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• Senate Republicans push a third coronavirus relief package.
• Public policy advocates push for greater funding for vulnerable populations.
• Food and Drug Administration explores coronavirus treatments.
• Lawmakers call for increase in production of protective equipment.
• United Nations Secretary General warns of world coronavirus recession.
• Medical experts discuss lessons learned in fighting coronavirus in Taiwan.
• San Francisco officials increase measures to prevent coronavirus spread.
• Governor Gavin Newsom increases services to combat coronavirus.
• Alameda County to release 300 prisoners in wake of coronavirus.
• Oakland City Council to consider moratorium on evictions.
• Chevron oil field in Kern County spills crude oil, again.

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