Health CareAs California expands Medi-Cal, hundreds of thousands of immigrants will still be left behindFebruary 28, 2022Many working undocumented immigrants won’t qualify for state health insurance even if they don’t earn a living wage. That leaves them with few viable options for coverage.
Health CareCalifornia to end mask requirements for schools, unvaccinated people in MarchFebruary 28, 2022 | Nicole NixonState health officials announced Monday they will no longer require face coverings indoors for unvaccinated people beginning March 1, and students and school staff will be able to shed their masks on March 12.
Health CareCalifornia coronavirus updates: Sacramento City Council to vote on continuing virtual meetings despite loosened state guidelinesFebruary 28, 2022Sacramento City Council is scheduled to vote March 1 to continue holding virtual meetings at least for another month, despite California easing many of its pandemic restrictions.
State GovernmentNewsom ends some COVID-19 executive orders while maintaining emergency powersFebruary 25, 2022 | Chris HaganState officials say Gov. Gavin Newsom's emergency powers will be essential in navigating the uncertain future of the pandemic. The state Legislature will discuss a resolution to end the state of emergency next month.
Health CareWho might benefit from a 4th shot — and who might notFebruary 23, 2022Some countries are moving ahead with plans to offer a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. But studies are raising questions about the potential advantages of this extra booster.
Health CareMandates may be lifting in California, but many people remain vulnerable to COVID-19February 23, 2022 | Janelle SalangaEven as California and Sacramento drop their mask mandates, some public health experts caution it may be too soon to declare the pandemic over, and stress that many people remain vulnerable to COVID-19 even as case rates fall.
Health CareCalifornia lays out shifting pandemic response as case rates dropFebruary 17, 2022 | Nicole Nixon | Kris HooksAfter Gov. Gavin Newsom hinted last week of new COVID-19 strategies coming for California, state health officials said Thursday the state wants to be prepared for future COVID-19 waves, but didn't make major changes to current pandemic policies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
What’s going on with California’s mask rules for schools?February 15, 2022 | Sasha HupkaState officials announced Monday that they will reassess school mask rules on Feb. 28. Schools and experts are divided on whether the masks should come off now.
State GovernmentNew COVID sick leave would leave out at least 1 in 4 California workersFebruary 8, 2022California lawmakers’ plan to bring back COVID supplemental paid sick leave, but it won’t cover small business workers.
Health CareSacramento city school bus drivers accuse district of allowing unsafe working conditions during omicron surgeFebruary 8, 2022 | Janelle SalangaThe drivers and transportation employees say physical distancing precautions are disregarded due to staffing shortages, creating an unsafe environment for students and workers.