Insight With Vicki GonzalezInterview: Washington Post Reporter Lenny Bernstein On California CoronavirusFebruary 28, 2020Washington Post Health and Medicine Reporter Lenny Bernstein, who broke the story about the Solano County COVID-19 patient, joined us for a special segment of Insight to discuss the coronavirus. Here are some highlights from the conversation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWhat You Need To Know About Coronavirus In CaliforniaFebruary 27, 2020 | Sammy Caiola | Emily Zentner | Helga SalinasWith the continued spread of COVID-19 in California there are a lot of questions about the disease caused by the coronavirus. Here are some answers from experts and public health officials about what the public should know.
Health CareCalifornia Pushes For More Coronavirus Testing After First Case Of Community TransmissionFebruary 27, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom and state health officials said the state wants to expand testing for the disease, including for people showing possible symptoms and not just those who have travelled outside the country.
Health CareA Guide: How To Prepare Your Home For CoronavirusFebruary 27, 2020The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week urged the American public "to prepare in the expectation that this could be bad." Here are some of the steps you might consider.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezInterview: Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Dean Blumberg On What To Know About CoronavirusFebruary 27, 2020UC Davis Dr. Dean Blumberg joined CapRadio's Insight to discuss coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes. He says people should wash their hands and stay home from work if they feel ill, but that they shouldn’t panic. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFinancial Market Jitters, Global Trade And The CoronavirusFebruary 25, 2020On Monday, global stock markets tumbled more than 3 percent, apparently in reaction to the continuing spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19. The latest increase in cases hit South Korea, Iran and Italy. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAnnual Flu Activity Is Still HighFebruary 25, 2020While world markets and national governments focus on COVID-19’s spread, annual flu season is still very much underway. In parts of the world, cases are decreasing. But the World Health Organization says North America still has elevated levels. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCoronavirus Rapidly Spreads While Flu Season ContinuesFebruary 11, 2020Reports about the rapid spread of the coronavirus are creating fear. And the numbers are staggering: over 42,600 infections and more than 1,000 dead. Misinformation is spreading, too. Meanwhile, it’s still annual flu season. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSurvey: Americans Agree Health Care System Needs FixingFebruary 10, 2020Americans are divided on lots of issues. But a new national survey finds that people across the political spectrum agree on at least one thing: Our health care system needs fixing.
Health CareSingle Payer Health Care Is Back On The Table In CaliforniaFebruary 7, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaA newly formed commission held its first meeting last week to consider having one government plan provide health care for everyone.
