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Rather, as KAZU, KQED and The California Newsroom have learned, Newsom was referring to a $42 million farmworker grant managed by United Way that was announced in October of 2022, and has nothing to do with economic hardships due to recent storms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11943858\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11943858\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/GettyImages-1248353374-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A white middle-aged man stands in front of press microphones with various uniformed officials standing behind him and a river in the background, with the far banks of the river visible in the distance.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/GettyImages-1248353374-800x534.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/GettyImages-1248353374-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/GettyImages-1248353374-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/03/GettyImages-1248353374.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gov. 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"content": "\u003cp>If you’ve had COVID in the last year, did you try to find Paxlovid to treat your symptoms?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the answer is no, you may want to reconsider if you get COVID again.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11914514/if-you-get-covid-should-you-try-to-get-paxlovid-heres-how-with-or-without-health-insurance\">Paxlovid (pronounced “pax-LOH-vid” or sometimes “PAX-loh-vid”) is a highly effective antiviral treatment\u003c/a> for COVID, available free by prescription in California. The treatment is fairly simple, and entails taking a pill orally twice a day, for five days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#eligiblepaxlovid\">Yes, you’re probably eligible for Paxlovid now\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#paxlovidlongcovid\">How Paxlovid could cut your risks of long COVID\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#paxlovidfree\">Getting Paxlovid won’t always be this simple, or free\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#paxlovidrebound\">Don’t be put off by “Paxlovid rebound”\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Back in December 2021, \u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-first-oral-antiviral-treatment-covid-19\">Paxlovid was the first oral antiviral treatment for COVID\u003c/a> authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). But due to limited supply, \u003ca href=\"https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/pfizers-new-covid-antiviral-pill-paxlovid-now-available-for-limited-use/2022/01\">Paxlovid was initially only used to treat the patients deemed most at risk\u003c/a> from severe illness from COVID. Later in 2022, it was expanded to more pharmacies across the United States as part of\u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/04/26/1094735822/biden-will-make-paxlovid-a-highly-effective-covid-drug-available-to-more-pharmac\"> a nationwide push to get Paxlovid to more COVID patients\u003c/a> who could benefit from it due to existing health factors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Because of how we all first learned about Paxlovid, many of us might still think of it as a treatment still reserved for only the most high-risk patients. But what you think you know about Paxlovid might well have changed in the last year. Keep reading for everything you need to know about taking Paxlovid in 2023.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tested positive for COVID and want to try to get Paxlovid? \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11914514/if-you-get-covid-should-you-try-to-get-paxlovid-heres-how-with-or-without-health-insurance\">Read our guide to finding a Paxlovid prescription.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"eligiblepaxlovid\">\u003c/a>Officials say: Go ahead and seek out Paxlovid\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>According to the FDA, \u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/know-your-treatment-options-covid-19\">all patients with “mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of disease progression”\u003c/a> should be eligible for Paxlovid. And in the last few months, California has gone further to urge providers to consider prescribing the COVID treatment to even more people — not just the most at risk for severe illness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In December, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/CAHAN/Reminder-to-Prescribe-COVID-19-Therapeutics-to-Mitigate-Impact-of-Winter-Respiratory-Surge.aspx\">the state’s Public Health Officer Dr. Tomás J. Aragón sent a message to California health providers\u003c/a> reminding them of “ample supply” of Paxlovid, and urging that “all symptomatic patients with a positive COVID-19 test of any type should be evaluated for treatments.”[aside postID=news_11914514 hero='https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/06/RS56314_GettyImages-1387450683-qut-1020x680.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A provider should only refuse to prescribe Paxlovid, said the state, in “situations in which the risk of prescribing clearly outweighs the benefits of treatment in preventing hospitalization, death, and the potential for reduced risk of long COVID.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All of this means that as a patient, when it comes to Paxlovid, assume you could be eligible until you’re told otherwise, and seek out that prescription, urges Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, infectious disease expert at UCSF.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“People aren’t great about determining whether or not they’re the highest risk or not,” says Chin-Hong. “I think the assumption [should be]: You qualify.” You may also not be familiar with all the conditions that put a person at higher risk for COVID: For example, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html\">the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of possible risk factors includes mental health conditions and mood disorders\u003c/a> like depression, and also lists being a current or former smoker.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/TeacupInTheBay/status/1633262542960361474\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"paxlovidlongcovid\">\u003c/a>Paxlovid could reduce your risks of long COVID and other long-term health impacts\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In late 2022, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs released the results of \u003ca href=\"https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5837\">a study that showed that COVID patients within the VA population who took Paxlovid within five days of their positive test had “a 25% decreased risk of developing 10 of 12 different Long COVID conditions studied”\u003c/a> — which include fatigue, neurocognitive impairment, muscle pain, shortness of breath and liver, heart and kidney disease.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chin-Hong says that he thinks the possible benefit of Paxlovid on long COVID could even exceed the findings of the VA study. The “biologic reason” for that, he says, is rooted in why people get long COVID in the first place.[aside postID=news_11941531 hero='https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/02/RS63121_GettyImages-1240474358-qut-1020x642.jpg']In the simplest terms, “it’s when the virus gets in the bloodstream, and your immune system gets super angry and whacked out,” Chin-Hong explains. “So things that kick the virus \u003cem>out\u003c/em> of the bloodstream earlier would therefore potentially lead to a lower probability of long COVID,” he says — because your body has less time for the immune system to react badly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keeping COVID out of your bloodstream, says Chin-Hong, is also the reason why vaccination is so effective: “Because your T cells and B cells are super active [after the vaccine], even if your antibodies are waning, they would just kick the virus out.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is \u003cem>also\u003c/em> the reason why having a newer COVID variant, like omicron, can have an effect on how sick you get from COVID, and reduce your risks of long COVID. The original strain of COVID and the delta variant are “worse than omicron,” says Chin-Hong, “because omicron preferentially sticks around in the throat, and doesn’t seem to enter the body as efficiently as the other variants.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“So that’s why Paxlovid, vaccination status and having a newer variant like omicron are generally protective against long COVID,” he sums up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dr. Bob Wachter, professor and chair of the department of medicine at UCSF, echoed Chin-Hong’s sentiments recently, telling \u003cem>The San Francisco Chronicle\u003c/em> that \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/pfizer-paxlovid-long-covid-17816217.php\">while the VA study isn’t huge, it still shows Paxlovid can make “a meaningful difference” in the fight against long COVID\u003c/a>. That’s one of the reasons he himself would take Paxlovid if he had COVID, said Wachter.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>You no longer need a positive PCR test to get a Paxlovid prescription\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Previously, if you wanted to get a prescription for Paxlovid, you’d need to provide proof of a positive COVID test.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But as of Feb. 1, \u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/media/155049/download\">you no longer need to provide this positive test to get a Paxlovid prescription\u003c/a>, removing another obstacle between you and a potential course of this antiviral treatment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just because you don’t \u003cem>need\u003c/em> to submit proof of a positive test to your provider doesn’t necessarily mean that you should forget about testing altogether, says Chin-Hong. While it’s great that “people don’t feel encumbered by hoops they have to jump through,” he says having a positive diagnosis is still a good thing “to know what you’re dealing with,” so that you’re not, for example, assuming you have COVID when you actually have the flu.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Knowing you’re COVID-positive is also important for being aware of the infection risk you’re posing to others, especially those who are more vulnerable for severe disease.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"paxlovidfree\">\u003c/a>It won’t always be this (comparatively) easy to get Paxlovid\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>California’s COVID state of emergency ended on Feb. 28, and the White House has announced that \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2023/01/30/1152702709/covid-emergency-declarations-end-white-house\">the federal state of emergency for COVID will end on May 11\u003c/a> — something that will have big effects upon nationwide funding for COVID vaccines, testing and treatment.[aside postID=news_11940562 hero='https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/02/RS62644_GettyImages-1237599780-qut-1020x680.jpg']California has recently enacted several laws that force insurers to keep covering COVID care even after the state and federal states of emergency wind down, including \u003ca href=\"https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB1473\">State Bill 1473\u003c/a>, which specifically requires insurers to keep covering the costs of COVID therapeutic treatments like Paxlovid. But this law only keeps the current situation in place until six months after the \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-07/with-covid-emergency-ending-will-i-have-to-pay-for-tests\">end of the federal emergency on Nov. 11\u003c/a>. Which means that after that date, if you want Paxlovid and you’re insured, you’ll have to make sure you are obtaining these services “in network” — and you could get stung by out-of-pocket costs if you don’t.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for those without insurance, \u003ca href=\"https://sesamecare.com/covidca\">free Paxlovid consultations and prescriptions are still available in California via the state’s telehealth service, Sesame\u003c/a>. But nationally, the White House’s COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish K. Jha has promised that in the longer term, “likely over the summer or early fall,” the country will “transition from US government distributed vaccines and treatments to those purchased through the regular healthcare system,” and that the White House is “committed to ensuring that vaccines and treatments are accessible and not prohibitively expensive for uninsured Americans.” Which does not necessarily mean they will be free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Seriously, it’s going to be very complicated,” warns Chin-Hong. The last few years, he says, now feel like “we were living in a fantasy land, where — at least around COVID — it doesn’t matter who you are and what you are: Everything was free.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But come Nov. 11, as a state “we’re kind of going back to stratified land where the rules are complicated and people have to have different decisions based on how much cost sharing they’re going to have,” he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11915707\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11915707\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/06/RS56314_GettyImages-1387450683-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A box of the COVID antiviral drug Paxlovid, held up by two hands presumably belonging to a health care worker, because they're wearing blue scrubs. The box says "PAXLOVID 150 mg + 100 mg film-coated tablets".\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/06/RS56314_GettyImages-1387450683-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/06/RS56314_GettyImages-1387450683-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/06/RS56314_GettyImages-1387450683-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/06/RS56314_GettyImages-1387450683-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/06/RS56314_GettyImages-1387450683-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A box of the COVID antiviral drug Paxlovid. \u003ccite>(Europa Press/C.Lujan.POOL via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"paxlovidrebound\">\u003c/a>Don’t be put off by ‘Paxlovid rebound’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In a nutshell, \u003ca href=\"https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2022/han00467.asp\">the “Paxlovid rebound”\u003c/a> is when someone tests positive for COVID and takes Paxlovid, and tests negative on an antigen test for COVID after several days — but then redevelops their COVID symptoms and tests positive \u003cem>again\u003c/em> on an antigen test after that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2022, Dr. Bob Wachter told KQED that, in these cases, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11914514/if-you-get-covid-should-you-try-to-get-paxlovid-heres-how-with-or-without-health-insurance\">the negative test comes on average on Day 7 or 8 of a COVID infection\u003c/a>, and that the positive “rebound” test and return of symptoms happens around Day 11 or 12. Rebound infections, he said, “tend to be mild,” even though they last roughly another five to seven days — and you should assume you’re infectious again if you test positive that second time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A lot of folks hear about the “Paxlovid rebound” and get discouraged from seeking out Paxlovid, says Chin-Hong. But he also says that what a lot of people don’t know is that people can sometimes “rebound” with COVID anyway — even \u003cem>without\u003c/em> taking Paxlovid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chin-Hong says he’s “seen so many studies now” at this stage of the pandemic that show swabs of COVID patients both with and without Paxlovid with “very similar rates of the virus coming back, with and without symptoms.” In short, “we don’t have any evidence at this point that Paxlovid causes more rebound than natural infection, when you study people systematically,” says Chin-Hong.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Nobody really knows why” COVID rebounds happen, says Chin-Hong. But he says that there’s a good chance that some folks are already \u003cem>getting\u003c/em> a COVID rebound, without Paxlovid, and just aren’t realizing it. After a COVID infection, “you’re probably not paying attention beyond the first negative that you got,” he suggests, and “you just dismiss that sniffling nose or whatever … you’re out of the five days and you’re celebrating.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ultimately, says Chin-Hong, there’s “this probably biphasic aspect of COVID” that just hasn’t been studied much yet. But all this is to say: Don’t let the idea of a “Paxlovid rebound” dissuade you from taking Paxlovid when you might greatly benefit from it — because a rebound infection could hit you anyway even \u003cem>without\u003c/em> the Paxlovid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>And finally: Paxlovid remains highly effective for treating COVID\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/treatments-for-severe-illness.html\">Antiviral medications like Paxlovid work by stopping viruses from multiplying in the body.\u003c/a> Studies by Paxlovid’s manufacturer, Pfizer, show that in unvaccinated people at serious risk of COVID complications, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/05/11/1097698090/3-ways-to-get-covid-pills-if-youve-just-tested-positive\">Paxlovid was nearly 90% effective at reducing the risk of hospitalization or death from COVID\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Paxlovid “attacks the virus in a mechanism that’s different than your immune system,” Wachter explained to KQED in 2022, when the treatment first became more widely available. The way Paxlovid works is particularly beneficial for immunosuppressed people whose immune systems didn’t produce a good response after getting their COVID vaccine — because “the Paxlovid should still work fine,” said Wachter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Pfizer’s Paxlovid has become the more well-known COVID antiviral drug recently, a provider may still suggest the other major COVID antiviral: molnupiravir. While the FDA’s data has shown that \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/02/22/1081898013/doctors-find-limited-use-for-less-effective-covid-pill\">molnupiravir is a much less effective drug than Paxlovid\u003c/a>, doctors may still prescribe it instead for several reasons, including the risk of Paxlovid’s interactions with other medications you’re taking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>California has recently enacted several laws that force insurers to keep covering COVID care even after the state and federal states of emergency wind down, including \u003ca href=\"https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB1473\">State Bill 1473\u003c/a>, which specifically requires insurers to keep covering the costs of COVID therapeutic treatments like Paxlovid. But this law only keeps the current situation in place until six months after the \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-07/with-covid-emergency-ending-will-i-have-to-pay-for-tests\">end of the federal emergency on Nov. 11\u003c/a>. Which means that after that date, if you want Paxlovid and you’re insured, you’ll have to make sure you are obtaining these services “in network” — and you could get stung by out-of-pocket costs if you don’t.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for those without insurance, \u003ca href=\"https://sesamecare.com/covidca\">free Paxlovid consultations and prescriptions are still available in California via the state’s telehealth service, Sesame\u003c/a>. But nationally, the White House’s COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish K. Jha has promised that in the longer term, “likely over the summer or early fall,” the country will “transition from US government distributed vaccines and treatments to those purchased through the regular healthcare system,” and that the White House is “committed to ensuring that vaccines and treatments are accessible and not prohibitively expensive for uninsured Americans.” Which does not necessarily mean they will be free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Seriously, it’s going to be very complicated,” warns Chin-Hong. The last few years, he says, now feel like “we were living in a fantasy land, where — at least around COVID — it doesn’t matter who you are and what you are: Everything was free.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But come Nov. 11, as a state “we’re kind of going back to stratified land where the rules are complicated and people have to have different decisions based on how much cost sharing they’re going to have,” he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11915707\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11915707\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/06/RS56314_GettyImages-1387450683-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A box of the COVID antiviral drug Paxlovid, held up by two hands presumably belonging to a health care worker, because they're wearing blue scrubs. The box says "PAXLOVID 150 mg + 100 mg film-coated tablets".