Health CareSubstitute Teacher At Sacramento City Elementary Tests Positive For COVID-19March 11, 2020A person who worked as a volunteer and substitute teacher in a classroom at Sutterville Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Sacramento City Unified School District.
Health CareAdvocates Worry Coronavirus Could Impact California Census CountMarch 11, 2020There are 11 million people across California who have been identified by the Census Bureau as hard to count. Limiting of public gatherings could impact community outreach to those populations.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow Counties Manage Coronavirus TestingMarch 11, 2020County health departments have varying approaches to coronavirus testing and quarantines. We learn more on how federal guidelines play into that. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento’s First Coronavirus Death Was A Senior In An Elk Grove Assisted Living FacilityMarch 10, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaA resident of an Elk Grove assisted living facility died Monday of complications related to COVID-19, according to Sacramento County. The county is urging people age 60 and older to avoid large gatherings.
Health CareCalifornia Could Soon Process 5,000 COVID-19 Tests A Day In Commercial Labs, Including One In SacramentoMarch 10, 2020 | Chris HaganGov. Gavin Newsom said in the next two weeks California could start testing 5,000 COVID-19 cases a day in commercial labs, taking a burden off county facilities.
Health CareSacramento, Placer, Yolo Counties No Longer Recommend 14-Day Quarantine After ExposureMarch 10, 2020 | Chris Hagan | Sammy CaiolaThe county says the change is a shift from trying to contain the disease to protecting those who are most seriously at risk for this virus.
Health CareCalifornia Coronavirus Updates: Nail Salons, Other Services Can Open Next WeekMarch 9, 2020Nail salons, tattoo and piercing shops and skin care services can begin reopening as soon as Friday, June 19.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Latest On COVID-19 In CaliforniaMarch 9, 2020California is one of at least eight states that have declared an emergency because of the COVID-19 outbreak. We’ll bring you the latest from a number of guests. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCruise Ship With Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Docks In OaklandMarch 8, 2020 | Chris Hagan | Kacey SycamorePassengers aboard the Grand Princess will disembark at the port of Oakland, after it was quarantined off the Northern California coast following positive COVID-19 tests.
Health CareA Comic Just For Kids: How To Stay Safe From The CoronavirusMarch 7, 2020You may have heard the word "coronavirus" online or on TV. You probably have a lot of questions. Check out our comic to get some answers — and print out a zine version at home.
