Health CareCan we gather this winter? COVID-19 is slowing in California, but experts still say to be careful.October 14, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaCOVID-19 vaccines will likely spare California from another fall and winter surge, but the pandemic isn’t over and precautions are still needed this holiday season.
PolitiFact CaliforniaCan You Handle The Truth: Fact-checking false claims about COVID-19 vaccines and childrenOctober 14, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Randol WhiteThe overwhelming evidence shows COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for adults children 12 and up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia will soon require free tampons in public schoolsOctober 9, 2021The state's schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a new law. Women's rights advocates are pushing nationwide for affordable access to these products.
Health CareState health department blasted over nursing home oversightOctober 8, 2021The department charged with nursing home regulation blamed staffing shortages, turnover, training and pandemic pressures at Tuesday's hearing.
Health CareCalifornia vaccine mandate: Most health care workers are complying, hospitals sayOctober 3, 2021As the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate kicks in Thursday, several large hospital systems say 90% or more of their employees are vaccinated. But they don’t have to provide data to the state unless asked.
State GovernmentCalifornia will require students to get COVID-19 vaccine following FDA approvalOctober 1, 2021 | Nicole NixonCalifornia will be the first state to require eligible students get the COVID-19 vaccine pending full FDA approval under a plan announced by Gov. Newsom. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareRapid COVID-19 Tests In Short Supply In CaliforniaSeptember 28, 2021Californians seeking same-day COVID-19 tests for sick kids, infection scares or employers are finding empty shelves and long delays, which could fuel outbreaks.
Health CareInterview: California's State Epidemiologist Optimistic On COVID-19 OutlookSeptember 27, 2021 | Randol WhiteDr. Erica Pan, the state epidemiologist and deputy director of the California Department of Public Health Center for Infectious Diseases, spoke with CapRadio about California's current COVID-19 situation and what the future might hold. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCDC Director Backs COVID Booster Plan And Makes An Additional RecommendationSeptember 24, 2021CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on a series of recommendations from a panel of advisers late Thursday. In addition she also recommended boosters for high-risk workers.
Health CareA CDC Panel Backs Booster Shots For Older Adults, A Step Toward Making Them AvailableSeptember 23, 2021Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended a third dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for people 65 and older as well as others at a high risk of severe illness.