\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/06/RS56314_GettyImages-1387450683-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/06/RS56314_GettyImages-1387450683-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/06/RS56314_GettyImages-1387450683-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/06/RS56314_GettyImages-1387450683-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/06/RS56314_GettyImages-1387450683-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A box of the COVID antiviral drug Paxlovid. \u003ccite>(Europa Press/C.Lujan.POOL via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"paxlovidrebound\">\u003c/a>Don’t be put off by ‘Paxlovid rebound’\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In a nutshell, \u003ca href=\"https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2022/han00467.asp\">the “Paxlovid rebound”\u003c/a> is when someone tests positive for COVID and takes Paxlovid, and tests negative on an antigen test for COVID after several days — but then redevelops their COVID symptoms and tests positive \u003cem>again\u003c/em> on an antigen test after that.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2022, Dr. Bob Wachter told KQED that, in these cases, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11914514/if-you-get-covid-should-you-try-to-get-paxlovid-heres-how-with-or-without-health-insurance\">the negative test comes on average on Day 7 or 8 of a COVID infection\u003c/a>, and that the positive “rebound” test and return of symptoms happens around Day 11 or 12. Rebound infections, he said, “tend to be mild,” even though they last roughly another five to seven days — and you should assume you’re infectious again if you test positive that second time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A lot of folks hear about the “Paxlovid rebound” and get discouraged from seeking out Paxlovid, says Chin-Hong. But he also says that what a lot of people don’t know is that people can sometimes “rebound” with COVID anyway — even \u003cem>without\u003c/em> taking Paxlovid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chin-Hong says he’s “seen so many studies now” at this stage of the pandemic that show swabs of COVID patients both with and without Paxlovid with “very similar rates of the virus coming back, with and without symptoms.” In short, “we don’t have any evidence at this point that Paxlovid causes more rebound than natural infection, when you study people systematically,” says Chin-Hong.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Nobody really knows why” COVID rebounds happen, says Chin-Hong. But he says that there’s a good chance that some folks are already \u003cem>getting\u003c/em> a COVID rebound, without Paxlovid, and just aren’t realizing it. After a COVID infection, “you’re probably not paying attention beyond the first negative that you got,” he suggests, and “you just dismiss that sniffling nose or whatever … you’re out of the five days and you’re celebrating.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ultimately, says Chin-Hong, there’s “this probably biphasic aspect of COVID” that just hasn’t been studied much yet. But all this is to say: Don’t let the idea of a “Paxlovid rebound” dissuade you from taking Paxlovid when you might greatly benefit from it — because a rebound infection could hit you anyway even \u003cem>without\u003c/em> the Paxlovid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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After all, people doing these tests at home make mistakes and aren’t trained like those who are doing COVID-19 tests in a lab.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s going to be some people who stick it in their mouth,” he says, explaining that not everyone follows the testing instructions as written. Some people even get mucus on the swab, mistakenly thinking mucus will have plenty of virus in it. “Actually you don’t want snot on the thing.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while, on average, people will get a positive antigen test result around the time they become infectious, Baird says it’s important to remember that there will always be plenty of people on either side of that average: those who test positive much earlier than most and those who test positive much later.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How well do these tests really work?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Antigen tests can be useful in certain situations (more on that in a minute), but Baird stresses that they have their limits. That was true even before the pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Similar technology has existed for influenza for years and the recommendation was not to use them,” he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Antigen tests look for specific proteins inside the virus. Users typically swab their nostrils, and the tests take about 15 minutes to render a positive or negative result. But these at-home tests need much more virus to generate a positive result than a PCR test, which is done in a lab and involves letting trace amounts of viral genetic material “amplify” over time — usually a day or so. So even if very little virus is present, there should be enough to trigger a positive result (PCR tests may also keep turning up positive long after someone has cleared the infection).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both kinds of tests have their advantages and disadvantages. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its fourth year, a negative result on a little plastic at-home test feels a bit less comforting than it once did.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Still, you dutifully swab your nostrils before dinner parties, wait 15 minutes for the all-clear and then text the host “negative!” before leaving your KN95 mask at home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It feels like the right thing to do, right?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The virus has mutated and \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/01/06/1147372029/new-covid-omicron-subvariant-spreading-fast-data\">then mutated again\u003c/a>, with the tests offering at least some sense of control as the Greek letters pile up. But some experts caution against putting too much faith in a negative result.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So it’s only fitting to do a reality check on what those rapid COVID-19 tests, also called antigen tests, can do — and what they can’t.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Is the latest omicron variant tripping up at-home tests?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For the most part, the answer is no.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s because as the virus evolves, scientists are mainly seeing changes in its spike protein, which is what the virus uses to attack and enter healthy cells. But the rapid antigen tests aren’t actually looking for that spike protein.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“[The tests] rely on detection of the nucleocapsid protein, which is the protein that is directly encapsulating the viral RNA,” says \u003ca href=\"https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/32693\">Dr. Robin Colgrove\u003c/a>, a professor at Harvard Medical School and chair of the Diagnostics Committee of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He says this interior protein really hasn’t changed much as the virus has mutated over the years. So, at least for now, the rapid tests can detect it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Federal health agencies are monitoring the situation in case that changes. The Food and Drug Administration is working with the National Institutes of Health to study just how well the at-home tests work as the virus continues to evolve.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So far, the agencies have identified only one test — the \u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/sars-cov-2-viral-mutations-impact-covid-19-tests#63c123b8800ae\">Luminostics Inc. Clip COVID Rapid Antigen Test\u003c/a> — that has been rendered less reliable in the face of new variants. And even then, the FDA says “the impact does not appear to be significant.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Are antigen tests taking longer to show a positive?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Some people report having negative antigen test results for days, despite having a known COVID-19 exposure and the telltale symptoms. Eventually, they test positive, but it can sometimes take as long as a week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The phenomenon is somewhat mysterious, says Colgrove. He acknowledges that doctors are seeing it, but so far, it’s only anecdotal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“What kind of an experiment would you have to do to answer that question?” he says, explaining that it would be difficult to study.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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Some people even get mucus on the swab, mistakenly thinking mucus will have plenty of virus in it. “Actually you don’t want snot on the thing.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while, on average, people will get a positive antigen test result around the time they become infectious, Baird says it’s important to remember that there will always be plenty of people on either side of that average: those who test positive much earlier than most and those who test positive much later.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How well do these tests really work?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Antigen tests can be useful in certain situations (more on that in a minute), but Baird stresses that they have their limits. That was true even before the pandemic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Similar technology has existed for influenza for years and the recommendation was not to use them,” he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Antigen tests look for specific proteins inside the virus. Users typically swab their nostrils, and the tests take about 15 minutes to render a positive or negative result. But these at-home tests need much more virus to generate a positive result than a PCR test, which is done in a lab and involves letting trace amounts of viral genetic material “amplify” over time — usually a day or so. So even if very little virus is present, there should be enough to trigger a positive result (PCR tests may also keep turning up positive long after someone has cleared the infection).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both kinds of tests have their advantages and disadvantages. And there are two measures of test performance to know about: \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/04/15/834497497/antibody-tests-for-coronavirus-can-miss-the-mark\">specificity and sensitivity\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Specificity is how good the test is at avoiding false positives. And sensitivity is how good the test is at finding the virus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/lab/resources/antigen-tests-guidelines.html#table1\">According to the CDC\u003c/a>, antigen and PCR tests are both good at avoiding false positives, but PCR tests are generally more sensitive than home tests. That means antigen tests aren’t all that useful for ruling \u003cem>out \u003c/em>COVID-19, but they can be valuable for confirming that cold really \u003cem>is \u003c/em>COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you don’t have any symptoms though, don’t count on antigen tests to give you a definitive answer on whether or not you’re in the clear. 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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11904834/covid-sick-pay-in-california-how-to-claim-this-new-paid-leave\">\u003cem>Read in English\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Primero le compartimos el anuncio del Comisionado de Trabajo de California que explica las horas de enfermedad por COVID-19, en caso que tenga que presentárselo a su empleador.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19resources/2022-COVID-19-SPSL-Poster.pdf\">Anuncio de horas pagadas de enfermedad suplementarias de COVID-19 (inglés, PDF)\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19resources/Spanish/2022-COVID-19-SPSL-Poster.pdf\">Anuncio de horas pagadas de enfermedad suplementarias de COVID-19 (español, PDF)\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Si trabaja en California y se infecta por COVID-19, \u003cstrong>es posible que pueda solicitar hasta 80 horas pagadas de enfermedad, pero sólo hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2022\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gracias a un \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.ca.gov/2022/09/29/governor-newsom-issues-legislative-update-9-29-22/\">programa estatal que fue ampliado en septiembre hasta finales de año por el gobernador Gavin Newsom\u003c/a>, la baja remunerada sigue disponible por muchas razones relacionadas con una infección de COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Siga leyendo para saber quién puede solicitar estas horas de enfermedad por COVID-19 antes de que expire el 31 de diciembre, para qué puede utilizarlas, cómo funcionan y cómo hacer frente a un empleador que le niega este beneficio.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ir directamente a:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#quien\">\u003cstrong>¿Quién tiene derecho a las horas por enfermedad de COVID-19?\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#otras\">\u003cstrong>¿En qué otras situaciones (que no sea que yo me haya infectado) puedo usar esta baja por enfermedad?\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#casa\">\u003cstrong>¿Puedo solicitar la baja por enfermedad de COVID-19 si trabajo desde casa?\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#retro\">\u003cstrong>¿Puedo reclamar estas horas si ya me recuperé de una infección de COVID-19?\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#jefe\">\u003cstrong>¿Cómo debo hablar con mi jefe sobre las horas por enfermedad de COVID-19?\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#batallar\">\u003cstrong>Estoy batallando con mi jefe para que me otorgue las horas por enfermedad de COVID-19. ¿Qué puedo hacer?\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>En primer lugar: ¿Puedo reclamar las horas por enfermedad de COVID-19 después de la fecha límite oficial del 31 de diciembre?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Sí puede hacerlo, siempre y cuando haya solicitado la baja por enfermedad en la fecha límite o antes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>El programa de \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19Resources/Spanish/FAQ-for-SPSL-2021.html\">Licencia por Enfermedad Pagada Suplementaria por COVID-19 se extendió oficialmente\u003c/a> hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2022, más allá de su fecha de vencimiento original del 30 de septiembre. Entonces, ¿qué pasa si usted está en el proceso de reclamar estas horas cuando este benficio termine el 31 de diciembre? Por ejemplo, si da positivo por COVID-19 el 30 de diciembre, ¿todavía puede reclamar el pago por enfermedad?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>En ese caso, la política de California es clara: “\u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19Resources/Spanish/2022-SPSL-FAQs.html\">Si la ley expira mientras que un empleado cubierto está tomando esta licencia\u003c/a>, el empleado puede terminar de tomar la cantidad de la Licencia de Enfermedad Pagada Suplementaria por COVID-19 de 2022 que tienen derecho a recibir.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Esto significa que, siempre y cuando haya solicitado esta baja el 31 de diciembre o antes, puede seguir recibiendo las horas a las que tiene derecho. Si nunca ha solicitado horas por COVID-19, podría recibir hasta 80 horas en enero. Pero si intenta reclamar la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19 el 1 de enero o después, su solicitud será negada.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Prácticamente, esto significa que si está a finales de diciembre y sospecha que pudo haberse contagiado de COVID-19 durante las fiestas (o ha estado expuesto a alguien que lo tiene), es importante que se haga la prueba del virus tan pronto como pueda y empezar a solicitar la baja por COVID-19 hasta el 31 de diciembre. Asegúrese de contar con las suficientes pruebas rápidas de antígenos en su casa para que pueda acceder a una prueba a tiempo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Este año, el 31 de diciembre cae en sábado, así que si se encuentra justo en la fecha límite y su organización no trabaja los fines de semana, asegúrese especialmente de documentar por escrito su solicitud para reclamar las horas de enfermedad por COVID-19. Esto lo puede hacer a través de un correo electrónico o un mensaje de texto a su empleador, que demostrará que efectivamente usted inició su solicitud de baja por COVID-19 antes de la fecha límite.[pullquote align=\"right\" size=\"medium\"]‘Este año, el 31 de diciembre cae en sábado, así que asegúrese de documentar por escrito su solicitud para reclamar las horas de enfermedad por COVID-19.’[/pullquote]¿Qué pasa si tenía programado tomar vacaciones durante las fiestas decembrinas pero da positivo en la prueba del coronavirus justo antes de sus vacaciones? Todavía puede pedir las horas de enfermedad por COVID-19, pero tendrá que informar a su empleador que está cancelando sus vacaciones y que en su lugar va a reclamar la licencia por enfermedad de COVID-19. De esta manera, podrá tomar tiempo para cuidar de su salud sin tener que usar sus días de vacaciones.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Y recuerde, hay varias otras razones relacionadas con COVID-19 que permiten utilizar las horas de enfermedad por COVID-19. Por ejemplo, si necesita tiempo para hacerse una prueba o tiene que cuidar a su hijo que ha dado positivo. Siga leyendo para obtener más información.\u003cbr>\n[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"quien\">\u003c/a>¿Quién tiene derecho a la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Hasta el 31 de diciembre, usted puede solicitar horas de enfermedad por COVID-19 si trabaja en California para una empresa de 26 o más personas y por uno o varios de los siguientes motivos:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Usted tiene COVID-19.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Un familiar tiene COVID-19 y necesita cuidarlo.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tiene que acudir a una cita para vacunarse (incluidas las dosis de refuerzo).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tiene que recuperarse de una vacunación (incluye las dosis de refuerzo).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tiene que cuidar a un familiar que necesita vacunarse o recuperarse de una vacuna o dosis de refuerzo.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tiene que ocuparse de un niño que no puede ir a la escuela debido a cierres o cuarentenas relacionados con el virus.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Usted puede acceder a esta baja por enfermedad por COVID-19 independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Si prevé entrar en algún proceso de inmigración en el futuro, como solicitar la tarjeta verde, solicitar la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19 no le convierte en una carga pública.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11935945\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11935945\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/at-home-antigen-tests-pic-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/at-home-antigen-tests-pic-1.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/at-home-antigen-tests-pic-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/at-home-antigen-tests-pic-1-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Una pila de kits de pruebas caseras BinaxNow COVID-19. \u003ccite>(Nathan Howard/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>¿Es esto lo mismo que “exclusion pay” o la “paga por exclusión” de California?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>No, esto se trata de otro tipo de permiso renumerado. La paga de exclusión de California es obligatoria por Cal/OSHA, y se refiere específicamente a los trabajadores contagiados por COVID-19 que presentan un riesgo de infectar directamente a sus colegas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>La normativa estatal obliga a las empresas a “excluir” a los empleados que hayan dado positivo a COVID-19 y a otros que hayan estado en estrecho contacto con casos positivos en el trabajo hasta que dejen de representar un riesgo de infección.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si su empresa le pide que tome días libres debido a una posible exposición al COVID-19 en el lugar de trabajo, tiene que pagarle los días que no trabaje. Sin embargo, estos días no cuentan como días de enfermedad por COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>¿En qué se diferencia la indemnización por exclusión? A diferencia del pago por enfermedad de COVID-19, el pago por exclusión sólo se aplica cuando la exposición potencial por COVID-19 ocurre en su lugar de trabajo. Además, la regla de Cal/OSHA se aplica en casi todos los lugares de trabajo en el estado, incluyendo oficinas, fábricas y negocios al por menor, pero el pago por enfermedad por COVID-19 sólo se aplica a las empresas que emplean a 26 o más personas. \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/Multilingual/Spanish/index.html\">Más información sobre la indemnización por exclusión\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si cree que ha contraído COVID-19 en su lugar de trabajo, puede solicitar una indemnización por accidente laboral que puede cubrir los costos de la atención médica, la pérdida de ingresos mientras esté de baja por enfermedad, e incluso los gastos de transporte. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11894053/got-covid-19-at-your-job-and-applying-for-workers-comp-in-california-heres-how-it-works\">Aprenda cómo funciona el proceso de indemnización laboral\u003c/a> (enlace sólo en inglés).