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Daily Edition for Thursday, November 4, 2021
Thursday’s summaries of California health news covers hospital-acquired covid, vaccines for kids, mandates, treatments and more.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Where Can Kids Get A Covid Shot? Covid-19 vaccines are expected to be available this week across California for children ages 5-11 after CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave the final go-ahead Tuesday. Counties and schools statewide are scheduling appointments and arranging clinics at schools. Read more from the Bay Area News Group and Sacramento Bee.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Open Enrollment Begins For Covered California: Open enrollment for the nation’s largest state-run health insurance marketplace began Monday and runs through the end of January. Covered California says if everyone chose the cheapest plan, more than 70% of consumers would pay less than $10 per month. Read more from AP and the Los Angeles Times. Scroll down for more on open enrollment.
Daily Edition for Monday, November 1, 2021
Some Mask Requirements Change In Bay Area: The pandemic mask picture will look noticeably different in parts of the Bay Area today. The biggest change is in Marin County: Starting today, officials there will lift all indoor mask restrictions for people fully vaccinated against covid. The San Francisco Chronicle explains the mask rules for all Bay Area counties, and read more from the Marin Independent Journal.
Daily Edition for Friday, October 29, 2021
Trick-Or-Treaters Warned To Watch For THC Edibles Disguised As Snacks: Attorney General Rob Bonta is warning Californians to be on the lookout for THC-infused edibles that are often sold in packaging that looks nearly identical to brands such as Cheetos, Sour Patch Kids or Oreos. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle, and NPR has a photo of some of the packaging.
Daily Edition for Thursday, October 28, 2021
Thursday’s roundup of California health news covers covid cases leveling off, boosters, child vaccinations, mandates, Halloween and more.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, October 27, 2021
First Responders, City Workers Get Vaccine Extension: Los Angeles police officers, firefighters and other city workers who have yet to get vaccinated against covid-19 will have more time to get the shots under a plan approved Tuesday by the City Council. City workers who still haven’t followed the requirements at the end of Dec. 18 will face “corrective action,” according to the plan. Read more from the Los Angeles Times and City News Service.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Tuesday’s summaries of California health news covers sick leave, Facebook, covid vaccine mandates, boosters, shots for kids, housing, and more.
Daily Edition for Monday, October 25, 2021
Monday’s summaries of California health news covers state covid testing gaps, vaccine and boosters, mandates, end of life, drought and more.
Daily Edition for Friday, October 22, 2021
Apple Tightens Its Vaccine Mandate: Apple will require unvaccinated corporate employees to test for covid each time they want to enter an office, a move that tightens its virus protocols while still stopping short of a vaccine mandate. The new rule will also apply to employees who decline to report their vaccination status to Apple. Vaccinated staff will be required to take rapid tests once per week. Read more from Bloomberg and the San Francisco Chronicle.