Nursing Home Patients Often Can’t Say Goodbye To Loved Ones

Governor Newsom Says You Can Now Get A Haircut

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that California counties can now allow barbershops and hair salons to re-open with precautions. It’s the latest example of Newsom turning over the keys to reopening to local officials.

Reporter: Guy Marzaroti, KQED

Prison Officials Ask Governor For Help With Outbreak

Avenal State prison in Kings County now has the second highest number of COVID-19 cases in the state corrections system: 198. Kings County is reaching out to Governor Gavin Newsom for help.

Reporter: Madi Bolaños, KVPR

Mental Health Workers Step Up To Support Frontline Colleagues

Mental Health experts are worried about the psychological toll the pandemic is taking on doctors, nurses, paramedics and other first responders. Mental health workers are now participating in a new volunteer effort to support these frontline workers.

Reporter: Robert Garrova, KPCC

Private Spacecraft Leaves For International Space Station

Wednesday NASA is scheduled to send two astronauts to the International Space Station aboard the first privately built spacecraft. It's the first time astronauts are leaving for space from the U.S. since 2011.

Guest: Danielle Venton, KQED Science

Nursing Home Patients Often Can't Say Goodbye To Loved Ones

Nearly 8 thousand Californians in skilled nursing facilities have tested positive for COVID-19. So far almost 20 percent of those patients have died. That heightened risk is why the state has locked down nursing homes to most visitors - with a few exceptions.

Reporter: Molly Peterson, KQED

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