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>El pasado mes de abril, los \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11911991/covid-pay-rules-for-workers-in-california-extended-through-end-of-year\">funcionarios ampliaron la ley estatal de pago por exclusión hasta finales de 2022\u003c/a> (enlace sólo en inglés), y \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/health-california-covid-b3bf719c7e8c099b99cc321f9af2a1f6\">expirará el 31 de diciembre junto con la política estatal de horas de enfermedad por COVID-19\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"casa\">\u003c/a>¿Puedo solicitar las horas de enfermedad por COVID-19 si trabajo desde casa?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Sí. La baja por COVID-19 se aplica a todas las personas que den positivo al virus y trabajan para una empresa que emplee a 26 o más personas, independientemente de si trabajan desde casa o en un entorno presencial.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Recuerde que el subsidio de enfermedad por COVID-19 también cubre una serie de otras situaciones que no tienen que ver con la infección por COVID-19, como la necesidad de tiempo libre para vacunarse contra el coronavirus, o el cuidado de un familiar con COVID-19. Todas estas situaciones dan derecho a una baja por enfermedad, independientemente de si trabaja en un entorno presencial o trabaja desde casa.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"otras\">\u003c/a>¿Cómo puedo usar las horas de enfermedad por COVID-19?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Según las pautas estatales, un empleado de tiempo completo que trabaja en una empresa con 26 o más personas puede reclamar hasta 80 horas pagadas de enfermedad por razones relacionadas con COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sin embargo, el estado divide las 80 horas en dos tipos (o “fondos”) de hasta 40 horas cada uno, y la horas que puede utilizar depende del motivo por el que usted está reclamando estas horas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fondo A: La opción más flexible, que ofrece hasta 40 horas\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Este fondo es más flexible, porque usted puede utilizar estas 40 horas para una amplia gama de razones relacionadas con COVID-19, por ejemplo, si es que:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Usted tiene COVID-19.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Un familiar tiene COVID-19 y necesita cuidarlo.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tiene que acudir a una cita para vacunarse (incluidas las dosis de refuerzo, como las nuevas dosis de refuerzo bivalentes actualizadas).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tiene que recuperarse de una vacunación (incluye las dosis de refuerzo).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tiene que cuidar a un familiar que necesita vacunarse o recuperarse de una vacuna o dosis de refuerzo.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tiene que ocuparse de un niño que no puede ir a la escuela debido a cierres o cuarentenas relacionados con el virus.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Steve Smith, director de comunicaciones de la Federación de Trabajadores de California, dijo que el fondo A se puede aplicar ampliamente para varias situaciones que harían que los trabajadores faltaran al trabajo como resultado de COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Algo importante que hay que tener en cuenta sobre este fondo: si pide horas para recuperarse luego de ser vacunado, su empresa puede limitar el número de horas que puede solicitar. En algunos casos, su empresa puede imponer un límite de 24 horas de trabajo (o tres días).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si necesita más horas, tendrá que presentar una nota de un médico que verifique que usted o el miembro de su familia siguen experimentando síntomas relacionados con la vacuna.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fondo B: La opción menos flexible, que también ofrece hasta 40 horas.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>El otro tipo de baja remunerada por COVID-19, el fondo B, es más restrictivo ya que sólo se puede acceder a estas horas cuando usted o un ser querido tenga el virus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Para poder disponer de las horas del fondo B, tendrá que demostrar a su empresa que usted o alguien de su familia ha dado positivo, presentando una prueba de ese resultado positivo. Es posible que su empresa le pida más de un resultado, en función de la cantidad de horas de enfermedad que solicite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11935949\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11935949\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/COVID-19-AT-HOME-TEST.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/COVID-19-AT-HOME-TEST.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/COVID-19-AT-HOME-TEST-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/COVID-19-AT-HOME-TEST-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Una prueba de COVID-19 casera que puede utilizarse como prueba de elegibilidad para la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19 de California. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"jefe\">\u003c/a>¿Cómo puedo hablar con mi jefe si necesito pedir horas de enfermedad por COVID-19?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Antes de hablar con su jefe sobre la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19, debe saber de qué fondo de horas va a utilizar, y asegurarse de que está eligiendo el adecuado para su situación. Recuerde que sólo puede acceder las horas de cada banco en determinadas circunstancias.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Verónica Chávez, abogada y directora interina de los derechos de los trabajadores en el Centro Legal de la Raza, una organización sin ánimo de lucro de servicios legales en Oakland, ofrece algunos consejos a trabajadores que buscan solictar horas de enfermedad por COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si está de baja porque ha dado positivo en una prueba de COVID-19, es posible (y legal) que su empleador le pida una prueba de su resultado positivo. Debería decidir de antemano cómo puede mostrar a su empleador los resultados, incluso si ha utilizado un kit de prueba casero. “Sea consciente del tipo de solicitud que está haciendo”, dice Chávez. “¿Qué información podría necesitar mi empleador para que pueda aprobar mi solicitud con mayor facilidad?”.[aside label='Más en español' tag='kqed-en-espanol']Recuerde que no necesita agotar un fondo de horas antes de retirarlas del otro. Si previamente usó algunas horas del fondo A, puede acceder al fondo B si lo necesita, aunque aún le queden horas en el fondo A. “No hay un orden para estos fondos”, explicó Chávez. “Una persona dispone de los dos”.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si tiene pensado solicitar horas de ambos fondos, digamos que va a vacunarse y necesita dedicar algo de tiempo a cuidar a un ser querido que ha dado positivo, debe llevar un registro claro de cuántas horas va a necesitar y en qué días las va a utilizar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chávez recomienda “hacer la solicitud por escrito”, lo que podría ser un correo electrónico o un mensaje de texto. También puede pedir esas horas mediante una conversación verbal con su jefe, pero tenga cuidado: hacer eso podría dificultar que le aprueben su solicitud si su empleador luego dice que no recuerda haber aprobado esas horas, o que usted no cumple con los requisitos.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Además, si se acerca la fecha límite del 31 de diciembre para solicitar la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19, tenga pruebas de que inició esa solicitud antes o el mismo 31 de diciembre para que el empresario no pueda rechazar la solicitud alegando que le llegó demasiado tarde.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"retro\">\u003c/a>¿Puedo reclamar estas horas de enfermedad por COVID-19 después de que me haya recuperado de una infección?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>En algunos casos. Si usó sus horas de enfermedad regulares (las que su empresa le otorgó cuando comenzó su empleo) por mótivos relacionados con el COVID-19 entre el 1 de enero de 2022 al 19 de febrero, usted puede reclamar esas horas a su empleador. Si tuviste que tomar licencia por enfermedad en ese mismo periodo y no fueron horas pagadas, también puedes pedir a tu empleador que te reembolse por las horas que no trabajaste, esto según Steve Smith, de la Federación de Trabajadores de California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Las horas que reclame con carácter retroactivo pued en tomarse de cualquiera de los dos fondos. Sin embargo, tenga en cuenta que si decide tomar horas del fondo B, es posible que todavía tenga que verificar con su empleador que usted o un ser querido estaba enfermo con COVID-19 cuando tomó licencia por enfermedad no remunerada, y proporcionar una prueba positiva de ese período. Es posible que su empleador le exija más de una prueba positiva, en función del número de horas de permiso retribuido que solicite.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>¿Y si no trabajo a tiempo completo?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Estos dos bancos de baja por enfermedad COVID ofrecen 40 horas cada uno (80 horas en total) si trabajas a tiempo completo. Si no trabajas a tiempo completo, explica Smith, “la cantidad de horas se calcula en función del número de horas semanales que trabajas”, para lo cual se tiene en cuenta el número de horas semanales que has trabajado en los últimos seis meses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Si ha trabajado por menos de seis meses, la ecuación es un poco diferente”, dice Smith, que añade que el Departamento de Relaciones Laborales ha hecho disponible \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19Resources/Spanish/FAQ-for-SPSL-2021.html\">unas directrices para los trabajadores de medio tiempo sobre cómo calcular cuántas horas pueden recibir\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ya que puedo utilizar estas horas de enfermedad si necesito cuidar a un miembro de mi familia que se enfermó de COVID-19, ¿quién cuenta como “mi familia”?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“Creo que este es uno de los aspectos de la ley que puede resultar un poco complicado”, explica Smith.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dice que un miembro de la familia “se puede considerar como alguien que vive en su casa”, pero reconoce que este tipo de definiciones se han vuelto más fluidas durante la pandemia, ya que personas no emparentadas se ponen en cuarentena o se aíslan juntas en la misma casa. Smith también da el ejemplo de adultos mayores que no viven con sus hijos adultos casa a tiempo completo, pero que requieren de sus cuidados, ya sea en su casa o en la suya porque tienen COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>¿Qué tipo de prueba de COVID-19 debo de presentar si quiere acceder a las horas del fondo B?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Smith dice que, en este momento, parece que los empleadores aceptarán una prueba PCR o una prueba de antígenos, y que las pruebas de antígenos realizadas en casa también son aceptables.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dado que puede utilizar tanto el fondo A como el fondo B de la baja por enfermedad si usted o un miembro de su familia contrae COVID-19, Smith señala que es posible que tenga que proporcionar un segundo resultado positivo para poder acceder a sus horas.\u003cbr>\n“Por tanto, creemos que es una buena regla general que los trabajadores se hagan la prueba en cuanto presenten síntomas y que vuelvan a hacérsela si siguen sintiéndose mal al entrar en la segunda semana”, agregó.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11928332\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1536px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11928332\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/nurse-prepares-booster-shot.jpg\" alt=\"Una persona con cubrebocas prepara una vacuna, lleva puesto guantes. Cerca de ella se encuentra una persona mayor, esperando recibir su vacuna.\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1022\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/nurse-prepares-booster-shot.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/nurse-prepares-booster-shot-800x532.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/nurse-prepares-booster-shot-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/nurse-prepares-booster-shot-160x106.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Una enfermera prepara una primera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus de Pfizer para José Luis Sánchez en una clínica de Pasadena, el 19 de agosto de 2021. \u003ccite>(Robyn Beck/AFP vía Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>¿Quién no puede solicitar las horas de enfermedad por COVID-19?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Si trabaja para una empresa que tiene menos de 26 empleados, no puede reclamar esta nueva baja por enfermedad por COVID-19. Según el portal CalMatters, \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/calmatters-en-espanol/2022/02/la-nueva-licencia-por-enfermedad-de-covid-dejaria-fuera-al-menos-a-1-de-cada-4-trabajadores-de-california/\">esto significa que aproximadamente 1 de cada 4 trabajadores de California están excluidos\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sin acceso a esta baja por enfermedad de COVID-19, \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Spanish/paid_sick_leave.htm\">la mayoría de los trabajadores de California sólo tienen derecho legalmente a un máximo de tres días de baja por enfermedad al año\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Smith también señala que las pautas estatales dejan fuera a los trabajadores que son “clasificados como contratistas independientes”, como quienes trabajan para empresas como Uber, Lyft y DoorDash.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si no califica para la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19, averigue si su ciudad o condado cuenta con un programa propio que ofrezca ayudas económicas a las personas que pierden su trabajo a causa de COVID-19. Desafortunadamente, muchos de estos programas establecidos durante la pandemia ya no están en vigor. El \u003ca href=\"https://sf.gov/es/node/6102\">programa Right to Recover\u003c/a> de San Francisco, por ejemplo, ofrecía fondos a los residentes que daban positivo a COVID-19 y no podían trabajar durante su recuperación, pero ya no está disponible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>También puede utilizar la \u003ca href=\"https://saferatwork.covid19.ca.gov/covid19-worker-benefits-and-leave-navigator/\">herramienta en línea de COVID-19 Worker Benefits and Leave de California\u003c/a> para explorar sus opciones de licencia durante la pandemia.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"batallar\">\u003c/a>Estoy batallando con mi jefe para que me apruebe las horas de enfermedad ¿Qué debo hacer?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Si su empleador dice que su empresa es demasiado pequeña para solicite la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19 …\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Aunque la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19 sólo está disponible para las personas en California que trabajan para un empleador de 26 o más personas, Chávez señala que la ley no requiere que estos 26 o más trabajadores estén todos ubicados en California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“La ley sólo cubre a los empleadores que tienen 26 o más empleados en todo el país”, dijo. “No se trata sólo de una oficina (en California)”. Así que si su empresa emplea a personas en varios estados, probablemente sea una buena idea comprobar el tamaño total de su fuerza laboral en todo el país, porque ese número total podría ser 26 o más.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Si su jefe dice que no tiene que proporcionar licencia por enfermedad por COVID-19 más allá del 30 de septiembre … \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eso no es cierto. \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19Resources/Spanish/FAQ-for-SPSL-2021.html\">La Licencia por Enfermedad Pagada Suplementaria por COVID-19 fue oficialmente extendida\u003c/a> bajo la ley estatal hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2022, más allá de su fecha de expiración original del 30 de septiembre. Y si usted está reclamando esta licencia en o antes del 31 de diciembre, puede tomar la cantidad que le corresponde, hasta 80 horas en enero.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.ca.gov/2022/09/29/governor-newsom-issues-legislative-update-9-29-22/\">Esta prórroga fue promulgada por el gobernador Newsom el 30 de septiembre\u003c/a> y todas las empresas de California con 26 o más empleados están ahora automáticamente sujetas a la prórroga.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Si su jefe le dice que no cumple con los requisitos para solicitar horas de enfermedad por COVID-19 …\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si su jefe rechaza su solicitud alegando que no sabe de qué está hablando usted, o que no cumple con los requisitos cuando usted cree lo contrario, Chávez recomienda volver a hacer la solicitud, pero esta vez incluya en su mensaje el recado de la Oficina del Comisionado de Trabajo que explica quién está cubierto por esta ley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>El recado está disponible en formato \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19resources/2022-COVID-19-SPSL-Poster.pdf\">PDF en inglés\u003c/a> y también como \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19resources/Spanish/2022-COVID-19-SPSL-Poster.pdf\">PDF en español\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Si siguen oponiéndose incluso después de ver algo bastante oficial de una agencia estatal, yo recomendaría ponerse en contacto con un abogado”, dijo Chávez. Ella señala que varias clínicas de ayuda legal en el Área de la Bahía ofrecen asistencia gratuita y pueden \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/rci_osha_complaint.htm\">ayudarle a presentar una queja ante la Oficina del Comisionado Laboral\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Si le preocupa tomar medidas en contra de su empleador … \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chávez entiende que algunos trabajadores se sientan nerviosos ante estas conversaciones difíciles, sobre todo si temen que su empleador tome represalias contra ellos reduciéndoles el salario o las horas de trabajo, o hasta despidiéndoles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Hay leyes que protegen a los trabajadores contra las represalias”, afirma. “Así que si eso ocurriera, ya sea una persona indocumentada, un ciudadano estadounidense o cualquier otra cosa, una persona puede presentar una queja por represalias”. \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/rci_osha_complaint.htm\">Puede presentar una queja ante la Oficina del Comisionado Laboral en línea\u003c/a>, llamando al (714) 558-4913 o enviando un correo electrónico a \u003ca href=\"mailto:osharetaliation@dir.ca.gov\">osharetaliation@dir.ca.gov\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si sigue dudando en presentar una queja formal cuando su empleador se niega a atender su solicitud de baja por enfermedad o si no ha recibido respuesta de la Oficina del Comisionado Laboral, usted tiene otras opciones.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Existen algunos casos en los que Chávez y su oficina han ayudado a los trabajadores a asegurar la licencia por enfermedad por COVID-19 escribiendo una carta al empleador. “Acudan a abogados o a alguien que esté dispuesto a ayudarles con una carta en la que se exprese claramente lo que el empleador está obligado a hacer”, dijo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He aquí algunas organizaciones que ofrecen asistencia jurídica gratuita a los trabajadores del Área de la Bahía:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://legalaidatwork.org/clinics-and-helplines/?lang=es\">Legal Aid at Work\u003c/a>: (415) 864-8208\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.advancingjustice-alc.org/get-help\">Asian Americans Advancing Justice/Asian Law Caucus\u003c/a>: (415) 896-1701\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.centrolegal.org/?lang=es\">Centro Legal de la Raza\u003c/a>: (510) 437-1554\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Este artículo fue traducido por la periodista \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/mpena/\">María Peña\u003c/a> y editado por el periodista \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/ccabreralomeli\">Carlos Cabrera-Lomelí\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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Entonces, ¿qué pasa si usted está en el proceso de reclamar estas horas cuando este benficio termine el 31 de diciembre? Por ejemplo, si da positivo por COVID-19 el 30 de diciembre, ¿todavía puede reclamar el pago por enfermedad?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>En ese caso, la política de California es clara: “\u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19Resources/Spanish/2022-SPSL-FAQs.html\">Si la ley expira mientras que un empleado cubierto está tomando esta licencia\u003c/a>, el empleado puede terminar de tomar la cantidad de la Licencia de Enfermedad Pagada Suplementaria por COVID-19 de 2022 que tienen derecho a recibir.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Esto significa que, siempre y cuando haya solicitado esta baja el 31 de diciembre o antes, puede seguir recibiendo las horas a las que tiene derecho. Si nunca ha solicitado horas por COVID-19, podría recibir hasta 80 horas en enero. 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Si prevé entrar en algún proceso de inmigración en el futuro, como solicitar la tarjeta verde, solicitar la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19 no le convierte en una carga pública.