickly grab it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’re almost certainly going to need to stop for gas, so remember to wipe down gas pump handles with your disinfectant wipes. You might consider bringing a supply of gloves to wear when refueling and using gas station restrooms — just remember to avoid touching your face when you’re wearing them. When stopping for gas, wear your mask at all times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829688\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829688\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Driving is undoubtedly safer than some other forms of transportation, but precautions are still necessary \u003ccite>(Kei Scampa/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When stopping for food, always consider drive-thru, grab-and-go or takeout over in-restaurant dining. With the potential for breaking social distance, decreased ventilation, increased time in one spot and the risk of surface transmission, indoor dining really is a “perfect storm,” Maldonado says. Any time you spend inside somewhere like a restaurant will really increase your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19. And if you do decide to dine indoors and spot that it’s a buffet, turn right around, Chin-Hong advises.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re renting a car, consider the rental company’s cleaning and pick-up policies. And it goes without saying that now is not the time to be giving rides to strangers or picking up hitchhikers, either.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Are Hotels OK to Stay in Right Now?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>They’re open again after initial closures, that’s for sure. So if you’re planning to stay in a hotel, it’s up to you to do your due diligence and research their COVID-19 policies and prevention practices before you make a reservation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/personal-social-activities.html#hotel\">CDC recommends\u003c/a> considering the following:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Call and ask if all staff are wearing face coverings at work\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Make the most of options for online reservation and check-in, mobile room key and contactless payment\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ask about any extra prevention practices being implemented by the hotel, such as plexiglass barriers at check-in counters, and physical distancing signs in the lobby\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ask if the hotel has updated policies about cleaning and disinfecting or removing frequently touched surfaces and items (such as pens, room keys, tables, phones, doorknobs, light switches, elevator buttons, water fountains, ATMs/card payment stations, business center computers and printers, ice/vending machines and remote controls)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829702\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829702\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The CDC has guidance for people who need (or choose) to stay in hotels during the pandemic \u003ccite>(Francesco Ungaro/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you decide to stay in a hotel, the CDC recommends the following practices:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Wear face coverings — especially in the lobby or other common areas — and limit close contact with others\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Minimize use of areas that may lead to close contact (within 6 feet) with other people as much as possible, like break rooms, outside patios, inside lounging areas, dining areas/kitchens, game rooms, pools, hot tubs, saunas, spas, salons and fitness centers\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Consider taking the stairs — otherwise wait to use the elevator until you can either ride alone or only with people from your household.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Choose contactless options when possible, like room service orders for example\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If you want to further clean your room upon arrival, here’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html#clean-disinfect\">the cleaning protocol\u003c/a> the CDC recommends.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"hotel\">\u003c/a>How Can I Safely Stay in an Airbnb or a Similar Rental Property?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If you’re reserving a self-contained property, you’ll certainly be encountering fewer people than you would in a hotel. “Self check-in” is often a filter on rental property searches, which will allow you to remove the need to interact with your hosts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829703\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829703\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rental services like Airbnb are still open for business \u003ccite>(John Tekeridis/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Drs. Maldonado and Chin-Hong stress the importance of checking the reviews for anywhere you’re considering staying.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many owners are promising enhanced COVID-19 cleaning procedures, and increased spacing between guests. You’ll want to know that they’re cleaning and disinfecting anywhere you’re going to stay, especially if someone was there right before you. If a place has zero reviews, you’re lacking potentially crucial information — so you may choose not to book such a property.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You might consider messaging or chatting with an owner or host to drill down on their policies and cleaning practices. They’ll understand: this is a pandemic. And if they don’t? Don’t stay there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to travel in general, you basically want to assess what Dr. Chin-Hong calls the “COVID-19 values” of the place you’re staying, as well as the surrounding area. Talk to people, like hotel owners or locals: Are people taking COVID-19 seriously? Have they been masking?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>OK, I Traveled… and Now I’m Worried I Might Have COVID-19. How Long After I Return Should I Get Tested?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Maldonado and Chin-Hong confirm that there’s a window of around two to 14 days from when you are exposed to when your symptoms show, or when you would test positive. The average length of time for this is about five days. That means, our experts say, that getting a test five days after you return from traveling is a good rule of thumb.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They advise being extra sure to maintain your usual pandemic protocol of keeping social distance and wearing a facial covering in public before you get your test. These precautions mean you can be somewhat reassured that even if you \u003cem>did\u003c/em> contract COVID-19 on your travels, the risk that you’ve infected others is much lowered.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Is International Travel Off the Table Right Now?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Basically, yes. The CDC’s guidance, which they say is “updated frequently,” still recommends that you \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html\">avoid all nonessential international travel\u003c/a> because of the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the significant risk long-haul international flights pose to spreading the coronavirus globally, you could find yourself stuck in multiple sticky situations even if you’re able to book a flight. For one thing, several countries are currently barring entry to travelers from the United States.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even before you leave, plans and reserved tickets could be thrown into total disarray as airlines are canceling many international flights and travel within another country can be totally unpredictable. If you manage to get \u003cem>on\u003c/em> your flight without cancellation, the country to which you’re traveling could change its travel rules and deny you entry as a noncitizen with very little notice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829695\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829695\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Right now, international travel is strongly discouraged. \u003ccite>(C. Cagnin/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even if you \u003cem>do\u003c/em> manage to enter another country, you could be exposing yourself to an overwhelmed health care system, where your access to potentially urgent medical care if you contract COVID-19 would not be guaranteed. This isn’t to mention the possibility of travel restrictions within that country, and with bordering nations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lastly, as the CDC warns, choosing to travel internationally right now might mean having to remain outside the United States for “an indefinite length of time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What Else Should I Consider When I’m on My Trip?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The big takeaway? If you decide to go against official guidance and travel this fall, this isn’t going to be a “normal” vacation. You will be 100% less carefree than you might usually be on your time off, and you’ll be doing things like:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Planning your route to check it doesn’t take you through any COVID-19 hot spots, rather than taking the scenic route\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Choosing a restaurant based on how far apart their outside tables are, rather than what you see on their menu\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Arriving at your rental property and disinfecting the surfaces, rather than jumping in the pool straightaway\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Strolling 20 minutes into a downtown area where you’re staying and having to turn back because you’ve realized you’ve forgotten your mask\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If all of this sounds incredibly stressful, you might reconsider why you’re choosing to take a trip right now — and potentially redesign your plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for rest and relaxation, it may be that, in 2020, traveling \u003cem>isn’t\u003c/em> what’s going to provide it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This state guidance comes on the heels of \u003ca href=\"https://cchealth.org/press-releases/2020/1109-ABAHO-Holiday-Recommendations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recommendations\u003c/a> that were recently released by the nine Bay Area counties plus the city of Berkeley around travel, with the holidays specifically in mind. The guidance states that “nonessential travel, including holiday travel, is not recommended. Traveling outside the Bay Area will increase your chance of getting infected and spreading the virus to others after your return.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829698\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829698\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Destinations like Big Sur are usually popular tourist hotspots. \u003ccite>(Kelsey Johnson/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The\u003ca href=\"https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#:~:text=All%20individuals%20living%20in%20the,the%20Questions%20%26%20Answers%20below).\"> state’s own travel guidance\u003c/a> still reiterates that travel should really only be for work or in urgent situations right now, and still asks you to “avoid (traveling) long distances for vacations or pleasure as much as possible” to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. But they \u003cem>also\u003c/em> offer\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html\"> this specific guidance\u003c/a> to consider from the CDC, “before traveling away from your community”:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Is the coronavirus spreading where you are traveling?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Are you or those you are traveling with more likely to get very sick from coronavirus?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Will you be able to keep 6 feet of physical distance from others during or after your trip?\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The state’s official tourism body, Visit California, says that COVID-19 travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic “\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitcalifornia.com/latest-covid-19-coronavirus\">still allow travel in California\u003c/a>, and many tourism assets have reopened.” They also urge you to consider the impact of wildfires in the state on your plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, essentially, recreational travel is still discouraged right now. But if you’re determined to travel despite the official guidance, or if you absolutely have to travel for an essential reason, there are at least certain strategies you might employ to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus as much as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What Are the Safety Basics for Travel?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The basic rules for any travel right now are the same for being outside your home at any time: wear your mask, distance as much as possible and wash your hands. Everything else would be about being an informed consumer and using your best judgement to keep risk as low as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Per the state’s guidance, \u003ca href=\"https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#:~:text=All%20individuals%20living%20in%20the,the%20Questions%20%26%20Answers%20below).\">do not travel if you are sick\u003c/a>, or if someone in your household has had the coronavirus in the last two weeks. Do not travel with someone who is sick.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The state also recommends that if you choose to travel, you need to start by doing some in-depth planning. Check in on what COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates are like with the local health department where you live, with the health department at your ultimate destination — and with health departments along your planned route, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Can I Travel to See My Family for the Holidays?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>A lot of people are wondering this right now, especially as the pandemic has prevented many families from maintaining their usual physical contact for months now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829707\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829707\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With usual visits disrupted by the pandemic, many people are craving tips to see family \u003ccite>(Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While doctors say there’s no way to completely eliminate the risk of catching or spreading the novel coronavirus when venturing out, there are things you can do to reduce the risk. The \u003ca href=\"https://cchealth.org/press-releases/2020/1109-ABAHO-Holiday-Recommendations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recommendations \u003c/a> released by Bay Area public health officers contains tips for for doing just that, with travel for the holidays specifically in mind.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you travel outside the Bay Area, this guidance “strongly” recommends a self-imposed quarantine for 14 days when you return “if your activities while travelling put you at higher risk of getting COVID-19.” Such activities are defined as including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>“Spending time within 6 feet of people you do not normally live with, while you or anyone around you was not wearing a face mask – especially if you were indoors”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>“Traveling on planes, buses, trains, public transportation, or other shared vehicles, if face masks were not worn at all times by both you and the other people in the vehicle.”\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>For folks who are determined to travel, and want to minimize their risk, we also created \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1966305/quiz-planning-a-summer-trip-to-visit-family-check-your-covid-19-travel-risk\">this short checklist quiz\u003c/a> in consultation with medical experts and government health guidelines, to help you keep track of your household’s distancing habits and test for leaks in your stay-at-home bubble.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When you try the quiz you’ll be reminded that taking precautions will reduce, but can’t eliminate, your risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"fly\">\u003c/a>What if I Really Have to Fly?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>As the CDC says, flying will increase your risk for COVID-19. Even though their guidance confirms that most viruses and other germs don’t actually spread easily \u003cem>on\u003c/em> flights because of how air circulates and is filtered on airplanes, this kind of travel means you’re spending prolonged time in security lines and airport terminals, where you can be brought into close contact not just with others, but with surfaces that could be harboring the coronavirus. Being in an assigned seat also makes social distancing hard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both our experts — Dr. Yvonne Maldonado and Dr. Peter Chin-Hong — said \u003cem>they\u003c/em> really wouldn’t get on an airplane right now unless they absolutely had to — in the case of, say, a family emergency. But if you absolutely must get on a domestic flight, they recommend investigating the airline’s safety policies before you fly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Do they keep middle seats empty to enable social distancing? Do they enforce face coverings?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bring disinfectant wipes and wipe down your seat and anything you touch in the bathroom, if you use it. Keep the air vent on by your seat, and choose a seat as close to the window as possible and as far away from where other people are sitting as possible. Bring your own food or make sure your food is pre-packaged if you purchase it in the airport or on the plane.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And wear your mask at all times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829701\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829701\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The airline industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic \u003ccite>(Sourav Mishra/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What if someone’s sick with COVID-19 on your flight? The CDC says pilots have to notify them of all illnesses on a flight, and if a traveler is deemed a risk to public health, they’ll collaborate to contact any passengers or crew who might have been exposed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For that reason, says the CDC, make sure you give the airline your up-to-date, reliable contact information when making your reservation — so they can find you, to tell you if you’ve been in contact with someone with the coronavirus.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Are Some Places Safer to Travel to Than Others?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Dr. Chin-Hong advises that much like you’d research the weather at a potential destination, you should look up the COVID-19 case numbers and risk levels. Are their case numbers rising? Are they at risk of an overwhelmed health care system — one that wouldn’t be able to care for you, if you got sick too? How far would you have to drive home if things got bad?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take a look at a county tracker \u003ca href=\"https://laist.com/projects/2020/coronavirus-tracker/app/california/index.html\">like this one\u003c/a> or the state’s own county monitoring list, and do your research. And remember that the more densely populated a place, the harder it will be to maintain social distancing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, while you may normally love exploring new regions when there \u003cem>isn’t\u003c/em> a pandemic raging, Dr. Maldonado says this is still “not the time” to experiment with new travel destinations and all the unknowns they entail. Having a degree of familiarity with where you’re going — and whether the health care system could support you if you got sick and where the hospitals are — is still incredibly important right now.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>I’m Choosing to Stay in a Rural Area With a Small Population. That Should Be OK, Right?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Unsurprisingly, the rural outdoors is generally safer than urban areas for COVID-19 risk right now, confirm Maldonado and Chin-Hong.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But just because a county is rural doesn’t necessarily mean its COVID-19 rates are low. And even if they are, remember that you’re the one potentially bringing in a risk of COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In sparsely populated area, residents might not feel the “need” to wear a mask regularly, so be prepared to potentially be the only one wearing a mask in rural areas, and stick to your own values on the issue. Even if people are giving you odd looks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829704\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829704\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rural areas aren’t without COVID-19 risks right now \u003ccite>(Johannes Plenio/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And if you’re going really rural, and you’re solo, make sure people know where you are — in case you get sick.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"road\">\u003c/a>If Driving Is Safer, How Can I Road Trip Safely?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Making your trip in a car undoubtedly reduces your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19 because of how contained you are from others. It’s way less risky than taking a plane or a train right now. But by leaving your household and hitting the road, you’re still running the risk of spreading the coronavirus, and should take precautions — especially if you’re planning to drive longer distances.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Unless you’re purposefully limiting your mileage, you’re going to need to get out of your car at certain times. It’s smart to plan your route and be aware of the COVID-19 risks in the areas you’re driving through — if you’re driving through a hot spot, you may wish to limit your stops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bring an ample supply of wipes to keep your car disinfected by wiping the steering wheel, surfaces, gearstick, parking brake and inside the dashboard every time you return to your car from a gas station, rest stop, restaurant or lodging — basically, from anywhere you’re around people or touching surfaces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep a sealed bag in your car for disposing of your used wipes and gloves. Stash your mask(s) safely somewhere where you can easily and quickly grab it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’re almost certainly going to need to stop for gas, so remember to wipe down gas pump handles with your disinfectant wipes. You might consider bringing a supply of gloves to wear when refueling and using gas station restrooms — just remember to avoid touching your face when you’re wearing them. When stopping for gas, wear your mask at all times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829688\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829688\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Driving is undoubtedly safer than some other forms of transportation, but precautions are still necessary \u003ccite>(Kei Scampa/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When stopping for food, always consider drive-thru, grab-and-go or takeout over in-restaurant dining. With the potential for breaking social distance, decreased ventilation, increased time in one spot and the risk of surface transmission, indoor dining really is a “perfect storm,” Maldonado says. Any time you spend inside somewhere like a restaurant will really increase your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19. And if you do decide to dine indoors and spot that it’s a buffet, turn right around, Chin-Hong advises.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re renting a car, consider the rental company’s cleaning and pick-up policies. And it goes without saying that now is not the time to be giving rides to strangers or picking up hitchhikers, either.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Are Hotels OK to Stay in Right Now?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>They’re open again after initial closures, that’s for sure. So if you’re planning to stay in a hotel, it’s up to you to do your due diligence and research their COVID-19 policies and prevention practices before you make a reservation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/personal-social-activities.html#hotel\">CDC recommends\u003c/a> considering the following:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Call and ask if all staff are wearing face coverings at work\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Make the most of options for online reservation and check-in, mobile room key and contactless payment\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ask about any extra prevention practices being implemented by the hotel, such as plexiglass barriers at check-in counters, and physical distancing signs in the lobby\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ask if the hotel has updated policies about cleaning and disinfecting or removing frequently touched surfaces and items (such as pens, room keys, tables, phones, doorknobs, light switches, elevator buttons, water fountains, ATMs/card payment stations, business center computers and printers, ice/vending machines and remote controls)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829702\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829702\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The CDC has guidance for people who need (or choose) to stay in hotels during the pandemic \u003ccite>(Francesco Ungaro/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you decide to stay in a hotel, the CDC recommends the following practices:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Wear face coverings — especially in the lobby or other common areas — and limit close contact with others\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Minimize use of areas that may lead to close contact (within 6 feet) with other people as much as possible, like break rooms, outside patios, inside lounging areas, dining areas/kitchens, game rooms, pools, hot tubs, saunas, spas, salons and fitness centers\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Consider taking the stairs — otherwise wait to use the elevator until you can either ride alone or only with people from your household.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Choose contactless options when possible, like room service orders for example\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If you want to further clean your room upon arrival, here’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html#clean-disinfect\">the cleaning protocol\u003c/a> the CDC recommends.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"hotel\">\u003c/a>How Can I Safely Stay in an Airbnb or a Similar Rental Property?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If you’re reserving a self-contained property, you’ll certainly be encountering fewer people than you would in a hotel. “Self check-in” is often a filter on rental property searches, which will allow you to remove the need to interact with your hosts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829703\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829703\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rental services like Airbnb are still open for business \u003ccite>(John Tekeridis/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Drs. Maldonado and Chin-Hong stress the importance of checking the reviews for anywhere you’re considering staying.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many owners are promising enhanced COVID-19 cleaning procedures, and increased spacing between guests. You’ll want to know that they’re cleaning and disinfecting anywhere you’re going to stay, especially if someone was there right before you. If a place has zero reviews, you’re lacking potentially crucial information — so you may choose not to book such a property.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You might consider messaging or chatting with an owner or host to drill down on their policies and cleaning practices. They’ll understand: this is a pandemic. And if they don’t? Don’t stay there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to travel in general, you basically want to assess what Dr. Chin-Hong calls the “COVID-19 values” of the place you’re staying, as well as the surrounding area. Talk to people, like hotel owners or locals: Are people taking COVID-19 seriously? Have they been masking?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>OK, I Traveled… and Now I’m Worried I Might Have COVID-19. How Long After I Return Should I Get Tested?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Maldonado and Chin-Hong confirm that there’s a window of around two to 14 days from when you are exposed to when your symptoms show, or when you would test positive. The average length of time for this is about five days. That means, our experts say, that getting a test five days after you return from traveling is a good rule of thumb.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They advise being extra sure to maintain your usual pandemic protocol of keeping social distance and wearing a facial covering in public before you get your test. These precautions mean you can be somewhat reassured that even if you \u003cem>did\u003c/em> contract COVID-19 on your travels, the risk that you’ve infected others is much lowered.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Is International Travel Off the Table Right Now?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Basically, yes. The CDC’s guidance, which they say is “updated frequently,” still recommends that you \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html\">avoid all nonessential international travel\u003c/a> because of the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the significant risk long-haul international flights pose to spreading the coronavirus globally, you could find yourself stuck in multiple sticky situations even if you’re able to book a flight. For one thing, several countries are currently barring entry to travelers from the United States.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even before you leave, plans and reserved tickets could be thrown into total disarray as airlines are canceling many international flights and travel within another country can be totally unpredictable. If you manage to get \u003cem>on\u003c/em> your flight without cancellation, the country to which you’re traveling could change its travel rules and deny you entry as a noncitizen with very little notice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829695\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829695\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Right now, international travel is strongly discouraged. \u003ccite>(C. Cagnin/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even if you \u003cem>do\u003c/em> manage to enter another country, you could be exposing yourself to an overwhelmed health care system, where your access to potentially urgent medical care if you contract COVID-19 would not be guaranteed. This isn’t to mention the possibility of travel restrictions within that country, and with bordering nations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lastly, as the CDC warns, choosing to travel internationally right now might mean having to remain outside the United States for “an indefinite length of time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What Else Should I Consider When I’m on My Trip?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The big takeaway? If you decide to go against official guidance and travel this fall, this isn’t going to be a “normal” vacation. You will be 100% less carefree than you might usually be on your time off, and you’ll be doing things like:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Planning your route to check it doesn’t take you through any COVID-19 hot spots, rather than taking the scenic route\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Choosing a restaurant based on how far apart their outside tables are, rather than what you see on their menu\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Arriving at your rental property and disinfecting the surfaces, rather than jumping in the pool straightaway\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Strolling 20 minutes into a downtown area where you’re staying and having to turn back because you’ve realized you’ve forgotten your mask\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If all of this sounds incredibly stressful, you might reconsider why you’re choosing to take a trip right now — and potentially redesign your plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for rest and relaxation, it may be that, in 2020, traveling \u003cem>isn’t\u003c/em> what’s going to provide it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>Updated Oct. 6.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>California's Employment Development Department began accepting new applications for unemployment insurance on Oct. 5, after completing a two-week \"reset period.\"\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Developments and guidance on how to file for unemployment insurance have been changing rapidly. For additional support, please refer to the official \u003ca href=\"http://edd.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Employment Development Department website\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/3296311573733137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Unofficial California Unemployment Help public group on Facebook\u003c/a> or refer to this resource \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11820299/applying-for-unemployment-in-california-unofficial-facebook-group-creates-help-website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">created by volunteers\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Skip to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#disaster\">How to File for Disaster Unemployment\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#change\">What's Changed During COVID-19?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#why\">Why Does it Take So Long to Get Paid?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#how\">How to File for Unemployment in California\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#eligibility\">General Eligibility Requirements for California\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#federal\">What Happens Next?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831949\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 524px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-11831949 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-8.51.54-PM-e1596600437617.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"524\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-8.51.54-PM-e1596600437617.png 524w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-8.51.54-PM-e1596600437617-160x213.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-8.51.54-PM-e1596600437617-414x552.png 414w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-8.51.54-PM-e1596600437617-354x472.png 354w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: California Employment Development Department \u003ccite>(Courtesy of CalMatters)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Many Californians missing work because of the coronavirus can access benefits, including unemployment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Benefits are not only for people who have been laid off, they also apply to caregivers, those who are quarantined and workers whose hours have been reduced.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) will halt accepting new unemployment claims until Oct. 5 while it tackles a massive backlog of cases and retools its website to process new cases more quickly. In the meantime, anyone filing an unemployment claim will be directed to a temporary website \u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/pdf/edd-response-letter.pdf\">where they can leave their contact information\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"disaster\">\u003c/a>How to File for Disaster Unemployment\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance\u003c/strong> (DUA) benefits are available for those who lost their jobs or businesses as a result of the wildfires beginning on August 14, 2020.