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Why Parents, Doctors and Lawmakers Pushed Back Against Playgrounds Closing
Published 5 years, 1 month ago
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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.
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