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11935945\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11935945\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/at-home-antigen-tests-pic-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/at-home-antigen-tests-pic-1.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/at-home-antigen-tests-pic-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/at-home-antigen-tests-pic-1-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Una pila de kits de pruebas caseras BinaxNow COVID-19. \u003ccite>(Nathan Howard/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>¿Es esto lo mismo que “exclusion pay” o la “paga por exclusión” de California?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>No, esto se trata de otro tipo de permiso renumerado. La paga de exclusión de California es obligatoria por Cal/OSHA, y se refiere específicamente a los trabajadores contagiados por COVID-19 que presentan un riesgo de infectar directamente a sus colegas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>La normativa estatal obliga a las empresas a “excluir” a los empleados que hayan dado positivo a COVID-19 y a otros que hayan estado en estrecho contacto con casos positivos en el trabajo hasta que dejen de representar un riesgo de infección.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si su empresa le pide que tome días libres debido a una posible exposición al COVID-19 en el lugar de trabajo, tiene que pagarle los días que no trabaje. Sin embargo, estos días no cuentan como días de enfermedad por COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>¿En qué se diferencia la indemnización por exclusión? A diferencia del pago por enfermedad de COVID-19, el pago por exclusión sólo se aplica cuando la exposición potencial por COVID-19 ocurre en su lugar de trabajo. Además, la regla de Cal/OSHA se aplica en casi todos los lugares de trabajo en el estado, incluyendo oficinas, fábricas y negocios al por menor, pero el pago por enfermedad por COVID-19 sólo se aplica a las empresas que emplean a 26 o más personas. \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/Multilingual/Spanish/index.html\">Más información sobre la indemnización por exclusión\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si cree que ha contraído COVID-19 en su lugar de trabajo, puede solicitar una indemnización por accidente laboral que puede cubrir los costos de la atención médica, la pérdida de ingresos mientras esté de baja por enfermedad, e incluso los gastos de transporte. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11894053/got-covid-19-at-your-job-and-applying-for-workers-comp-in-california-heres-how-it-works\">Aprenda cómo funciona el proceso de indemnización laboral\u003c/a> (enlace sólo en inglés).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>El pasado mes de abril, los \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11911991/covid-pay-rules-for-workers-in-california-extended-through-end-of-year\">funcionarios ampliaron la ley estatal de pago por exclusión hasta finales de 2022\u003c/a> (enlace sólo en inglés), y \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/health-california-covid-b3bf719c7e8c099b99cc321f9af2a1f6\">expirará el 31 de diciembre junto con la política estatal de horas de enfermedad por COVID-19\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"casa\">\u003c/a>¿Puedo solicitar las horas de enfermedad por COVID-19 si trabajo desde casa?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Sí. La baja por COVID-19 se aplica a todas las personas que den positivo al virus y trabajan para una empresa que emplee a 26 o más personas, independientemente de si trabajan desde casa o en un entorno presencial.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Recuerde que el subsidio de enfermedad por COVID-19 también cubre una serie de otras situaciones que no tienen que ver con la infección por COVID-19, como la necesidad de tiempo libre para vacunarse contra el coronavirus, o el cuidado de un familiar con COVID-19. Todas estas situaciones dan derecho a una baja por enfermedad, independientemente de si trabaja en un entorno presencial o trabaja desde casa.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"otras\">\u003c/a>¿Cómo puedo usar las horas de enfermedad por COVID-19?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Según las pautas estatales, un empleado de tiempo completo que trabaja en una empresa con 26 o más personas puede reclamar hasta 80 horas pagadas de enfermedad por razones relacionadas con COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sin embargo, el estado divide las 80 horas en dos tipos (o “fondos”) de hasta 40 horas cada uno, y la horas que puede utilizar depende del motivo por el que usted está reclamando estas horas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fondo A: La opción más flexible, que ofrece hasta 40 horas\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Este fondo es más flexible, porque usted puede utilizar estas 40 horas para una amplia gama de razones relacionadas con COVID-19, por ejemplo, si es que:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Usted tiene COVID-19.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Un familiar tiene COVID-19 y necesita cuidarlo.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tiene que acudir a una cita para vacunarse (incluidas las dosis de refuerzo, como las nuevas dosis de refuerzo bivalentes actualizadas).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tiene que recuperarse de una vacunación (incluye las dosis de refuerzo).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tiene que cuidar a un familiar que necesita vacunarse o recuperarse de una vacuna o dosis de refuerzo.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tiene que ocuparse de un niño que no puede ir a la escuela debido a cierres o cuarentenas relacionados con el virus.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Steve Smith, director de comunicaciones de la Federación de Trabajadores de California, dijo que el fondo A se puede aplicar ampliamente para varias situaciones que harían que los trabajadores faltaran al trabajo como resultado de COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Algo importante que hay que tener en cuenta sobre este fondo: si pide horas para recuperarse luego de ser vacunado, su empresa puede limitar el número de horas que puede solicitar. En algunos casos, su empresa puede imponer un límite de 24 horas de trabajo (o tres días).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si necesita más horas, tendrá que presentar una nota de un médico que verifique que usted o el miembro de su familia siguen experimentando síntomas relacionados con la vacuna.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fondo B: La opción menos flexible, que también ofrece hasta 40 horas.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>El otro tipo de baja remunerada por COVID-19, el fondo B, es más restrictivo ya que sólo se puede acceder a estas horas cuando usted o un ser querido tenga el virus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Para poder disponer de las horas del fondo B, tendrá que demostrar a su empresa que usted o alguien de su familia ha dado positivo, presentando una prueba de ese resultado positivo. Es posible que su empresa le pida más de un resultado, en función de la cantidad de horas de enfermedad que solicite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11935949\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1020px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11935949\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/COVID-19-AT-HOME-TEST.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/COVID-19-AT-HOME-TEST.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/COVID-19-AT-HOME-TEST-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/COVID-19-AT-HOME-TEST-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Una prueba de COVID-19 casera que puede utilizarse como prueba de elegibilidad para la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19 de California. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"jefe\">\u003c/a>¿Cómo puedo hablar con mi jefe si necesito pedir horas de enfermedad por COVID-19?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Antes de hablar con su jefe sobre la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19, debe saber de qué fondo de horas va a utilizar, y asegurarse de que está eligiendo el adecuado para su situación. Recuerde que sólo puede acceder las horas de cada banco en determinadas circunstancias.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Verónica Chávez, abogada y directora interina de los derechos de los trabajadores en el Centro Legal de la Raza, una organización sin ánimo de lucro de servicios legales en Oakland, ofrece algunos consejos a trabajadores que buscan solictar horas de enfermedad por COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si está de baja porque ha dado positivo en una prueba de COVID-19, es posible (y legal) que su empleador le pida una prueba de su resultado positivo. Debería decidir de antemano cómo puede mostrar a su empleador los resultados, incluso si ha utilizado un kit de prueba casero. “Sea consciente del tipo de solicitud que está haciendo”, dice Chávez. “¿Qué información podría necesitar mi empleador para que pueda aprobar mi solicitud con mayor facilidad?”.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Recuerde que no necesita agotar un fondo de horas antes de retirarlas del otro. Si previamente usó algunas horas del fondo A, puede acceder al fondo B si lo necesita, aunque aún le queden horas en el fondo A. “No hay un orden para estos fondos”, explicó Chávez. “Una persona dispone de los dos”.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si tiene pensado solicitar horas de ambos fondos, digamos que va a vacunarse y necesita dedicar algo de tiempo a cuidar a un ser querido que ha dado positivo, debe llevar un registro claro de cuántas horas va a necesitar y en qué días las va a utilizar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chávez recomienda “hacer la solicitud por escrito”, lo que podría ser un correo electrónico o un mensaje de texto. También puede pedir esas horas mediante una conversación verbal con su jefe, pero tenga cuidado: hacer eso podría dificultar que le aprueben su solicitud si su empleador luego dice que no recuerda haber aprobado esas horas, o que usted no cumple con los requisitos.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Además, si se acerca la fecha límite del 31 de diciembre para solicitar la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19, tenga pruebas de que inició esa solicitud antes o el mismo 31 de diciembre para que el empresario no pueda rechazar la solicitud alegando que le llegó demasiado tarde.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"retro\">\u003c/a>¿Puedo reclamar estas horas de enfermedad por COVID-19 después de que me haya recuperado de una infección?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>En algunos casos. Si usó sus horas de enfermedad regulares (las que su empresa le otorgó cuando comenzó su empleo) por mótivos relacionados con el COVID-19 entre el 1 de enero de 2022 al 19 de febrero, usted puede reclamar esas horas a su empleador. Si tuviste que tomar licencia por enfermedad en ese mismo periodo y no fueron horas pagadas, también puedes pedir a tu empleador que te reembolse por las horas que no trabajaste, esto según Steve Smith, de la Federación de Trabajadores de California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Las horas que reclame con carácter retroactivo pued en tomarse de cualquiera de los dos fondos. Sin embargo, tenga en cuenta que si decide tomar horas del fondo B, es posible que todavía tenga que verificar con su empleador que usted o un ser querido estaba enfermo con COVID-19 cuando tomó licencia por enfermedad no remunerada, y proporcionar una prueba positiva de ese período. Es posible que su empleador le exija más de una prueba positiva, en función del número de horas de permiso retribuido que solicite.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>¿Y si no trabajo a tiempo completo?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Estos dos bancos de baja por enfermedad COVID ofrecen 40 horas cada uno (80 horas en total) si trabajas a tiempo completo. Si no trabajas a tiempo completo, explica Smith, “la cantidad de horas se calcula en función del número de horas semanales que trabajas”, para lo cual se tiene en cuenta el número de horas semanales que has trabajado en los últimos seis meses.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Si ha trabajado por menos de seis meses, la ecuación es un poco diferente”, dice Smith, que añade que el Departamento de Relaciones Laborales ha hecho disponible \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19Resources/Spanish/FAQ-for-SPSL-2021.html\">unas directrices para los trabajadores de medio tiempo sobre cómo calcular cuántas horas pueden recibir\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Ya que puedo utilizar estas horas de enfermedad si necesito cuidar a un miembro de mi familia que se enfermó de COVID-19, ¿quién cuenta como “mi familia”?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“Creo que este es uno de los aspectos de la ley que puede resultar un poco complicado”, explica Smith.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dice que un miembro de la familia “se puede considerar como alguien que vive en su casa”, pero reconoce que este tipo de definiciones se han vuelto más fluidas durante la pandemia, ya que personas no emparentadas se ponen en cuarentena o se aíslan juntas en la misma casa. Smith también da el ejemplo de adultos mayores que no viven con sus hijos adultos casa a tiempo completo, pero que requieren de sus cuidados, ya sea en su casa o en la suya porque tienen COVID-19.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>¿Qué tipo de prueba de COVID-19 debo de presentar si quiere acceder a las horas del fondo B?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Smith dice que, en este momento, parece que los empleadores aceptarán una prueba PCR o una prueba de antígenos, y que las pruebas de antígenos realizadas en casa también son aceptables.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dado que puede utilizar tanto el fondo A como el fondo B de la baja por enfermedad si usted o un miembro de su familia contrae COVID-19, Smith señala que es posible que tenga que proporcionar un segundo resultado positivo para poder acceder a sus horas.\u003cbr>\n“Por tanto, creemos que es una buena regla general que los trabajadores se hagan la prueba en cuanto presenten síntomas y que vuelvan a hacérsela si siguen sintiéndose mal al entrar en la segunda semana”, agregó.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11928332\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1536px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11928332\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/nurse-prepares-booster-shot.jpg\" alt=\"Una persona con cubrebocas prepara una vacuna, lleva puesto guantes. Cerca de ella se encuentra una persona mayor, esperando recibir su vacuna.\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1022\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/nurse-prepares-booster-shot.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/nurse-prepares-booster-shot-800x532.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/nurse-prepares-booster-shot-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/nurse-prepares-booster-shot-160x106.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Una enfermera prepara una primera dosis de la vacuna contra el coronavirus de Pfizer para José Luis Sánchez en una clínica de Pasadena, el 19 de agosto de 2021. \u003ccite>(Robyn Beck/AFP vía Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>¿Quién no puede solicitar las horas de enfermedad por COVID-19?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Si trabaja para una empresa que tiene menos de 26 empleados, no puede reclamar esta nueva baja por enfermedad por COVID-19. Según el portal CalMatters, \u003ca href=\"https://calmatters.org/calmatters-en-espanol/2022/02/la-nueva-licencia-por-enfermedad-de-covid-dejaria-fuera-al-menos-a-1-de-cada-4-trabajadores-de-california/\">esto significa que aproximadamente 1 de cada 4 trabajadores de California están excluidos\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sin acceso a esta baja por enfermedad de COVID-19, \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Spanish/paid_sick_leave.htm\">la mayoría de los trabajadores de California sólo tienen derecho legalmente a un máximo de tres días de baja por enfermedad al año\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Smith también señala que las pautas estatales dejan fuera a los trabajadores que son “clasificados como contratistas independientes”, como quienes trabajan para empresas como Uber, Lyft y DoorDash.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si no califica para la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19, averigue si su ciudad o condado cuenta con un programa propio que ofrezca ayudas económicas a las personas que pierden su trabajo a causa de COVID-19. Desafortunadamente, muchos de estos programas establecidos durante la pandemia ya no están en vigor. El \u003ca href=\"https://sf.gov/es/node/6102\">programa Right to Recover\u003c/a> de San Francisco, por ejemplo, ofrecía fondos a los residentes que daban positivo a COVID-19 y no podían trabajar durante su recuperación, pero ya no está disponible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>También puede utilizar la \u003ca href=\"https://saferatwork.covid19.ca.gov/covid19-worker-benefits-and-leave-navigator/\">herramienta en línea de COVID-19 Worker Benefits and Leave de California\u003c/a> para explorar sus opciones de licencia durante la pandemia.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"batallar\">\u003c/a>Estoy batallando con mi jefe para que me apruebe las horas de enfermedad ¿Qué debo hacer?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Si su empleador dice que su empresa es demasiado pequeña para solicite la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19 …\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Aunque la baja por enfermedad por COVID-19 sólo está disponible para las personas en California que trabajan para un empleador de 26 o más personas, Chávez señala que la ley no requiere que estos 26 o más trabajadores estén todos ubicados en California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“La ley sólo cubre a los empleadores que tienen 26 o más empleados en todo el país”, dijo. “No se trata sólo de una oficina (en California)”. Así que si su empresa emplea a personas en varios estados, probablemente sea una buena idea comprobar el tamaño total de su fuerza laboral en todo el país, porque ese número total podría ser 26 o más.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Si su jefe dice que no tiene que proporcionar licencia por enfermedad por COVID-19 más allá del 30 de septiembre … \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eso no es cierto. \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19Resources/Spanish/FAQ-for-SPSL-2021.html\">La Licencia por Enfermedad Pagada Suplementaria por COVID-19 fue oficialmente extendida\u003c/a> bajo la ley estatal hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2022, más allá de su fecha de expiración original del 30 de septiembre. Y si usted está reclamando esta licencia en o antes del 31 de diciembre, puede tomar la cantidad que le corresponde, hasta 80 horas en enero.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.ca.gov/2022/09/29/governor-newsom-issues-legislative-update-9-29-22/\">Esta prórroga fue promulgada por el gobernador Newsom el 30 de septiembre\u003c/a> y todas las empresas de California con 26 o más empleados están ahora automáticamente sujetas a la prórroga.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Si su jefe le dice que no cumple con los requisitos para solicitar horas de enfermedad por COVID-19 …\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si su jefe rechaza su solicitud alegando que no sabe de qué está hablando usted, o que no cumple con los requisitos cuando usted cree lo contrario, Chávez recomienda volver a hacer la solicitud, pero esta vez incluya en su mensaje el recado de la Oficina del Comisionado de Trabajo que explica quién está cubierto por esta ley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>El recado está disponible en formato \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19resources/2022-COVID-19-SPSL-Poster.pdf\">PDF en inglés\u003c/a> y también como \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19resources/Spanish/2022-COVID-19-SPSL-Poster.pdf\">PDF en español\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Si siguen oponiéndose incluso después de ver algo bastante oficial de una agencia estatal, yo recomendaría ponerse en contacto con un abogado”, dijo Chávez. Ella señala que varias clínicas de ayuda legal en el Área de la Bahía ofrecen asistencia gratuita y pueden \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/rci_osha_complaint.htm\">ayudarle a presentar una queja ante la Oficina del Comisionado Laboral\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Si le preocupa tomar medidas en contra de su empleador … \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chávez entiende que algunos trabajadores se sientan nerviosos ante estas conversaciones difíciles, sobre todo si temen que su empleador tome represalias contra ellos reduciéndoles el salario o las horas de trabajo, o hasta despidiéndoles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Hay leyes que protegen a los trabajadores contra las represalias”, afirma. “Así que si eso ocurriera, ya sea una persona indocumentada, un ciudadano estadounidense o cualquier otra cosa, una persona puede presentar una queja por represalias”. \u003ca href=\"https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/rci_osha_complaint.htm\">Puede presentar una queja ante la Oficina del Comisionado Laboral en línea\u003c/a>, llamando al (714) 558-4913 o enviando un correo electrónico a \u003ca href=\"mailto:osharetaliation@dir.ca.gov\">osharetaliation@dir.ca.gov\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Si sigue dudando en presentar una queja formal cuando su empleador se niega a atender su solicitud de baja por enfermedad o si no ha recibido respuesta de la Oficina del Comisionado Laboral, usted tiene otras opciones.