Latest California Healthline Stories
Daily Edition for Thursday, October 21, 2021
Death At Chase Center Prompts Safety Inspection: San Francisco’s Chase Center will receive a visit from city building inspectors after one person may have leaped to his death from an upper tier inside the venue, and two others were injured when a different person fell during a concert by the jam band Phish on Sunday. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle and Bay Area News Group.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, October 20, 2021
As Fumes Continue, Carson Residents Urged To Curb Outdoor Exercise: After more than two weeks of breathing noxious fumes that can cause headaches and nausea, Carson-area residents are now being advised to avoid prolonged outdoor exercise at night and in the early morning. The amount of hydrogen sulfide gas emanating from decaying vegetation and marine life in the Dominguez Channel has exceeded state nuisance thresholds in some locations but is not considered “imminently dangerous,” Los Angeles County said Tuesday. Read more from the Los Angeles Times.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Parents Protest School Vax Mandate: More than a thousand parents, students and school staff crowded the lawn of the state Capitol on Monday to protest California’s covid-19 vaccination mandate for eligible K-12 students. Some rally speakers demanded a voice at the table, objecting to the state’s executive decision. Read more from The Sacramento Bee. Scroll down for more coverage.
Daily Edition for Monday, October 18, 2021
Burned-Out Health Care Workers Have Had Enough: Labor advocates are calling it “Striketober.” As weary health care workers across California enter the 19th month of the pandemic, thousands are walking off the job and onto the picket line, demanding more staffing. Last week, nearly a third of all California hospitals reported “critical staffing shortages.” Read more from CalMatters.
Daily Edition for Friday, October 15, 2021
Friday’s summaries of California health news covers mask rules, vaccination rates, boosters, schools, military mandates and more.
Daily Edition for Thursday, October 14, 2021
Thursday’s California health news summaries cover vaccine mandates, Hollywood safety conditions, boosters, covid cases, schools and more.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, October 13, 2021
All UC Students, Staff Must Get A Flu Vaccine: The University of California is requiring all students, staff and faulty to receive a flu vaccine on or before Nov. 19. Anyone opting out must wear face masks on campus through the end of the flu season even if covid-19 requirements are relaxed by the respective county or university system. Read more from The Sacramento Bee.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Tuesday’s summaries of California health news cover medical costs, looming KP strike, vaccine mandates, notable new state laws and more.
Daily Edition for Monday, October 11, 2021
No More Surprise Bills For Covid Tests: Health insurers must cover the cost of coronavirus tests under a bill signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that ensures Californians do not have to pay out-of-pocket fees or contend with prior authorization requirements, which have left some consumers with surprise medical bills and bureaucratic headaches. Read more from the Los Angeles Times.
Daily Edition for Friday, October 8, 2021
San Francisco Eases Mask Rules Starting Oct. 15: San Francisco will loosen its mask mandate for certain indoor spaces on Oct. 15, but in the city and much of the rest of the Bay Area, people will still be required to wear face coverings in most public places for the next couple of months and possibly into 2022, according to new rules announced Thursday. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times and KQED. Keep reading for more on the Bay Area's mask mandate.