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An investigation by KGO-TV's Dan Noyes uncovered $10 million worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) rotting in the rain at the San Mateo County Event Center. The county had moved the supplies outside to make room for events and failed to protect them from storms. Thousands of boxes of masks and gowns were eventually sent to a dump despite ongoing claims of PPE shortages.
California Regional Stay-at-Home Order and Silicon Valley Exemptions
California Governor Gavin Newsom implemented a regional stay-at-home order triggered by ICU bed capacity falling below 15%. The mandate faces criticism for being based on hospital management rather than science, as individuals are technically allowed outdoors while businesses are forced to close. San Mateo County, home to much of Silicon Valley, notably opted out of the initial Bay Area implementation of these restrictions.
