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Statistics support Dr. Bassett’s view. The Century Foundation found that African Americans continue to be paid lower than white Americans for the same jobs in the U.S. That’s the very definition of racial bias and is the main reason why the black community continues to be one of the most economically disadvantaged populations in America. Financial strains impact every aspect of one’s health: from living conditions to food quality, health care access, and health coverage.

Santa Clara County expands child care services during coronavirus crisisOn Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a proposal to devote more than $2.5 million for child care programs in the county, drawing funds from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. The proposal authored by Chavez and Supervisor Susan Ellenberg will help child care programs remain in business and expand their hours of operation for up to 10 weeks.COVID-19 Financial A...ssistance: The board unanimously passed a proposal by Chavez and Supervisor Dave Cortese to provide $5 million to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, supporting the COVID-19 Financial Assistance Relief Program with more than $25 million already raised from corporations, foundations, local governments and privateExpanding CalFresh Benefits: During the pandemic, scores of households are seeking food assistance for the first time. The county hasreceived a surge in applications for the food-assistance program CalFresh. Now, the board has unanimously approved a proposal by Chavez to explore ways of expanding CalFresh benefits.

HAVE YOU MADE YOUR OWN MASK? MAKE SURE IT'S CLEANED: What’s the best way to wash and dry a fabric face mask? It is important to note that detergents with bleach-like compounds or other active ingredients should be used when washing masks. Those kill microbes more effectively than standard detergents, Rhodes explained. Machine washing is optimal, and the material of your face mask will determine the temperature of the water. Fabric masks can be washed in the warmest possible ...water that the fabric will tolerate, de Golian said. Marinov advised keeping the World Health Organization’s specifications in mind. The temperature should be at least 60 degrees Celsius [140 degrees Fahrenheit]. We do not have studies on SARS-CoV-2, but the similar SARS-CoV-1 dies quickly at temperatures above 60, he said. You can also disinfect masks by ironing or putting them in an oven for 20 minutes at about 160 degrees Fahrenheit, Marinov said. If hand washing is your only option, de Golian suggested lathering the masks with soap and scrubbing them for at least 20 seconds with warm to hot water. Washing should be followed by hot air drying, Almer said. Dry your mask on the highest possible heat the fabric will allow. Again, this will depend on what material was used to construct your mask. See more

YOU, THE CARETAKER, PLUS THE ELDERLY in QUARANTINE: When it comes to COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, older people are especially vulnerable... to severe illness. Research is showing that adults 60 and older, especially those with preexisting medical conditions, especially heart disease, lung disease, diabetes or cancer are more likely to have severe even deadly coronavirus infection than other age groups. See more