Coronavirus

Newsom expected to decide whether workers' comp covers COVID-19. Coronavirus sparks new debate over housing density. Telehealth grows in popularity.

California's stay-at-home order to slow the coronavirus has significantly accelerated the use of telehealth visits. Some health systems in California report up to 80% of their patient visits are handled by video chat or a phone call.

Gov. Gavin Newsom could order that essential employees who contract coronavirus did so on the job and automatically qualify for workers' comp benefits. Businesses warn that could cost billions.

Faced with empty clinics and a cash crunch, independent physicians are worried about closing their doors or selling their practices — a prospect that could lead to higher patient costs.

California jobless claims soar, Newsom faces tug of war over when to reopen economy. Counties scramble to trace coronavirus.

As California gradually reopens amid a pandemic that has killed nearly 48,000 Americans and left more than 3 million Californians unemployed, Gov. Gavin Newsom is faced with his toughest decisions yet: When and how do we return to normal?

CalMatters housing reporter Matt Levin will moderate a virtual discussion on Thursday, April 23, at 4 p.m. on what help is available for homeowners and renters struggling to make mortgage payments and rents, and what can be done to help homeless Californians while shelter-in-place orders are in effect. Speakers include: Lisa Sitkin, Senior Staff Attorney, […]

California's cities and counties prepare to ramp up tracing for coronavirus exposures as the state readies to reop

Newsom looks to ramp up testing, tracing and autopsies in battle against coronavirus. Potential app to track COVID-19 cases raises privacy concerns.

With contact tracing apps in-the-works, how much personal data are you willing to trade away for a return to life as it was before the pandemic?