Health CarePolitics and Pandemic Fatigue Doom California’s Covid Vaccine MandatesMay 31, 2022Even in deep-blue California, Democratic lawmakers pulled their proposed covid vaccine requirements before they had a vote.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19May 28, 2022 | Chris HaganNewsom's office said the governor received the positive test Saturday morning and has mild symptoms and will remain in isolation through at least June 2 and until he tests negative. The governor will continue to work remotely during that time.
Health CareSecond suspected monkeypox case discovered in Sacramento CountyMay 27, 2022 | Chris HaganThe new suspected case is a close contact of the county's first case, which was confirmed this week by the CDC.
Health CareCalifornia schools try to outrace Covid outbreaksMay 27, 2022Even with covid cases rising as schools head into the final stretch of the academic year, most California districts have not moved toward reinstating mask mandates.
Health CareMonkeypox isn't like COVID-19 — and that's a good thingMay 25, 2022Although monkeypox's recent spread has caused concern, its similarities to smallpox have given the public health world a head start on combating it.
Health CareA Sacramento County nonprofit is offering to pay $3,000 worth of bills if you test positive for COVID-19 at their clinicMay 24, 2022The program, offered by Asian Resources, Inc., ends on June 30 and covers up to $3,000 of bills, including rent, utilities and internet. The nonprofit will also provide prepared meals.
Health CareMonkeypox case confirmed in Sacramento CountyMay 24, 2022 | Chris Hagan | Kris HooksThe announcement comes as a rare outbreak of the disease continues to move around the globe. A White House official told NPR on Monday that the risk to the general public is low.
Health CareCalifornia debates opening supervised sites for people to use drugsMay 23, 2022Advocates of the proposal say it would prevent overdoses, slow the spread of HIV and inspire drug users to seek help, while proponents say safe injection sites would create an "open drug scene."
Health CareRare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry?May 23, 2022The cases point to possible sexual transmission of this cousin of smallpox — a previously unknown method of spread for monkeypox.
Health CareSacramento-area schools seeing rise in COVID-19 cases, but don’t plan to require masks againMay 17, 2022 | Janelle SalangaDespite rising cases, schools are staying away from reinstating mask mandates, instead electing to “strongly recommend” masking and urge students get vaccinated, boosted and tested.