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Existen algunos casos en los que Chávez y su oficina han ayudado a los trabajadores a asegurar la licencia por enfermedad por COVID-19 escribiendo una carta al empleador. “Acudan a abogados o a alguien que esté dispuesto a ayudarles con una carta en la que se exprese claramente lo que el empleador está obligado a hacer”, dijo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He aquí algunas organizaciones que ofrecen asistencia jurídica gratuita a los trabajadores del Área de la Bahía:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://legalaidatwork.org/clinics-and-helplines/?lang=es\">Legal Aid at Work\u003c/a>: (415) 864-8208\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.advancingjustice-alc.org/get-help\">Asian Americans Advancing Justice/Asian Law Caucus\u003c/a>: (415) 896-1701\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.centrolegal.org/?lang=es\">Centro Legal de la Raza\u003c/a>: (510) 437-1554\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Este artículo fue traducido por la periodista \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/mpena/\">María Peña\u003c/a> y editado por el periodista \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/ccabreralomeli\">Carlos Cabrera-Lomelí\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Around the holidays, many folks’ thoughts turn to food banks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This can be because people particularly need the services that food banks provide at this time of year. It can also stem from a personal desire to donate money or time to these organizations. For some people, it’s about both.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When people can’t buy the food they need, that’s known as food insecurity. And for many individuals and families, food banks offer a crucial lifeline, offering free food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for where to find your local food bank, how demand for these organizations has persisted through the COVID pandemic, and how best to support a food bank near you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump to: \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#find\">Where can I find a food bank near me?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#support\">How can I best support my local food bank?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Demand for food banks rose during the pandemic — and has stayed that way\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In 2020, San José’s Second Harvest of Silicon Valley had “literally doubled the amount of food we’re distributing” from before the COVID outbreak, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101880355/food-banks-struggle-to-meet-pandemic-fueled-demand\">CEO Leslie Bacho told KQED Forum in 2020\u003c/a> — and demand was already high.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We are seeing so many people who are already just living on the edge, having to then burn through their savings,” Bacho said in that 2020 interview. “More than half the people we’re serving now have never sought food assistance before.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An ongoing housing crisis, continuing gentrification, high cost of living and inflation hitting food prices means Bay Area residents continue to be particularly vulnerable to food insecurity as 2022 draws to a close. But what’s happening here continues to be felt nationwide: According to the most recent numbers from the Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, in 2021 \u003ca href=\"https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/key-statistics-graphics/\">more than 33 million people across the United States were food insecure\u003c/a>. And \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/10/02/1125571699/hunger-poverty-us-dc-food-pantry\">as NPR has reported, “No community is spared\u003c/a>, with rural areas, families with children and communities of color disproportionately affected.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Coming out of the height of the pandemic with inflation being as sustained and high as it is, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/10/02/1125571699/hunger-poverty-us-dc-food-pantry\">it’s a hard time for many families\u003c/a>,” Radha Muthiah, CEO of Washington, D.C.’s Capital Area Food Bank, told NPR recently.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Michael Altfest, community engagement and marketing director at the Alameda County Community Food Bank, said that the need for his organization’s services has only risen in 2023. Thirty percent of the calls made to the Alameda County Community Food Bank emergency food line are still coming from first-time callers, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Since 2021, it’s been a pretty sustained need,” said Altfest. “We’re serving far more people now than we were in 2020, and we continue to see new people regularly.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11847434\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11847434 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/drive-thru-fb.png\" alt=\"Two volunteers load food into a dark red car. One volunteer with long brown hair, a baseball cap, a green shirt and a yellow jacket is holding the door of the car. The other volunteer, wearing a blue shirt with short brown hair, is crouched to lift a heavy-looking box into the car.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/drive-thru-fb.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/drive-thru-fb-800x533.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/drive-thru-fb-1020x680.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/drive-thru-fb-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/drive-thru-fb-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">As demand for food banks soars, drive-thru facilities like this have proved effective at getting people what they need during the pandemic. \u003ccite>(Frederic J. 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He explains that “hunger is a 365-day-a-year problem,” and that food banks still need support all throughout the year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Donating money might also be more effective than donating food in helping your local food bank acquire and bring food to those it serves: When the pandemic hit in 2020, it changed the way many food banks solicit and accept food donations due to the risks of spreading COVID — and you still might not see as many food drive collection barrels in stores these days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Donating money rather than food gives food banks far more flexibility. Second Harvest in San José, for example, is able to negotiate special deals for the food it buys “by the truckload” — at a “much better value than you could get if you went to Costco or Safeway,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101880355/food-banks-struggle-to-meet-pandemic-fueled-demand\">as Second Harvest’s Leslie Bacho told KQED in 2020\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Put simply, food banks know how to make your cash go a long way when it comes to buying food — almost certainly further than if you donated food yourself.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donate your time\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you don’t need the services of a food bank right now, and you have time to spare, you might consider volunteering at a local food bank.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Altfest said that while volunteers are critical, it’s common that their shifts are mostly filled over the holidays. But after January 1, it’s a different story.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re considering taking on a volunteer shift, Altfest said that January and February are important times to consider — and maybe even more impactful — because a lot of support peters out after the holidays end. That’s when you could be needed most.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning on volunteering at a food bank this holiday season or beyond, check for any COVID vaccination requirements but also still expect potential rules including wearing face coverings and gloves, and maintaining social distance. If you’re nervous about volunteering in person during the ongoing pandemic, speak with someone at the food bank you’re thinking of supporting and ask them about their COVID safety procedures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Give back in a way that connects with you\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Altfest said that it’s also crucial that volunteers support food banks in a way that fosters community.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We are always encouraging people to support us in the ways that are most meaningful to them,” he said. “Added to that individual direct support — like making a donation, putting food in a food drive barrel, coming in — volunteering is sharing what you’re doing, and what the impact is with other people.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s our intent to get as many people in this community involved in our work in as many ways,” said Altfest.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How to sign up to help\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The quickest way to offer your support is by visiting your local food bank’s website and signing up there to volunteer or make a donation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"find\">\u003c/a>Find a food bank near you\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>San Francisco:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/\">SF-Marin Food Bank\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.stanthonysf.org/\">St. Anthony Foundation\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.glide.org/\">Glide Memorial Church\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfcityimpact.com/programs/#hunger\">San Francisco City Impact\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.foodrunners.org/\">Food Runners\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.oldfirst.org/volunteer.html\">Old First Presbyterian Church Inter-Faith Food Pantry\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>East Bay:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.accfb.org/\">Alameda County Community Food Bank\u003c/a> (and \u003ca href=\"https://www.accfb.org/get-involved/volunteer-community/\">ACCFB’s partner organizations\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.loavesfishescc.org/\">Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.berkeleyfoodpantry.org/\">Berkeley Food Pantry\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.edfufoundation.org/bay-area-street-pantry.html\">Bay Area Street Pantry\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://unitycouncil.org/program/food-distribution/\">Unity Council’s Food Security Project\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://trivalleyhaven.org/homeless-and-family-support/food-pantry/\">Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.refp.org/\">Richmond Emergency Food Pantry\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://tmcoakland.org/\">Telegraph Community Ministry Center\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>North Bay:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.vinnies.org/\">St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/\">SF-Marin Food Bank\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://canv.org/\">Community Action of Napa County Food Bank\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.refb.org/\">Redwood Empire Food Bank\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>South Bay:\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.shfb.org/\">Second Harvest of Silicon Valley\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.marthas-kitchen.org/\">Martha’s Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sacredheartcs.org/holidays\">Sacred Heart Community Service\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.theriverflows.org/food-pantry\">River of Life Foundation Food Pantry\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Other smaller food banks and community fridges may be operating in your area. 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And for many individuals and families, food banks offer a crucial lifeline, offering free food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for where to find your local food bank, how demand for these organizations has persisted through the COVID pandemic, and how best to support a food bank near you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump to: \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#find\">Where can I find a food bank near me?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#support\">How can I best support my local food bank?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Demand for food banks rose during the pandemic — and has stayed that way\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In 2020, San José’s Second Harvest of Silicon Valley had “literally doubled the amount of food we’re distributing” from before the COVID outbreak, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101880355/food-banks-struggle-to-meet-pandemic-fueled-demand\">CEO Leslie Bacho told KQED Forum in 2020\u003c/a> — and demand was already high.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We are seeing so many people who are already just living on the edge, having to then burn through their savings,” Bacho said in that 2020 interview. “More than half the people we’re serving now have never sought food assistance before.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An ongoing housing crisis, continuing gentrification, high cost of living and inflation hitting food prices means Bay Area residents continue to be particularly vulnerable to food insecurity as 2022 draws to a close. But what’s happening here continues to be felt nationwide: According to the most recent numbers from the Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, in 2021 \u003ca href=\"https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/key-statistics-graphics/\">more than 33 million people across the United States were food insecure\u003c/a>. 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Thirty percent of the calls made to the Alameda County Community Food Bank emergency food line are still coming from first-time callers, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Since 2021, it’s been a pretty sustained need,” said Altfest. “We’re serving far more people now than we were in 2020, and we continue to see new people regularly.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11847434\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11847434 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/drive-thru-fb.png\" alt=\"Two volunteers load food into a dark red car. One volunteer with long brown hair, a baseball cap, a green shirt and a yellow jacket is holding the door of the car. The other volunteer, wearing a blue shirt with short brown hair, is crouched to lift a heavy-looking box into the car.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/drive-thru-fb.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/drive-thru-fb-800x533.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/drive-thru-fb-1020x680.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/drive-thru-fb-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/drive-thru-fb-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">As demand for food banks soars, drive-thru facilities like this have proved effective at getting people what they need during the pandemic. \u003ccite>(Frederic J. 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He explains that “hunger is a 365-day-a-year problem,” and that food banks still need support all throughout the year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Donating money might also be more effective than donating food in helping your local food bank acquire and bring food to those it serves: When the pandemic hit in 2020, it changed the way many food banks solicit and accept food donations due to the risks of spreading COVID — and you still might not see as many food drive collection barrels in stores these days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Donating money rather than food gives food banks far more flexibility. Second Harvest in San José, for example, is able to negotiate special deals for the food it buys “by the truckload” — at a “much better value than you could get if you went to Costco or Safeway,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101880355/food-banks-struggle-to-meet-pandemic-fueled-demand\">as Second Harvest’s Leslie Bacho told KQED in 2020\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Put simply, food banks know how to make your cash go a long way when it comes to buying food — almost certainly further than if you donated food yourself.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Donate your time\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you don’t need the services of a food bank right now, and you have time to spare, you might consider volunteering at a local food bank.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Altfest said that while volunteers are critical, it’s common that their shifts are mostly filled over the holidays. But after January 1, it’s a different story.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re considering taking on a volunteer shift, Altfest said that January and February are important times to consider — and maybe even more impactful — because a lot of support peters out after the holidays end. That’s when you could be needed most.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning on volunteering at a food bank this holiday season or beyond, check for any COVID vaccination requirements but also still expect potential rules including wearing face coverings and gloves, and maintaining social distance. 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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Update September 26, 2024: Looking for how to order free COVID-19 tests through USPS? You can now read \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12006600/free-covid-tests-antigen-usps-order-2024-september\">our latest September 2024 guide to ordering your four free antigen kits from the federal government\u003c/a>, as this 2022 story below is out of date.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Update Thursday, March 7: \u003c/strong>Friday — March 8, 2024 — is now your last chance to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11901928/you-can-now-order-free-covid-at-home-tests-via-usps\">order four free at-home COVID-19 tests \u003c/a>from the federal government through the United States Postal Service (USPS).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A message on the \u003ca href=\"https://covidtests.gov/\">covidtests.gov\u003c/a> site states, “Ordering four free COVID-19 tests via this website will be suspended after Friday, March 8, 2024,” and that “All orders placed on or before March 8 will be delivered.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To be extra safe you don’t miss this deadline, place an order for your free COVID-19 tests (if you’re eligible) before midnight Eastern time on Friday, which is 9 p.m. Pacific time. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11940562/how-to-find-a-free-covid-test-near-you-in-2023-because-its-getting-harder\">Read more about the closure of the White House’s free COVID-19 test program.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Update Friday, Sept. 22:\u003c/strong> Starting Monday, Sept. 25, you’ll be able to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11940562/how-to-find-a-free-covid-test-near-you-in-2023-because-its-getting-harder\">order another four free COVID tests from the federal government through USPS\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Back on June 1, the federal government closed the program that allowed you to \u003ca href=\"https://covidtests.gov/\">order these free COVID tests in the mail\u003c/a>. But in a statement on Sept. 20, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) said that the \u003ca href=\"https://covidtests.gov/\">covidtests.gov \u003c/a>program is restarting on Sept. 25.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These tests, said HSS, “will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants, are intended for use through the end of 2023, and will include clear instructions on how to verify extended expiration dates.” Each household is eligible to receive four tests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read more about \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11940562/how-to-find-a-free-covid-test-near-you-in-2023-because-its-getting-harder\">how to order this latest round of free COVID tests, and other ways to find a free COVID test near you while you wait\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Original story:\u003c/strong> Starting Thursday, Dec. 15, you can once again \u003ca href=\"https://www.covidtests.gov/\">order more free at-home COVID-19 tests online\u003c/a> from the federal government and the U.S. Postal Service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since January, this White House program has offered free at-home COVID tests to every household in the United States, to be shipped by USPS. The tests and shipping are completely free of charge, and NPR reports that \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/12/15/1142926180/free-covid-tests-mail-order\">this latest round of four free tests will start to ship the week of Dec. 19\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The program ended back in September, but has now been revived amid rising COVID infection rates ahead of the holidays. The White House originally cited a lack of funding from Congress as the reason for ending the program. But \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/white-house-reveals-winter-covid-plans-test-kits-2b015ef4e3c97520a3981c47d00467c3\">the administration has now apparently reallocated funds from other virus programs to purchase more tests\u003c/a> while the Biden administration pursues congressional buy-in for additional COVID emergency funding, according to a senior administration official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for what you need to know about these at-home tests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Skip straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#problems\">Why am I having problems ordering my at-home COVID tests?