EPISODE · Dec 9, 2020 · 16 MIN
Why Parents, Doctors and Lawmakers Pushed Back Against Playgrounds Closing
from The Bay · host KQED
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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