Health CareWhen Might You Expect Your 1st COVID-19 Shot?December 12, 2020In the U.S., front-line health care workers are likely first in line to get immunized with a COVID-19 vaccine, once the FDA says yes. But what about the rest of us? Here's what we know so far.
Health CareCalifornia Doctors Brace For Wary Patients As COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Draws NearDecember 10, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia physicians are already laying the groundwork for how to counsel patients who are hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNew Data Reveal Which Hospitals Are Dangerously Full. Is Yours?December 9, 2020COVID-19 hospitalizations are skyrocketing in the U.S. A new tool from NPR lets you look up your local hospital to see how it's faring.
Health CareInterview: Sacramento Health Officer Urges Residents Not To Gather As ICU Capacity DropsDecember 9, 2020 | Steve Milne | Megan ManataMuch of the state is under the new stay-at-home measures, and while the Greater Sacramento Region has not yet triggered the order, a county top health officer, Dr. Olivia Kasirye, thinks we should be prepared. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWatch Live: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For Dec. 8December 8, 2020Watch live as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gets Surge ICU Staff, Rolls Out App To Notify Users Of Covid-19 ExposureDecember 7, 2020 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newom says more than 500 medical professionals will help staff strained hospitals and surge facilities by next week. The state is also rolling out an app to notify users when they’ve been in contact with someone who tested positive for the
Health CareLarger, Low-Income Nursing Homes At Higher Risk As COVID-19 Surges in California, Experts SayDecember 4, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaSkilled nursing facilities have been a major source of spread since the pandemic began. Experts say the problem is likely to get worse during the current surge.
Health CareVaccines Getting Closer: Governor Outlines Priorities For Who’s Up FirstDecember 4, 2020As California clamps down amid a daunting coronavirus surge, the state will begin placing its first vaccine orders Friday, officials announce.
State GovernmentHere's What To Know About California's New Regional Stay-At-Home OrderDecember 3, 2020 | Kris Hooks | Chris Hagan | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia announced on Dec. 3 a new regional stay-at-home order based on intensive care capacity. Here's a look at what the order covers, how a region or county can trigger or leave it, and what will stay open or close.
Health CareInterview: State Sen. Richard Pan On What California's Vaccine Distribution May Look LikeDecember 2, 2020 | Steve Milne | Megan ManataSeveral COVID-19 vaccines are under development, with some on their way to getting FDA approval soon. Sacramento-area state Senator and doctor Richard Pan explains what people can expect once the immunizations are officially approved.