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#reimburse\">I want to get reimbursed by my health insurer for tests instead.\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>How many free COVID tests can my family and I get through USPS?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For this new version of the free COVID test program, you can \u003ca href=\"https://special.usps.com/testkits\">place an online order for four free COVID tests\u003c/a> for your household today.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(You might remember that when the program was running earlier this year, you were able to order multiple rounds of tests, and receive four tests per household each time. That’s no longer the case, and the White House is offering you just one order of four tests this time.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://special.usps.com/testkits\">place your order for these four free COVID tests online at USPS.com\u003c/a>. According to NPR, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/12/15/1142926180/free-covid-tests-mail-order\">this latest round of free tests will start to ship the week of Dec. 19\u003c/a>, meaning that if you order your tests as soon as possible, you could have them in good time for use during the holidays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This program is separate from the one that allows folks with private health insurance to get reimbursed for the cost of at-home COVID tests. \u003ca href=\"#reimburse\">Read more about getting reimbursed by your health insurer for at-home tests.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>No payment or credit card details are required to place an order. You also don’t need to provide any ID or health insurance information. You can, however, supply an email address if you’d like to receive shipping notifications from the Postal Service via email.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You also will not be asked for proof of citizenship or about your immigration status. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services says that \u003ca href=\"https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/public-charge/public-charge-resources\">accessing free COVID testing (or getting a COVID vaccine) does not make you a public charge\u003c/a> and won’t affect any current or future green card applications.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[aside postID=news_11902122 hero='https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/RS53229_GettyImages-1237664205-qut-1020x707.jpg']\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you or someone in your community doesn’t have access to the internet to order online, the Postal Service says you can contact the \u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits#online_ordering\">CovidTests.gov test kit order-fulfillment help line\u003c/a> by calling (800) 232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489). Please note that an earlier version of this number given on \u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits#online_ordering\">the Postal Service’s FAQ page\u003c/a> appears to have been the wrong one. You also should be prepared for potentially long wait times at this help line.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Postal Service also offers a Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) specifically to assist disabled people in placing their orders. You can call (888) 677-1199, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, or email dial@usaginganddisability.org.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Something very important to note: Every residential address (and \u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits\">residential P.O. box\u003c/a>) in the United States is eligible to receive one order of four at-home COVID tests — not every person or every family. This means multiple orders to the same address under different names won’t be processed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For example, if you live with several roommates, or in a large multigenerational household, only one person can place an order for that address. Realistically, this might mean that the tests you receive are not enough to cover everyone in your household.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On its website, the Postal Service states that it will “limit [the number of orders to three] per residential address.” Each order includes four tests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tests are also available for residential addresses in U.S. territories and overseas military and diplomatic addresses (\u003ca href=\"https://www.usps.com/ship/apo-fpo-dpo.htm\">APO/FPO/DPO\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Can I pick up my tests instead of getting them delivered?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The federal government’s FAQ for the free at-home COVID tests available via the Postal Service states that \u003ca href=\"https://www.covidtests.gov/faq/\">you cannot pick up your tests somewhere else\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, your county may be operating its own free at-home COVID test delivery/pickup program, or considering starting one. Check your county’s public health website.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>When will my free COVID at-home tests arrive?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>According to NPR, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/12/15/1142926180/free-covid-tests-mail-order\">this latest round of free tests will start to ship the week of Dec. 19\u003c/a>. Previously, \u003ca href=\"https://www.covidtests.gov/\">the White House’s free COVID test home page\u003c/a> said that your order would “usually ship in 7-12 days,” but this information is no longer present on the site.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11901954\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11901954\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/RS53139_GettyImages-1228962296-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A uniformed postal service worker stands inside her mail van, with USPS logo visible on side of van\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/RS53139_GettyImages-1228962296-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/RS53139_GettyImages-1228962296-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/RS53139_GettyImages-1228962296-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/RS53139_GettyImages-1228962296-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/RS53139_GettyImages-1228962296-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A White House program offers free at-home COVID tests to every household in the United States, to be shipped by the Postal Service. Tests and shipping are free of charge. \u003ccite>(Nathan Howard/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>What kind of tests are these at-home COVID tests?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>These at-home COVID tests are antigen tests that you can use whenever and wherever you prefer, without requiring the assistance of a clinic. Your test results are usually available within 30 minutes, and these types of tests are good for telling you whether you’re actively infectious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that you use an at-home test if:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>You begin to have COVID symptoms.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>It’s been at least five days since you came in close contact with someone who has COVID.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You’re gathering indoors with a group of people who are at risk of severe disease, or who are unvaccinated.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11901008/covid-tests-from-rapid-home-tests-to-pcr-heres-what-to-know-right-now#types\">Read more about the difference between at-home antigen tests and PCR tests.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=news_11901008 hero='https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/GettyImages-1237588762-1020x680.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>So I can order these free COVID tests for my household even if I don’t currently need to get tested?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>That’s right.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The White House has explicitly said that \u003ca href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/01/14/fact-sheet-the-biden-administration-to-begin-distributing-at-home-rapid-covid-19-tests-to-americans-for-free/\">the goal of these at-home test deliveries\u003c/a> is “to help ensure Americans have tests on hand if a need arises.” Go ahead and order yours.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"problems\">\u003c/a>I’m having problems ordering my home COVID tests. What’s up?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Postal Service says it will send three sets of free tests to “valid residential addresses” (and \u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits\">residential P.O. boxes\u003c/a>). But this obviously creates problems for people who live in spaces that don’t fit the Postal Service’s definition of a valid residential address, from folks with less common mailing addresses (like half street numbers) to our unhoused neighbors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The federal government’s FAQ states that, currently, \u003ca href=\"https://www.covidtests.gov/faq/\">you cannot pick up your tests somewhere\u003c/a> or have them held at your local post office instead of getting them shipped to your home. (\u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits\">Residential P.O. boxes \u003cem>are\u003c/em> acceptable, however.\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits\">The Postal Service’s FAQ on ordering free at-home COVID tests \u003c/a>note that “some residents of multi-unit buildings may have difficulty placing orders” because the Postal Service’s system “does not recognize the address being entered as a single residence within a multi-unit building.” If that’s you, the Postal Service advises you to \u003ca href=\"https://emailus.usps.com/s/the-postal-store-inquiry\">file a service request\u003c/a> with them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When the program launched, there were isolated reports of issues relating to the website’s address-verification tool erroneously enforcing the four-per-household cap on apartment buildings and other multiunit dwellings, but it was not immediately clear how widespread the issue was.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re experiencing issues with ordering your at-home COVID tests, try refreshing the page and then attempting to order again — especially if your residential address includes an apartment number. You might also consider that someone in your household has already ordered all the orders set aside for your residential address.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the system isn’t recognizing your address as valid, the \u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits\">Postal Service recommends that you confirm the proper formatting\u003c/a> of your address by using the \u003ca href=\"https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USPS.com Look Up a ZIP Code\u003c/a> tool. “Once you validate your address, you may attempt ordering your tests again,” says the Postal Service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When the program launched, there were initially \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/jachristian/status/1483490855361024003\">complaints that people with a home address that was actually a commercial address\u003c/a>, or connected to a commercial building, could not place an order for their tests. USPS’s FAQs now say that\u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits#online_ordering\"> “Ordering eligibility has been expanded to include Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re still having problems, the Postal Service says \u003ca href=\"https://emailus.usps.com/s/the-postal-store-inquiry\">you can file a service request\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If your problem is something else, try consulting these links to see whether your problem or error message is listed:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits\">U.S. Postal Service: FAQ on ordering free at-home COVID tests\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.covidtests.gov/faq/\">White House: FAQ on ordering free at-home COVID tests\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The Postal Service says that people with questions about eligibility, the online ordering form, shipping or delivery can contact the Postal Service Help Desk at (800) ASK-USPS, or (800) 275-8777.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, if you or someone in your community doesn’t have access to the internet to order online, the Postal Service says you can contact the \u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits#online_ordering\">covidtests.gov test kit order fulfillment help line\u003c/a> by calling (800) 232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489). Please note that an earlier version of this number given on \u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits#online_ordering\">the Postal Service’s FAQ page\u003c/a> appears to have been the wrong one. You should also be prepared for potentially long wait times using this help line.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We’ll be monitoring for updates on these issues, and looking for answers for folks who have been experiencing problems ordering their free at-home COVID tests. In the meantime, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11898455/where-to-find-a-covid-test-near-you-in-the-bay-area\">get our advice on finding a free or low-cost COVID test near you\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How do I know which COVID at-home test order site is legit?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Federal Trade Commission has already warned that \u003ca href=\"https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2022/01/how-avoid-buying-fake-covid-tests-online\">scammers are popping up online to sell fake COVID tests\u003c/a>, so it’s especially important to know which websites are the right ones to request free at-home tests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are only two authorized websites for requesting tests:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.covidtests.gov/\">Covidtests.gov\u003c/a> and its Spanish-language equivalent, \u003ca href=\"https://www.covidtests.gov/es\">covidtests.gov/es\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The Postal Service ordering portal that the above page links to, \u003ca href=\"https://special.usps.com/testkits\">special.usps.com/covidtest\u003c/a>, which is also available in \u003ca href=\"https://special.usps.com/testkits-zh\">Simplified Chinese\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://special.usps.com/testkits-es\">Spanish\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Remember: These tests are free, so you will \u003cem>never\u003c/em> be prompted to share your financial information, health insurance details, Social Security number or immigration status.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You are required to share only your full name and address to order your free COVID tests. So remember: If a site is asking you to give more information than that, it’s very likely that you are on the wrong website.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11890084\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1452px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11890084 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/09/092521_RapdiCovidTest_PG_sized_05.jpeg\" alt=\"An open COVID test card. The card is white and indicates through black-and-white graphic illustrations how the swab should be used to collect the sample. A pair of blue-gloved hands inserts the swab into the card.\" width=\"1452\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/09/092521_RapdiCovidTest_PG_sized_05.jpeg 1452w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/09/092521_RapdiCovidTest_PG_sized_05-800x1102.jpeg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/09/092521_RapdiCovidTest_PG_sized_05-1020x1405.jpeg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/09/092521_RapdiCovidTest_PG_sized_05-160x220.jpeg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/09/092521_RapdiCovidTest_PG_sized_05-1115x1536.jpeg 1115w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1452px) 100vw, 1452px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A rapid antigen test at the Canal Alliance COVID-19 testing site in San Rafael, on Sept. 25, 2021. \u003ccite>(Penni Gladstone/CalMatters)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"reimburse\">\u003c/a>Is this different from getting my insurer to reimburse me for tests?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Yes. As of January 15, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11902122/at-home-covid-test-reimbursement-from-blue-shield-to-kaiser-how-to-get-your-health-insurance-to-pay-you-back\">people with private health insurance can get reimbursed by their insurer\u003c/a> for the cost of up to eight at-home COVID tests per month.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This program applies only to at-home tests purchased on or after January 15, and covers eight free tests \u003cem>per covered individual\u003c/em> per month. “That means \u003ca href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/01/14/fact-sheet-the-biden-administration-to-begin-distributing-at-home-rapid-covid-19-tests-to-americans-for-free/\">a family of four, all on the same plan, would be able to get 32 of these tests\u003c/a> covered by their health plan per month,” confirmed the White House.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have private health insurance, how you get your reimbursement and your tests, and whether you get reimbursed after purchase or have costs covered up front, totally depends on which insurer you have. Each insurance company is doing this differently, so make sure you know what’s available for you according to your plan \u003cem>before\u003c/em> you buy a test.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>People covered by Medicare are not eligible to get reimbursed for at-home COVID-19 tests. However, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) plans \u003cem>are\u003c/em> required to cover the costs of at-home tests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11902122/at-home-covid-test-reimbursement-from-blue-shield-to-kaiser-how-to-get-your-health-insurance-to-pay-you-back\">Read our full guide to getting reimbursed by your health care provider for the cost of at-home COVID tests.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>This story includes reporting from The Associated Press and NPR. An earlier version of this story originally published on August 31.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Update September 26, 2024: Looking for how to order free COVID-19 tests through USPS? You can now read \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12006600/free-covid-tests-antigen-usps-order-2024-september\">our latest September 2024 guide to ordering your four free antigen kits from the federal government\u003c/a>, as this 2022 story below is out of date.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Update Thursday, March 7: \u003c/strong>Friday — March 8, 2024 — is now your last chance to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11901928/you-can-now-order-free-covid-at-home-tests-via-usps\">order four free at-home COVID-19 tests \u003c/a>from the federal government through the United States Postal Service (USPS).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A message on the \u003ca href=\"https://covidtests.gov/\">covidtests.gov\u003c/a> site states, “Ordering four free COVID-19 tests via this website will be suspended after Friday, March 8, 2024,” and that “All orders placed on or before March 8 will be delivered.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To be extra safe you don’t miss this deadline, place an order for your free COVID-19 tests (if you’re eligible) before midnight Eastern time on Friday, which is 9 p.m. Pacific time. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11940562/how-to-find-a-free-covid-test-near-you-in-2023-because-its-getting-harder\">Read more about the closure of the White House’s free COVID-19 test program.