The COVID-19 pandemic has caused problems for almost every nation on the planet with governments being held to account for their response. In California, the state was one of the first to enforce stay-at-home orders but has still seen some of the most staggering statistics regarding the virus. There are many ways the virus has impacted lives with the respected immigration lawyer, Jean D. Chen looking at how it is impacting her own life and that of her community in California.
The Return to School
One of the most important aspects of life for families in California and across the U.S. has been the move towards opening schools and returning children to a full academic schedule. Jean Danhong Chen, like most of her community in California, has become concerned with the possibility of the students sliding too far behind in their studies because of COVID-19 lockdowns. The desire to see the students in our communities achieve their potential is one that must be finely balanced with the need to keep every member of a school community as safe as possible.
Returning to school has become one of the major talking points for the people of California and beyond. Jean D. Chen plays an important role in the lives of many people in California and across the U.S. where she has spent much of her life looking for the best ways of helping those with immigration issues. With offices in New York and California, Chen and her colleagues are helping thousands of families across the U.S. handle their immigration problems and live the lives they dream of.
Many families have been concerned about how the new school year will affect them and their children. The immigration law specialist has been keeping an eye on the latest rules and regulations issued by the Governor of California to make sure their children stay safe when they return to school. The Pismo Beach community has been given the same rules as the rest of California with the need to remain vigilant with social distancing rules and health checks to keep students and teachers safe at all times.
Watchlists for Counties
The state government of California has been working towards clearly defining the requirements for a full return to traditional school over a five-day week. Chen believes the introduction of watchlists for counties across California is a good option with the removal of a county from the watchlist allowing students to return to their academic environment. The Mercury News reported a slight rise in the number of new cases and fatalities due to COVID-19 on Friday, August 14. This rise is largely thought to be due to a delay in reporting the latest figures and comes after a downturn in both new cases and fatalities.
The California Mask Order
Has there been any aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused controversy is the issuance of a statewide mask ordinance? The latest guidelines from the Governor of California are designed to slow the spread of the virus across the state, which the attorney believes is an excellent idea.
The latest guidelines explain any person engaged in work or moving through a public space needs to wear a mask unless they are not permitted to by their physician. Even in schools, students in public areas are required to wear face coverings that can play a role in more than just the physical aspects of the virus moving through our communities. Statnews explains there is also the problem of the psychological effects of being diagnosed with COVID-19. Jean Danhong Chen believes the wearing of masks could play a role in limiting the psychological effects of a COVID-19 diagnosis that harm an estimated one-in-three recovering patients.
Leisure Issues
Like most of us, Jean D. Chen longs for a return to the days when we were able to choose our leisure activities without considering the effects of the virus. In Pismo Beach, the closure of bars and restaurants is playing a role in limiting the spread of the virus, which Chen believes is a positive aspect of the pandemic problems. Spending a little less time outside her own home seems a small sacrifice for a future return to everyday life.
Jean Danhong Chen is trying to stay abreast of every aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic because this is causing problems with immigration issues and the lives of people in California and beyond. The communities the immigration attorney works in have been some of the most damaged by the pandemic and any measures to limit these problems are positive for the communities still being affected by COVID-19.
