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• Unemployment claims top more than 3.3 million.
• U.S. coronavirus cases now more than China’s.
• New York is epicenter of COVID-19, with nearly half the nations cases.
• San Francisco officials urge ramp up of COVID-19 support as New York struggles.
• San Francisco Supervisors introduce resolution to protect health care workers.
• Immigrant advocates call on state coronavirus relief for undocumented workers.
• San Francisco D.A. says California Governor should close immigrant detention centers.
• Lawsuit seeks release of detained immigrants vulnerable to coronavirus.
• Nurses rally at Highland Hospital, calling for Alameda County oversight.
• Anti poverty group criticizes Bank of America’s 30 day suspension of mortgages.

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