Health CareYou'll be able to order free at-home COVID test kits starting on WednesdayJanuary 15, 2022The Biden administration announced Friday that Americans can begin ordering free at-home COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 19. Orders can be placed using the website COVIDtests.gov.
Health CareWhat’s safe to do right now? A health professional explains her choices during the omicron surge.January 14, 2022 | Janelle SalangaWith the omicron surge throughout California and Sacramento ongoing, UCSF professor Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo talks about how she’s navigating the surge, including how she’s evaluating everyday activities.
Health CareCOVID-19 outbreaks at Sacramento County jails prompt emergency releasesJanuary 13, 2022 | Kris HooksAs of Jan. 13, 76 people at the county’s main jail have the virus, and another 48 are positive at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center in Elk Grove.
Health CareOmicron surge strains SacramentoJanuary 13, 2022 | Pauline BartoloneFrom businesses to schools to hospitals, Sacramento area community members are dealing with widespread absences and low morale as COVID-19 cases reach their highest peak so far during the pandemic.
Health CareWithout guidance from Sacramento county health officials, restaurants take individual approaches to worker safety amid omicron surgeJanuary 13, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanSacramento County announced that they would not be enforcing measures for businesses during this surge. Some Sacramento restaurants have closed for an extended break; others continue indoor dining.
Health CareWill COVID sick leave return to California?January 12, 2022Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democratic leaders in the Legislature and labor unions are negotiating how to bring back extra paid sick leave for COVID. One big issue: Will businesses get state help to offset their costs?.
Health CareSacramento County bans flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and mentholJanuary 12, 2022 | Sammy CaiolaFollowing an hours-long debate and public discussion, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to ban flavored tobacco sales — including menthol. The ban takes effect July 2022.
Health CareCalifornia weighs order canceling elective surgeries as COVID surgesJanuary 10, 2022As a third of hospitals report critical staffing shortages, California’s health department is considering issuing an order postponing many elective surgeries. Many procedures, including a lung transplant, already have been canceled.
Health CareInterview: Here’s how a Sacramento County psychologist suggests working on your mental health through the pandemicJanuary 10, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezThe pandemic has continued to drag on, and for some people, the sense of uncertainty is dragging down their mental health. Here’s some tips from a psychologist to bring you some peace. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSingle-payer health care is back on the table at the California CapitolJanuary 10, 2022 | Sammy CaiolaA new health care proposal would establish a tax to pay for a single-payer insurance option for all Californians. This is the latest in a years-long push to reform the state’s health care system.
