The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Berkeley's economy hard
Many businesses were forced to shutter because of the pandemic-related lockdown — temporarily or permanently. Photo: Tracey Taylor Since March 17, the pandemic and shelter-in-place orders have transformed the face of Berkeley. Hotels and theaters have been largely closed. Restaurants have pivoted to mostly take-out dining with parklets springing up for the times when outdoor dining has been allowed. The job market has been devastated by the abrupt closure of many of Berkeley’s businesses. At least 3,000 people have been laid off or furloughed from the city’s largest businesses, and hund...
Source: berkeleyside.com