Health CareA CDC Document Gives New Details On Just How Dangerous The Delta Variant Really IsJuly 30, 2021The CDC information dated Thursday gives new details on this variant of the coronavirus and says the agency should "acknowledge that the war has changed." It was first reported by The Washington Post. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento County Is Now Requiring Indoor Masking For Everyone, Regardless Of Vaccination StatusJuly 29, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaFollowing a four-fold increase in COVID-19 cases over the past month, Sacramento County officials are mandating everyone wear masks in indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status.
Health CareCalifornia Urges — Again — People Wear Face Coverings Indoors As COVID-19 Cases RiseJuly 28, 2021 | Chris HaganThe announcement comes after the CDC released new guidance asking most people to wear masks indoors as the delta variant drives a new surge in COVID-19 cases.
Health CareListen: Your Work’s Dress Code May Change Post-Pandemic. Here’s Why.July 28, 2021 | Randol WhiteMany employees in California are shifting back into the office after more than a year of working from home but how will workplace dress codes adapt to the more casual clothing choices popular during the stay-at-home orders. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareIn Some Areas, Sacramento’s Immunization Rates Are Flagging. Here’s Why That’s Happening.July 28, 2021 | Janelle SalangaSacramento’s below-state-average unvaccinated population isn’t a monolith, nor is it necessarily partisan: inaccessibility and lack of trust because of historical mistreatment can deter people from getting vaccinated, community leaders say.
Health CareNew CDC Advice: Most Vaccinated Californians Should Wear Masks IndoorsJuly 27, 2021Under the CDC’s new mask recommendations, vaccinated people in 45 California counties — all of its most populous areas — are advised to wear masks in public indoor places.
Health CareInterview: How Low Vaccination Rates In Sacramento County Contributes To Increasing COVID-19 CasesJuly 27, 2021Sacramento County’s vaccination rate is just under 50%, but in some neighborhoods, the rate drops to as low as 35%.
Health CareCalifornia Will Require Vaccination Or Testing For Health Care, State WorkersJuly 26, 2021 | Nicole NixonCalifornia state employees must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination by Aug. 2. Workers who do not must continue to wear masks at work and be tested at least weekly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAfter 18 Months, Sutter Antitrust Settlement Finally Poised for Formal ApprovalJuly 25, 2021The settlement is expected to have nationwide implications on how hospital systems negotiate prices with insurers.
Health CareWorried About Breakthrough COVID Cases? Here's What To KnowJuly 24, 2021Fully vaccinated Olympic athletes and members of Congress have tested positive for the virus. Should you be worried? How common are breakthrough infections, and are they rising?