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An \u003ca href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-approves-california-disaster-declaration-082220/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 22 disaster declaration\u003c/a> provides disaster unemployment to those who do not qualify for the current state Unemployment Insurance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/About_EDD/pdf/news-20-43.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">press release\u003c/a> from the EDD encourages individuals to apply through the EDD and the deadline for filing a claim related to the fires is September 28, 2020.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Benefits are available to those in the following counties:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Lake\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Monterey\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Napa\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Santa Cruz\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>San Mateo\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Solano\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sonoma\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Yolo\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>These unemployment benefits are available to those who meet any of the following criteria:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Worked or were a business owner or self-employed, or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment, in the disaster area.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Cannot reach work because of the disaster or can no longer work because of physical damage or destruction to the place of employment as a direct result of the disaster.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Can establish that the work or self-employment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Cannot perform work or self-employment because of an injury as a direct result of the disaster.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Became the head of their households because of a death caused by the disaster.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Have applied for and used all regular unemployment benefits from any state, or do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits and remain unemployed as a direct result of the disaster.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>To receive benefits, documentation must be submitted within 21 days from the day the DUA application is filed. Documentation includes:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Social Security number;\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Copy of the most recent federal income tax form or check stubs, or;\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Documentation to prove self-employment which can be obtained from banks, government entities, or affidavits from individuals having knowledge of an individual’s business.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"change\">\u003c/a>What's Changed During COVID-19?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>From stimulus checks and enhanced unemployment to tax extensions and relaxed rules, the government — state and federal — is pulling strings everywhere to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Unemployment Insurance\u003c/strong> eligibility has been expanded and may include those who have to miss work to care for children. While benefits are typically capped at 26 weeks in a year, two new extensions allow for 13 and then 20 additional weeks.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Pandemic Unemployment Assistance\u003c/strong> is a new federal program that provides unemployment benefits ranging from $167-$450 per week to those ineligible for typical unemployment insurance, like freelancers, independent contractors, gig workers and people with limited work histories. COVID-19-related job impacts qualify workers for this program.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The reason for the drastic measures is clear. [aside postID=\"news_11830937\" label=\"More on Rent\"]Millions of Californians have been hit hard by the pandemic, particularly workers who are young, female or non-white. One survey showed a third of state residents don’t know how they’ll pay next month’s rent. Another researcher estimated that the rate of household food insecurity has doubled.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"why\">\u003c/a>Why Does it Take So Long to Get Paid?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>This summer, the unemployment horror stories started to boil over. As out-of-work Californians \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-11/california-covid-19-coronavirus-unemployment-calls-issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">slogged through\u003c/a> “150 redials” to the unemployment office or \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfweekly.com/news/a-bureaucratic-nightmare-on-hold-with-the-edd/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">long waits\u003c/a> for checks docked for previously unknown penalties, \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/07/08/coronavirus-unemployment-california-jobless-claims-backlog-jumps-layoff-job-tech-edd-ui-economy/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Mercury News reported\u003c/a> that just 3.1 million of the more than 5 million California workers who applied for benefits from March to May had received their first checks by early July.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In late September, officials at EDD made the decision to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11838939/california-to-pause-accepting-unemployment-claims-until-oct-5\">pause accepting unemployment claims\u003c/a> until early October, after the release of \u003ca href=\"https://www.govops.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/09/Detailed-Assessment.pdf\">a \"strike team\" report\u003c/a> commissioned by Gov. Gavin Newsom that highlights the department's need for a massive overhaul to meet the demand of millions of people who are out of work.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The report, released Sept. 19, emphasizes that the department is wholly unequipped to handle its rapidly growing backlog of some 10,000 unemployment claims a day. In a letter to Newsom, EDD Director Sharon Hilliard said the \"pause\" would allow her department to catch up with its backlog and implement new technologies, strategies and protocols to tackle the overwhelming number of claims.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The department is once again accepting new unemployment insurance claims as of Oct. 5.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All over the state, public officials have been \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/networth/article/SF-legislators-furious-California-EDD-limits-15383204.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">demanding answers\u003c/a> and an audit of the EDD after delays process claims that in some cases stretched for months. Confusingly worded questions on forms and a lack of staff to update applications — in addition to reports of technical glitches and unexplained delays — still abound in Facebook support groups and news articles. Officials \u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/faqs/unemployment.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">say\u003c/a> that common reasons for holdups include identity verification, missing information on wages and application errors like incomplete work histories.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/coronavirusliveupdates/news/11838994/faster-streamlined-access-to-unemployment-benefits-is-two-weeks-away-newsom-says\">During its reboot\u003c/a>, the EDD worked to launch a system called \u003ca href=\"https://www.id.me\">ID.me\u003c/a> to automatically verify the identity of a claimant. The hope is the changes will make it easier for newcomers to file claims, mitigate fraud and help the department work through a backlog of cases. The department says more details about the rollout of the new system are coming soon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s also no denying how drastically the workload has increased. The state processed eight times as many applications during the worst week so far of the coronavirus recession — 1,058,325 in the third week of March — than the worst week after the financial crisis, according to a \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/economy/2020/07/unemployment-benefits-california-stimulus-ting/?_gl=1*1uwymxo*_ga*MTQxOTIzOTk2OC4xNTkyOTYxOTEy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CalMatters analysis\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"how\">\u003c/a>How to File for Unemployment in California\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Californians who may be missing work because of the coronavirus can apply for benefits through the state's \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EDD\u003c/a> once the agency begins accepting new claims again on Oct. 5. Specific policies instituted as a result of the coronavirus can be seen \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/faqs.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here\u003c/a> (also available in \u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019-espanol.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spanish\u003c/a>). The department is providing workers and caregivers various options to collect payment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sick or quarantined Californians who are unable to work as a result of the virus can file a \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_DI_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">disability insurance\u003c/a> claim online.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're unable to work because you're taking care of a sick or quarantined relative with COVID-19, you can file a \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_PFL_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paid family leave \u003c/a>claim.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Those who have had reduced hours or have lost their job due to their employer shutting down operations can file an \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unemployment insurance\u003c/a> claim.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>EDD encourages Californians to check the \u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COVID-19 resources page\u003c/a> for developments.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"eligibility\">\u003c/a>General Eligibility Requirements for California\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>When filing for unemployment, you must have \u003ca href=\"https://fileunemployment.org/california/\">earned a certain threshold of wages\u003c/a> to establish a claim, and be:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Totally or partially unemployed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Unemployed through no fault of your own\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Physically able to work\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Available for work\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ready and willing to accept work immediately\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Actively looking for work\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>In addition, according to EDD, you must continually meet eligibility requirements — meaning on a weekly basis you must continually prove the points above.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The federal government is allowing new options for states to amend their laws to provide unemployment insurance benefits related to COVID-19. For example, federal law now allows states to pay benefits where:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>An employer temporarily ceases operations due to COVID-19, preventing employees from coming to work.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>An individual is quarantined with the expectation of returning to work after the quarantine is over.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>An individual leaves employment due to a risk of exposure or infection or to care for a family member.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>In addition, federal law does not require an employee to quit in order to receive benefits due to the impact of COVID-19.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"faq\">\u003c/a>Frequently Asked Questions on Unemployment\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Frequently asked questions continue to change. The EDD website has an updated list \u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/faqs.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Can I file for unemployment if I am self-employed, an independent contractor or gig worker?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>In certain cases, you may be eligible if you meet the following criteria:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>You chose to contribute to unemployment \u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/pdf_pub_ctr/de231ec.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">elective coverage\u003c/a> and paid contributions to be considered potentially eligible for benefits.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Your past employer made contributions on your behalf over the past five to 18 months.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You may have been misclassified as an independent contractor instead of an employee.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>When filing for your unemployment claim, you will be asked for your last employer.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If you own your business or are self-employed, you should list yourself as your last employer. If you are an independent contractor, you should list yourself as your last employer. If you believe you are misclassified as an independent contractor instead of an employee, you should list the business you contract with as your last employer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The employer name, phone number and address.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Type of work performed.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Dates worked.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Your gross wages and how you were paid (such as hourly or weekly).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If you are a gig worker, you should list your gig employer as your last employer.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch4>Would I qualify for benefits if I choose to stay home from work due to underlying health conditions and concerns about exposure to the virus?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>You can be eligible for benefits if you choose to stay home. Once you file your claim, the department will contact you if they need more information.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Would I qualify for benefits if my child’s school shuts down and I have to miss work to care for that child who is not ill?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>You may be eligible for unemployment benefits. The EDD has said a representative will determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis by scheduling a phone interview. For example, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits if your employer has temporarily allowed you to work less than full-time hours due to your child care situation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In such cases, you may be eligible for reduced benefits based on the amount of your weekly earnings, as long as you meet all other eligibility requirements. The department will contact you and your employer for information to determine your eligibility.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Can I collect benefits if my child’s school shuts down and I have to stay home to care for my child if I’m not currently employed or I had to quit work because of my child care needs?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>You may be eligible for unemployment benefits. An EDD representative will determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis by scheduling a phone interview with you.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Are benefits available if my employer reduces my hours or shuts down operations due to impacts of the coronavirus?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If your employer reduced your hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19, you are encouraged to file a claim. Unemployment provides partial wage replacement to workers who lose their job or have their hours reduced, through no fault of their own. Workers who are temporarily unemployed due to COVID-19 and expected to return to work with their employer within a few weeks are not required to actively seek work each week. However, they must remain able, available and ready to work during their unemployment for each week of benefits claimed and meet all other eligibility criteria.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>How much can I collect in benefits with an unemployment insurance claim?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>You can use the \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/UI-Calculator.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unemployment insurance calculator\u003c/a> to help estimate your potential weekly benefit amount.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Can I still collect unemployment benefits if I am able to work remotely from home?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Working your full normal hours remotely would not qualify you for benefits. However, you could collect some benefits if your usual number of work hours are reduced through no fault of your own. The first $25 or 25% of your wages, whichever is the greater amount, is not counted as wages earned and will not be reduced from your weekly benefit amount. For example, if you earned $100 in a week, the department would not count $25 as wages and would only deduct $75 from your weekly benefit amount. For someone who has a weekly benefit amount of $450, they would be paid a reduced amount of $375.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Can I collect disability and unemployment benefits at the same time?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>You have the right to apply and file a claim for unemployment and disability benefits at the same time, but you can only collect payments under one benefit program at a time. The EDD encourages people to file a claim under one program based on your circumstances or file under both programs if you are unsure of which program is most appropriate. The department has said they will review the facts and determine eligibility for the appropriate program.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Can I start collecting disability benefits and then transition to an unemployment claim if my workplace operations continue to be impacted with a slowdown or shutdown?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Yes. If your employer shuts down operations or reduces hours for workers while you are on your disability claim, you may apply for unemployment benefits at that time. The EDD said they will help determine the start of your unemployment claim as long as you meet all other eligibility requirements.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Can I start collecting unemployment benefits because I am laid off or have had my work hours reduced, and then switch to a disability claim if I become sick?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Yes. If you become sick while you are out of work, you can apply for a disability claim, which can provide a higher benefit amount if you’re eligible. A medical certification is required to substantiate your illness. If you are approved for a disability insurance claim, your unemployment claim will be suspended. If you recover but remain unemployed, you may then return to the remainder of your benefits as long as you remain out of work and are otherwise eligible. You will need to reapply to reopen your unemployment claim.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Can I start collecting unemployment benefits because I am laid off or have had my work hours reduced, and then switch to a Paid Family Leave claim if I have to care for a family member who is sick?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Yes. If you have a family member who becomes sick while you are out of work, you can apply for a Paid Family Leave claim which can provide a higher benefit amount. A medical certification is required to prove your family member’s illness. If you are approved for a \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_PFL_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paid Family Leave\u003c/a> claim, your Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim will be suspended. If you complete your Paid Family Leave claim and remain unemployed, you may then return to the remainder of your unemployment benefits as long as you are out of work and eligible. You will need to reapply to reopen your unemployment claim.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"federal\">\u003c/a>What Happens Next?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The first big challenge for Californians receiving (or still waiting to receive) unemployment benefits came on July 31 — the end of the last week for the federal $600-per-week supplement. But in August, a \u003ca href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/memorandum-authorizing-needs-assistance-program-major-disaster-declarations-related-coronavirus-disease-2019/\">Presidential Memorandum\u003c/a> authorized a\u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/lost-wages-assistance.htm\"> Lost Wages Assistance\u003c/a> program, which provides Californians an additional $300 per week for up to six weeks, if an individual's weekly benefit amount is at least $100 per week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether additional safety net funds will be made available is a big question for working class residents, especially those staring down the end of \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/housing/2020/07/imperial-county-evictions-rules/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">short-term eviction protections\u003c/a>. Another large segment of the workforce at risk of falling through \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/explainers/financial-help-coronavirus-in-california-is-it-enough/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">holes in the pandemic safety net\u003c/a> are working parents weighing \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/education/2020/07/california-parents-education-pandemic/?_gl=1*op5e66*_ga*MTQxOTIzOTk2OC4xNTkyOTYxOTEy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">whether to quit their jobs\u003c/a> or reduce hours to supervise their children attending school remotely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to reporting by \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-unemployment-benefits/#4212dfa0-ed24-437e-89f1-74c5db15fd82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CalMatters\u003c/a>, the next question California legislators will have to answer is how they'll deal with the financial toll that paying out these claims will take on the state budget.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Additional Sources of Financial Support\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>For those in need of immediate relief, a group of companies and foundations have launched \u003ca href=\"https://onwardca.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OnwardCA\u003c/a> — an initiative to get California workers essential services and back to work as soon as possible. Here you can search for food assistance, shelter and child care in addition to training and jobs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13876893/emergency-funds-for-freelancers-creatives-losing-income-during-coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emergency Funds for Freelancers, Creatives Losing Income During Coronavirus\u003c/a> is a list of resources compiled by KQED Arts focusing on freelancers and creatives.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Corporations such as Facebook have funding available for \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">small businesses\u003c/a>, and UberEats has \u003ca href=\"https://www.uber.com/newsroom/food-not-finances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">waived delivery fees\u003c/a> for independent restaurants.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Support in San Francisco\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>The city of San Francisco has launched a \u003ca href=\"https://sf.gov/give-city-respond-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Give2SF fund\u003c/a> with a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/SF-starts-coronavirus-aid-fund-with-1-5-million-15130406.php#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$1.5 million contribution from Salesforce\u003c/a> to “help protect the health of San Francisco and support the most vulnerable, including individuals, families, and local businesses.\" Additional resources for workers in San Francisco can be found \u003ca href=\"https://oewd.org/assistance-guidance-businesses-and-workers-impacted-covid-19#Employees%20Banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here\u003c/a>. There is also a \u003ca href=\"https://oewd.org/covid-19-small-business-resiliency-fund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">small business resiliency fund\u003c/a> for the city of San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Santa Clara County Assistance\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>The Santa Clara County homelessness prevention system has \u003ca href=\"https://sacredheartcs.org/covid19/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">temporary financial assistance\u003c/a> available to help low-income residents of Santa Clara County who have lost income and are unable to pay rent as a result of COVID-related impacts.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Open Health Insurance Enrollment\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If you've lost a job and no longer have health insurance, \u003ca href=\"https://www.coveredca.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Covered California\u003c/a> has opened \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11807676/covered-california-opens-special-enrollment-period-in-wake-of-coronavirus-crisis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a special enrollment period \u003c/a>which means you can still get health insurance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Additional reporting by Lauren Hepler and Stephen Council with \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-unemployment-benefits/#9ef3cb94-c3eb-440f-8130-398e4b71191b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CalMatters\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>An earlier version of this story was originally published on March 17, 2020.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>Updated Oct. 6.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>California's Employment Development Department began accepting new applications for unemployment insurance on Oct. 5, after completing a two-week \"reset period.\"\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Developments and guidance on how to file for unemployment insurance have been changing rapidly. For additional support, please refer to the official \u003ca href=\"http://edd.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Employment Development Department website\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/3296311573733137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Unofficial California Unemployment Help public group on Facebook\u003c/a> or refer to this resource \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11820299/applying-for-unemployment-in-california-unofficial-facebook-group-creates-help-website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">created by volunteers\u003c/a>. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Skip to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#disaster\">How to File for Disaster Unemployment\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#change\">What's Changed During COVID-19?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#why\">Why Does it Take So Long to Get Paid?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#how\">How to File for Unemployment in California\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#eligibility\">General Eligibility Requirements for California\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#federal\">What Happens Next?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11831949\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 524px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-11831949 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-8.51.54-PM-e1596600437617.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"524\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-8.51.54-PM-e1596600437617.png 524w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-8.51.54-PM-e1596600437617-160x213.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-8.51.54-PM-e1596600437617-414x552.png 414w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-08-04-at-8.51.54-PM-e1596600437617-354x472.png 354w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: California Employment Development Department \u003ccite>(Courtesy of CalMatters)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Many Californians missing work because of the coronavirus can access benefits, including unemployment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Benefits are not only for people who have been laid off, they also apply to caregivers, those who are quarantined and workers whose hours have been reduced.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) will halt accepting new unemployment claims until Oct. 5 while it tackles a massive backlog of cases and retools its website to process new cases more quickly. In the meantime, anyone filing an unemployment claim will be directed to a temporary website \u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/pdf/edd-response-letter.pdf\">where they can leave their contact information\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"disaster\">\u003c/a>How to File for Disaster Unemployment\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance\u003c/strong> (DUA) benefits are available for those who lost their jobs or businesses as a result of the wildfires beginning on August 14, 2020.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An \u003ca href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-approves-california-disaster-declaration-082220/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 22 disaster declaration\u003c/a> provides disaster unemployment to those who do not qualify for the current state Unemployment Insurance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/About_EDD/pdf/news-20-43.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">press release\u003c/a> from the EDD encourages individuals to apply through the EDD and the deadline for filing a claim related to the fires is September 28, 2020.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Benefits are available to those in the following counties:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Lake\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Monterey\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Napa\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Santa Cruz\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>San Mateo\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Solano\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sonoma\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Yolo\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>These unemployment benefits are available to those who meet any of the following criteria:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Worked or were a business owner or self-employed, or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment, in the disaster area.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Cannot reach work because of the disaster or can no longer work because of physical damage or destruction to the place of employment as a direct result of the disaster.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Can establish that the work or self-employment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Cannot perform work or self-employment because of an injury as a direct result of the disaster.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Became the head of their households because of a death caused by the disaster.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Have applied for and used all regular unemployment benefits from any state, or do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits and remain unemployed as a direct result of the disaster.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>To receive benefits, documentation must be submitted within 21 days from the day the DUA application is filed. Documentation includes:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Social Security number;\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Copy of the most recent federal income tax form or check stubs, or;\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Documentation to prove self-employment which can be obtained from banks, government entities, or affidavits from individuals having knowledge of an individual’s business.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"change\">\u003c/a>What's Changed During COVID-19?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>From stimulus checks and enhanced unemployment to tax extensions and relaxed rules, the government — state and federal — is pulling strings everywhere to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Unemployment Insurance\u003c/strong> eligibility has been expanded and may include those who have to miss work to care for children. While benefits are typically capped at 26 weeks in a year, two new extensions allow for 13 and then 20 additional weeks.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Pandemic Unemployment Assistance\u003c/strong> is a new federal program that provides unemployment benefits ranging from $167-$450 per week to those ineligible for typical unemployment insurance, like freelancers, independent contractors, gig workers and people with limited work histories. COVID-19-related job impacts qualify workers for this program.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The reason for the drastic measures is clear. \u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Millions of Californians have been hit hard by the pandemic, particularly workers who are young, female or non-white. One survey showed a third of state residents don’t know how they’ll pay next month’s rent. Another researcher estimated that the rate of household food insecurity has doubled.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"why\">\u003c/a>Why Does it Take So Long to Get Paid?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>This summer, the unemployment horror stories started to boil over. As out-of-work Californians \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-11/california-covid-19-coronavirus-unemployment-calls-issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">slogged through\u003c/a> “150 redials” to the unemployment office or \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfweekly.com/news/a-bureaucratic-nightmare-on-hold-with-the-edd/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">long waits\u003c/a> for checks docked for previously unknown penalties, \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/07/08/coronavirus-unemployment-california-jobless-claims-backlog-jumps-layoff-job-tech-edd-ui-economy/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Mercury News reported\u003c/a> that just 3.1 million of the more than 5 million California workers who applied for benefits from March to May had received their first checks by early July.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In late September, officials at EDD made the decision to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11838939/california-to-pause-accepting-unemployment-claims-until-oct-5\">pause accepting unemployment claims\u003c/a> until early October, after the release of \u003ca href=\"https://www.govops.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/09/Detailed-Assessment.pdf\">a \"strike team\" report\u003c/a> commissioned by Gov. Gavin Newsom that highlights the department's need for a massive overhaul to meet the demand of millions of people who are out of work.