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Why Parents, Doctors and Lawmakers Pushed Back Against Playgrounds Closing

Why Parents, Doctors and Lawmakers Pushed Back Against Playgrounds Closing

FromThe Bay


Why Parents, Doctors and Lawmakers Pushed Back Against Playgrounds Closing

FromThe Bay

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Dec 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Over the weekend, another surge in COVID-19 cases once again led to playgrounds being closed in many communities across California and in five Bay Area counties.
But some parents felt like this part of the new stay-at-home order goes too far — especially because some indoor shopping stayed open. Many also worried that losing access to a safe and free outdoor space could harm both kids and families.
Guest: Matthias Gafni, reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle
UPDATE:  On Wednesday morning, the California Department of Public Health changed its stay-at-home guidance to let counties keep outdoor playgrounds open. 
Check out Matthias' story here.
Read the transcript here.
Released:
Dec 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Bay is a local news podcast about what’s really going on here. We’ll show you the messy and resilient culture of this place we call home, with help from Bay Area reporters, community leaders, and neighbors. The show is hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra, and new episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning.