The federal government is offering another round of free COVID tests
May 16, 2022
Households in the U.S. will receive eight test kits via the U.S. Postal Service. The release comes as cases have risen over 60% in the U.S. over the past two weeks.
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Rural California Hatches Plan for Engineered Mosquitoes to Battle Stealthy Predator
May 11, 2022
Tulare County officials hope the region will soon be a testing ground for a new generation of technology in a centuries-old war: Human vs. Mosquito.
California spent millions to boost COVID vaccination rates of Medi-Cal members — but they lag even more
May 11, 2022
Gaps in COVID vaccination rates among the state’s Medi-Cal population persist. Five Medi-Cal plans still have vaccination rates under 50%.
‘If I get something from you I could die’: Some immunocompromised Cal State students feel left behind as COVID safeguards loosen
May 8, 2022
With some campuses dropping mask mandates, immunocompromised students and staff weigh the risks of showing up.
Coronavirus FAQ: Should I go to that party? What do I do if guests got COVID?
May 7, 2022
Whether it's a wedding, graduation or meeting, indoor events can spread the virus. Here's a complete guide: what to ponder before going, how to cut risks while there, what to do if cases crop up.
What to know around masks, testing, vaccinations as cases rise again in Sacramento
May 6, 2022 | Janelle Salanga
COVID-19 transmission is on the rise in Sacramento County. Here’s what’s still available — regardless of insurance or citizenship status — around testing, vaccinations and potential work leave.
California leaders vow a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturned
May 3, 2022 | Nicole Nixon
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders doubled down Tuesday on their plans to make California a “sanctuary” for abortion rights after a leaked Supreme Court opinion showing Roe v. Wade will likely be overturned.
Here's what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned
May 3, 2022
If the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the landmark decision, it will have a major impact in states across the country that have already signaled their intention to further restrict or ban abortion.
Interview: What wastewater samples tell us about COVID-19 spread in Sacramento
April 26, 2022 | Randol White
The general manager at Regional San, the wastewater agency for more than 1.5 million people in Sacramento County, says COVID-19 levels in wastewater has increased in recent weeks, but still far below the winter omicron surge.
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Interview: A UCSF doctor calculates the risk of not masking up in public transit
April 24, 2022 | Randol White
Airlines, airports and many public transit systems have announced they’ll no longer require passengers to mask up. UC San Francisco professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine, Dr. Robert Wachter discusses the risk.
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FDA announces plans to ease the shortage of baby formula
May 16, 2022
Abbott, one of the largest formula-makers in the U.S., has reached an agreement with the government to bring a closed factory back on line. And the FDA is easing some restrictions on imported formula.
Reproductive rights supporters rally across the country
May 14, 2022
Thousands of reproductive rights supporters are gathering Saturday at rallies across the country in protest of the Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.
A hospital chaplain reflects on two years of work during COVID
May 14, 2022
For our series "Outbreak Voices," hospital chaplain Stephanie Ramos of Los Angeles recounts what two years of her ministry has been like, comforting the sick and grieving affected by COVID-19.
Protesters across the country are marching for abortion rights
May 14, 2022
Thousands of people who support reproductive rights are marching Saturday in several cities to highlight the potential ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Tennessee nurse convicted in lethal drug error sentenced to three years probation
May 13, 2022
RaDonda Vaught's prosecution was widely condemned by nurses, who said it set a dangerous precedent that would worsen the nursing shortage and make them less forthcoming about admitting mistakes.
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