My brother died on Monday, April 6. He is one of the thousands in New York City who have died from coronavirus. He died at home. He never went to a hospital. He had initially fallen ill with a cold about a month ago. But nobody knew it was coronavirus. Not until after he died. […]
Category: Health and safety
These are stories about health care, environmental issues, policing, crime, the stresses of inequities — all the things that make us healthy or unhealthy in expected and unexpected ways.
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Region Ten to launch online services for children
Related Articles: COVID-19 could lead to child care shortage As Charlottesville’s and Albemarle’s public schools move forward with online learning, how are teachers communicating with students? As predicted COVID-19 peak nears, organizations working to ensure medical workers, public have access to masks Region Ten plans to launch five telehealth group therapies in an effort to […]
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Efforts to feed frontline professionals during COVID-19 ramps up
Related Articles: Companies partner to feed first responders and hospital staff As Northam issues stay-at-home order, local hospitals continue to prepare for influx of patients Special: Ongoing COVID-19 coverage While cases of COVID-19 continue to grow in the area and a spike is expected within the next month, first responders and medical professionals continue to […]
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As predicted COVID-19 peak nears, organizations working to ensure medical workers, public have access to masks
Related Articles: Shockwaves of COVID-19 shutdowns hits region’s immigrant community Parents are finding new ways to teach their kids at home Area nonprofits ponder funding and survival amidst COVID-19 In response to frontline health workers needing protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been grassroots efforts to collect medical supplies as well local businesses […]
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What happens to my car during quarantine?
For some Charlottesville residents, there’s no need for a car right now. They can work from home, walk to get supplies and get exercise by wandering around the neighborhood. But just because it’s not needed now, that doesn’t mean you should ignore your vehicle. Anytime a car, truck or SUV sits for long periods without […]
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Graduating in quarantine: High school seniors mourn lost experiences, look toward future
On Monday, March 23, when Zoe Morris, a senior at Charlottesville High School, first heard the news that school was closed for the rest of the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she didn’t believe it. “Then I started crying, of course,” she said, “and then I was texting my other senior friends, and we […]
Posted inCommentary/Opinion, Health and safety, Work/Life
Community Commentary/Opinion: Support nonprofits, support communities
COVID-19 is testing our resilience as individuals, families and communities. Early statistics indicate that the virus is having a disproportionate impact on African Americans, putting in stark relief the health disparities that already exist in our country. The next several weeks will bring more challenge, and there will be much to rebuild. As unprecedented as […]
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Companies partner to feed first responders and hospital staff
While various first responders are working hard to take care of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, some local organizations have banded together to help take care of them. #FeedTheFrontLine was formed earlier this week to deliver meals to area hospitals and offer a free drive-thru pickup for other local first responders such as emergency […]
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Community Commentary/Opinion: The issue of paid sick leave is a public health crisis
We often think of pay and sick leave policies as human resource matters. Richard Lord’s article, “Commonsense Approach During COVID-19 Pandemic Includes Paid Sick Leave for Restaurant Workers” raises the issue of paid sick leave as a public health issue. The truth of his observation has never been more clear than now. According to the […]
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WMRA: Checking in with Charlottesville Tomorrow
Related Articles: Special: Ongoing COVID-19 coverage The Cavalier Daily: UVa pledges $3 million in funding for furloughed workers, community relief Area nonprofits ponder funding and survival amidst COVID-19 Checking in with Charlottesville Tomorrow Credit: WMRA As part of our ongoing conversations with WMRA‘s local news partners, Bob Leweke spoke with Elliott Robinson, news editor at Charlottesville […]
