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To block a variant this transmissible, scientists say you need an N95 or other high-filtration mask. Here's how to find a good one and when to wear it.

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California to require health care workers get COVID-19 booster shots, expand testing options as omicron variant spreads

December 22, 2021 | Chris Hagan

California will require health care workers to receive a COVID-19 booster shot and attempt to expand the state's testing capacity, including supplying tests to K-12 students, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.

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Q&A: Holiday tips from UC Davis infectious disease expert

December 21, 2021 | Randol White

Dr. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Health spoke with CapRadio's to answer questions and concerns as we head into another holiday season amid COVID-19.

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Biden announces free COVID tests, aid for hospitals to deal with omicron

December 21, 2021

The U.S. government plans to buy a half-billion at-home COVID test kits and mail them to people who want them, with deliveries beginning in January.

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Don't let omicron crash your holiday gathering. Here's how to keep your family safe

December 21, 2021

You might want to cancel that holiday party, and definitely dust off your face mask. Don't panic, but do step up your precautions. Here's how.

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State Government

Did California get its money’s worth from $1.7 billion COVID test contract?

December 19, 2021

The Valencia lab, a public-private venture between the state and PerkinElmer, processed only 1 to 8% of all Californians’ COVID tests in the first 10 months of the contract. And the lab was riddled with dozens of problems, according to an inspection.

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First Sacramento-region omicron outbreak reported at West Sacramento high school

December 16, 2021 | Janelle Salanga

There are currently six COVID-19 cases associated with the outbreak, including five students at River City High School. On-campus testing is being offered to students and staff at the high school Thursday and Friday, before winter break begins.

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Sacramento Kings grappling with possible COVID-19 outbreak

December 16, 2021 | Nick Miller

The team’s coach and four players are not with the team as part of the NBA’s health-and-safety protocols, a league source told CapRadio.

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As vaccine availability for kids expands, rates vary across California

December 15, 2021

Despite the wide access, vaccination rates vary widely among teenagers across the state. In Sacramento, nearly 64% of Sacramentans ages 12 to 17 are at least partially vaccinated. In the wealthy, coastal Marin County, nearly 99% of kids are.

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