To slow coronavirus, a California county might pay the sick to stay home

Black and Latino voters, especially those who mostly speak Spanish, are far more likely than white voters to report the virus has had an impact on jobs and health.

“Many county residents who test positive for COVID-19, especially hourly workers, will need assistance in order to isolate, as they cannot afford the loss in wages,” said a prepared for the Board of Supervisors. “We expect many of these individuals in need of assistance will be part of the ‘essential’ workforce who are unable to work remotely and thus are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19.”Experts say getting infected people to stay home when sick is essential in controlling the pandemic.include areas in East Oakland, where more than 2,400 cases have been recorded for every 100,000 residents in the ZIP Code 94601.

But in the nearby suburb of Alameda, case rates are far lower, where more than 250 cases have been recorded for every 100,000 residents in the ZIP Code 94501.

Australia's federal government has just announced this 'for any states that want it.' It's, obviously, the only way to stop the sick poor from turning up to work. Should have been in place six months ago.

Nobody will take advantage of this gem of an idea

Excellent idea.

GhostRiderRadio What a novel idea..😏

Paid sick leave - a must for the economy to recover.

We're six months in and this is the first time anyone thought this might be a good idea? JFC

FrankMeadows84 me rn

What a novel concept.

Cases of 'sick' rise exponentially soon after.

Cute.

aka encourage people to get sick , spread the virus even more , and then get paid for it.

Might.

Like what they did in the UK?

Also known as 'paid sick leave' ... but since their employers won't cover it, the taxpayers have to

You know there are plenty of dumb ass poor people who will deliberately catch COVID for 1250. Hell, I'm dumbass lower middle class and I'd probably do it for 1250 too!

That won't cover rent and food in any county in California for even one person.

'might'

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