German City Installs Sleep Pods for People Experiencing Homelessness By Emma Taggart on January 25, 2021
People who are experiencing homelessness are particularly vulnerable right now. Sleeping outside during winter is unthinkable for many, never mind during a pandemic. In Germany, there are around 860,000 people living on the streets. That’s why a company called Ulmer Nest in the city of Ulm (75 miles (120 km) west of Munich) is doing what it can to help. It recently introduced a fleet to solar-powered sleep pods, providing a safe place for people to keep warm.
The futuristic-looking pods were introduced in Ulm on January 8, 2020 as part of a pilot project. If successful, the “nests” could be found across the whole of Germany. Each tiny cabin is made from wood and steel and can fit up to two people inside (or one person and a pet or luggage). They’re also waterproof, protect against th
How to get the COVID vaccine in California: Here s some helpful info
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California shifting to age-based COVID vaccine eligibility
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday the state is seeking a more simplified vaccination system and will soon shift to age-based eligibility.
OAKLAND, Calif. - The efforts to vaccinate California residents against COVID is still underway, despite the slow and confusing start.
At one point, the country s most populous state was stuck near the bottom of the 50 states in terms of vaccinating people, according to national data tracked by Bloomberg. The state s data showed that it consistently had a high percentage of unused doses.