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The report, released Sept. 19, emphasizes that the department is wholly unequipped to handle its rapidly growing backlog of some 10,000 unemployment claims a day. In a letter to Newsom, EDD Director Sharon Hilliard said the \"pause\" would allow her department to catch up with its backlog and implement new technologies, strategies and protocols to tackle the overwhelming number of claims.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The department is once again accepting new unemployment insurance claims as of Oct. 5.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All over the state, public officials have been \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/networth/article/SF-legislators-furious-California-EDD-limits-15383204.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">demanding answers\u003c/a> and an audit of the EDD after delays process claims that in some cases stretched for months. Confusingly worded questions on forms and a lack of staff to update applications — in addition to reports of technical glitches and unexplained delays — still abound in Facebook support groups and news articles. Officials \u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/faqs/unemployment.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">say\u003c/a> that common reasons for holdups include identity verification, missing information on wages and application errors like incomplete work histories.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/coronavirusliveupdates/news/11838994/faster-streamlined-access-to-unemployment-benefits-is-two-weeks-away-newsom-says\">During its reboot\u003c/a>, the EDD worked to launch a system called \u003ca href=\"https://www.id.me\">ID.me\u003c/a> to automatically verify the identity of a claimant. The hope is the changes will make it easier for newcomers to file claims, mitigate fraud and help the department work through a backlog of cases. The department says more details about the rollout of the new system are coming soon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s also no denying how drastically the workload has increased. The state processed eight times as many applications during the worst week so far of the coronavirus recession — 1,058,325 in the third week of March — than the worst week after the financial crisis, according to a \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/economy/2020/07/unemployment-benefits-california-stimulus-ting/?_gl=1*1uwymxo*_ga*MTQxOTIzOTk2OC4xNTkyOTYxOTEy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CalMatters analysis\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"how\">\u003c/a>How to File for Unemployment in California\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Californians who may be missing work because of the coronavirus can apply for benefits through the state's \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EDD\u003c/a> once the agency begins accepting new claims again on Oct. 5. Specific policies instituted as a result of the coronavirus can be seen \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/faqs.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here\u003c/a> (also available in \u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019-espanol.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spanish\u003c/a>). The department is providing workers and caregivers various options to collect payment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sick or quarantined Californians who are unable to work as a result of the virus can file a \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_DI_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">disability insurance\u003c/a> claim online.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're unable to work because you're taking care of a sick or quarantined relative with COVID-19, you can file a \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_PFL_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">paid family leave \u003c/a>claim.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Those who have had reduced hours or have lost their job due to their employer shutting down operations can file an \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unemployment insurance\u003c/a> claim.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>EDD encourages Californians to check the \u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">COVID-19 resources page\u003c/a> for developments.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"eligibility\">\u003c/a>General Eligibility Requirements for California\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>When filing for unemployment, you must have \u003ca href=\"https://fileunemployment.org/california/\">earned a certain threshold of wages\u003c/a> to establish a claim, and be:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Totally or partially unemployed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Unemployed through no fault of your own\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Physically able to work\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Available for work\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ready and willing to accept work immediately\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Actively looking for work\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>In addition, according to EDD, you must continually meet eligibility requirements — meaning on a weekly basis you must continually prove the points above.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The federal government is allowing new options for states to amend their laws to provide unemployment insurance benefits related to COVID-19. For example, federal law now allows states to pay benefits where:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>An employer temporarily ceases operations due to COVID-19, preventing employees from coming to work.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>An individual is quarantined with the expectation of returning to work after the quarantine is over.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>An individual leaves employment due to a risk of exposure or infection or to care for a family member.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>In addition, federal law does not require an employee to quit in order to receive benefits due to the impact of COVID-19.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"faq\">\u003c/a>Frequently Asked Questions on Unemployment\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Frequently asked questions continue to change. The EDD website has an updated list \u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/faqs.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Can I file for unemployment if I am self-employed, an independent contractor or gig worker?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>In certain cases, you may be eligible if you meet the following criteria:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>You chose to contribute to unemployment \u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/pdf_pub_ctr/de231ec.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">elective coverage\u003c/a> and paid contributions to be considered potentially eligible for benefits.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Your past employer made contributions on your behalf over the past five to 18 months.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You may have been misclassified as an independent contractor instead of an employee.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>When filing for your unemployment claim, you will be asked for your last employer.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If you own your business or are self-employed, you should list yourself as your last employer. If you are an independent contractor, you should list yourself as your last employer. If you believe you are misclassified as an independent contractor instead of an employee, you should list the business you contract with as your last employer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The employer name, phone number and address.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Type of work performed.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Dates worked.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Your gross wages and how you were paid (such as hourly or weekly).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If you are a gig worker, you should list your gig employer as your last employer.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch4>Would I qualify for benefits if I choose to stay home from work due to underlying health conditions and concerns about exposure to the virus?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>You can be eligible for benefits if you choose to stay home. Once you file your claim, the department will contact you if they need more information.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Would I qualify for benefits if my child’s school shuts down and I have to miss work to care for that child who is not ill?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>You may be eligible for unemployment benefits. The EDD has said a representative will determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis by scheduling a phone interview. For example, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits if your employer has temporarily allowed you to work less than full-time hours due to your child care situation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In such cases, you may be eligible for reduced benefits based on the amount of your weekly earnings, as long as you meet all other eligibility requirements. The department will contact you and your employer for information to determine your eligibility.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Can I collect benefits if my child’s school shuts down and I have to stay home to care for my child if I’m not currently employed or I had to quit work because of my child care needs?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>You may be eligible for unemployment benefits. An EDD representative will determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis by scheduling a phone interview with you.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Are benefits available if my employer reduces my hours or shuts down operations due to impacts of the coronavirus?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If your employer reduced your hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19, you are encouraged to file a claim. Unemployment provides partial wage replacement to workers who lose their job or have their hours reduced, through no fault of their own. Workers who are temporarily unemployed due to COVID-19 and expected to return to work with their employer within a few weeks are not required to actively seek work each week. However, they must remain able, available and ready to work during their unemployment for each week of benefits claimed and meet all other eligibility criteria.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>How much can I collect in benefits with an unemployment insurance claim?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>You can use the \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/UI-Calculator.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unemployment insurance calculator\u003c/a> to help estimate your potential weekly benefit amount.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Can I still collect unemployment benefits if I am able to work remotely from home?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Working your full normal hours remotely would not qualify you for benefits. However, you could collect some benefits if your usual number of work hours are reduced through no fault of your own. The first $25 or 25% of your wages, whichever is the greater amount, is not counted as wages earned and will not be reduced from your weekly benefit amount. For example, if you earned $100 in a week, the department would not count $25 as wages and would only deduct $75 from your weekly benefit amount. For someone who has a weekly benefit amount of $450, they would be paid a reduced amount of $375.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Can I collect disability and unemployment benefits at the same time?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>You have the right to apply and file a claim for unemployment and disability benefits at the same time, but you can only collect payments under one benefit program at a time. The EDD encourages people to file a claim under one program based on your circumstances or file under both programs if you are unsure of which program is most appropriate. The department has said they will review the facts and determine eligibility for the appropriate program.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Can I start collecting disability benefits and then transition to an unemployment claim if my workplace operations continue to be impacted with a slowdown or shutdown?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Yes. If your employer shuts down operations or reduces hours for workers while you are on your disability claim, you may apply for unemployment benefits at that time. The EDD said they will help determine the start of your unemployment claim as long as you meet all other eligibility requirements.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Can I start collecting unemployment benefits because I am laid off or have had my work hours reduced, and then switch to a disability claim if I become sick?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Yes. If you become sick while you are out of work, you can apply for a disability claim, which can provide a higher benefit amount if you’re eligible. A medical certification is required to substantiate your illness. If you are approved for a disability insurance claim, your unemployment claim will be suspended. If you recover but remain unemployed, you may then return to the remainder of your benefits as long as you remain out of work and are otherwise eligible. You will need to reapply to reopen your unemployment claim.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Can I start collecting unemployment benefits because I am laid off or have had my work hours reduced, and then switch to a Paid Family Leave claim if I have to care for a family member who is sick?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Yes. If you have a family member who becomes sick while you are out of work, you can apply for a Paid Family Leave claim which can provide a higher benefit amount. A medical certification is required to prove your family member’s illness. If you are approved for a \u003ca href=\"https://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_PFL_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paid Family Leave\u003c/a> claim, your Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim will be suspended. If you complete your Paid Family Leave claim and remain unemployed, you may then return to the remainder of your unemployment benefits as long as you are out of work and eligible. You will need to reapply to reopen your unemployment claim.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"federal\">\u003c/a>What Happens Next?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The first big challenge for Californians receiving (or still waiting to receive) unemployment benefits came on July 31 — the end of the last week for the federal $600-per-week supplement. But in August, a \u003ca href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/memorandum-authorizing-needs-assistance-program-major-disaster-declarations-related-coronavirus-disease-2019/\">Presidential Memorandum\u003c/a> authorized a\u003ca href=\"https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/lost-wages-assistance.htm\"> Lost Wages Assistance\u003c/a> program, which provides Californians an additional $300 per week for up to six weeks, if an individual's weekly benefit amount is at least $100 per week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether additional safety net funds will be made available is a big question for working class residents, especially those staring down the end of \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/housing/2020/07/imperial-county-evictions-rules/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">short-term eviction protections\u003c/a>. Another large segment of the workforce at risk of falling through \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/explainers/financial-help-coronavirus-in-california-is-it-enough/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">holes in the pandemic safety net\u003c/a> are working parents weighing \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/education/2020/07/california-parents-education-pandemic/?_gl=1*op5e66*_ga*MTQxOTIzOTk2OC4xNTkyOTYxOTEy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">whether to quit their jobs\u003c/a> or reduce hours to supervise their children attending school remotely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to reporting by \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-unemployment-benefits/#4212dfa0-ed24-437e-89f1-74c5db15fd82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CalMatters\u003c/a>, the next question California legislators will have to answer is how they'll deal with the financial toll that paying out these claims will take on the state budget.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Additional Sources of Financial Support\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>For those in need of immediate relief, a group of companies and foundations have launched \u003ca href=\"https://onwardca.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OnwardCA\u003c/a> — an initiative to get California workers essential services and back to work as soon as possible. Here you can search for food assistance, shelter and child care in addition to training and jobs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13876893/emergency-funds-for-freelancers-creatives-losing-income-during-coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emergency Funds for Freelancers, Creatives Losing Income During Coronavirus\u003c/a> is a list of resources compiled by KQED Arts focusing on freelancers and creatives.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Corporations such as Facebook have funding available for \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">small businesses\u003c/a>, and UberEats has \u003ca href=\"https://www.uber.com/newsroom/food-not-finances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">waived delivery fees\u003c/a> for independent restaurants.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Support in San Francisco\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>The city of San Francisco has launched a \u003ca href=\"https://sf.gov/give-city-respond-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Give2SF fund\u003c/a> with a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/SF-starts-coronavirus-aid-fund-with-1-5-million-15130406.php#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$1.5 million contribution from Salesforce\u003c/a> to “help protect the health of San Francisco and support the most vulnerable, including individuals, families, and local businesses.\" Additional resources for workers in San Francisco can be found \u003ca href=\"https://oewd.org/assistance-guidance-businesses-and-workers-impacted-covid-19#Employees%20Banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here\u003c/a>. There is also a \u003ca href=\"https://oewd.org/covid-19-small-business-resiliency-fund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">small business resiliency fund\u003c/a> for the city of San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Santa Clara County Assistance\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>The Santa Clara County homelessness prevention system has \u003ca href=\"https://sacredheartcs.org/covid19/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">temporary financial assistance\u003c/a> available to help low-income residents of Santa Clara County who have lost income and are unable to pay rent as a result of COVID-related impacts.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Open Health Insurance Enrollment\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If you've lost a job and no longer have health insurance, \u003ca href=\"https://www.coveredca.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Covered California\u003c/a> has opened \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11807676/covered-california-opens-special-enrollment-period-in-wake-of-coronavirus-crisis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a special enrollment period \u003c/a>which means you can still get health insurance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Additional reporting by Lauren Hepler and Stephen Council with \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-unemployment-benefits/#9ef3cb94-c3eb-440f-8130-398e4b71191b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CalMatters\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>An earlier version of this story was originally published on March 17, 2020.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cem>A previous version of this story was published on June 30.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A federal eviction moratorium put in place at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic expired last week, and the extra $600 a week in federal Unemployment Insurance benefits are set to run out this week. With Republicans and Democrats in Congress at odds over how much to keep paying people who are out of work, renters, lawmakers and advocates across the country are raising the alarm about a possible wave of evictions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Renters in California are protected, for now, by state and local eviction moratoriums. But some of those provisions are set to expire in August. Most notably, the California Judicial Council announced that its statewide eviction moratorium could sunset as soon as Aug. 14. The provision has been in place since April, and prevents court actions on evictions and judicial foreclosures, effectively halting most evictions in the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With the Aug. 14 deadline looming, state leaders are now scrambling to come up with long-term fix that would protect renters and property owners who have lost income during the pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gov. Gavin Newsom said last Friday that he is working with state legislative leaders to craft a plan. He specifically named Assemblyman David Chiu, D-San Francisco, and state Sen. Anna Caballero, D-Salinas, both of whom authored renter and landlord protection bills that are scheduled for committee hearings on Aug. 12. A deal from the governor and the Legislature is likely to include elements of both of their bills.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Assembly Bill 1436, co-authored by Chiu, would bar landlords from evicting tenants for up to 90 days after the state of emergency is lifted, and would prohibit landlords from using nonpayment of rent during the pandemic as grounds for an eviction in the future. It would also give tenants 15 months to pay back rent from that time period.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chiu announced this week that the bill has been updated to include protections for property owners as well. The bill would allow owners of properties with four units or less to receive a year of mortgage forbearance — reduced or delayed payments. The timeline would be capped at six months for larger properties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Mortgage owners are experiencing particular hardships during this pandemic, and particularly property owners who rely on rent from their tenants to get by and make their mortgages,” Chiu said. “We can’t afford to have a wave of evictions and foreclosures like we did during the great recession.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More than 4 million renters in California have slight or no confidence that they will be able to pay their rent next month, according to a survey from the Census Bureau. More than 1.7 million California homeowners are similarly concerned about making their mortgage payments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Senate Bill 1410, authored by Caballero, would give landlords tax credits to make up for missed rent payments. Tenants would then have 10 years to pay back their back rent to the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Chiu acknowledged the Legislature is working on a tight timeline. To buy more time, he suggested the Judicial Council could consider extending its moratorium until the end of August, which coincides with the end of the legislative session.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I am concerned that if we’re not able to get an agreement with the governor and the Legislature by Aug. 14, you could very well see a rush to the courts of landlords filing eviction notices for tenants who have been unable to pay rent in recent months,” Chiu said. \"That could be catastrophic. We have to avoid a wave of mass evictions. That would be terrible for homelessness, for this pandemic and COVID-19 spread.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, many local cities and counties have voted to continue their local eviction moratoriums, as job losses from the pandemic continue.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Alameda County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: Sept. 30\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: up to 12 months after end of moratorium\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"http://acgov.org/documents/ACEvictionMoratorium-Update-FAQ.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Contra Costa County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: Sept. 30\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: until Nov. 15, 2020\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/67175/Board-of-Supervisors-Extends-a-Modified-Eviction-Protection--Rent-Freeze-Ordinance-News-Release-5262020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Marin County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: Sept. 30\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: up to 90 days after the end of moratorium\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"https://www.marincounty.org/main/county-press-releases/press-releases/2020/cda-covid-evictionmoratorium-052220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>San Francisco County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: Aug. 31\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: until Jan. 31, 2021\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"https://sfrb.org/temporary-eviction-moratorium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>San Mateo County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: Aug. 31\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: up to 90 days after the end of state of emergency, with three, one-month extensions\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"https://housing.smcgov.org/covid-19-smc-eviction-regulations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Santa Clara County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: Aug. 31\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: up to six months after moratorium ends to repay at least 50% of the past-due rent, and up to 12 months after moratorium ends to repay past-due in full\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/EvictionMoratorium/Pages/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Solano County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: 90 days after state of emergency ends\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: up to 12 months after state of emergency ends\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"https://caanet.org/app/uploads/2020/04/Solano-County-BOS-Countywide-Eviction-Moratorium.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Sonoma County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: 60 days after state of emergency ends\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: up to two months after state of emergency ends\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CAO/Press-Releases/Board-of-Supervisors-Approves-Eviction-Defense-Ordinance/#:~:text=The%20ordinance%20prevents%20evictions%20for,to%20make%20up%20unpaid%20rent.&text=The%20Ordinance%20is%20available%20here,B3CB%2DFDAA3D9F69E6%26Options%3D%26Search%3D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What else is available to tenants?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Reminder:\u003c/strong> There is currently no rent freeze or moratorium on rent in California. So if you can't pay, action is likely required on your part.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>And remember:\u003c/strong> Partial payment of rent does not prevent your landlord or property manager from starting the eviction process, unless you get a written agreement.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Do I have to pay rent?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If you can afford it, yes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>State and local eviction moratoriums \u003cstrong>do not\u003c/strong> prevent rent from being due, and local officials are encouraging those who are healthy and employed to pay it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What do I do if I can't pay rent?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If you can't pay rent due to coronavirus-related circumstances, here's what you should do:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Put your case in writing: \u003c/strong>Declare, in writing, the reason you cannot pay your rent. The advocacy group Tenants Together created \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N9RIovWtkDwPnKg0ruXxHsQoGMM07Hx2_EoSXaEPVVY/edit\">this sample letter\u003c/a> you can use.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Provide specific documentation\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>: \u003c/strong>Include documents that show your income has been impacted by the pandemic and resulting shelter-in-place orders. That could be a letter or text from your employer detailing a reduction in work hours, pay stubs showing a decrease in wages or some documentation demonstrating a loss of available work opportunity — like decreases in Lyft rides or Postmates deliveries.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Submit documents\u003c/strong> \u003cstrong>to your landlord or property manager\u003c/strong>: Ideally, you'd do this before rent is due. So make sure you get it in as soon as possible.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Keep a copy of all documentation for your records:\u003c/strong> If your landlord decides to pursue the eviction, or take you to small claims court, you'll need these documents. Store them somewhere safe!\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Reach out to a lawyer or advocate\u003c/strong>: To get ahead of any potential court proceeding, you can reach out to an attorney or legal aid office ahead of time. Check \u003ca href=\"#resources\">here\u003c/a> for more resources.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>How do local and statewide eviction moratoriums work?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>In early April, the Judicial Council of California adopted an emergency rule that effectively prevents evictions, other than those necessary for health and safety. This is a much stronger ruling that the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11809328/newsoms-eviction-moratorium-useless-misleading-tenants-groups-say\">statewide eviction moratorium\u003c/a> set by Gov. Gavin Newsom in March.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here's what the new rule does:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Prevents a court from issuing a summons\u003c/strong> \u003cstrong>after a landlord files an eviction case: \u003c/strong>Except when necessary to protect health and safety, this means that tenants will not be under the normal five-day response deadline and will instead have time to respond up until the courts' emergency rule is lifted.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Prevents default judgments: \u003c/strong>Normally, if the tenant failed to file a response, the court would issue a default judgment. Often siding with the landlord. This prevents that, except in cases of health and safety. Or if the tenant failed to file a response before the statewide order was lifted.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Extends time for trials\u003c/strong>: If an eviction case is already in process, and the tenant has already responded or appeared, judges must set the hearing for a time that is 60 days after the date requested, unless necessary to set it earlier for health and safety.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>You can read more about the rule, including how it applies to foreclosures, \u003ca href=\"https://wclp.org/summary-california-courts-emergency-rule-on-evictions-and-foreclosures/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside label=\"related coverage\" tag=\"evictions\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What if I get an eviction notice?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If for some reason you do receive an eviction notice, \u003cstrong>get in touch with a lawyer or legal aid office as soon as possible\u003c/strong>. Many local legal aid offices are still operating — albeit remotely — and should have the best resources to help navigate through the particular rules in your city and county.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are a few tenant resources you can use for help with an eviction notice:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Francisco:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://evictiondefense.org\">Eviction Defense Collaborative\u003c/a>: For legal assistance, contact the clinic at 415-659-9184 or email legal@evictiondefense.org.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://hrcsf.org\">Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco\u003c/a>: If you're in the Mission District, call 415-703-8644. In the Richmond District, call 415-947-9085.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sftu.org\">San Francisco Tenants Union\u003c/a>: For counseling hours, call 415-282-6622 or sign up \u003ca href=\"https://www.sftu.org/drop-in-clinic/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.chinatowncdc.org\">Chinatown Community Development Center\u003c/a>: For counseling, call 415-984-2728 to make an appointment.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Alameda County:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ebclc.org\">East Bay Community Law Center\u003c/a>: Call 510-548-4040 to schedule a free legal consultation.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.evictiondefensecenteroakland.org\">Eviction Defense Center\u003c/a>: Call 510-452-4541 for free and low-cost legal services.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.centrolegal.org\">Centro Legal de la Raza\u003c/a>: Reach out via 510-437-1554 to request legal consults and assistance.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://baylegal.org\">Bay Area Legal Aid\u003c/a>: The Housing Unit is available for telephone counsel and advice through the Tenants Rights Line (for Alameda County residents) at 866-346-3405, or the Legal Advice Line at 800-551-5554 (for residents of all other counties in their service area).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Santa Clara County:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lawfoundation.org\">Law Foundation of Silicon Valley\u003c/a>: Contact the Law Foundation at 408-280-2424.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sacredheartcs.org\">Sacred Heart Community Services\u003c/a>: You can apply \u003ca href=\"https://sacredheartcs.org/covid19/\">here\u003c/a> if you need financial assistance related to COVID-19\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>San Mateo County:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.legalaidsmc.org\">The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County\u003c/a>: If you need legal assistance, call 650-558-0915.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Tenants Together has also compiled a list of resources for renters \u003ca href=\"http://www.tenantstogether.org/resource-directory\">here \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G-n_wK1JXuNHc2drqFjq3JdY-8ILG343zvbM5q8Ykx8/edit?fbclid=IwAR2A2royDMtVAM6b6yYM5GkMGhwmD0Lm5Ploz2lDcL2jIBpqxJ3OkebAef0\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>A version of this story was originally published March 31.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cem>A previous version of this story was published on June 30.