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Update Friday, Sept. 22:\u003c/strong> Starting Monday, Sept. 25, you’ll be able to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11940562/how-to-find-a-free-covid-test-near-you-in-2023-because-its-getting-harder\">order another four free COVID tests from the federal government through USPS\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Back on June 1, the federal government closed the program that allowed you to \u003ca href=\"https://covidtests.gov/\">order these free COVID tests in the mail\u003c/a>. But in a statement on Sept. 20, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) said that the \u003ca href=\"https://covidtests.gov/\">covidtests.gov \u003c/a>program is restarting on Sept. 25.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These tests, said HSS, “will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants, are intended for use through the end of 2023, and will include clear instructions on how to verify extended expiration dates.” Each household is eligible to receive four tests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read more about \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11940562/how-to-find-a-free-covid-test-near-you-in-2023-because-its-getting-harder\">how to order this latest round of free COVID tests, and other ways to find a free COVID test near you while you wait\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Original story:\u003c/strong> Starting Thursday, Dec. 15, you can once again \u003ca href=\"https://www.covidtests.gov/\">order more free at-home COVID-19 tests online\u003c/a> from the federal government and the U.S. Postal Service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since January, this White House program has offered free at-home COVID tests to every household in the United States, to be shipped by USPS. The tests and shipping are completely free of charge, and NPR reports that \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/12/15/1142926180/free-covid-tests-mail-order\">this latest round of four free tests will start to ship the week of Dec. 19\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The program ended back in September, but has now been revived amid rising COVID infection rates ahead of the holidays. The White House originally cited a lack of funding from Congress as the reason for ending the program. But \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/white-house-reveals-winter-covid-plans-test-kits-2b015ef4e3c97520a3981c47d00467c3\">the administration has now apparently reallocated funds from other virus programs to purchase more tests\u003c/a> while the Biden administration pursues congressional buy-in for additional COVID emergency funding, according to a senior administration official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for what you need to know about these at-home tests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Skip straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#problems\">Why am I having problems ordering my at-home COVID tests?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#reimburse\">I want to get reimbursed by my health insurer for tests instead.\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>How many free COVID tests can my family and I get through USPS?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For this new version of the free COVID test program, you can \u003ca href=\"https://special.usps.com/testkits\">place an online order for four free COVID tests\u003c/a> for your household today.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(You might remember that when the program was running earlier this year, you were able to order multiple rounds of tests, and receive four tests per household each time. That’s no longer the case, and the White House is offering you just one order of four tests this time.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can \u003ca href=\"https://special.usps.com/testkits\">place your order for these four free COVID tests online at USPS.com\u003c/a>. According to NPR, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/12/15/1142926180/free-covid-tests-mail-order\">this latest round of free tests will start to ship the week of Dec. 19\u003c/a>, meaning that if you order your tests as soon as possible, you could have them in good time for use during the holidays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This program is separate from the one that allows folks with private health insurance to get reimbursed for the cost of at-home COVID tests. \u003ca href=\"#reimburse\">Read more about getting reimbursed by your health insurer for at-home tests.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>No payment or credit card details are required to place an order. You also don’t need to provide any ID or health insurance information. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you or someone in your community doesn’t have access to the internet to order online, the Postal Service says you can contact the \u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits#online_ordering\">CovidTests.gov test kit order-fulfillment help line\u003c/a> by calling (800) 232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489). Please note that an earlier version of this number given on \u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits#online_ordering\">the Postal Service’s FAQ page\u003c/a> appears to have been the wrong one. You also should be prepared for potentially long wait times at this help line.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Postal Service also offers a Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) specifically to assist disabled people in placing their orders. You can call (888) 677-1199, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, or email dial@usaginganddisability.org.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Something very important to note: Every residential address (and \u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits\">residential P.O. box\u003c/a>) in the United States is eligible to receive one order of four at-home COVID tests — not every person or every family. This means multiple orders to the same address under different names won’t be processed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For example, if you live with several roommates, or in a large multigenerational household, only one person can place an order for that address. Realistically, this might mean that the tests you receive are not enough to cover everyone in your household.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On its website, the Postal Service states that it will “limit [the number of orders to three] per residential address.” Each order includes four tests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tests are also available for residential addresses in U.S. territories and overseas military and diplomatic addresses (\u003ca href=\"https://www.usps.com/ship/apo-fpo-dpo.htm\">APO/FPO/DPO\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Can I pick up my tests instead of getting them delivered?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The federal government’s FAQ for the free at-home COVID tests available via the Postal Service states that \u003ca href=\"https://www.covidtests.gov/faq/\">you cannot pick up your tests somewhere else\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, your county may be operating its own free at-home COVID test delivery/pickup program, or considering starting one. Check your county’s public health website.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>When will my free COVID at-home tests arrive?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>According to NPR, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2022/12/15/1142926180/free-covid-tests-mail-order\">this latest round of free tests will start to ship the week of Dec. 19\u003c/a>. Previously, \u003ca href=\"https://www.covidtests.gov/\">the White House’s free COVID test home page\u003c/a> said that your order would “usually ship in 7-12 days,” but this information is no longer present on the site.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11901954\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11901954\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/RS53139_GettyImages-1228962296-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A uniformed postal service worker stands inside her mail van, with USPS logo visible on side of van\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/RS53139_GettyImages-1228962296-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/RS53139_GettyImages-1228962296-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/RS53139_GettyImages-1228962296-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/RS53139_GettyImages-1228962296-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/01/RS53139_GettyImages-1228962296-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A White House program offers free at-home COVID tests to every household in the United States, to be shipped by the Postal Service. Tests and shipping are free of charge. \u003ccite>(Nathan Howard/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>What kind of tests are these at-home COVID tests?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>These at-home COVID tests are antigen tests that you can use whenever and wherever you prefer, without requiring the assistance of a clinic. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>So I can order these free COVID tests for my household even if I don’t currently need to get tested?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>That’s right.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The White House has explicitly said that \u003ca href=\"https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/01/14/fact-sheet-the-biden-administration-to-begin-distributing-at-home-rapid-covid-19-tests-to-americans-for-free/\">the goal of these at-home test deliveries\u003c/a> is “to help ensure Americans have tests on hand if a need arises.” Go ahead and order yours.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"problems\">\u003c/a>I’m having problems ordering my home COVID tests. What’s up?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Postal Service says it will send three sets of free tests to “valid residential addresses” (and \u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits\">residential P.O. boxes\u003c/a>). But this obviously creates problems for people who live in spaces that don’t fit the Postal Service’s definition of a valid residential address, from folks with less common mailing addresses (like half street numbers) to our unhoused neighbors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The federal government’s FAQ states that, currently, \u003ca href=\"https://www.covidtests.gov/faq/\">you cannot pick up your tests somewhere\u003c/a> or have them held at your local post office instead of getting them shipped to your home. (\u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits\">Residential P.O. boxes \u003cem>are\u003c/em> acceptable, however.\u003c/a>)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits\">The Postal Service’s FAQ on ordering free at-home COVID tests \u003c/a>note that “some residents of multi-unit buildings may have difficulty placing orders” because the Postal Service’s system “does not recognize the address being entered as a single residence within a multi-unit building.” If that’s you, the Postal Service advises you to \u003ca href=\"https://emailus.usps.com/s/the-postal-store-inquiry\">file a service request\u003c/a> with them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When the program launched, there were isolated reports of issues relating to the website’s address-verification tool erroneously enforcing the four-per-household cap on apartment buildings and other multiunit dwellings, but it was not immediately clear how widespread the issue was.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re experiencing issues with ordering your at-home COVID tests, try refreshing the page and then attempting to order again — especially if your residential address includes an apartment number. You might also consider that someone in your household has already ordered all the orders set aside for your residential address.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the system isn’t recognizing your address as valid, the \u003ca href=\"https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits\">Postal Service recommends that you confirm the proper formatting\u003c/a> of your address by using the \u003ca href=\"https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USPS.com Look Up a ZIP Code\u003c/a> tool. “Once you validate your address, you may attempt ordering your tests again,” says the Postal Service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When the program launched, there were initially \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/jachristian/status/1483490855361024003\">complaints that people with a home address that was actually a commercial address\u003c/a>, or connected to a commercial building, could not place an order for their tests. 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"content": "\u003cp>In a remarkable display of public discontent not seen since the \u003ca href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48445934\">1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations\u003c/a>, protesters across China have taken to the streets, demanding an end to the country’s stringent zero-COVID policy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At the outset of the pandemic, China adopted a strategy of quarantining and locking down large numbers of citizens to prevent the spread of the virus — an approach that undoubtedly saved a huge number of lives. But while most of the world has moved on to treating COVID as an endemic disease, much like the seasonal flu, and has generally allowed pre-pandemic life to resume, China has continued strict enforcement of its policy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Long-simmering resentment over the policy reached a boiling point last week, when \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/china-fires-6a1b6902e6ccf87e064f1232045a2848\">a fire in an apartment building in Urumqi, in northwestern China’s Xinjiang region, killed 10 people\u003c/a>, amid stringent lockdowns that have confined many residents in the area to their homes for more than three months.[aside label=\"Related Stories\" postID=\"news_11933805,news_11933614,forum_2010101891432\"]Spurred by news of the fire, demonstrators across the country — and in Chinese communities around the world — took to the streets, calling for an end to the restrictions, which they argue have placed an extraordinary burden on citizens. Many protesters are also demanding the resignation of China’s President Xi Jinping, who was confirmed in October for an unprecedented third term.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED Forum host Alexis Madrigal on Thursday spoke to three China observers about the protests, the government's response and what impact the unrest might have in amending China’s COVID policy and its future. Guests included:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kerry\u003c/strong> \u003cstrong>Allen\u003c/strong>, a BBC Chinese media analyst\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\nVictor Shih\u003c/strong>, chair of China and pacific relations at UC San Diego\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Nancy Qian\u003c/strong>, economics professor at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and founder of the school's China Econ Lab\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>ALEXIS MADRIGAL: How has the zero-COVID policy been implemented exactly and how has it affected life in China?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>KERRY ALLEN:\u003c/strong> You get tested roughly every two to three days, and this test is entered into your phone and you get a QR code. It's either green, yellow or red, and you need to show a green code in order to be able to access most public buildings, most public transport. If you get a yellow or a red, it can literally stop you from entering buildings, stop you from getting on public transport. If you test positive for COVID-19, everybody on your entire street or in your apartment complex will be locked down. That hasn't changed for the last three years, and this is what's really fueled people's anger, the idea that they can't get back to life as normal, that if they just go to the supermarket and somebody in the same supermarket tests positive, they might not go home. They might be taken to a quarantine center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>VICTOR SHIH:\u003c/strong> And it has been mandatory. China has had the state capacity to do so because of residential committees — quasi-government workers who enforce lockdowns in every single neighborhood and prevent outsiders, even delivery people. People have been unable to get food and medicine, which has been the source of a lot of tragedies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What are the quarantine centers like?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>VICTOR SHIH:\u003c/strong> For foreigners, the so-called centralized quarantine facilities are basically like a three-star hotel. But for people in China who receive a red code, they go to a giant kind of warehouse that is not meant for people to live in and where sometimes hundreds of cots are just put on the ground and they're sleeping next to each other. Oftentimes they would only have one or two bathrooms shared by hundreds of people. The plumbing overflows, etcetera.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How has this affected the basic functioning of the economy? What's it like to own a business in this kind of environment?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>NANCY QIAN:\u003c/strong> It's been incredibly difficult for economic functions to continue as normal during lockdowns. Factories can't get their product to stores, stores can't get their products to customers. It's just a complete breakdown of the supply chain. Based on data from much milder lockdowns, economists estimate that a month-long lockdown of a city like Beijing or Shanghai would reduce total Chinese GDP by 4%. And Shanghai was in lockdown for two months. As far as we know, 45 cities were in lockdown in April. In September, there were 70 cities that were on some type of a lockdown. And these are just the official ones.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What's the explanation for why China's GDP continued to increase throughout 2020 and 2021, while the U.S. GDP declined? That difference would seem strange since China had this lockdown policy.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>NANCY QIAN:\u003c/strong> Part of that is because during the earlier days of COVID, infection rates were very low in China. There was a complete lockdown, not just in China, but also most other parts of the world. So there just wasn't much disease in China. Because of that, and because of their ability to do rapid lockdowns when there were low infection breakouts, they were able to keep producing, keep manufacturing, and Chinese exports actually increased during this time. During COVID, there was a lot of consumer demand from overseas for manufactured goods and that explains a lot of the Chinese growth during those years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What do we know about the protests? What's exceptional about them?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>VICTOR SHIH:\u003c/strong> The scale in terms of the number of people participating is not especially large, but in terms of the geographical spread and also the demands that were voiced by the protesters, really it is something that we have not seen since 1989. These are protests taking place over a dozen cities, and while they mostly call for less COVID restrictions, there are quite a few instances of protesters asking for fundamental political reform. Even at an elite institution like Shanghai University, which has produced half the top leaders of China — including Xi Jinping himself — there were calls for rule of law and freedom. That's really striking and is something that we have not seen for several decades.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>KERRY ALLEN:\u003c/strong> You've also got workers protesting in places like Urumqi and you've got Han Chinese protesting in other parts of the country. It shows that it's not just about COVID anymore. It's about the inability to speak out about what's happening in your area. So, yes, I expect that we could see more protests and there's definitely tension and there's definitely anger about not just COVID-19, but also not being able to speak openly over the last three years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, yeah, it will be a case of what happens next, especially with the winter months coming. It's going to get a lot colder. There have been warnings that there will be more COVID-19 cases. So there are expected to be a lot of lockdowns. And there's a lot of emphasis on local governments to try and manage the economy as well as the virus spreading. But people online are still very much talking about their anger and their frustrations. The censors might try to silence this, but the anger is still there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>And what has the government response been?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>KERRY ALLEN:\u003c/strong> They haven't acknowledged the protesters whatsoever in state media. There's just no mention of them. What there's been in newspapers and broadcasters is this emphasis that China is constantly changing its guidelines in line with scientific and technical guidelines for what works best with COVID-19. So they're really doubling down and saying, \"Our policies are the correct ones.\" And yeah, censors will remove mention of protest pictures, of protest videos, of protests online. So there's the idea that dissent just doesn't exist in the country. So it's a major operation involving thousands of people to literally scrub social media posts and make sure that people don't see these.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>It seems like this zero-COVID approach is causing the Chinese Communist Party and Xi Jinping a lot of trouble. So why not do something else?