Coronavirus Weekly

Among the quiet heroes that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic are hospice workers. They continue to provide gentle care and comfort for patients and their families at the end-of-life. Yelena Zatulovsky, Vice President of Patient Experience at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, shares with Christina how even though it has become a greater challenge to keep patients physically and emotionally connected during the coronavirus pandemic, it has not lessened the resolve that hospice workers have to continue to performing their duties with the utmost sense of care and humanity.

The coronavirus pandemic has put life on pause for millions of people. Major life events and milestones have had to be canceled or postponed to help protect ourselves and the ones we love. For Halley Taylor and Jake Frank, COVID-19 threw a wrench in their plans for the biggest day of their lives: their wedding. Halley shares their story with Christina, and reminds us of the importance of finding a silver lining.

Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, there was a mad rush to take teaching online as schools across the country closed their doors. Teachers suddenly had to transition to "distance learning" with no clear timeline for when their students might be able to return to a traditional classroom setting. Some of the challenges have not only been to pivot curriculum, but also to overcome a "digital divide" among underserved students and a lack of engagement and participation. In this episode, Christina talks with Nicholas Ferroni, a renowned and innovative educator, about how he is keeping students engaged in learning in a part of the country that has been hit hardest by COVID-19.

Today, we catch up on the weekend's news regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Anthony Fauci issues a sobering prediction regarding COVID-19 cases. The FDA approves a 15-minute coronavirus test. President Trump extends the nation's stay-at-home guidelines. Plus, Christina Pascucci hears from a Long Beach fire department, where first responders have tested positive for COVID-19.

Closing out the week, Bobby Gonzalez calls us Christina Pascucci for an end of week check-in. They chat about some of the recent coronavirus headlines, and what they've learned about the COVID-19 pandemic. They also share what they've been doing with their free time during self-isolation, and ways others can try and stay positive through trying times.

On today's episode, Christina Pascucci talks with Christian Schauf, the founder of Uncharted Supply Co. As an avid adventurer, Christian understands first-hand the importance of being prepared for extraordinary circumstances. He shares that perspective with us today, and what we can do to better meet our own needs in the future.

In this episode, a man diagnosed with COVID-19 details his experience. He shares how he believes he contracted the disease, and the ordeals he encountered in the healthcare system as he was trying to get tested. We also hear from Dr. Darshan Shah, a renowned surgeon, tech entrepreneur, and health & wellness specialist. Dr. Shah shares several ways people can help boost their immune systems during their coronavirus outbreak.

Doctors, nurses, and health care workers are putting themselves at risk every day to provide necessary care during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the number of patients grows, basic medical supplies are becoming depleted. In this episode, we hear from doctors and nurses on the frontlines of the fight against coronavirus about the challenges they are facing in hospitals and clinics. Plus, how local, state, and federal officials are planning to alleviate the supply shortage.

It's been two months after the first positive COVID-19 case in the United States, and we're now seeing the first comprehensive report on how the coronavirus has been affecting children. We breakdown the numbers, plus hear ways parents can help calm any fears children may have about the coronavirus. We also hear from LAUSD superintendent Austin Beutner about how the district is prioritizing education amidst school closures, and continuing to serve families who live in poverty.

Market turmoil, lost jobs, and shuttered businesses are just some of the economic casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we're breaking down the federal governments plans for financial relief. We also here from a local small business owner who is worried about the livelihood of his workers, and a young woman battling COVID-19 under quarantine shares an important message.