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A federal eviction moratorium put in place at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic expired last week, and the extra $600 a week in federal Unemployment Insurance benefits are set to run out this week. With Republicans and Democrats in Congress at odds over how much to keep paying people who are out of work, renters, lawmakers and advocates across the country are raising the alarm about a possible wave of evictions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Renters in California are protected, for now, by state and local eviction moratoriums. But some of those provisions are set to expire in August. Most notably, the California Judicial Council announced that its statewide eviction moratorium could sunset as soon as Aug. 14. The provision has been in place since April, and prevents court actions on evictions and judicial foreclosures, effectively halting most evictions in the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With the Aug. 14 deadline looming, state leaders are now scrambling to come up with long-term fix that would protect renters and property owners who have lost income during the pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gov. Gavin Newsom said last Friday that he is working with state legislative leaders to craft a plan. He specifically named Assemblyman David Chiu, D-San Francisco, and state Sen. Anna Caballero, D-Salinas, both of whom authored renter and landlord protection bills that are scheduled for committee hearings on Aug. 12. A deal from the governor and the Legislature is likely to include elements of both of their bills.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Assembly Bill 1436, co-authored by Chiu, would bar landlords from evicting tenants for up to 90 days after the state of emergency is lifted, and would prohibit landlords from using nonpayment of rent during the pandemic as grounds for an eviction in the future. It would also give tenants 15 months to pay back rent from that time period.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chiu announced this week that the bill has been updated to include protections for property owners as well. The bill would allow owners of properties with four units or less to receive a year of mortgage forbearance — reduced or delayed payments. The timeline would be capped at six months for larger properties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Mortgage owners are experiencing particular hardships during this pandemic, and particularly property owners who rely on rent from their tenants to get by and make their mortgages,” Chiu said. “We can’t afford to have a wave of evictions and foreclosures like we did during the great recession.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More than 4 million renters in California have slight or no confidence that they will be able to pay their rent next month, according to a survey from the Census Bureau. More than 1.7 million California homeowners are similarly concerned about making their mortgage payments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Senate Bill 1410, authored by Caballero, would give landlords tax credits to make up for missed rent payments. Tenants would then have 10 years to pay back their back rent to the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But Chiu acknowledged the Legislature is working on a tight timeline. To buy more time, he suggested the Judicial Council could consider extending its moratorium until the end of August, which coincides with the end of the legislative session.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I am concerned that if we’re not able to get an agreement with the governor and the Legislature by Aug. 14, you could very well see a rush to the courts of landlords filing eviction notices for tenants who have been unable to pay rent in recent months,” Chiu said. \"That could be catastrophic. We have to avoid a wave of mass evictions. That would be terrible for homelessness, for this pandemic and COVID-19 spread.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, many local cities and counties have voted to continue their local eviction moratoriums, as job losses from the pandemic continue.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Alameda County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: Sept. 30\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: up to 12 months after end of moratorium\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"http://acgov.org/documents/ACEvictionMoratorium-Update-FAQ.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Contra Costa County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: Sept. 30\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: until Nov. 15, 2020\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/67175/Board-of-Supervisors-Extends-a-Modified-Eviction-Protection--Rent-Freeze-Ordinance-News-Release-5262020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Marin County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: Sept. 30\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: up to 90 days after the end of moratorium\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"https://www.marincounty.org/main/county-press-releases/press-releases/2020/cda-covid-evictionmoratorium-052220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>San Francisco County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: Aug. 31\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: until Jan. 31, 2021\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"https://sfrb.org/temporary-eviction-moratorium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>San Mateo County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: Aug. 31\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: up to 90 days after the end of state of emergency, with three, one-month extensions\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"https://housing.smcgov.org/covid-19-smc-eviction-regulations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Santa Clara County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: Aug. 31\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: up to six months after moratorium ends to repay at least 50% of the past-due rent, and up to 12 months after moratorium ends to repay past-due in full\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/EvictionMoratorium/Pages/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Solano County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: 90 days after state of emergency ends\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: up to 12 months after state of emergency ends\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"https://caanet.org/app/uploads/2020/04/Solano-County-BOS-Countywide-Eviction-Moratorium.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Sonoma County\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Expires: 60 days after state of emergency ends\u003cbr>\nRepayment term: up to two months after state of emergency ends\u003cbr>\nFor more info, \u003ca href=\"https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CAO/Press-Releases/Board-of-Supervisors-Approves-Eviction-Defense-Ordinance/#:~:text=The%20ordinance%20prevents%20evictions%20for,to%20make%20up%20unpaid%20rent.&text=The%20Ordinance%20is%20available%20here,B3CB%2DFDAA3D9F69E6%26Options%3D%26Search%3D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What else is available to tenants?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Reminder:\u003c/strong> There is currently no rent freeze or moratorium on rent in California. So if you can't pay, action is likely required on your part.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>And remember:\u003c/strong> Partial payment of rent does not prevent your landlord or property manager from starting the eviction process, unless you get a written agreement.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Do I have to pay rent?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If you can afford it, yes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>State and local eviction moratoriums \u003cstrong>do not\u003c/strong> prevent rent from being due, and local officials are encouraging those who are healthy and employed to pay it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What do I do if I can't pay rent?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If you can't pay rent due to coronavirus-related circumstances, here's what you should do:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Put your case in writing: \u003c/strong>Declare, in writing, the reason you cannot pay your rent. The advocacy group Tenants Together created \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N9RIovWtkDwPnKg0ruXxHsQoGMM07Hx2_EoSXaEPVVY/edit\">this sample letter\u003c/a> you can use.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Provide specific documentation\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>: \u003c/strong>Include documents that show your income has been impacted by the pandemic and resulting shelter-in-place orders. That could be a letter or text from your employer detailing a reduction in work hours, pay stubs showing a decrease in wages or some documentation demonstrating a loss of available work opportunity — like decreases in Lyft rides or Postmates deliveries.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Submit documents\u003c/strong> \u003cstrong>to your landlord or property manager\u003c/strong>: Ideally, you'd do this before rent is due. So make sure you get it in as soon as possible.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Keep a copy of all documentation for your records:\u003c/strong> If your landlord decides to pursue the eviction, or take you to small claims court, you'll need these documents. Store them somewhere safe!\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Reach out to a lawyer or advocate\u003c/strong>: To get ahead of any potential court proceeding, you can reach out to an attorney or legal aid office ahead of time. Check \u003ca href=\"#resources\">here\u003c/a> for more resources.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What if I get an eviction notice?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If for some reason you do receive an eviction notice, \u003cstrong>get in touch with a lawyer or legal aid office as soon as possible\u003c/strong>. Many local legal aid offices are still operating — albeit remotely — and should have the best resources to help navigate through the particular rules in your city and county.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are a few tenant resources you can use for help with an eviction notice:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Francisco:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://evictiondefense.org\">Eviction Defense Collaborative\u003c/a>: For legal assistance, contact the clinic at 415-659-9184 or email legal@evictiondefense.org.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://hrcsf.org\">Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco\u003c/a>: If you're in the Mission District, call 415-703-8644. In the Richmond District, call 415-947-9085.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sftu.org\">San Francisco Tenants Union\u003c/a>: For counseling hours, call 415-282-6622 or sign up \u003ca href=\"https://www.sftu.org/drop-in-clinic/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.chinatowncdc.org\">Chinatown Community Development Center\u003c/a>: For counseling, call 415-984-2728 to make an appointment.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Alameda County:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ebclc.org\">East Bay Community Law Center\u003c/a>: Call 510-548-4040 to schedule a free legal consultation.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.evictiondefensecenteroakland.org\">Eviction Defense Center\u003c/a>: Call 510-452-4541 for free and low-cost legal services.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.centrolegal.org\">Centro Legal de la Raza\u003c/a>: Reach out via 510-437-1554 to request legal consults and assistance.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://baylegal.org\">Bay Area Legal Aid\u003c/a>: The Housing Unit is available for telephone counsel and advice through the Tenants Rights Line (for Alameda County residents) at 866-346-3405, or the Legal Advice Line at 800-551-5554 (for residents of all other counties in their service area).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Santa Clara County:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lawfoundation.org\">Law Foundation of Silicon Valley\u003c/a>: Contact the Law Foundation at 408-280-2424.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sacredheartcs.org\">Sacred Heart Community Services\u003c/a>: You can apply \u003ca href=\"https://sacredheartcs.org/covid19/\">here\u003c/a> if you need financial assistance related to COVID-19\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>San Mateo County:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.legalaidsmc.org\">The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County\u003c/a>: If you need legal assistance, call 650-558-0915.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Tenants Together has also compiled a list of resources for renters \u003ca href=\"http://www.tenantstogether.org/resource-directory\">here \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G-n_wK1JXuNHc2drqFjq3JdY-8ILG343zvbM5q8Ykx8/edit?fbclid=IwAR2A2royDMtVAM6b6yYM5GkMGhwmD0Lm5Ploz2lDcL2jIBpqxJ3OkebAef0\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>A version of this story was originally published March 31.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Go straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#official\">Official rules on travel right now\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#fly\">Is it safe to fly?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#road\">Road trips during COVID-19\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#hotel\">Staying in hotels and Airbnbs\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If you’re wondering what the official advice is on travel right now, it’s “don’t travel.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And yet people \u003cem>are\u003c/em> traveling, in the Bay Area and beyond. Hotels are being reserved. Airbnbs are being booked. \u003ca href=\"https://www.oaklandairport.com/added-flights-at-oakland-international-airport-prompt-full-reopening-of-terminal-2/\">Airports are ramping up once more\u003c/a>. People are wondering what to do with their summer PTO — and how they might potentially reroute canceled plans. And all of this is leaving many wondering: how \u003ci>could \u003c/i>a person travel in a way that reduces the risk of spreading COVID-19 right now?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We got the latest guidance from the state of California and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as these Bay Area medical experts:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Dr. Yvonne Maldonado\u003c/strong>, senior associate dean, faculty development and diversity, professor of pediatrics (infectious diseases) and of health research and policy at Stanford University\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Dr. Peter Chin-Hong\u003c/strong>, professor of medicine, associate dean for regional campuses at UCSF\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"official\">\u003c/a>What Are the Official Rules on Traveling?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>It depends on who you ask. On a local level, the Alameda County Department of Public Health is unequivocal: “There is no nonessential travel allowed per the Health Officer Order to Shelter in Place. Stay in the county unless it’s for work or if there is an emergency.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829698\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829698\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Destinations like Big Sur are usually popular tourist hotspots. \u003ccite>(Kelsey Johnson/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The\u003ca href=\"https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#:~:text=All%20individuals%20living%20in%20the,the%20Questions%20%26%20Answers%20below).\"> state’s own travel guidance\u003c/a> reiterates that travel should really only be for work or in urgent situations right now, and asks you to “avoid (traveling) long distances for vacations or pleasure as much as possible” to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. But they \u003cem>also\u003c/em> offer\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html\"> this specific guidance\u003c/a> to consider from the CDC, “before traveling away from your community”:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Is the coronavirus spreading where you are traveling?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Are you or those you are traveling with more likely to get very sick from coronavirus?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Will you be able to keep 6 feet of physical distance from others during or after your trip?\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The state’s official tourism body, Visit California, says that COVID-19 travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic “\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitcalifornia.com/latest-covid-19-coronavirus\">still allow travel in California\u003c/a>, and many tourism assets have reopened.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, essentially, recreational travel is strongly discouraged right now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you’re determined to travel despite the official guidance, or if you absolutely have to travel for an essential reason, there are at least certain strategies you might employ to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus as much as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Is International Travel Off the Table Right Now?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Basically, yes. The CDC recommends that you \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html\">avoid all nonessential international travel\u003c/a> because of the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the significant risk long-haul international flights pose to spreading the coronavirus globally, you could find yourself stuck in multiple sticky situations even if you’re able to book a flight. For one thing, several countries are currently barring entry to travelers from the United States.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even before you leave, plans and reserved tickets could be thrown into total disarray as airlines are canceling many international flights and travel within another country can be totally unpredictable. If you manage to get \u003cem>on\u003c/em> your flight without cancellation, the country to which you’re traveling could change its travel rules and deny you entry as a non-citizen with very little notice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829695\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829695\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Right now, international travel is strongly discouraged. \u003ccite>(C. Cagnin/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even if you \u003cem>do\u003c/em> manage to enter another country, you could be exposing yourself to an overwhelmed health care system, where your access to potentially urgent medical care if you contract COVID-19 would not be guaranteed. This isn’t to mention the possibility of travel restrictions within that country, and with bordering nations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lastly, as the CDC warns, choosing to travel internationally right now might mean having to remain outside the United States for “an indefinite length of time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What Are the Safety Basics for Domestic Travel?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The basic rules for any travel right now are the same for being outside your home at any time: wear your mask, distance as much as possible and wash your hands. Everything else would be about being an informed consumer and using your best judgement to keep risk as low as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Per the state’s guidance, \u003ca href=\"https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#:~:text=All%20individuals%20living%20in%20the,the%20Questions%20%26%20Answers%20below).\">do not travel if you are sick\u003c/a>, or if someone in your household has had the coronavirus in the last two weeks. Do not travel with someone who is sick.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The state also recommends that if you choose to travel, you need to start by doing some in-depth planning. Check in on what COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates are like with the local health department where you live, with the health department at your ultimate destination — and with health departments along your planned route, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"fly\">\u003c/a>What if I Really Have to Fly?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>As the CDC says, flying will increase your risk for COVID-19. Even though their guidance confirms that most viruses and other germs don’t actually spread easily \u003cem>on\u003c/em> flights because of how air circulates and is filtered on airplanes, this kind of travel means you’re spending prolonged time in security lines and airport terminals, where you can be brought into close contact not just with others, but with surfaces that could be harboring the coronavirus. Being in an assigned seat also makes social distancing hard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both our experts — Dr. Yvonne Maldonado and Dr. Peter Chin-Hong — said \u003cem>they\u003c/em> really wouldn’t get on an airplane right now unless they absolutely had to, in the case, say, of a family emergency. But if you absolutely must get on a domestic flight, they recommend investigating the airline’s safety policies before you fly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Do they keep middle seats empty to enable social distancing? Do they enforce face coverings?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bring disinfectant wipes and wipe down your seat and anything you touch in the bathroom, if you use it. Keep the air vent on by your seat, and choose a seat as close to the window as possible and as far away from where other people are sitting as possible. Bring your own food or make sure your food is pre-packaged if you purchase it in the airport or on the plane.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And wear your mask at all times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829701\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829701\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The airline industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic \u003ccite>(Sourav Mishra/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What if someone’s sick with COVID-19 on your flight? The CDC says pilots have to notify them of all illnesses on a flight, and if a traveler is deemed a risk to public health, they’ll collaborate to contact any passengers or crew who might have been exposed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For that reason, says the CDC, make sure you give the airline your up-to-date, reliable contact information when making your reservation — so they can find you, to tell you if you’ve been in contact with someone with the coronavirus.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Are Some Places Safer to Travel to Than Others?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Dr. Chin-Hong advises that much like you’d research the weather at a potential destination, you should look up the COVID-19 case numbers and risk levels. Are their case numbers rising? Are they at risk of an overwhelmed health care system — one that wouldn’t be able to care for you, if you got sick too? How far would you have to drive home if things got bad?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take a look at a county tracker \u003ca href=\"https://laist.com/projects/2020/coronavirus-tracker/app/california/index.html\">like this one\u003c/a> or the state’s own county monitoring list, and do your research. And remember that the more densely populated a place, the harder it will be to maintain social distancing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, while you may normally love exploring new regions when there \u003cem>isn’t\u003c/em> a pandemic raging, Dr. Maldonado says this is “not the time” to experiment with new travel destinations and all the unknowns they entail. Having a degree of familiarity with where you’re going — and whether the health care system could support you if you got sick and where the hospitals are — is incredibly important right now.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>I’m Choosing to Stay in a Rural Area With a Small Population. That Should Be OK, Right?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Unsurprisingly, the rural outdoors is generally safer than urban areas for COVID-19 risk right now, confirm Maldonado and Chin-Hong.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But just because a county is rural doesn’t necessarily mean its COVID-19 rates are low. And even if they are, remember that you’re the one potentially bringing in a risk of COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In sparsely populated area, residents might not feel the “need” to wear a mask regularly, so be prepared to potentially be the only one wearing a mask in rural areas, and stick to your own values on the issue. Even if people are giving you odd looks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829704\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829704\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rural areas aren’t without COVID-19 risks right now \u003ccite>(Johannes Plenio/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And if you’re going really rural, and you’re solo, make sure people know where you are — in case you get sick.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"road\">\u003c/a>If Driving Is Safer, How Can I Road Trip Safely?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Making your trip in a car undoubtedly reduces your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19 because of how contained you are from others. It’s way less risky than taking a plane or a train right now. But by leaving your household and hitting the road, you’re still running the risk of spreading the coronavirus, and should take precautions — especially if you’re planning to drive longer distances.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Unless you’re purposefully limiting your mileage, you’re going to need to get out of your car at certain times. It’s smart to plan your route and be aware of the COVID-19 risks in the areas you’re driving through — if you’re driving through a hot spot, you may wish to limit your stops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bring an ample supply of wipes to keep your car disinfected by wiping the steering wheel, surfaces, gearstick, parking brake and inside the dashboard every time you return to your car from a gas station, rest stop, restaurant or lodging — basically, from anywhere you’re around people or touching surfaces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep a sealed bag in your car for disposing of your used wipes and gloves. Stash your mask(s) safely somewhere where you can easily and quickly grab it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’re almost certainly going to need to stop for gas, so remember to wipe down gas pump handles with your disinfectant wipes. You might consider bringing a supply of gloves to wear when refueling and using gas station restrooms – just remember to avoid touching your face when you’re wearing them. When stopping for gas, wear your mask at all times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829688\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829688\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Driving is undoubtedly safer than some other forms of transportation, but precautions are still necessary \u003ccite>(Kei Scampa/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When stopping for food, always consider drive-thru, grab-and-go or take-out over in-restaurant dining. With the potential for breaking social distance, decreased ventilation, increased time in one spot and risk of surface transmission, indoor dining really is a “perfect storm” Maldonado says. Any time you spent inside somewhere like a restaurant will really increase your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19. And if you do decide to dine indoors and spot that it’s a buffet, turn right around, Chin-Hong advises.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re renting a car, consider the rental company’s cleaning and pick-up policies. And it goes without saying that now is not the time to be giving rides to strangers or picking up hitchhikers, either.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Are Hotels OK to Stay in Right Now?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>They’re opening again, that’s for sure. So if you’re planning to stay in a hotel, it’s up to you to do your due diligence and research their COVID-19 policies and prevention practices before you make a reservation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/personal-social-activities.html#hotel\">CDC recommends\u003c/a> considering the following:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Call and ask if all staff are wearing face coverings at work\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Make the most of options for online reservation and check-in, mobile room key and contactless payment\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ask about any extra prevention practices being implemented by the hotel, such as plexiglass barriers at check-in counters, and physical distancing signs in the lobby\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ask if the hotel has updated policies about cleaning and disinfecting or removing frequently touched surfaces and items (such as pens, room keys, tables, phones, doorknobs, light switches, elevator buttons, water fountains, ATMs/card payment stations, business center computers and printers, ice/vending machines and remote controls)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829702\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829702\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The CDC has guidance for people who need (or choose) to stay in hotels during the pandemic \u003ccite>(Francesco Ungaro/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you decide to stay in a hotel, the CDC recommends the following practices:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Wear face coverings — especially in the lobby or other common areas — and limit close contact with others\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Minimize use of areas that may lead to close contact (within 6 feet) with other people as much as possible, like break rooms, outside patios, inside lounging areas, dining areas/kitchens, game rooms, pools, hot tubs, saunas, spas, salons and fitness centers\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Consider taking the stairs — otherwise wait to use the elevator until you can either ride alone or only with people from your household.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Choose contactless options when possible, like room service orders for example\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If you want to further clean your room upon arrival, here’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html#clean-disinfect\">the cleaning protocol\u003c/a> the CDC recommends.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"hotel\">\u003c/a>How Can I Safely Stay in an Airbnb or a Similar Rental Property?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If you’re reserving a self-contained property, you’ll certainly be encountering fewer people than you would in a hotel. “Self check-in” is often a filter on rental property searches, which will allow you to remove the need to interact with your hosts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829703\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829703\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rental services like Airbnb are still open for business \u003ccite>(John Tekeridis/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Drs. Maldonado and Chin-Hong stress the importance of checking the reviews for anywhere you’re considering staying.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many owners are promising enhanced cleaning procedures, and increased spacing between guests. You’ll want to know that they’re cleaning and disinfecting anywhere you’re going to stay, especially if someone was there right before you. If a place has zero reviews, you’re lacking potentially crucial information — so you may choose not to book such a property.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You might consider messaging or chatting with an owner or host to drill down on their policies and cleaning practices. They’ll understand: this is a pandemic. And if they don’t? Don’t stay there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to travel in general, you basically want to assess what Dr. Chin-Hong calls the “COVID-19 values” of the place you’re staying, as well as the surrounding area. Talk to people, like hotel owners or locals: Are people taking COVID-19 seriously? Have they been masking?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Can I Travel to See My Family?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>A lot of people are wondering this right now, especially as the pandemic has prevented many families from maintaining their usual physical contact.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829707\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829707\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With usual visits disrupted by the pandemic, many people are craving tips to see family \u003ccite>(Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For folks who are determined to travel, and want to minimize their risk, we created \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1966305/quiz-planning-a-summer-trip-to-visit-family-check-your-covid-19-travel-risk\">this short checklist quiz\u003c/a> in consultation with medical experts and government health guidelines, to help you keep track of your household’s distancing habits and test for leaks in your stay-at-home bubble.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When you try the quiz you’ll be reminded that taking precautions will reduce, but can’t eliminate, your risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>OK, I Traveled… and Now I’m Worried I Might Have COVID-19. How Long After I Return Should I Get Tested?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Maldonado and Chin-Hong confirm that there’s a window of around two to 14 days from when you are exposed to when your symptoms show, or when you would test positive. The average length of time for this is about five days. That means, say our experts, that getting a test five days after you return from traveling is a good rule of thumb.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They advise being extra sure to maintain your usual pandemic protocol of keeping social distance and wearing a facial covering in public before you get your test. These precautions mean you can be somewhat reassured that even if you \u003cem>did\u003c/em> contract COVID-19 on your travels, the risk that you’ve infected others is much lowered.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What Else Should I Consider When I’m on My Trip?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The big takeaway? If you decide to go against official guidance and travel this summer, this isn’t going to be a “normal” vacation. You will be 100% less carefree than you might usually be on your time off, and you’ll be doing things like:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Planning your route to check it doesn’t take you through any COVID-19 hot spots, rather than taking the scenic route\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Choosing a restaurant based on how far apart their tables are, rather than what you see on their menu\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Arriving at your rental property and disinfecting the surfaces, rather than jumping in the pool straightaway\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Strolling 20 minutes into a downtown area where you’re staying and having to turn back because you’ve realized you’ve forgotten your mask\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If all of this sounds incredibly stressful, you might reconsider why you’re choosing to take a trip right now — and potentially redesign your plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for rest and relaxation, it may be that, in 2020, traveling \u003cem>isn’t\u003c/em> what’s going to provide it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Go straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#official\">Official rules on travel right now\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#fly\">Is it safe to fly?