Health CareCalifornia Eases Coronavirus Restrictions For 10 Counties, Release Guidelines For Halloween And Día de Los MuertosOctober 13, 2020Watch as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update on COVID-19 in the state.
Health CareSmoky Skies Are The New Normal. Are They Making Us Sick?October 9, 2020Scientists know that tiny particles from smoke can be inhaled deep into a person's lungs and even enter the bloodstream. But the long-term health effects of this are not fully understood.
Health CareLow-Income Californians Are Stressed, But Avoiding Medical Care. Experts Say Telehealth Could HelpOctober 8, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaNearly one-third of Californians have put off medical care during the pandemic, a new survey shows. It also found the mental health of low-income Californians is deteriorating due to the crisis, and that telehealth has been a crucial solution. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareShasta County Moves Into More Restrictive Tier Following Outbreaks At Evangelical College, Senior Care FacilityOctober 7, 2020With multiple COVID-19 outbreaks in Redding forcing the area to regress, Shasta County restaurants, movie theaters, gyms, and places of worship will have to operate at a more limited capacity. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentStaff Member In Governor Newsom’s Office Tests Positive For COVID-19October 7, 2020 | Kris HooksA spokesperson with the governor’s office said the person who tested positive “had not interacted with the Governor or staff that routinely interacts with the Governor.”
Health CareAllergies, Colds, Flu And COVID-19: How To Best Prep For Fall's 'Sick Season'October 6, 2020Coughs, sore throats and runny noses are common in fall and winter, and they rarely signal dire disease. But with COVID-19 a threat this year and flu an annual hazard, here's what you need to know.
Health CareWatch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For October 6October 6, 2020Watch as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gave an update on COVID-19 in the state.
Health CareNew Laws Keep Pandemic-Weary California at Forefront of Health Policy InnovationOctober 4, 2020Though COVID-19 forced California leaders to scale back their ambitious health care agenda, they still managed to enact significant new laws intended to lower consumer health care spending and expand access to health coverage.