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Police and Fire Chiefs Ask Public For COVID-19 Heads-Up

The chiefs of Fresno's police and fire departments reassured the public they are ready and able to respond to emergency needs Thursday afternoon. But Fresno Fire Chief Kerri Donis is asking for the public's help to warn first responders if they have COVID-19 symptoms when calling for service. "We are...

Coronavirus Cases Rise to 7 in Tulare County, 1 More in Fresno, Madera

The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases in Tulare County rose to seven on Thursday, while Fresno County reported its third confirmed COVID-19 case. Tulare County's latest cases include a person between the ages of 18 and 24 with an unknown source of contact with the coronavirus. The other is an...

Council Approves Residential and Commercial Eviction Moratorium

As an emergency measure in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Fresno City Council approved a 30-day moratorium on evictions for residential and commercial tenants Thursday. The 7-0 vote requires renters affected to show in writing that their rent cannot be paid because of the coronavirus. The measure allows renters...

Fresno State, Fresno Pacific Cancel Commencements, Put Classes Online

Fresno-area college seniors who are graduating in May won't get to participate in traditional cap-and-gown ceremonies due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. But at least they'll be able to complete their coursework in time to graduate. Classes at Fresno State and Fresno Pacific University have migrated from in-person to online....

'Toughest Decision I've Made in My Time Here,' Says Mayor

Fresno Mayor Lee Brand says knew there would be pushback on his decision to impose a shelter-in-place emergency order — even one calling for voluntary compliance. He was being inundated with phone calls from worried business owners. And he knew Fresno County and Clovis leaders likely would further evaluate the...

Fresno Unified Chief Still Hopes Schools Will Reopen Before Summer

Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom's belief that California schools will remain closed due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson said Wednesday he's not willing to give up hope yet. Nelson's comment came in a 6-minute video update that the district posted Wednesday afternoon. Because of the truncated...

Valley PBS Readies Lesson Plans For Kids Kept From Classrooms

School districts aren't the only ones creating lesson plans for students barred from their classrooms because of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Valley PBS is partnering with public television stations in Los Angeles and the Bay Area to provide curriculum that teachers and parents can use for students, and is also...

Sick Staff Fueled Outbreak in Seattle-Area Care Centers

SEATTLE — Staff members who worked while sick at multiple long-term care facilities contributed to the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable elderly in the Seattle area, federal health officials said Wednesday. At least 30 coronavirus deaths have been linked to Life Care Center in Kirkland. A report Wednesday from the...

These Local Doctors Have Answers to Your Urgent Coronavirus Questions

GV Wire invited two Fresno-area doctors with expertise in the control of infectious disease to answer urgent questions about the spread of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. Dr. Almira Opardija is a physician with UCSF Medical Center in Fresno. She is also an assistant clinical professor specializing in infectious disease....

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