February 28, 2020
Washington Post Health and Medicine Reporter Lenny Bernstein, who broke the story about the Solano County COVID-19 patient, joined us for a special segment of Insight to discuss the coronavirus. Here are some highlights from the conversation.
February 27, 2020 | Emily Zentner | Sammy Caiola | Helga Salinas
With the continued spread of COVID-19 in California there are a lot of questions about the disease caused by the coronavirus. Here are some answers from experts and public health officials about what the public should know.
February 27, 2020 | Sammy Caiola
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state health officials said the state wants to expand testing for the disease, including for people showing possible symptoms and not just those who have travelled outside the country.
February 27, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week urged the American public "to prepare in the expectation that this could be bad." Here are some of the steps you might consider.
February 27, 2020
UC Davis Dr. Dean Blumberg joined CapRadio's Insight to discuss coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes. He says people should wash their hands and stay home from work if they feel ill, but that they shouldn’t panic.
February 25, 2020
On Monday, global stock markets tumbled more than 3 percent, apparently in reaction to the continuing spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19. The latest increase in cases hit South Korea, Iran and Italy.
February 25, 2020
While world markets and national governments focus on COVID-19’s spread, annual flu season is still very much underway. In parts of the world, cases are decreasing. But the World Health Organization says North America still has elevated levels.
February 11, 2020
Reports about the rapid spread of the coronavirus are creating fear. And the numbers are staggering: over 42,600 infections and more than 1,000 dead. Misinformation is spreading, too. Meanwhile, it’s still annual flu season.
February 10, 2020
Americans are divided on lots of issues. But a new national survey finds that people across the political spectrum agree on at least one thing: Our health care system needs fixing.
February 7, 2020 | Sammy Caiola
A newly formed commission held its first meeting last week to consider having one government plan provide health care for everyone.