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#road\">Road trips during COVID-19\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#hotel\">Staying in hotels and Airbnbs\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If you’re wondering what the official advice is on travel right now, it’s “don’t travel.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And yet people \u003cem>are\u003c/em> traveling, in the Bay Area and beyond. Hotels are being reserved. Airbnbs are being booked. \u003ca href=\"https://www.oaklandairport.com/added-flights-at-oakland-international-airport-prompt-full-reopening-of-terminal-2/\">Airports are ramping up once more\u003c/a>. People are wondering what to do with their summer PTO — and how they might potentially reroute canceled plans. And all of this is leaving many wondering: how \u003ci>could \u003c/i>a person travel in a way that reduces the risk of spreading COVID-19 right now?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We got the latest guidance from the state of California and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as these Bay Area medical experts:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Dr. Yvonne Maldonado\u003c/strong>, senior associate dean, faculty development and diversity, professor of pediatrics (infectious diseases) and of health research and policy at Stanford University\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Dr. Peter Chin-Hong\u003c/strong>, professor of medicine, associate dean for regional campuses at UCSF\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"official\">\u003c/a>What Are the Official Rules on Traveling?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>It depends on who you ask. On a local level, the Alameda County Department of Public Health is unequivocal: “There is no nonessential travel allowed per the Health Officer Order to Shelter in Place. Stay in the county unless it’s for work or if there is an emergency.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829698\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829698\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/bixby-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Destinations like Big Sur are usually popular tourist hotspots. \u003ccite>(Kelsey Johnson/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The\u003ca href=\"https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#:~:text=All%20individuals%20living%20in%20the,the%20Questions%20%26%20Answers%20below).\"> state’s own travel guidance\u003c/a> reiterates that travel should really only be for work or in urgent situations right now, and asks you to “avoid (traveling) long distances for vacations or pleasure as much as possible” to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. But they \u003cem>also\u003c/em> offer\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html\"> this specific guidance\u003c/a> to consider from the CDC, “before traveling away from your community”:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Is the coronavirus spreading where you are traveling?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Are you or those you are traveling with more likely to get very sick from coronavirus?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Will you be able to keep 6 feet of physical distance from others during or after your trip?\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The state’s official tourism body, Visit California, says that COVID-19 travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic “\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitcalifornia.com/latest-covid-19-coronavirus\">still allow travel in California\u003c/a>, and many tourism assets have reopened.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, essentially, recreational travel is strongly discouraged right now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you’re determined to travel despite the official guidance, or if you absolutely have to travel for an essential reason, there are at least certain strategies you might employ to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus as much as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Is International Travel Off the Table Right Now?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Basically, yes. The CDC recommends that you \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html\">avoid all nonessential international travel\u003c/a> because of the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to the significant risk long-haul international flights pose to spreading the coronavirus globally, you could find yourself stuck in multiple sticky situations even if you’re able to book a flight. For one thing, several countries are currently barring entry to travelers from the United States.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even before you leave, plans and reserved tickets could be thrown into total disarray as airlines are canceling many international flights and travel within another country can be totally unpredictable. If you manage to get \u003cem>on\u003c/em> your flight without cancellation, the country to which you’re traveling could change its travel rules and deny you entry as a non-citizen with very little notice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829695\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829695\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/plane-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Right now, international travel is strongly discouraged. \u003ccite>(C. Cagnin/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even if you \u003cem>do\u003c/em> manage to enter another country, you could be exposing yourself to an overwhelmed health care system, where your access to potentially urgent medical care if you contract COVID-19 would not be guaranteed. This isn’t to mention the possibility of travel restrictions within that country, and with bordering nations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lastly, as the CDC warns, choosing to travel internationally right now might mean having to remain outside the United States for “an indefinite length of time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What Are the Safety Basics for Domestic Travel?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The basic rules for any travel right now are the same for being outside your home at any time: wear your mask, distance as much as possible and wash your hands. Everything else would be about being an informed consumer and using your best judgement to keep risk as low as possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Per the state’s guidance, \u003ca href=\"https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#:~:text=All%20individuals%20living%20in%20the,the%20Questions%20%26%20Answers%20below).\">do not travel if you are sick\u003c/a>, or if someone in your household has had the coronavirus in the last two weeks. Do not travel with someone who is sick.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The state also recommends that if you choose to travel, you need to start by doing some in-depth planning. Check in on what COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates are like with the local health department where you live, with the health department at your ultimate destination — and with health departments along your planned route, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"fly\">\u003c/a>What if I Really Have to Fly?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>As the CDC says, flying will increase your risk for COVID-19. Even though their guidance confirms that most viruses and other germs don’t actually spread easily \u003cem>on\u003c/em> flights because of how air circulates and is filtered on airplanes, this kind of travel means you’re spending prolonged time in security lines and airport terminals, where you can be brought into close contact not just with others, but with surfaces that could be harboring the coronavirus. Being in an assigned seat also makes social distancing hard.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both our experts — Dr. Yvonne Maldonado and Dr. Peter Chin-Hong — said \u003cem>they\u003c/em> really wouldn’t get on an airplane right now unless they absolutely had to, in the case, say, of a family emergency. But if you absolutely must get on a domestic flight, they recommend investigating the airline’s safety policies before you fly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Do they keep middle seats empty to enable social distancing? Do they enforce face coverings?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bring disinfectant wipes and wipe down your seat and anything you touch in the bathroom, if you use it. Keep the air vent on by your seat, and choose a seat as close to the window as possible and as far away from where other people are sitting as possible. Bring your own food or make sure your food is pre-packaged if you purchase it in the airport or on the plane.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And wear your mask at all times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829701\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829701\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/air-travel-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The airline industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic \u003ccite>(Sourav Mishra/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What if someone’s sick with COVID-19 on your flight? The CDC says pilots have to notify them of all illnesses on a flight, and if a traveler is deemed a risk to public health, they’ll collaborate to contact any passengers or crew who might have been exposed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For that reason, says the CDC, make sure you give the airline your up-to-date, reliable contact information when making your reservation — so they can find you, to tell you if you’ve been in contact with someone with the coronavirus.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Are Some Places Safer to Travel to Than Others?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Dr. Chin-Hong advises that much like you’d research the weather at a potential destination, you should look up the COVID-19 case numbers and risk levels. Are their case numbers rising? Are they at risk of an overwhelmed health care system — one that wouldn’t be able to care for you, if you got sick too? How far would you have to drive home if things got bad?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Take a look at a county tracker \u003ca href=\"https://laist.com/projects/2020/coronavirus-tracker/app/california/index.html\">like this one\u003c/a> or the state’s own county monitoring list, and do your research. And remember that the more densely populated a place, the harder it will be to maintain social distancing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, while you may normally love exploring new regions when there \u003cem>isn’t\u003c/em> a pandemic raging, Dr. Maldonado says this is “not the time” to experiment with new travel destinations and all the unknowns they entail. Having a degree of familiarity with where you’re going — and whether the health care system could support you if you got sick and where the hospitals are — is incredibly important right now.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>I’m Choosing to Stay in a Rural Area With a Small Population. That Should Be OK, Right?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Unsurprisingly, the rural outdoors is generally safer than urban areas for COVID-19 risk right now, confirm Maldonado and Chin-Hong.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But just because a county is rural doesn’t necessarily mean its COVID-19 rates are low. And even if they are, remember that you’re the one potentially bringing in a risk of COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In sparsely populated area, residents might not feel the “need” to wear a mask regularly, so be prepared to potentially be the only one wearing a mask in rural areas, and stick to your own values on the issue. Even if people are giving you odd looks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829704\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829704\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/cabin-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rural areas aren’t without COVID-19 risks right now \u003ccite>(Johannes Plenio/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And if you’re going really rural, and you’re solo, make sure people know where you are — in case you get sick.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"road\">\u003c/a>If Driving Is Safer, How Can I Road Trip Safely?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Making your trip in a car undoubtedly reduces your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19 because of how contained you are from others. It’s way less risky than taking a plane or a train right now. But by leaving your household and hitting the road, you’re still running the risk of spreading the coronavirus, and should take precautions — especially if you’re planning to drive longer distances.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Unless you’re purposefully limiting your mileage, you’re going to need to get out of your car at certain times. It’s smart to plan your route and be aware of the COVID-19 risks in the areas you’re driving through — if you’re driving through a hot spot, you may wish to limit your stops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bring an ample supply of wipes to keep your car disinfected by wiping the steering wheel, surfaces, gearstick, parking brake and inside the dashboard every time you return to your car from a gas station, rest stop, restaurant or lodging — basically, from anywhere you’re around people or touching surfaces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep a sealed bag in your car for disposing of your used wipes and gloves. Stash your mask(s) safely somewhere where you can easily and quickly grab it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’re almost certainly going to need to stop for gas, so remember to wipe down gas pump handles with your disinfectant wipes. You might consider bringing a supply of gloves to wear when refueling and using gas station restrooms – just remember to avoid touching your face when you’re wearing them. When stopping for gas, wear your mask at all times.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829688\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829688\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/road-trip-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Driving is undoubtedly safer than some other forms of transportation, but precautions are still necessary \u003ccite>(Kei Scampa/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When stopping for food, always consider drive-thru, grab-and-go or take-out over in-restaurant dining. With the potential for breaking social distance, decreased ventilation, increased time in one spot and risk of surface transmission, indoor dining really is a “perfect storm” Maldonado says. Any time you spent inside somewhere like a restaurant will really increase your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19. And if you do decide to dine indoors and spot that it’s a buffet, turn right around, Chin-Hong advises.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re renting a car, consider the rental company’s cleaning and pick-up policies. And it goes without saying that now is not the time to be giving rides to strangers or picking up hitchhikers, either.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Are Hotels OK to Stay in Right Now?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>They’re opening again, that’s for sure. So if you’re planning to stay in a hotel, it’s up to you to do your due diligence and research their COVID-19 policies and prevention practices before you make a reservation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/personal-social-activities.html#hotel\">CDC recommends\u003c/a> considering the following:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Call and ask if all staff are wearing face coverings at work\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Make the most of options for online reservation and check-in, mobile room key and contactless payment\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ask about any extra prevention practices being implemented by the hotel, such as plexiglass barriers at check-in counters, and physical distancing signs in the lobby\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ask if the hotel has updated policies about cleaning and disinfecting or removing frequently touched surfaces and items (such as pens, room keys, tables, phones, doorknobs, light switches, elevator buttons, water fountains, ATMs/card payment stations, business center computers and printers, ice/vending machines and remote controls)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829702\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829702\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/hotel-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The CDC has guidance for people who need (or choose) to stay in hotels during the pandemic \u003ccite>(Francesco Ungaro/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you decide to stay in a hotel, the CDC recommends the following practices:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Wear face coverings — especially in the lobby or other common areas — and limit close contact with others\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Minimize use of areas that may lead to close contact (within 6 feet) with other people as much as possible, like break rooms, outside patios, inside lounging areas, dining areas/kitchens, game rooms, pools, hot tubs, saunas, spas, salons and fitness centers\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Consider taking the stairs — otherwise wait to use the elevator until you can either ride alone or only with people from your household.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Choose contactless options when possible, like room service orders for example\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If you want to further clean your room upon arrival, here’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html#clean-disinfect\">the cleaning protocol\u003c/a> the CDC recommends.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"hotel\">\u003c/a>How Can I Safely Stay in an Airbnb or a Similar Rental Property?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If you’re reserving a self-contained property, you’ll certainly be encountering fewer people than you would in a hotel. “Self check-in” is often a filter on rental property searches, which will allow you to remove the need to interact with your hosts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829703\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829703\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/airbnb-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rental services like Airbnb are still open for business \u003ccite>(John Tekeridis/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Drs. Maldonado and Chin-Hong stress the importance of checking the reviews for anywhere you’re considering staying.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many owners are promising enhanced cleaning procedures, and increased spacing between guests. You’ll want to know that they’re cleaning and disinfecting anywhere you’re going to stay, especially if someone was there right before you. If a place has zero reviews, you’re lacking potentially crucial information — so you may choose not to book such a property.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You might consider messaging or chatting with an owner or host to drill down on their policies and cleaning practices. They’ll understand: this is a pandemic. And if they don’t? Don’t stay there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it comes to travel in general, you basically want to assess what Dr. Chin-Hong calls the “COVID-19 values” of the place you’re staying, as well as the surrounding area. Talk to people, like hotel owners or locals: Are people taking COVID-19 seriously? Have they been masking?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Can I Travel to See My Family?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>A lot of people are wondering this right now, especially as the pandemic has prevented many families from maintaining their usual physical contact.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11829707\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11829707\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/family-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With usual visits disrupted by the pandemic, many people are craving tips to see family \u003ccite>(Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For folks who are determined to travel, and want to minimize their risk, we created \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1966305/quiz-planning-a-summer-trip-to-visit-family-check-your-covid-19-travel-risk\">this short checklist quiz\u003c/a> in consultation with medical experts and government health guidelines, to help you keep track of your household’s distancing habits and test for leaks in your stay-at-home bubble.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When you try the quiz you’ll be reminded that taking precautions will reduce, but can’t eliminate, your risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>OK, I Traveled… and Now I’m Worried I Might Have COVID-19. How Long After I Return Should I Get Tested?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Maldonado and Chin-Hong confirm that there’s a window of around two to 14 days from when you are exposed to when your symptoms show, or when you would test positive. The average length of time for this is about five days. That means, say our experts, that getting a test five days after you return from traveling is a good rule of thumb.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They advise being extra sure to maintain your usual pandemic protocol of keeping social distance and wearing a facial covering in public before you get your test. These precautions mean you can be somewhat reassured that even if you \u003cem>did\u003c/em> contract COVID-19 on your travels, the risk that you’ve infected others is much lowered.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What Else Should I Consider When I’m on My Trip?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The big takeaway? If you decide to go against official guidance and travel this summer, this isn’t going to be a “normal” vacation. You will be 100% less carefree than you might usually be on your time off, and you’ll be doing things like:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Planning your route to check it doesn’t take you through any COVID-19 hot spots, rather than taking the scenic route\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Choosing a restaurant based on how far apart their tables are, rather than what you see on their menu\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Arriving at your rental property and disinfecting the surfaces, rather than jumping in the pool straightaway\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Strolling 20 minutes into a downtown area where you’re staying and having to turn back because you’ve realized you’ve forgotten your mask\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If all of this sounds incredibly stressful, you might reconsider why you’re choosing to take a trip right now — and potentially redesign your plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for rest and relaxation, it may be that, in 2020, traveling \u003cem>isn’t\u003c/em> what’s going to provide it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Skip to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#sex\">Sex and Physical Contact Risks\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#dating\">Dating During a Pandemic\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#alts\">Temporary Alternatives for Sex and Dating\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#cohabit\">Advice for Cohabiting Couples\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Note: This guide to sex and dating includes some graphic language.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Let’s get this straight: during the COVID-19 pandemic, there \u003cem>is\u003c/em> no “safe way” to have sex with someone you don’t live and quarantine with.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But humans are humans, and we know some folks \u003cem>will\u003c/em> still make the choice to get physically intimate with other people, despite the presence of a highly contagious disease in our midst. So we \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11826381/sex-and-dating-in-the-covid-19-era-what-do-you-want-to-know\">asked for your anonymous questions\u003c/a>, and created this guide to sex and dating during the coronavirus pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Because there’s no 100%-safe way to date or have sex outside your household right now, you’ll see the super-unsexy — yet \u003cem>super\u003c/em>-important — phrase “harm reduction strategies” throughout this guide. That’s because when it comes to engaging in social and physical intimacy, it’s all about weighing your risk factors, assessing them against the risk factors of the person (or people) you’d like to have sex with and doing everything you can to further \u003cem>reduce\u003c/em> the potential harm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We’ve consulted with these sex and health experts:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Stephanie Cohen\u003c/strong>, medical director of San Francisco City Clinic\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Nenna Joiner\u003c/strong>, owner of Oakland sex store Feelmore and former adult filmmaker\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Julia Feldman\u003c/strong>, Bay Area sex educator and consultant at Giving the Talk\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch1>\u003ca id=\"sex\">\u003c/a>Sex, Physical Contact and COVID-19\u003c/h1>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11828124\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11828124\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/kissing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/kissing.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/kissing-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/kissing-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/kissing-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/kissing-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kissing represents a high transmission risk for COVID-19 right now. \u003ccite>(Victoria Borodinova/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>What bodily fluids can carry COVID-19?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>So many aspects of the coronavirus remain mysterious to scientists, and that includes the full scope of COVID-19’s relationship with sex. But here’s what we do know.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If someone has COVID-19, they can transmit the virus via particles in:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Their saliva\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Their mucus\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Their breath\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The coronavirus has also been found in the semen and feces of people with COVID-19. It \u003cem>hasn’t\u003c/em> been found in vaginal fluid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Can COVID-19 be spread through sex, whether vaginal or anal? The scientific community actually doesn’t know for sure yet. What we do know is that “sex is the definition of close contact,” as Stephanie Cohen puts it. So if you’re close enough to get physically intimate with someone with COVID-19, you’re \u003cem>definitely\u003c/em> close enough to have a high risk of being infected via those particles they’re exhaling.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>How dangerous is kissing?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Kissing someone outside of your household is one of \u003cem>the\u003c/em> most risky things you can do right now, Cohen says, because of how much exchange of saliva it involves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For this reason, she says, kissing might actually present a \u003cem>higher\u003c/em> risk of transmission than vaginal or anal sex. And anything that increases your respiration and your respiratory rate “will likely result in the release of more respiratory droplets,” thus increasing the risk of transmission — think heavy breathing.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Are certain \u003cem>types\u003c/em> of sex riskier?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Because the coronavirus has been found in feces — and because gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea can occur sometimes with COVID-19 infection — Cohen says there’s a likely chance that anal sex or oral-anal contact \u003cem>would\u003c/em> pose more of a transmission risk than other forms of sex such as penile-vaginal contact, for example.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That said, medical professionals just don’t know for sure. COVID-19 transmission risk would also be impacted by a number of other factors, such as the degree of face-to-face contact and how infectious the person with COVID-19 is at the time of the sexual encounter. Right now, there just isn’t enough data to be definitive, Cohen says — so it’s all about assessing those various risk indicators we \u003cem>do\u003c/em> know about.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>If I \u003cem>do\u003c/em> have sex, what are some things I can do to reduce my risk of catching COVID-19?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If you’re utterly determined to have sex outside of your household right now, these precautions represent harm reduction strategies:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Wearing a mask:\u003c/strong> Remember, a mask protects the other person in how it limits the spread of \u003cem>your\u003c/em> respiratory droplets. For masks to truly reduce the risks of either sexual partner getting COVID-19, both people would have to wear a mask: a mutual masking, if you will. “It might not be a strategy that works for everyone,” Cohen says, “but certainly I think it’s one that \u003cem>could\u003c/em> reduce risk.” Remember though: as Nenna Joiner reminds us, masks are like condoms in the sense that you “still need to know how to put [them] on \u003cem>correctly\u003c/em>.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Choosing positions that minimize face-to-face contact:\u003c/strong> Spooning sex, doggy-style, reverse-cowboy/cowgirl/cowperson — consider agreeing to stick to sexual arrangements that keep your faces far apart, and ideally with one person faced completely away from the other. (It’s a bit of a spontaneity-killer, yes, but it’s a good idea to agree to this one \u003cem>before\u003c/em> you start having sex, to avoid ‘the heat of the moment’ making the decisions for you.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Remember cleanliness:\u003c/strong> “Washing up really well, both before and after sex” is another way sexual partners can potentially reduce their risk to each other, Cohen says. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If you don’t have soap and water on hand, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol and rub your hands together until they feel dry. \u003cem>Don’t\u003c/em> use sanitizer anywhere intimate — it will really irritate that delicate skin. If you have someone else’s bodily fluids on your body, be sure to wash them off thoroughly. You cannot “absorb” the coronavirus through your skin, but you might \u003cem>touch\u003c/em> your skin and then touch your face. If you’re using sex toys, wash those with soap and warm water.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Using condoms and other barriers:\u003c/strong> Wearing a condom during sex will decrease your exposure to saliva or feces. For oral sex, using a condom or dental dam similarly provides a barrier. This is especially important for any anal contact.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Keep it quick:\u003c/strong> Minimizing the length of a sexual encounter is a harm reduction strategy in how it’s reducing the amount of time you’re potentially being exposed to the virus.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Consider things that \u003cem>don’t\u003c/em> exchange fluids:\u003c/strong> Mutual masturbation could be considered a harm reduction strategy, Cohen says. But don’t forget that if you’re simultaneously making out, “that could actually be \u003cem>higher\u003c/em> risk than a quick session of oral sex,” she says.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>And remember: Don’t forget to practice the safe sex you usually would before the pandemic.\u003cb>\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003c/b>With all this in mind, we’ll say it again: right now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, \u003cem>there is no way\u003c/em> of having sex with someone outside your household that carries zero risk of transmitting or obtaining the virus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everyone’s looking for a magic loophole,” acknowledges Julia Feldman, “and it doesn’t really exist.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And here’s \u003cem>another\u003c/em> tricky thing. Even if you and your partner agree to abide by all of the above harm reduction strategies in the cold light of day, things can shift in the heat of the moment. Previously agreed-upon plans can fall apart when inhibitions are lowered and you’re turned on, especially if alcohol is involved — and in these circumstances “you’re less likely to use your prefrontal cortex to really analyze the risk involved in the situation,” Feldman stresses. “Especially if you haven’t had sex in a long time and you’re very excited to do it.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So if you’re concerned that your safety boundaries might be in any way reduced or made negotiable during sex… back away, and prioritize your health.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11828141\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11828141\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Couple-Nicholas-Swatz-Pexels.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Couple-Nicholas-Swatz-Pexels.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Couple-Nicholas-Swatz-Pexels-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Couple-Nicholas-Swatz-Pexels-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Couple-Nicholas-Swatz-Pexels-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Couple-Nicholas-Swatz-Pexels-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There’s no way to have sex with someone outside your household that’s risk-free for COVID-19 right now. \u003ccite>(Nicholas Swatz/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch4>OK… I had sex anyway. How long should I wait to get a COVID-19 test?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If you aren’t sure whether your sexual partner had COVID-19, the best time to get tested for the coronavirus would be between five and 14 days after the encounter, says Stephanie Cohen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s because the median average time from exposure to coronavirus symptom onset is five days — so testing any earlier than that might not yield an accurate result — but the incubation period (the amount of time you can be infected before showing symptoms) is \u003cem>up to\u003c/em> 14 days.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Is isolating for 14 days between sexual partners a good idea?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Here’s the idea: you have sex with someone, and then wait for 14 days to see if you develop symptoms of COVID-19. If you don’t, you’re good to move on to a new partner safe in the knowledge you don’t have the disease and aren’t passing it on — right?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not quite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a good strategy; it’s a harm reduction strategy,” Cohen says, but “it’s not a zero-risk strategy.” That’s because of the large numbers of people who get COVID-19 but never show any symptoms.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>What about sex with more than one person?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Having multiple people that you have sex with is a definite risk factor for transmitting COVID-19. These kinds of overlapping sexual relationships with different people — going back and forth between people, basically — is called “concurrency” in the sexual health world, and it’s something experts say \u003cem>will\u003c/em> heighten your risk of spreading the disease.