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>VICTOR SHIH:\u003c/strong> You have to remember that China spent pretty much the past three years trumpeting the successful approach in controlling COVID up until recent months. After the initial wave of very tragic infections and deaths in Wuhan, the Chinese government was able to control the spread of COVID at a time when, in most countries in the world, COVID spread pretty much uncontrollably, leading to millions of deaths.[pullquote align=\"right\" size=\"medium\" citation=\"Victor Shih, chair of China and pacific relations, UCSD\"]'Even at an elite institution like Shanghai University, which has produced half the top leaders of China — including Xi Jinping himself — there were calls for rule of law and freedom. That's really striking and is something that we have not seen for several decades.'[/pullquote]Up until the end of 2021, there has been a very low spread of COVID and a very low number of deaths in China. And so the Chinese government made a lot of that fact. For them to suddenly change course and to open up and to allow the sort of rampant spread of COVID, I think that will create another wave of crisis, maybe among a different population, among older people, among people who work for the Chinese government and who were at the forefront of trying to enforce the COVID lockdown policies. So I think either way that they go, they will create some kind of problem with some segment of the population.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Xi Jinping's grip on power in the party is pretty absolute at this point, because he has inserted very trusted followers in the People's Liberation Army and also in the internal security services. Once you control those two parts of the Chinese government, you pretty much have all the levers of power. So I don't think that will change. But we have seen some softening of COVID policies because of the protests. And of course, that could be tactical. But the economic costs of COVID lockdown is quite substantial. I think a lot of people around Xi probably are beginning to suggest to him that COVID policies need to change or the Chinese economy is really not going to be in a good place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aside from zero-COVID, what other public health policies have been at play in China? Could the government have, for example, run a more intense vaccination campaign?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>NANCY QIAN:\u003c/strong> Before we had vaccines, all we really had were lockdowns to keep people safe. But then as vaccines were innovated, that gave policymakers a second tool. China differed from the rest of the world, or I should say the West and other high-income countries, in a couple of ways. One is that they decided to use only the domestically produced vaccine, which is effective, although it's not as effective as the one that Pfizer has produced. And the second thing that's differed is that the vaccination rates have been very low for the elderly, and that's a big difference with, say, the U.S. or European countries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The young have almost perfect compliance, but the elderly population, those over 65, even those over 80, have very low vaccination rates. And part of that is that they're just really afraid of side effects and suffering problems from that. And the way they see it is that if they don't get vaccinated, the probability of getting ill is very low, a belief driven in part by the country's initially very low COVID rates. 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There's been this whole campaign of \"tang ping\" culture, this \"lying flat,\" that particularly young people now are so burnt out, so frustrated, being told that they constantly need to be embracing the government's message, doing more, helping out with the economy. They feel stressed out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I remember when lockdowns were first lifted in some communities. Children were still going back to school wearing masks, and they were crying because they couldn't recognize their teachers and their friends anymore. So you could see that this had a big impact on children, the lockdowns in particular, because for a long period of time, they had been studying from home and felt isolated.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How important is it to have protests of solidarity outside of China, like the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11933614/sf-chinatown-vigil-pushes-back-against-chinas-anti-covid-lockdowns\">recent vigil that was held in Chinatown in San Francisco\u003c/a>? 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Spurred by news of the fire, demonstrators across the country — and in Chinese communities around the world — took to the streets, calling for an end to the restrictions, which they argue have placed an extraordinary burden on citizens. Many protesters are also demanding the resignation of China’s President Xi Jinping, who was confirmed in October for an unprecedented third term.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>KQED Forum host Alexis Madrigal on Thursday spoke to three China observers about the protests, the government's response and what impact the unrest might have in amending China’s COVID policy and its future. Guests included:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kerry\u003c/strong> \u003cstrong>Allen\u003c/strong>, a BBC Chinese media analyst\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\nVictor Shih\u003c/strong>, chair of China and pacific relations at UC San Diego\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Nancy Qian\u003c/strong>, economics professor at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and founder of the school's China Econ Lab\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>ALEXIS MADRIGAL: How has the zero-COVID policy been implemented exactly and how has it affected life in China?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>KERRY ALLEN:\u003c/strong> You get tested roughly every two to three days, and this test is entered into your phone and you get a QR code. It's either green, yellow or red, and you need to show a green code in order to be able to access most public buildings, most public transport. If you get a yellow or a red, it can literally stop you from entering buildings, stop you from getting on public transport. If you test positive for COVID-19, everybody on your entire street or in your apartment complex will be locked down. That hasn't changed for the last three years, and this is what's really fueled people's anger, the idea that they can't get back to life as normal, that if they just go to the supermarket and somebody in the same supermarket tests positive, they might not go home. They might be taken to a quarantine center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>VICTOR SHIH:\u003c/strong> And it has been mandatory. China has had the state capacity to do so because of residential committees — quasi-government workers who enforce lockdowns in every single neighborhood and prevent outsiders, even delivery people. People have been unable to get food and medicine, which has been the source of a lot of tragedies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What are the quarantine centers like?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>VICTOR SHIH:\u003c/strong> For foreigners, the so-called centralized quarantine facilities are basically like a three-star hotel. But for people in China who receive a red code, they go to a giant kind of warehouse that is not meant for people to live in and where sometimes hundreds of cots are just put on the ground and they're sleeping next to each other. Oftentimes they would only have one or two bathrooms shared by hundreds of people. The plumbing overflows, etcetera.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How has this affected the basic functioning of the economy? What's it like to own a business in this kind of environment?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>NANCY QIAN:\u003c/strong> It's been incredibly difficult for economic functions to continue as normal during lockdowns. Factories can't get their product to stores, stores can't get their products to customers. It's just a complete breakdown of the supply chain. Based on data from much milder lockdowns, economists estimate that a month-long lockdown of a city like Beijing or Shanghai would reduce total Chinese GDP by 4%. And Shanghai was in lockdown for two months. As far as we know, 45 cities were in lockdown in April. In September, there were 70 cities that were on some type of a lockdown. And these are just the official ones.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What's the explanation for why China's GDP continued to increase throughout 2020 and 2021, while the U.S. GDP declined? That difference would seem strange since China had this lockdown policy.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>NANCY QIAN:\u003c/strong> Part of that is because during the earlier days of COVID, infection rates were very low in China. There was a complete lockdown, not just in China, but also most other parts of the world. So there just wasn't much disease in China. Because of that, and because of their ability to do rapid lockdowns when there were low infection breakouts, they were able to keep producing, keep manufacturing, and Chinese exports actually increased during this time. During COVID, there was a lot of consumer demand from overseas for manufactured goods and that explains a lot of the Chinese growth during those years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What do we know about the protests? What's exceptional about them?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>VICTOR SHIH:\u003c/strong> The scale in terms of the number of people participating is not especially large, but in terms of the geographical spread and also the demands that were voiced by the protesters, really it is something that we have not seen since 1989. These are protests taking place over a dozen cities, and while they mostly call for less COVID restrictions, there are quite a few instances of protesters asking for fundamental political reform. Even at an elite institution like Shanghai University, which has produced half the top leaders of China — including Xi Jinping himself — there were calls for rule of law and freedom. That's really striking and is something that we have not seen for several decades.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>KERRY ALLEN:\u003c/strong> You've also got workers protesting in places like Urumqi and you've got Han Chinese protesting in other parts of the country. It shows that it's not just about COVID anymore. It's about the inability to speak out about what's happening in your area. So, yes, I expect that we could see more protests and there's definitely tension and there's definitely anger about not just COVID-19, but also not being able to speak openly over the last three years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, yeah, it will be a case of what happens next, especially with the winter months coming. It's going to get a lot colder. There have been warnings that there will be more COVID-19 cases. So there are expected to be a lot of lockdowns. And there's a lot of emphasis on local governments to try and manage the economy as well as the virus spreading. But people online are still very much talking about their anger and their frustrations. The censors might try to silence this, but the anger is still there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>And what has the government response been?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>KERRY ALLEN:\u003c/strong> They haven't acknowledged the protesters whatsoever in state media. There's just no mention of them. What there's been in newspapers and broadcasters is this emphasis that China is constantly changing its guidelines in line with scientific and technical guidelines for what works best with COVID-19. So they're really doubling down and saying, \"Our policies are the correct ones.\" And yeah, censors will remove mention of protest pictures, of protest videos, of protests online. So there's the idea that dissent just doesn't exist in the country. So it's a major operation involving thousands of people to literally scrub social media posts and make sure that people don't see these.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>It seems like this zero-COVID approach is causing the Chinese Communist Party and Xi Jinping a lot of trouble. So why not do something else?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>VICTOR SHIH:\u003c/strong> You have to remember that China spent pretty much the past three years trumpeting the successful approach in controlling COVID up until recent months. After the initial wave of very tragic infections and deaths in Wuhan, the Chinese government was able to control the spread of COVID at a time when, in most countries in the world, COVID spread pretty much uncontrollably, leading to millions of deaths.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Up until the end of 2021, there has been a very low spread of COVID and a very low number of deaths in China. And so the Chinese government made a lot of that fact. For them to suddenly change course and to open up and to allow the sort of rampant spread of COVID, I think that will create another wave of crisis, maybe among a different population, among older people, among people who work for the Chinese government and who were at the forefront of trying to enforce the COVID lockdown policies. So I think either way that they go, they will create some kind of problem with some segment of the population.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Xi Jinping's grip on power in the party is pretty absolute at this point, because he has inserted very trusted followers in the People's Liberation Army and also in the internal security services. Once you control those two parts of the Chinese government, you pretty much have all the levers of power. So I don't think that will change. But we have seen some softening of COVID policies because of the protests. And of course, that could be tactical. But the economic costs of COVID lockdown is quite substantial. I think a lot of people around Xi probably are beginning to suggest to him that COVID policies need to change or the Chinese economy is really not going to be in a good place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aside from zero-COVID, what other public health policies have been at play in China? Could the government have, for example, run a more intense vaccination campaign?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>NANCY QIAN:\u003c/strong> Before we had vaccines, all we really had were lockdowns to keep people safe. But then as vaccines were innovated, that gave policymakers a second tool. China differed from the rest of the world, or I should say the West and other high-income countries, in a couple of ways. One is that they decided to use only the domestically produced vaccine, which is effective, although it's not as effective as the one that Pfizer has produced. And the second thing that's differed is that the vaccination rates have been very low for the elderly, and that's a big difference with, say, the U.S. or European countries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The young have almost perfect compliance, but the elderly population, those over 65, even those over 80, have very low vaccination rates. And part of that is that they're just really afraid of side effects and suffering problems from that. And the way they see it is that if they don't get vaccinated, the probability of getting ill is very low, a belief driven in part by the country's initially very low COVID rates. And I think that's just a result of poor messaging from public health officials in China.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How has China's zero-COVID policy affected school-aged kids in the country?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>KERRY ALLEN:\u003c/strong> Well, one thing that's been really interesting to me is there was a period of time in China when you would see daily reports on U.S. kids and how it affected them. China very much wanted to stress that this was a big problem in the U.S., that the children were facing physical and mental health problems as a result of COVID-19 and, as state media saw it, the lax government rules that were applied in the U.S.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But in China, I've seen similar struggles. There's been this whole campaign of \"tang ping\" culture, this \"lying flat,\" that particularly young people now are so burnt out, so frustrated, being told that they constantly need to be embracing the government's message, doing more, helping out with the economy. They feel stressed out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I remember when lockdowns were first lifted in some communities. Children were still going back to school wearing masks, and they were crying because they couldn't recognize their teachers and their friends anymore. So you could see that this had a big impact on children, the lockdowns in particular, because for a long period of time, they had been studying from home and felt isolated.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How important is it to have protests of solidarity outside of China, like the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11933614/sf-chinatown-vigil-pushes-back-against-chinas-anti-covid-lockdowns\">recent vigil that was held in Chinatown in San Francisco\u003c/a>? 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In the literature on protests, one of the deepest insights, I think, is from \u003ca href=\"https://sites.duke.edu/timurkuran/\">Professor Timur Kuran\u003c/a>, who's at Duke University. \u003ca href=\"https://sites.duke.edu/timurkuran/2019/07/17/podcast-the-good-fight-with-yacha-mounk/\">His insight\u003c/a> is that with protests, especially in authoritarian regimes, people who previously have been very isolated from each other, who didn't know that other people felt the same way, when they showed up on the streets, they all realized that actually there are quite a number of people who feel the same as them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is especially true in China, but also true outside of China, where, of course, a lot of people who have been unhappy with the Chinese government have left China and have come especially to the United States. 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"content": "\u003cp>A chorus of voices sang out at a vigil in San Francisco’s Chinatown on Tuesday night. Holding electric candles to the sky, mourners turned out by the hundreds to honor \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/27/world/asia/china-covid-protest.html\">10 who died in an apartment fire in Xinjiang, China\u003c/a>, last week.[pullquote size=\"medium\" align=\"right\" citation=\"John, protester\"]‘A lot of people that I know, or I don’t know, are still in jail for the time being for dissatisfaction with the current regime.’[/pullquote]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I know in life’s sorrow you are on the verge of drowning. May your tears flee with yesterday, blown away with the wind,” the Chinatown crowd sang, in Mandarin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The song, “Tomorrow Will Be Better,” is a 1980s pop song similar in tone to John Lennon’s “Imagine,” which has been widely used by pro-democracy Chinese movements — appropriate then, as this vigil also pushed for political change.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/FitzTheReporter/status/1597814829539958784\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The deaths of 10 ethnic Uyghurs in that apartment fire needn’t have happened, protesters in San Francisco and across the world claim. Reportedly, China’s\u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/11/30/1139848234/is-chinas-zero-covid-policy-even-possible-with-omicron-and-its-subvariants\"> zero-COVID policies\u003c/a> were so strict that barriers meant to keep people quarantined inside barred emergency crews from quelling the deadly fire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was horrifying. We’ve seen people scream, screaming people from the buildings. And there’s no, basically no way for them to escape,” said one protester in San Francisco, who spoke under condition of anonymity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The protester is a student from China living in the Bay Area and said she joined the Portsmouth Square vigil because people “need to do something, as a human with sanity, to not just spread the truth, but also penetrate the lies the government has been telling everybody.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She also feared for her own family, who remain in China and could be swept up not only in the government’s strict COVID quarantine methods, but in the Chinese government’s backlash against protesters, should she use her name publicly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It could be anyone. It could be my parents. It could be my uncle. It could be my friend’s parents. If I don’t feel for them now, that could be me. It’s just horrifying,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More than a dozen of the people KQED reporters spoke to declined to be interviewed, for fear of family, friends and loved ones who might face punishment from government actors back home in China. 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Federal and local funding has helped him keep the business open, but he’s burned through his savings, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They have been hurting a lot of business for us, for the travel business, on the airline business, too,” Siu said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Joyce Lam is an organizer with the Chinese Progressive Association. 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