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“To minimize that concurrency,” Cohen says, “decrease the network size — which decreases the spread of coronavirus.” Basically, consider reducing the number of people you’re having sex with during the pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Where does that leave you if you practice polyamory, which is all about having multiple sexual relationships?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nenna Joiner says that yes, some folks \u003cem>are\u003c/em> deciding to take a break from polyamorous intimacy during the pandemic owing to the heightened risks of having different partners right now. But other poly people are choosing to isolate together “as a poly family,” they say, and agreeing to only have sex “within that sphere of people.” Ultimately, it’s about finding the solution that works best for your health, and that of others.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>What about group sex?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If group sex (having sex with multiple people at the \u003cem>same\u003c/em> time) was your thing before the pandemic, Stephanie Cohen has a message for you: “The fewer people, the better.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s because with every additional person in a situation — social \u003cem>or\u003c/em> sexual — you’re adding a potential COVID-19 case, whether they know they have it or not. In a group sex situation, that person is then potentially transmitting the coronavirus to multiple people at one time — who could then go on to infect others, who then go on to… you get the picture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you do continue to choose group sex, New York City’s public health department \u003ca href=\"https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/covid-sex-guidance.pdf\">advises you\u003c/a> to “Go with a consistent sex partner” in such a situation, and “pick larger, more open, and well-ventilated spaces.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>What about sex workers? How can they make it work right now?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Is there a way to safely engage in sex work in the midst of a pandemic?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s “a profession that certainly carries risk,” Cohen stresses, due to the amount of close physical contact involved. In addition to the other strategies discussed here, some additional harm reduction strategies sex workers might consider are to limit the number of clients they see during the pandemic, to opt for a smaller circle of regular clients and “more spacing out in-between partners.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch1>\u003ca id=\"dating\">\u003c/a>Dating During the Pandemic\u003c/h1>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11825760\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11825760\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/GettyImages-1214738423_1920x.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1078\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/GettyImages-1214738423_1920x.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/GettyImages-1214738423_1920x-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/GettyImages-1214738423_1920x-800x449.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/GettyImages-1214738423_1920x-1020x573.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">As shelter-in-place order ease, Bay Area residents will have to negotiate new boundaries around who they hang out with, and how. \u003ccite>(Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch4>Who is ‘safe’ to date right now?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>As if finding a match with someone you’re emotional and physically compatible with in all the \u003cem>expected\u003c/em> ways wasn’t fraught enough — you now have the coronavirus risk compatibility to consider, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is, Feldman admits, “a really unfortunate layer to add to dating.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Get ready for some frank communication with partners, both current \u003cem>and\u003c/em> potential ones, about your circumstances and behaviors around contact with other people. How many people are they seeing, socially or sexually? How does their daily life look in terms of interactions with other people? Are they an essential worker? If so, what kind of traffic does their place of work experience?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a nutshell, this is not the time for mystery — and in many ways, you’ll have to be your own contact tracer, says Nenna Joiner.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>How much do I need to talk about COVID-19 with potential partners?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Open, honest communication about your health has never been more crucial than right now. And, as Julia Feldman notes, if you’re getting sexually intimate with somebody, you \u003cem>should\u003c/em> already be talking to that person about your health and sexual health status. COVID-19 is now another communicable disease for you and your sexual partner(s) to be discussing, without holding anything back. (Remember though: somebody can have the coronavirus and have zero symptoms. Just because somebody thinks they don’t have COVID-19 doesn’t mean they are \u003cem>definitely\u003c/em> COVID-19-free.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Starting these conversations can feel tricky, especially with someone you barely know, so Feldman advises you initiate the conversation by leading with your \u003cem>own\u003c/em> experience — a time you were concerned you might have been at risk for contracting COVID-19, perhaps, or a recent decision to seek out a test for the disease. Leading with your own vulnerability, she says, can really open up a conversation without putting your prospective partner on the spot. You don’t want them to feel grilled, or accused. “That definitely doesn’t set the mood, and it doesn’t build trust,” Feldman says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Ultimately, at the end of the day, people are trying to figure out how to get all of their needs met as safely as possible,” reminds Feldman. “That’s a lot to navigate! This is brand new stuff. We are going to be messy.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In being thoughtful though, don’t forget to acknowledge your own boundaries — and forget about anyone who \u003cem>doesn’t\u003c/em> respect them, especially during a pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Being an advocate for your own safety — and working to limit community transmission of the coronavirus — means not letting any potential partners pressure you into meeting up in person, or engaging in any sexual contact you don’t want to have.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size='medium' align='right' citation=\"Julia Feldman, sex educator\"]‘Ultimately, at the end of the day, people are trying to figure out how to get all of their needs met as safely as possible. That’s a lot to navigate!’[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>I live with other people. What do \u003cem>they\u003c/em> need to know about my dating and sex life?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If you’re sharing your living situation with roommates or family, sorry: your business is now \u003cem>their\u003c/em> business, especially if their own health places them in a vulnerable category.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That means you should be as transparent as possible with the people you live with about your relationship(s), and the types of activities and the type of risks that you’re involved in, Feldman says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first step in navigating this should be talking with the person you’re dating or having sex with, to establish \u003cem>their\u003c/em> level of risk. You need to work out the potential COVID-19 risk their behavior and circumstances pose not just to you, but therefore to the people you cohabit with.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You should be prepared to discuss how you propose to minimize your roommates’ risk, whether that’s avoiding shared spaces in your home, relentless sanitizing of your living environment — or whether your cohabitees are prepared to \u003cem>not\u003c/em> do this and accept the heightened risk, and the potential consequences of that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Basically, get used to communicating because “you need to have some very frank conversations about how you’re going to try to keep everyone safe, and prioritize \u003cem>everyone’s\u003c/em> health and well-being,” Feldman says. It’s \u003cem>that\u003c/em> big a deal that ultimately, Cohen says, your roommates or family “should have veto power in terms of you engaging in risky behavior and bringing it back to them.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch1>\u003ca id=\"alts\">\u003c/a>Temporary Alternatives for Sex and Dating\u003c/h1>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11828122\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11828122\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/NennaJoiner-1020x608-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/NennaJoiner-1020x608-1.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/NennaJoiner-1020x608-1-800x477.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/NennaJoiner-1020x608-1-160x95.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nenna Joiner at Feelmore Adult Gallery in Oakland, which they founded in 2011. \u003ccite>(Pendarvis Harshaw/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch4>Is ‘distanced sex’ a thing?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Totally, says Joiner: social distancing and forgoing physical touch does \u003cem>not\u003c/em> have to be a barrier to sexual intimacy. Sex toys which use Bluetooth connectivity can be used or worn by one partner and activated remotely by their partner from six feet or more away, without any physical contact. If you want to increase that distance, Joiner says you could use these kinds of toys in conjunction with phone sex, or voyeurism.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It might sound impersonal, but Joiner says distanced products actually require just as much effort and communication, if not more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You’ve got to turn on a person to make them feel confident and comfortable and warm like you’re there,” they say. (Joiner’s pro tip: If you’re purchasing this kind of remote toy for the first time, try it out solo first to really get to grips with it — and minimize any awkwardness when you come to use it with your partner.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>I know I am ‘my own safest partner.’ How can I make the most of that?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Nenna Joiner reminds that some people might actually welcome the break from active dating that COVID-19 enforces. Some people with anxiety can often find the machinery of dating — conversation, sex with someone new — stressful and anxiety-provoking. If that’s you, Joiner says to take advantage of this “buffer,” to get some respite. They also want to remind you that not everyone in the world is into self-pleasure — and if that’s you, that’s \u003cem>totally\u003c/em> fine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If limiting your physical intimacy with others is something you’re committed to, you may be considering acquiring sex toys to concentrate on your personal pleasure instead. Joiner says many sex shops, including their own, offer online chat services, where you can consult with an expert about exactly what you’re looking for. Joiner says some of Feelmore’s live chats can get “crazy,” so don’t worry about being frank with the professionals. Online deliveries or courier services are also available in many stores, to enable you to maintain social distancing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Joiner’s entry-level advice with your purchases: “Stay on the lower end (on price), figure your body out for yourself and \u003cem>then\u003c/em> progress from there.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>What about taking everything online?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If you decide to take your sex life fully online to eliminate any close contact or in-person elements, New York City’s public health experts advise that if you normally meet your sexual partners online (or make a living on the internet), “video dates, sexting, subscription-based fan platforms, sexy ‘Zoom parties’ or chat rooms may be options for you.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you choose this option, don’t forget to keep your environments clean in a way you would if someone else \u003cem>was\u003c/em> present, and disinfect any keyboards and touch screens you’re using that you share with other other people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, don’t let the possibilities of the internet (and let’s face it, lockdown-induced frustrations) override your normal judgment around your online privacy and personal safety. Especially when it comes to sending nudes or other intimate material to someone you don’t know and trust.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>How can I ‘have’ intimacy if it’s not safe to touch someone right now?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Don’t be deterred or dismayed by how new all this feels either, Joiner says. The pandemic means many of us have had to learn new ways of living in general, and these adaptations to our sexual lives are in many ways “an opportunity to create a new life sexually for ourselves as well,” they say.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Joiner believes that this might even be a spur to \u003cem>regain\u003c/em> intimacy for many people, because of the extra imagination and effort required. It’s a chance, they say, to make sure that you’re really focusing on your own emotional needs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Julia Feldman advises that this is also a potential moment to redefine what intimacy means for \u003cem>you\u003c/em>, beyond mere physical touch: “We can’t say that intimacy is dead!” she says. “It just has to function slightly differently.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch1>\u003ca id=\"cohabit\">\u003c/a>Advice for Cohabiting Couples\u003c/h1>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11826424\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11826424\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/couple.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/couple.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/couple-800x500.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/couple-1020x638.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/couple-160x100.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/couple-1536x960.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cohabitating during a pandemic can present a whole new set of issues to tackle around sex. \u003ccite>(Retha Ferguson/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch4>I \u003cem>live\u003c/em> with my partner but we’re not having much sex. Help!\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>It’s not just single folks who aren’t \u003cem>necessarily\u003c/em> having the quantity or quality of physical contact they’d prefer during quarantine. For a couple who lives together, even a previously harmonious relationship can be severely tested by 24/7 cohabitation during COVID-19 — and result in a drop in intimacy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s all about switching up your timing to reinvigorate a dynamic, Joiner says. They recommend taking separate breaks outside of your shared accommodation — like a solo lunch break at the park — but also occasionally meeting up in a fresh setting that’s not where you live together. Joiner recommends trying a joint picnic, or a driving date — shared experiences that “will actually lead you to have to know \u003cem>why\u003c/em> you’re in a relationship with your partner, and then to lead towards more intimacy, which leads to more sex.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t forget the power of dressing up slightly too, Joiner says, who warns against “the rut of seeing each other in certain clothes” (e.g. your work-from-home sweats.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even making a little effort for regular activities can go a long way, they say. “Like my partner: Yesterday we went to church online, and she puts on a dress. I’m like, ‘shit!'”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>My live-in partner is really bad at social distancing, and I’m worried to kiss or have sex with them. What can I do?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If you’re covering your face in public and maintaining social distance, but your partner doesn’t, they’re not only heightening their own risk of contracting COVID-19 but bringing their risk home to you. How can you have that conversation in a way that makes change?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a sense, this conversation is an extension of the dialogues you and your partner have already (hopefully!) had about trust and fidelity of all kinds within your relationship, and the things that matter to you, whether that’s strict monogamy or communication around other partnerships you may have. Agreeing to even be \u003cem>in\u003c/em> a relationship is about declaring an intent to care for that other person’s wellbeing and safety in certain regards, and any breach of that — like bringing home a risk of COVID-19 without discussion — represents a decision to disregard that agreement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So if you’re in this situation, try explicitly framing this with your partner as a fidelity issue, Feldman recommends: “We made a commitment to protect each other through the good and bad, and right now this is pretty bad.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She advises aiming to come to a reaffirmed agreement with your partner about “what level of risk you’re both willing to take on, and to really sign onto that.” Then, if there’s still a breach, you really need to talk about respect within your relationship, and whether you’re both really committed to each other.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When opening up these dialogues with your partner, Feldman also advises emphasizing that these are not “normal times,” and \u003cem>this is not forever\u003c/em>. These restrictions and limitations for which you’re advocating on the grounds of your shared health — and the trust in your relationship — are temporary. “You’re not saying your husband can never, for example, go play poker with the guys ever again, or whatever it is that he wants to do.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>If you still have questions about safe(r) sex and dating during the COVID-19 pandemic, submit them anonymously here — we may update this guide.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfORlnLyeRwi5X3h-SJ8SwhVxUbu0-wfpkL0sGfMxWFLl2gvw/viewform?embedded=true\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Skip to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#sex\">Sex and Physical Contact Risks\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#dating\">Dating During a Pandemic\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#alts\">Temporary Alternatives for Sex and Dating\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#cohabit\">Advice for Cohabiting Couples\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Note: This guide to sex and dating includes some graphic language.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Let’s get this straight: during the COVID-19 pandemic, there \u003cem>is\u003c/em> no “safe way” to have sex with someone you don’t live and quarantine with.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But humans are humans, and we know some folks \u003cem>will\u003c/em> still make the choice to get physically intimate with other people, despite the presence of a highly contagious disease in our midst. So we \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11826381/sex-and-dating-in-the-covid-19-era-what-do-you-want-to-know\">asked for your anonymous questions\u003c/a>, and created this guide to sex and dating during the coronavirus pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Because there’s no 100%-safe way to date or have sex outside your household right now, you’ll see the super-unsexy — yet \u003cem>super\u003c/em>-important — phrase “harm reduction strategies” throughout this guide. That’s because when it comes to engaging in social and physical intimacy, it’s all about weighing your risk factors, assessing them against the risk factors of the person (or people) you’d like to have sex with and doing everything you can to further \u003cem>reduce\u003c/em> the potential harm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We’ve consulted with these sex and health experts:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Stephanie Cohen\u003c/strong>, medical director of San Francisco City Clinic\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Nenna Joiner\u003c/strong>, owner of Oakland sex store Feelmore and former adult filmmaker\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Julia Feldman\u003c/strong>, Bay Area sex educator and consultant at Giving the Talk\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch1>\u003ca id=\"sex\">\u003c/a>Sex, Physical Contact and COVID-19\u003c/h1>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11828124\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11828124\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/kissing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/kissing.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/kissing-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/kissing-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/kissing-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/kissing-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kissing represents a high transmission risk for COVID-19 right now. \u003ccite>(Victoria Borodinova/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>What bodily fluids can carry COVID-19?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>So many aspects of the coronavirus remain mysterious to scientists, and that includes the full scope of COVID-19’s relationship with sex. But here’s what we do know.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If someone has COVID-19, they can transmit the virus via particles in:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Their saliva\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Their mucus\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Their breath\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The coronavirus has also been found in the semen and feces of people with COVID-19. It \u003cem>hasn’t\u003c/em> been found in vaginal fluid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Can COVID-19 be spread through sex, whether vaginal or anal? The scientific community actually doesn’t know for sure yet. What we do know is that “sex is the definition of close contact,” as Stephanie Cohen puts it. So if you’re close enough to get physically intimate with someone with COVID-19, you’re \u003cem>definitely\u003c/em> close enough to have a high risk of being infected via those particles they’re exhaling.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>How dangerous is kissing?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Kissing someone outside of your household is one of \u003cem>the\u003c/em> most risky things you can do right now, Cohen says, because of how much exchange of saliva it involves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For this reason, she says, kissing might actually present a \u003cem>higher\u003c/em> risk of transmission than vaginal or anal sex. And anything that increases your respiration and your respiratory rate “will likely result in the release of more respiratory droplets,” thus increasing the risk of transmission — think heavy breathing.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Are certain \u003cem>types\u003c/em> of sex riskier?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Because the coronavirus has been found in feces — and because gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea can occur sometimes with COVID-19 infection — Cohen says there’s a likely chance that anal sex or oral-anal contact \u003cem>would\u003c/em> pose more of a transmission risk than other forms of sex such as penile-vaginal contact, for example.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That said, medical professionals just don’t know for sure. COVID-19 transmission risk would also be impacted by a number of other factors, such as the degree of face-to-face contact and how infectious the person with COVID-19 is at the time of the sexual encounter. Right now, there just isn’t enough data to be definitive, Cohen says — so it’s all about assessing those various risk indicators we \u003cem>do\u003c/em> know about.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>If I \u003cem>do\u003c/em> have sex, what are some things I can do to reduce my risk of catching COVID-19?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If you’re utterly determined to have sex outside of your household right now, these precautions represent harm reduction strategies:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Wearing a mask:\u003c/strong> Remember, a mask protects the other person in how it limits the spread of \u003cem>your\u003c/em> respiratory droplets. For masks to truly reduce the risks of either sexual partner getting COVID-19, both people would have to wear a mask: a mutual masking, if you will. “It might not be a strategy that works for everyone,” Cohen says, “but certainly I think it’s one that \u003cem>could\u003c/em> reduce risk.” Remember though: as Nenna Joiner reminds us, masks are like condoms in the sense that you “still need to know how to put [them] on \u003cem>correctly\u003c/em>.”\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Choosing positions that minimize face-to-face contact:\u003c/strong> Spooning sex, doggy-style, reverse-cowboy/cowgirl/cowperson — consider agreeing to stick to sexual arrangements that keep your faces far apart, and ideally with one person faced completely away from the other. (It’s a bit of a spontaneity-killer, yes, but it’s a good idea to agree to this one \u003cem>before\u003c/em> you start having sex, to avoid ‘the heat of the moment’ making the decisions for you.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Remember cleanliness:\u003c/strong> “Washing up really well, both before and after sex” is another way sexual partners can potentially reduce their risk to each other, Cohen says. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If you don’t have soap and water on hand, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol and rub your hands together until they feel dry. \u003cem>Don’t\u003c/em> use sanitizer anywhere intimate — it will really irritate that delicate skin. If you have someone else’s bodily fluids on your body, be sure to wash them off thoroughly. You cannot “absorb” the coronavirus through your skin, but you might \u003cem>touch\u003c/em> your skin and then touch your face. If you’re using sex toys, wash those with soap and warm water.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Using condoms and other barriers:\u003c/strong> Wearing a condom during sex will decrease your exposure to saliva or feces. For oral sex, using a condom or dental dam similarly provides a barrier. This is especially important for any anal contact.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Keep it quick:\u003c/strong> Minimizing the length of a sexual encounter is a harm reduction strategy in how it’s reducing the amount of time you’re potentially being exposed to the virus.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Consider things that \u003cem>don’t\u003c/em> exchange fluids:\u003c/strong> Mutual masturbation could be considered a harm reduction strategy, Cohen says. But don’t forget that if you’re simultaneously making out, “that could actually be \u003cem>higher\u003c/em> risk than a quick session of oral sex,” she says.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>And remember: Don’t forget to practice the safe sex you usually would before the pandemic.\u003cb>\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003c/b>With all this in mind, we’ll say it again: right now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, \u003cem>there is no way\u003c/em> of having sex with someone outside your household that carries zero risk of transmitting or obtaining the virus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everyone’s looking for a magic loophole,” acknowledges Julia Feldman, “and it doesn’t really exist.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And here’s \u003cem>another\u003c/em> tricky thing. Even if you and your partner agree to abide by all of the above harm reduction strategies in the cold light of day, things can shift in the heat of the moment. Previously agreed-upon plans can fall apart when inhibitions are lowered and you’re turned on, especially if alcohol is involved — and in these circumstances “you’re less likely to use your prefrontal cortex to really analyze the risk involved in the situation,” Feldman stresses. “Especially if you haven’t had sex in a long time and you’re very excited to do it.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So if you’re concerned that your safety boundaries might be in any way reduced or made negotiable during sex… back away, and prioritize your health.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11828141\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11828141\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Couple-Nicholas-Swatz-Pexels.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Couple-Nicholas-Swatz-Pexels.jpg 1900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Couple-Nicholas-Swatz-Pexels-800x539.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Couple-Nicholas-Swatz-Pexels-1020x687.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Couple-Nicholas-Swatz-Pexels-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Couple-Nicholas-Swatz-Pexels-1536x1035.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There’s no way to have sex with someone outside your household that’s risk-free for COVID-19 right now. \u003ccite>(Nicholas Swatz/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch4>OK… I had sex anyway. How long should I wait to get a COVID-19 test?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If you aren’t sure whether your sexual partner had COVID-19, the best time to get tested for the coronavirus would be between five and 14 days after the encounter, says Stephanie Cohen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s because the median average time from exposure to coronavirus symptom onset is five days — so testing any earlier than that might not yield an accurate result — but the incubation period (the amount of time you can be infected before showing symptoms) is \u003cem>up to\u003c/em> 14 days.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>Is isolating for 14 days between sexual partners a good idea?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Here’s the idea: you have sex with someone, and then wait for 14 days to see if you develop symptoms of COVID-19. If you don’t, you’re good to move on to a new partner safe in the knowledge you don’t have the disease and aren’t passing it on — right?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not quite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a good strategy; it’s a harm reduction strategy,” Cohen says, but “it’s not a zero-risk strategy.” That’s because of the large numbers of people who get COVID-19 but never show any symptoms.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>What about sex with more than one person?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Having multiple people that you have sex with is a definite risk factor for transmitting COVID-19. These kinds of overlapping sexual relationships with different people — going back and forth between people, basically — is called “concurrency” in the sexual health world, and it’s something experts say \u003cem>will\u003c/em> heighten your risk of spreading the disease.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“To minimize that concurrency,” Cohen says, “decrease the network size — which decreases the spread of coronavirus.” Basically, consider reducing the number of people you’re having sex with during the pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Where does that leave you if you practice polyamory, which is all about having multiple sexual relationships?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nenna Joiner says that yes, some folks \u003cem>are\u003c/em> deciding to take a break from polyamorous intimacy during the pandemic owing to the heightened risks of having different partners right now. But other poly people are choosing to isolate together “as a poly family,” they say, and agreeing to only have sex “within that sphere of people.” Ultimately, it’s about finding the solution that works best for your health, and that of others.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>What about group sex?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If group sex (having sex with multiple people at the \u003cem>same\u003c/em> time) was your thing before the pandemic, Stephanie Cohen has a message for you: “The fewer people, the better.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s because with every additional person in a situation — social \u003cem>or\u003c/em> sexual — you’re adding a potential COVID-19 case, whether they know they have it or not. In a group sex situation, that person is then potentially transmitting the coronavirus to multiple people at one time — who could then go on to infect others, who then go on to… you get the picture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you do continue to choose group sex, New York City’s public health department \u003ca href=\"https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/covid-sex-guidance.pdf\">advises you\u003c/a> to “Go with a consistent sex partner” in such a situation, and “pick larger, more open, and well-ventilated spaces.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>What about sex workers? How can they make it work right now?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Is there a way to safely engage in sex work in the midst of a pandemic?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s “a profession that certainly carries risk,” Cohen stresses, due to the amount of close physical contact involved. In addition to the other strategies discussed here, some additional harm reduction strategies sex workers might consider are to limit the number of clients they see during the pandemic, to opt for a smaller circle of regular clients and “more spacing out in-between partners.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch1>\u003ca id=\"dating\">\u003c/a>Dating During the Pandemic\u003c/h1>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11825760\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11825760\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/GettyImages-1214738423_1920x.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1078\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/GettyImages-1214738423_1920x.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/GettyImages-1214738423_1920x-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/GettyImages-1214738423_1920x-800x449.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/GettyImages-1214738423_1920x-1020x573.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">As shelter-in-place order ease, Bay Area residents will have to negotiate new boundaries around who they hang out with, and how. \u003ccite>(Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch4>Who is ‘safe’ to date right now?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>As if finding a match with someone you’re emotional and physically compatible with in all the \u003cem>expected\u003c/em> ways wasn’t fraught enough — you now have the coronavirus risk compatibility to consider, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is, Feldman admits, “a really unfortunate layer to add to dating.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Get ready for some frank communication with partners, both current \u003cem>and\u003c/em> potential ones, about your circumstances and behaviors around contact with other people. How many people are they seeing, socially or sexually? How does their daily life look in terms of interactions with other people? Are they an essential worker? If so, what kind of traffic does their place of work experience?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a nutshell, this is not the time for mystery — and in many ways, you’ll have to be your own contact tracer, says Nenna Joiner.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>How much do I need to talk about COVID-19 with potential partners?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Open, honest communication about your health has never been more crucial than right now. And, as Julia Feldman notes, if you’re getting sexually intimate with somebody, you \u003cem>should\u003c/em> already be talking to that person about your health and sexual health status. COVID-19 is now another communicable disease for you and your sexual partner(s) to be discussing, without holding anything back. (Remember though: somebody can have the coronavirus and have zero symptoms. Just because somebody thinks they don’t have COVID-19 doesn’t mean they are \u003cem>definitely\u003c/em> COVID-19-free.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Starting these conversations can feel tricky, especially with someone you barely know, so Feldman advises you initiate the conversation by leading with your \u003cem>own\u003c/em> experience — a time you were concerned you might have been at risk for contracting COVID-19, perhaps, or a recent decision to seek out a test for the disease. Leading with your own vulnerability, she says, can really open up a conversation without putting your prospective partner on the spot. You don’t want them to feel grilled, or accused. “That definitely doesn’t set the mood, and it doesn’t build trust,” Feldman says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Ultimately, at the end of the day, people are trying to figure out how to get all of their needs met as safely as possible,” reminds Feldman. “That’s a lot to navigate! This is brand new stuff. We are going to be messy.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In being thoughtful though, don’t forget to acknowledge your own boundaries — and forget about anyone who \u003cem>doesn’t\u003c/em> respect them, especially during a pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Being an advocate for your own safety — and working to limit community transmission of the coronavirus — means not letting any potential partners pressure you into meeting up in person, or engaging in any sexual contact you don’t want to have.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>I live with other people. What do \u003cem>they\u003c/em> need to know about my dating and sex life?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If you’re sharing your living situation with roommates or family, sorry: your business is now \u003cem>their\u003c/em> business, especially if their own health places them in a vulnerable category.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That means you should be as transparent as possible with the people you live with about your relationship(s), and the types of activities and the type of risks that you’re involved in, Feldman says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first step in navigating this should be talking with the person you’re dating or having sex with, to establish \u003cem>their\u003c/em> level of risk. You need to work out the potential COVID-19 risk their behavior and circumstances pose not just to you, but therefore to the people you cohabit with.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You should be prepared to discuss how you propose to minimize your roommates’ risk, whether that’s avoiding shared spaces in your home, relentless sanitizing of your living environment — or whether your cohabitees are prepared to \u003cem>not\u003c/em> do this and accept the heightened risk, and the potential consequences of that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Basically, get used to communicating because “you need to have some very frank conversations about how you’re going to try to keep everyone safe, and prioritize \u003cem>everyone’s\u003c/em> health and well-being,” Feldman says. It’s \u003cem>that\u003c/em> big a deal that ultimately, Cohen says, your roommates or family “should have veto power in terms of you engaging in risky behavior and bringing it back to them.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch1>\u003ca id=\"alts\">\u003c/a>Temporary Alternatives for Sex and Dating\u003c/h1>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11828122\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11828122\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/NennaJoiner-1020x608-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/NennaJoiner-1020x608-1.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/NennaJoiner-1020x608-1-800x477.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/NennaJoiner-1020x608-1-160x95.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nenna Joiner at Feelmore Adult Gallery in Oakland, which they founded in 2011. \u003ccite>(Pendarvis Harshaw/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch4>Is ‘distanced sex’ a thing?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Totally, says Joiner: social distancing and forgoing physical touch does \u003cem>not\u003c/em> have to be a barrier to sexual intimacy. Sex toys which use Bluetooth connectivity can be used or worn by one partner and activated remotely by their partner from six feet or more away, without any physical contact. If you want to increase that distance, Joiner says you could use these kinds of toys in conjunction with phone sex, or voyeurism.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It might sound impersonal, but Joiner says distanced products actually require just as much effort and communication, if not more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You’ve got to turn on a person to make them feel confident and comfortable and warm like you’re there,” they say. (Joiner’s pro tip: If you’re purchasing this kind of remote toy for the first time, try it out solo first to really get to grips with it — and minimize any awkwardness when you come to use it with your partner.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>I know I am ‘my own safest partner.’ How can I make the most of that?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Nenna Joiner reminds that some people might actually welcome the break from active dating that COVID-19 enforces. Some people with anxiety can often find the machinery of dating — conversation, sex with someone new — stressful and anxiety-provoking. If that’s you, Joiner says to take advantage of this “buffer,” to get some respite. They also want to remind you that not everyone in the world is into self-pleasure — and if that’s you, that’s \u003cem>totally\u003c/em> fine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If limiting your physical intimacy with others is something you’re committed to, you may be considering acquiring sex toys to concentrate on your personal pleasure instead. Joiner says many sex shops, including their own, offer online chat services, where you can consult with an expert about exactly what you’re looking for. Joiner says some of Feelmore’s live chats can get “crazy,” so don’t worry about being frank with the professionals. Online deliveries or courier services are also available in many stores, to enable you to maintain social distancing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Joiner’s entry-level advice with your purchases: “Stay on the lower end (on price), figure your body out for yourself and \u003cem>then\u003c/em> progress from there.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>What about taking everything online?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If you decide to take your sex life fully online to eliminate any close contact or in-person elements, New York City’s public health experts advise that if you normally meet your sexual partners online (or make a living on the internet), “video dates, sexting, subscription-based fan platforms, sexy ‘Zoom parties’ or chat rooms may be options for you.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you choose this option, don’t forget to keep your environments clean in a way you would if someone else \u003cem>was\u003c/em> present, and disinfect any keyboards and touch screens you’re using that you share with other other people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, don’t let the possibilities of the internet (and let’s face it, lockdown-induced frustrations) override your normal judgment around your online privacy and personal safety. Especially when it comes to sending nudes or other intimate material to someone you don’t know and trust.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>How can I ‘have’ intimacy if it’s not safe to touch someone right now?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>Don’t be deterred or dismayed by how new all this feels either, Joiner says. The pandemic means many of us have had to learn new ways of living in general, and these adaptations to our sexual lives are in many ways “an opportunity to create a new life sexually for ourselves as well,” they say.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Joiner believes that this might even be a spur to \u003cem>regain\u003c/em> intimacy for many people, because of the extra imagination and effort required. It’s a chance, they say, to make sure that you’re really focusing on your own emotional needs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Julia Feldman advises that this is also a potential moment to redefine what intimacy means for \u003cem>you\u003c/em>, beyond mere physical touch: “We can’t say that intimacy is dead!” she says. “It just has to function slightly differently.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch1>\u003ca id=\"cohabit\">\u003c/a>Advice for Cohabiting Couples\u003c/h1>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11826424\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11826424\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/couple.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/couple.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/couple-800x500.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/couple-1020x638.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/couple-160x100.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/couple-1536x960.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cohabitating during a pandemic can present a whole new set of issues to tackle around sex. \u003ccite>(Retha Ferguson/Pexels)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch4>I \u003cem>live\u003c/em> with my partner but we’re not having much sex. Help!\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>It’s not just single folks who aren’t \u003cem>necessarily\u003c/em> having the quantity or quality of physical contact they’d prefer during quarantine. For a couple who lives together, even a previously harmonious relationship can be severely tested by 24/7 cohabitation during COVID-19 — and result in a drop in intimacy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s all about switching up your timing to reinvigorate a dynamic, Joiner says. They recommend taking separate breaks outside of your shared accommodation — like a solo lunch break at the park — but also occasionally meeting up in a fresh setting that’s not where you live together. Joiner recommends trying a joint picnic, or a driving date — shared experiences that “will actually lead you to have to know \u003cem>why\u003c/em> you’re in a relationship with your partner, and then to lead towards more intimacy, which leads to more sex.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t forget the power of dressing up slightly too, Joiner says, who warns against “the rut of seeing each other in certain clothes” (e.g. your work-from-home sweats.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even making a little effort for regular activities can go a long way, they say. “Like my partner: Yesterday we went to church online, and she puts on a dress. I’m like, ‘shit!'”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch4>My live-in partner is really bad at social distancing, and I’m worried to kiss or have sex with them. What can I do?\u003c/h4>\n\u003cp>If you’re covering your face in public and maintaining social distance, but your partner doesn’t, they’re not only heightening their own risk of contracting COVID-19 but bringing their risk home to you. How can you have that conversation in a way that makes change?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In a sense, this conversation is an extension of the dialogues you and your partner have already (hopefully!) had about trust and fidelity of all kinds within your relationship, and the things that matter to you, whether that’s strict monogamy or communication around other partnerships you may have. Agreeing to even be \u003cem>in\u003c/em> a relationship is about declaring an intent to care for that other person’s wellbeing and safety in certain regards, and any breach of that — like bringing home a risk of COVID-19 without discussion — represents a decision to disregard that agreement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So if you’re in this situation, try explicitly framing this with your partner as a fidelity issue, Feldman recommends: “We made a commitment to protect each other through the good and bad, and right now this is pretty bad.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She advises aiming to come to a reaffirmed agreement with your partner about “what level of risk you’re both willing to take on, and to really sign onto that.” Then, if there’s still a breach, you really need to talk about respect within your relationship, and whether you’re both really committed to each other.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When opening up these dialogues with your partner, Feldman also advises emphasizing that these are not “normal times,” and \u003cem>this is not forever\u003c/em>. 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"content": "\u003cp>Wanting to get together with friends and family to celebrate this holiday weekend but nervous about the coronavirus?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With new infections climbing in most states, infectious disease experts discourage group get-togethers, especially one that involves drinking. Bottom line: Watch out for parties or bars.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These settings tend to lead to a breakdown of the very behaviors that help prevent new infections. It’s a dangerous mix: socializing in large groups, sometimes in tight spaces and drinking, which lowers inhibitions and makes it less likely they’ll follow pandemic precautions like wearing masks and practicing good hygiene. Plus party-goers end up talking loudly, which only increases the chance of spraying virus-laden particles on other guests, especially indoors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s really hard to wear a mask in a bar. It’s hard to stay six feet apart. It’s hard to constantly wash your hands and not touch surfaces other people have touched,” says \u003ca href=\"https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/thomas-tsai/\">Dr. Thomas Tsai\u003c/a>, a professor at Harvard University’s T. H. Chan School of Public Health.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you or those you live with are high risk, or you live in a place with a lot of community spread right now (\u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/07/01/885263658/green-yellow-orange-or-red-this-new-tool-shows-covid-19-risk-in-your-county\">look up your state or county here\u003c/a>), it’s probably best to sit out any situation where you will be drinking in a group. If you are planning to go out — or to host a shindig — read on for advice to stay safe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To understand how serious the risks of large alcohol-based gatherings are, consider \u003ca href=\"http://hd.ingham.org/About/ArticlesPublications/tabid/3378/ctl/ArticleView/mid/4286/articleId/9051/Ingham-County-reduces-restaurant-capacity-as-outbreak-linked-to-local-bar-grows.aspx\">the case of Harper’s Restaurant and Brewpub in East Lansing,\u003c/a> Mich. This popular college student hangout spot was linked to more than 150 coronavirus cases from exposure between June 12 and 20.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail says she was first tipped off to the outbreak when two people who had gone to the pub on different days tested positive. When her staff showed up to inspect the bar, it appeared that public health guidance was being followed. The tables were six feet apart. The staff were wearing masks. But Vail says social media told a different story.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There were pictures of giant crowded lines outside and videos of indoors where people were standing up packed together, out on the dance floor,” Vail says. “It tends to be a place where people just get up and walk around, crowd together, dance, all those sorts of things.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The facility soon shut down.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Similar \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/06/19/880912184/younger-adults-are-increasingly-testing-positive-for-coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stories\u003c/a> are popping up all over the country. Recently, states like Arizona, Texas and Florida have \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/06/29/885067257/arizona-issues-new-shutdown-order-as-coronavirus-cases-spike\">shut\u003c/a> down bars, clubs and other venues out of concern they were contributing to a surge in cases.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tsai and his colleagues have \u003ca href=\"https://arxiv.org/abs/2004.10172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">studied\u003c/a> the effect of lock down restrictions in different states using Google mobility data. One of their conclusions was that “limits on bars and restaurants appeared to be the single most effective social distancing order.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But people want to socialize, especially on a long summer weekend. While there are no guarantees, public health experts say there are some general principles and specific precautions that can guide any group gathering. Think of each measure as one more layer of protection that can minimize your risk of catching the virus.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Stay outside, but don’t let that make you cavalier\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>First, a backyard barbecue is much better than a crowded indoor party.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Outside activities, you are definitely safer than inside activities,” says \u003ca href=\"https://www.astho.org/About/Executive-Committee/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dr. Nate Smith\u003c/a>, president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. “There are a lot of things that can be done outdoors safely.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Research shows the chance of catching the virus \u003ca href=\"https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/covid-19/latest-evidence/transmission\">goes down\u003c/a> significantly when you’re outdoors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You get better dilution with air movement in the outdoors. Sunlight is a good inactivator of the virus,” says \u003ca href=\"https://deohs.washington.edu/faculty/scott-meschke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scott Meschke\u003c/a>, a professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But that still doesn’t mean you should forego precautions like wearing masks and social distancing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If people are outdoors and congregating together, without masks right next to each other, shoulder to shoulder, then they are still at risk,” says \u003ca href=\"https://www.health.pa.gov/About/Pages/Leadership.aspx\">Dr. Rachel Levine\u003c/a>, Pennsylvania’s health secretary.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Monitor your personal air space\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Speaking generates a cloud of tiny particles that can reach another person if you are near each other, especially if someone isn’t wearing a mask.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If we’re close together, you’re inhaling a very concentrated cloud. And in that situation, I think you’re getting a pretty significant dose in your respiratory system,” says \u003ca href=\"https://www.pdx.edu/omc/news/richard-l-corsi-named-new-dean-psu%E2%80%99s-maseeh-college-engineering-and-computer-science\">Dr. Richard Corsi\u003c/a>, Dean of Maseeh College of Engineering & Computer Science at Portland State University.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Scientists don’t yet understand what “dose” of the virus leads to someone becoming infected and then developing COVID-19. That depends on a variety of factors like the amount of time you spend in a space with the virus, the concentration of infectious virus in the air and how heavily you are breathing, among other things.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think the most prudent thing to do at this point is just lower your dose as much as possible,” says Corsi.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Indoors? Pay attention to ventilation\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Indoor gatherings pose a higher risk because it’s generally harder to avoid close interactions, and there isn’t as much air flow, either.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Spaces without good ventilation can have tiny aerosolized particles hanging in the room and possibly infecting people. Corsi says it’s not yet clear exactly how much of a role this plays in spreading infection, but there’s growing evidence it can be significant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So what does all this mean for hanging out inside?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Corsi says the best approach is to “make the indoor environment more like the outdoor environment where we know the transmission is much lower.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That means keeping the room well ventilated and regularly refilled with an outdoor supply of air. If nothing else, open the windows and turn on fans. Avoid places that are poorly ventilated where the air seems stagnant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And, of course, always wear your mask.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Think small and exclusive\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>During the pandemic, the best kind of party to host or to attend is for VIPs only. “Keep the occupancy numbers low enough so people are not on top of each other,” says Meschke.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meschke advises limiting gatherings to close contacts who you know are being careful, and focus on what you can personally control, like maintaining distance from others and minimizing your time in confined spaces.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If people are drinking, people are going to lose track of things,” says Meschke. Important things, like getting way too up close and personal, talking too loud, neglecting a mask or touching your face.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is not a good moment to expand your social bubble or let your guard down. “There is no threshold here,” says Meschke. “Right place. Right time. Right host. And you can get infected.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>How do you wear a mask while drinking?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Experts (and common sense) agree: It’s difficult to wear a mask while you’re drinking and eating.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Of course, you’ll have to pull your mask down,” says Dr. Rachel Levine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levine says do your best to leave room around yourself while you’re consuming your beverages or barbeque. Then mask up, again.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When people are not actively eating and drinking, make sure they’re wearing their masks and that there is social distancing as much as possible,” Levine says.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Keep the noise down\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Even outdoors, try to avoid situations where people are shouting. If you’re the host, keep any music low, to limit the need for people to shout over background noise. Shouting or even talking loudly at close range can lead to more droplets being expelled. And no sing-alongs or karaoke. Singing can be a \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6919e6.htm\">particularly potent way\u003c/a> of spreading small droplets that contain the virus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re at a gathering where the noise levels are rising and you start to notice people shouting, it’s probably time to call it a night.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Have plenty of alcohol — for your hands\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>If you’re hosting, stock up on the sanitizer, suggests Meschke. “Make handwashing or hand scrubs readily available, keep squirt bottles on every table,” he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re going out, put a mini-bottle in your purse and use it often, whenever you touch shared surfaces, and especially after using the bathroom.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>BYO-Everything\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>This is not the year to have a gorgeous spread of finger food for your guests. “I would urge people to not share food or drinks with others outside of your household,” said infectious disease specialist \u003ca href=\"https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/profile/joshua-barocas/\">Dr. Joshua Barocas\u003c/a>, at a recent briefing by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. This includes food, utensils, bottles of rum, pitchers of punch, you name it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So bring your own goodies, or eat before you go. And beyond that, come stocked with your own sunscreen, bug spray and wipes and drinking water. “Avoid sharing items. Anything that you can do to limit your physical interactions with others will help reduce the spread,” says Barocas.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Bathrooms beware \u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Be particularly careful of bathrooms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>First, people tend to crowd outside while waiting for their turn. Once inside, take caution not to touch lots of surfaces, which would have been contaminated. Always wash hands carefully when you’re finished. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To understand how serious the risks of large alcohol-based gatherings are, consider \u003ca href=\"http://hd.ingham.org/About/ArticlesPublications/tabid/3378/ctl/ArticleView/mid/4286/articleId/9051/Ingham-County-reduces-restaurant-capacity-as-outbreak-linked-to-local-bar-grows.aspx\">the case of Harper’s Restaurant and Brewpub in East Lansing,\u003c/a> Mich. This popular college student hangout spot was linked to more than 150 coronavirus cases from exposure between June 12 and 20.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail says she was first tipped off to the outbreak when two people who had gone to the pub on different days tested positive. When her staff showed up to inspect the bar, it appeared that public health guidance was being followed. The tables were six feet apart. The staff were wearing masks. But Vail says social media told a different story.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There were pictures of giant crowded lines outside and videos of indoors where people were standing up packed together, out on the dance floor,” Vail says. “It tends to be a place where people just get up and walk around, crowd together, dance, all those sorts of things.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The facility soon shut down.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Similar \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/06/19/880912184/younger-adults-are-increasingly-testing-positive-for-coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stories\u003c/a> are popping up all over the country. Recently, states like Arizona, Texas and Florida have \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/06/29/885067257/arizona-issues-new-shutdown-order-as-coronavirus-cases-spike\">shut\u003c/a> down bars, clubs and other venues out of concern they were contributing to a surge in cases.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tsai and his colleagues have \u003ca href=\"https://arxiv.org/abs/2004.10172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">studied\u003c/a> the effect of lock down restrictions in different states using Google mobility data. One of their conclusions was that “limits on bars and restaurants appeared to be the single most effective social distancing order.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But people want to socialize, especially on a long summer weekend. While there are no guarantees, public health experts say there are some general principles and specific precautions that can guide any group gathering. Think of each measure as one more layer of protection that can minimize your risk of catching the virus.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Stay outside, but don’t let that make you cavalier\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>First, a backyard barbecue is much better than a crowded indoor party.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Outside activities, you are definitely safer than inside activities,” says \u003ca href=\"https://www.astho.org/About/Executive-Committee/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dr. Nate Smith\u003c/a>, president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. “There are a lot of things that can be done outdoors safely.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Research shows the chance of catching the virus \u003ca href=\"https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/covid-19/latest-evidence/transmission\">goes down\u003c/a> significantly when you’re outdoors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You get better dilution with air movement in the outdoors. Sunlight is a good inactivator of the virus,” says \u003ca href=\"https://deohs.washington.edu/faculty/scott-meschke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scott Meschke\u003c/a>, a professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But that still doesn’t mean you should forego precautions like wearing masks and social distancing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If people are outdoors and congregating together, without masks right next to each other, shoulder to shoulder, then they are still at risk,” says \u003ca href=\"https://www.health.pa.gov/About/Pages/Leadership.aspx\">Dr. Rachel Levine\u003c/a>, Pennsylvania’s health secretary.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Monitor your personal air space\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Speaking generates a cloud of tiny particles that can reach another person if you are near each other, especially if someone isn’t wearing a mask.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If we’re close together, you’re inhaling a very concentrated cloud. 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The biggest donations have been from Goya Foods and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Mission Food Hub secured a donation of 1,400 boxes of produce every week from the USDA. 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She heard about the Food Hub from her daughter’s school and has gone to several other food banks to help feed her family of seven.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11827003\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11827003\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Mission-Latino-Food-Hub_5297_WEB.jpg\" alt=\"The group starts putting the food boxes together every Tuesday at 9am and food distribution begins at noon, though many arrive hours earlier to make sure they'll get a box. \" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Mission-Latino-Food-Hub_5297_WEB.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Mission-Latino-Food-Hub_5297_WEB-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The group starts putting the food boxes together every Tuesday at 9am and food distribution begins at noon, though many arrive hours earlier to make sure they’ll get a box. \u003ccite>(Mabel Jiménez/El Tecolote)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, the SF Neighbors Solidarity Network also makes an effort to deliver healthy and organic food, along with other resources such as face masks and hand sanitizer to elderly and homeless people in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We do our shopping ourselves so that we can really make sure the quality of the bags is really high and that people are getting really healthy food,” said Natalia Kresich, organizer of the network.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That program has been around for more than 12 weeks, and besides making home deliveries to those who request help, they also help unhoused people in San Francisco by taking their products to shelters and hotels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What we’re trying to do is basically treat everybody on our list as though they’re one of our neighbors that we’re shopping for,” said Kresich.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It all started when Kresich and her friend Shafagh Farnoud began helping their elderly neighbors, for whom it was not safe to go out to shop for supplies. In the process of helping and checking in on their neighbors, the project grew and they currently help more than 80 households in the city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/Solidarity_SF/status/1275979091867365376\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To date, SF Neighbors Solidarity Network has been sustained by donations from people in their social media, Kresich estimates that people have donated around $10,000.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But both programs would not have been possible without their volunteers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You get to know these people while you also help the community,” said Ernesto Torres, a volunteer for Mission Food Hub. Torres and his family have also been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic – they all lost their jobs with the exception of his dad, who works in construction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The SF Neighbors Solidarity Network has 10 volunteers that pack and distribute the food. The Mission Food Hub currently has around 115 volunteers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11826994\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11826994\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/SFNSN-1.jpg\" alt=\"SF Neighbors Solidarity Network makes an effort to deliver healthy and organic food, along with other resources such as face masks and hand sanitizer to the elderly and unhoused people in San Francisco. \" width=\"800\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/SFNSN-1.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/SFNSN-1-160x114.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">SF Neighbors Solidarity Network makes an effort to deliver healthy and organic food, along with other resources such as face masks and hand sanitizer to the elderly and unhoused people 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The project that started by giving food to 500 families now gives groceries to around 7,000, according to Hernadez.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11826995\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11826995\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Mission-Latino-Food-Hub_5301_WEB-1.jpg\" alt=\"Roberto Hernandez, who organizes the San Francisco Carnaval, is using the volunteers, resources and sponsors that would normally go to the now cancelled event, towards getting food to those in the community who need it. \" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Mission-Latino-Food-Hub_5301_WEB-1.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Mission-Latino-Food-Hub_5301_WEB-1-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roberto Hernandez, who organizes the San Francisco Carnaval, is using the volunteers, resources and sponsors that would normally go to the now-canceled event, towards getting food to those in the community who need it. \u003ccite>(Mabel Jiménez/El Tecolote)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Hernandez, who is the artistic director of Carnaval San Francisco (which was canceled due to COVID-19), used his connections to aid people in the community. The biggest donations have been from Goya Foods and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Mission Food Hub secured a donation of 1,400 boxes of produce every week from the USDA. The effort not only gives food to families – they’re also thinking about the products people need.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I really make sure that the Mission Food Hub is culturally appropriate for our community,” said Hernandez. “Because I believe that we should be able to eat things we like.” For Mission Food Hub, Hernadez realized that base for maize dough (masa) is a highly sought product by families, the majority of whom are Latinos.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They give us what we use most in the kitchen,” said Veliz. “Sometimes they give us products to make tortillas.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Veliz heard about the Mission Food Hub a month ago from her sister and since then, she and her neighbor go to receive food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Aura Cabrera, another visitor to the Food Hub, liked that they give out dairy products because she has a young daughter. “Because of the unemployment, the resources that they give us are a big help,” said Cabrera.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cabrera lost her job as a cook in a Mexican restaurant in the Mission on March 16. She heard about the Food Hub from her daughter’s school and has gone to several other food banks to help feed her family of seven.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11827003\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11827003\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Mission-Latino-Food-Hub_5297_WEB.jpg\" alt=\"The group starts putting the food boxes together every Tuesday at 9am and food distribution begins at noon, though many arrive hours earlier to make sure they'll get a box. \" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Mission-Latino-Food-Hub_5297_WEB.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Mission-Latino-Food-Hub_5297_WEB-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The group starts putting the food boxes together every Tuesday at 9am and food distribution begins at noon, though many arrive hours earlier to make sure they’ll get a box. \u003ccite>(Mabel Jiménez/El Tecolote)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, the SF Neighbors Solidarity Network also makes an effort to deliver healthy and organic food, along with other resources such as face masks and hand sanitizer to elderly and homeless people in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We do our shopping ourselves so that we can really make sure the quality of the bags is really high and that people are getting really healthy food,” said Natalia Kresich, organizer of the network.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That program has been around for more than 12 weeks, and besides making home deliveries to those who request help, they also help unhoused people in San Francisco by taking their products to shelters and hotels.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What we’re trying to do is basically treat everybody on our list as though they’re one of our neighbors that we’re shopping for,” said Kresich.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It all started when Kresich and her friend Shafagh Farnoud began helping their elderly neighbors, for whom it was not safe to go out to shop for supplies. In the process of helping and checking in on their neighbors, the project grew and they currently help more than 80 households in the city.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>To date, SF Neighbors Solidarity Network has been sustained by donations from people in their social media, Kresich estimates that people have donated around $10,000.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But both programs would not have been possible without their volunteers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You get to know these people while you also help the community,” said Ernesto Torres, a volunteer for Mission Food Hub. Torres and his family have also been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic – they all lost their jobs with the exception of his dad, who works in construction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The SF Neighbors Solidarity Network has 10 volunteers that pack and distribute the food. The Mission Food Hub currently has around 115 volunteers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11826994\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11826994\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/SFNSN-1.jpg\" alt=\"SF Neighbors Solidarity Network makes an effort to deliver healthy and organic food, along with other resources such as face masks and hand sanitizer to the elderly and unhoused people in San Francisco. \" width=\"800\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/SFNSN-1.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/SFNSN-1-160x114.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">SF Neighbors Solidarity Network makes an effort to deliver healthy and organic food, along with other resources such as face masks and hand sanitizer to the elderly and unhoused people in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(San Francisco Neighbors Solidarity Network)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“It was just so beautiful just to see so many people coming out because of the local community,” said Hernandez.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The effort from these two programs, along with many others in the city, has helped communities of color that have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"resources\">\u003c/a>Where to find free meals:\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#sf\">San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#alameda\">Alameda County\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#sanmateo\">San Mateo County\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#santaclara\">Santa Clara County\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#sanbruno\">San Bruno\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#marin\">Marin County\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#sonoma\">Sonoma County\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#la\">Los Angeles\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#orange\">Orange County\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#kids\">Free food for school-age kids\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1K0eAjw9vWHjQ4kVAK31ZKvf3S95faLch\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"sf\">\u003c/a>San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca 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In her starring role in the 1998 instructional video/feminist porn film, Bend Over Boyfriend, she stressed the point repeatedly: “It’s deeply important that you are verbal with each other and say, ‘Yes, no, faster, I’m ready, I’m not ready.’ It’s very important because if you’re going on your partner’s wavelength, you’re going to have a greater experience.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Two decades later, through a pandemic, she said it still holds true.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The idea that it’s okay to be that talkative in the service of safety and comfort really is what we learned from that,” Queen said. “It’s a very important lesson in sex and, these days, under most other circumstances.” [ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Negotiating commitment\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>As some counties start to encourage people to form social pods or “quaranteams” as a way to limit socializing among two or three households, we now essentially have to decide which of our friends or family we ask to go steady with us.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I wish I had more polyamorous friends to help me navigate that situation,” said Park, the STI doctor. 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The move is based on evidence that COVID-19 can be spread by people who are infected, but are asymptomatic or presymptomatic – and on growing evidence that even cloth face coverings \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1971025/cdc-says-masks-protect-the-wearer-not-just-other-people\">offer some protection to the wearer\u003c/a>, and not just other people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Under the new statewide guidelines, you must wear a face covering when outside of the home at all times, unless one of these exemptions applies:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>When in a car alone or solely with members of your household\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>When working in a room alone\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>When actively eating or drinking, as long as you're able to maintain 6-foot distance from others who are not members of your household\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>When outdoors and maintaining at least 6 feet of social distancing from others not in your household – but you must carry a face covering with you at all times and put it on when within 6 feet\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>When obtaining a service involving the nose or face for which temporary removal of the mask is necessary\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>When working a job that requires respiratory protection\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Certain people are exempt from the order, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Children under the age of 2 should not wear masks due to the risk of suffocation. Unlike previous orders concerning face masks, children under the age of 12 are no longer exempt.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>People with a medical condition, mental health condition or disability that prevents wearing a face covering\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>People who are hearing impaired or communicating with a person who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Face coverings include any fabric that fully covers the nose and mouth and fits securely, be that a bandanna, scarf, neck gaiter or homemade cotton mask. Officials are encouraging residents to avoid purchasing N95 or surgical masks, which they say are in short supply and should be reserved for front-line health care workers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Face-Coverings-Guidance.aspx\">State health officials say\u003c/a> masks help \"reduce the release of infectious particles into the air when someone speaks, coughs or sneezes, including someone who has COVID-19 but has yet to show any symptoms.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While federal, state and local officials say masks can certainly help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, they stress that wearing them should not replace ongoing hygiene protocols.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=\"news_11834305,science_1966762\" label=\"Related Coverage\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are few reminders when wearing a face mask:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Make sure it completely covers your mouth and nose\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Once you put it on, leave the thing alone! Try not to adjust it\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Wash it frequently\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Continue social distancing practices — stay at least 6 feet away from other people\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Maintain good hygiene — wash your hands thoroughly and often\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Discard your face covering if it is damaged, stretched out or no longer fits over your entire mouth and nose.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html\">this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guide\u003c/a> for more on how to properly wear face coverings and instructions for making your own.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Skip to the Bay Area public transit you use: \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#muni\">San Francisco Muni\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#bart\">BART\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#actransit\">AC Transit\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#ferry\">Ferry Service\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#caltrain\">Caltrain\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>There’s no other way to put it: Bay Area transit agencies are struggling.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When the coronavirus pandemic hit, many businesses told employees to work from home. Local public health authorities mandated that non-essential workers stay home, too. Ridership on all Bay Area public transit systems plummeted as a result.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Agencies have struggled to maintain basic service, keep riders and workers safe and avoid mass layoffs. An infusion of emergency aid from the federal government allowed transit systems to survive, but getting back to “normal” is still far in the future. “We are now facing the complete economic devastation that is the aftermath of this pandemic,” San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Director of Transportation Jeffrey Tumlin said on Tuesday’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101877803/how-covid-19-is-changing-public-transit\">KQED Forum\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What About Safety?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Transit operators have lost hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue since shelter-at-home orders were imposed in March. One of the major challenges they face now is convincing patrons that it’s safe to ride again, even with the coronavirus pandemic still simmering.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s some evidence that transit isn’t to blame for as much transmission of the coronavirus as authorities and the riding public might believe. Studies of outbreaks in various cities around the world have not detected infection clusters linked to public transportation. And a new article from \u003ca href=\"https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/fear-transit-bad-cities/612979/\">The Atlantic\u003c/a> notes that the incidence of COVID-19 has been low in one of the world’s most crowded, transit-reliant cities:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>If transit itself were a global super-spreader, then a large outbreak would have been expected in Hong Kong, a city of 7.5 million people dependent on a public transportation system that, before the pandemic, was carrying \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/transport.pdf\">12.9 million people a day\u003c/a>. Ridership there … fell considerably less than in other transit systems around the world. Yet Hong Kong has recorded only about \u003ca href=\"https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html\">1,100 COVID-19 cases\u003c/a>, one-tenth the number in Kansas, which has fewer than half as many people. Replicating Hong Kong’s success may involve safety measures, such as mask wearing, that are not yet ingrained in the U.S., but the evidence only underscores that the coronavirus can spread outside of transit and dense urban environments—which are not inherently harmful.\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>Scroll down for a status report on the Bay Area’s biggest public transit providers, and see how your local service is being impacted — whether that's\u003cstrong> \u003ca href=\"#muni\">SF Muni\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#bart\">BART\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#actransit\">AC Transit\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#ferry\">Bay Area ferries\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> or \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#caltrain\">Caltrain\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We've also got a look at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#next\">what could be next\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"muni\">\u003c/a>San Francisco Muni\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11814785\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11814785\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42247_009_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9551-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42247_009_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9551-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42247_009_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9551-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42247_009_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9551-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42247_009_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9551-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Muni bus stops in front of the nightclub Bruno's, which has a sign that reads, 'Save Lives. Stay Home,' on Mission Street in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Muni has suspended its cable cars, streetcars and subway and light-rail lines — in addition to canceling service on 70 of 89 bus routes. Now, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/blog/muni-service-changes-starting-june-13\">some service is returning\u003c/a>, with a total of 25 lines running. Tumlin says the current all-bus system is safer because vehicles can operate with windows open, which circulates fresh air and reduces the chance of virus transmission on vehicles. However, he says maintaining 6 feet of social distancing on buses translates into an unsustainable 80% reduction in system capacity that will limit the agency's ability to resume more service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size='medium' align='left' citation=\"Jeffrey Tumlin, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency\"]'Our financial reality is that all of our sources of revenue are down by 30 to 100%, and many of those will not be coming back for a long time.'[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our financial reality is that all of our sources of revenue are down by 30 to 100%, and many of those will not be coming back for a long time,” Tumlin said. That means he doesn’t expect Muni will be able to restore all the lines it suspended for up to two years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This is the financial calamity that’s affecting so many households across the nation, and is also affecting every public agency,” Tumlin said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said Muni is doing everything it can to make buses safe to ride and to operate. Drivers have protective barriers, wear masks and keep the windows down to increase air circulation. Most buses have rear boarding to facilitate passengers spreading out. The buses are cleaned and sterilized at the end of every shift, about three times a day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“And as far as we know, there are no cases of passengers having contracted COVID-19 on Muni,” Tumlin said. He added that there have been just 14 COVID-19 cases among the agency’s 6,000 employees, and all have recovered. None of those are believed to have contracted the virus in the workplace.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside label='Related Coverage' tag='coronavirus']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pandemic has also revealed interesting equity patterns in ridership. Some lines, like those that run along Mission and out to Visitacion Valley have ridership levels almost at pre-pandemic levels. Muni has been adding service in those areas to reduce congestion.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“COVID has revealed the geography of essential workers,” Tumlin said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tumlin also noted that the SFMTA was not allowed to work on any street projects during shelter-in-place, which set the city back in terms of infrastructure to support biking and walking as alternatives to public transportation. However, the agency has closed streets like the Great Highway, Page, Shotwell and Sanchez to traffic — part of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/projects/slow-streets-program\">Slow Streets program\u003c/a> — in order to make more safe spaces for residents to get outside and move.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our next step is to try and knit those pilot projects together, filling in critical gaps, to allow most San Franciscans on their own steam, to get to work, to get groceries, etc,” Tumlin said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[pullquote size='medium' align='left' citation=\"Jeffrey Tumlin, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency\"]'Our next step is to try and knit those pilot projects together, filling in critical gaps, to allow most San Franciscans on their own steam, to get to work, to get groceries, etc,.'[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>SFMTA is considering a massive network of protected bike lanes that could help make many more San Franciscans feel safer getting around by bike, scooter or on foot. He said they are beginning the political process to get approval for such a plan, but noted similar efforts in the past have come up against stiff pushback from citizens that don’t like change.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many people wonder how agencies like Muni and BART will enforce safety protocols like mask-wearing. Tumlin acknowledges this is a delicate matter. Right now, most agencies do not want their frontline workers confronting passengers in order to make them wear masks. Tumlin says Muni drivers have even been assaulted when they tried to shame passengers into wearing masks. And the conversation about mask enforcement comes in the middle of a national reckoning with policing, making the matter even more complex.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"bart\">\u003c/a>BART\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11806560\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-11806560 size-full\" style=\"font-weight: bold; background-color: transparent; color: #767676;\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS41952_002_KQED_PublicTransit_03102020_6485-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A mostly empty BART train travels from Oakland to San Francisco on Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2020.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS41952_002_KQED_PublicTransit_03102020_6485-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS41952_002_KQED_PublicTransit_03102020_6485-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS41952_002_KQED_PublicTransit_03102020_6485-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS41952_002_KQED_PublicTransit_03102020_6485-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A mostly empty BART train travels from Oakland to San Francisco on March 10, 2020. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>BART ridership, which averaged over 400,000 people per weekday in pre-pandemic times, dropped to the low 20,000s in April. It has inched up to about 40,000 now — but that's still 90% of its former level.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Because the agency depends heavily on fare dollars for daily operations, BART, too, slashed service on both its weekday and weekend schedules. The system is currently open from 5 a.m. through 9 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. And instead of running trains every 15 minutes on each of its five lines, it cut service to once every 30 minutes, effectively cutting the number of trains it runs by half.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The agency, like others, is working hard to persuade riders it is safe to return to the trains. It has a \u003ca href=\"https://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/BOMAsf/attach/BART_15_StepWelcomeBackFactSheet.pdf\">15-point plan \u003c/a>to ensure the safety of passengers, including things like fogging the trains every night, sanitizing all touch points at the end of every run, using the longest trains possible so riders can spread out and requiring masks. Some “Forum” listeners commented, though, that they haven’t seen much enforcement of the mask requirement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But one sign of recovery: BART responded to increased ridership on its “Yellow” line, from Antioch to San Francisco International Airport, and has added trains in both the morning and afternoon between Pleasant Hill and Daly City. The new trains restore the former 15-minute headways between Pleasant Hill and the West Bay from 5 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and from 3:40 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. weekdays.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"actransit\">\u003c/a>AC Transit\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_121589\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1536px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-121589 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2013/12/RS7039_AC_Transit_14oct2013_0217_web.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An AC Transit bus in downtown Oakland. \u003ccite>(Sara Bloomberg/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>AC Transit has not suffered quite the ridership loss that Muni has experienced, with patronage falling a maximum of about 83% in April and rebounding to a 72% loss by the end of May. But like Muni, the East Bay operator is running an essentially free service, with riders required to board through rear doors to maintain physical distancing from drivers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>AC Transit is running a Sunday schedule on its East Bay lines and is operating just three of its nearly 30 transbay routes — the F from Berkeley and Emeryville, the O from Fruitvale BART and Alameda and the NL from East Oakland. Popular routes like the double-decker J line through Berkeley are sidelined indefinitely.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"ferry\">\u003c/a>Ferry Service\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11765444\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-11765444 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/08/richmondferry190729a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1372\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/08/richmondferry190729a.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/08/richmondferry190729a-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/08/richmondferry190729a-800x572.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/08/richmondferry190729a-1020x729.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2019/08/richmondferry190729a-1200x858.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Richmond ferry terminal at the Craneway Pavilion, July 2019. \u003ccite>(Dan Brekke/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Many Bay Area residents say the ferries are their favorite mode of public transit, but a 98% to 99% loss in ridership has forced both San Francisco Bay Ferry and Golden Gate Transit to suspend some service and significantly cut runs that continue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But things are starting to turn around. S.F. Bay Ferry has restored some runs on its popular Vallejo-San Francisco route, and it resumed service Monday on its Richmond-San Francisco route with five weekday runs each way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One piece of good news on the ferry front is that more money may be on the way to help facilitate S.F. Bay Ferry’s planned expansion. Regional Measure 3, a 2018 bridge toll increase to raise funds for dozens of regional transportation projects, would provide $300 million for the system. A lawsuit challenging the measure — and blocking release of funds — lost in San Francisco Superior Court and is now on appeal.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"caltrain\">\u003c/a>Caltrain\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11472079\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11472079\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caltrain locomotives at San Francisco's Fourth Street/Townsend station. \u003ccite>(\u003ca href=\"https://flic.kr/p/8hnHZ\" target=\"_blank\">Todd Lappin\u003c/a>)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Caltrain is in an even more precarious situation than other local transit agencies because it has no local tax revenue to help fund it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is discussion of a one-eighth cent sales tax in counties that Caltrain serves on the November ballot, which would help. However, during the pandemic Caltrain cut down to run fewer than 50 trains, about half of normal. Recently they’ve increased service to around 70 trains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"next\">\u003c/a>So... What's Next?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11814270\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11814270\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42256_030_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9678-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42256_030_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9678-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42256_030_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9678-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42256_030_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9678-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42256_030_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9678-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 24th Street BART Station in San Francisco on March 20, 2020. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>All the local transit agencies are appealing for more federal funds to get them through the next few years. Without it, most agencies won’t be able to afford to return to pre-pandemic levels of service, especially because new cleaning and distancing rules cost money.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>State Sen. Scott Wiener from San Francisco has \u003ca href=\"https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billCompareClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB288\">introduced legislation\u003c/a> that would allow local agencies with readily available funds to use them quickly, sidestepping the often cumbersome and drawn out California Environmental Quality Act process. That bill has only just begun to make its way through the legislative process, and wouldn’t produce change until September or October at the earliest.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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Ridership on all Bay Area public transit systems plummeted as a result.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Agencies have struggled to maintain basic service, keep riders and workers safe and avoid mass layoffs. An infusion of emergency aid from the federal government allowed transit systems to survive, but getting back to “normal” is still far in the future. “We are now facing the complete economic devastation that is the aftermath of this pandemic,” San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Director of Transportation Jeffrey Tumlin said on Tuesday’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101877803/how-covid-19-is-changing-public-transit\">KQED Forum\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>What About Safety?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Transit operators have lost hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue since shelter-at-home orders were imposed in March. 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And a new article from \u003ca href=\"https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/fear-transit-bad-cities/612979/\">The Atlantic\u003c/a> notes that the incidence of COVID-19 has been low in one of the world’s most crowded, transit-reliant cities:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>If transit itself were a global super-spreader, then a large outbreak would have been expected in Hong Kong, a city of 7.5 million people dependent on a public transportation system that, before the pandemic, was carrying \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/transport.pdf\">12.9 million people a day\u003c/a>. Ridership there … fell considerably less than in other transit systems around the world. Yet Hong Kong has recorded only about \u003ca href=\"https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html\">1,100 COVID-19 cases\u003c/a>, one-tenth the number in Kansas, which has fewer than half as many people. Replicating Hong Kong’s success may involve safety measures, such as mask wearing, that are not yet ingrained in the U.S., but the evidence only underscores that the coronavirus can spread outside of transit and dense urban environments—which are not inherently harmful.\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>Scroll down for a status report on the Bay Area’s biggest public transit providers, and see how your local service is being impacted — whether that's\u003cstrong> \u003ca href=\"#muni\">SF Muni\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#bart\">BART\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#actransit\">AC Transit\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#ferry\">Bay Area ferries\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> or \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#caltrain\">Caltrain\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We've also got a look at \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#next\">what could be next\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"muni\">\u003c/a>San Francisco Muni\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11814785\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11814785\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42247_009_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9551-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42247_009_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9551-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42247_009_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9551-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42247_009_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9551-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/04/RS42247_009_KQED_SanFrancisco_Mission_03202020_9551-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Muni bus stops in front of the nightclub Bruno's, which has a sign that reads, 'Save Lives. 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And the conversation about mask enforcement comes in the middle of a national reckoning with policing, making the matter even more complex.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"bart\">\u003c/a>BART\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11806560\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-11806560 size-full\" style=\"font-weight: bold; background-color: transparent; color: #767676;\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS41952_002_KQED_PublicTransit_03102020_6485-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A mostly empty BART train travels from Oakland to San Francisco on Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2020.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS41952_002_KQED_PublicTransit_03102020_6485-qut.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS41952_002_KQED_PublicTransit_03102020_6485-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS41952_002_KQED_PublicTransit_03102020_6485-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/RS41952_002_KQED_PublicTransit_03102020_6485-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A mostly empty BART train travels from Oakland to San Francisco on March 10, 2020. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>BART ridership, which averaged over 400,000 people per weekday in pre-pandemic times, dropped to the low 20,000s in April. 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A lawsuit challenging the measure — and blocking release of funds — lost in San Francisco Superior Court and is now on appeal.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca id=\"caltrain\">\u003c/a>Caltrain\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11472079\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1280px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-11472079\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1.jpg 1280w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2017/05/82410343_248ff2bc0e_o-1-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caltrain locomotives at San Francisco's Fourth Street/Townsend station. \u003ccite>(\u003ca href=\"https://flic.kr/p/8hnHZ\" target=\"_blank\">Todd Lappin\u003c/a>)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Caltrain is in an even more precarious situation than other local transit agencies because it has no local tax revenue to help fund it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is discussion of a one-eighth cent sales tax in counties that Caltrain serves on the November ballot, which would help. 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