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California lacks the test kits and face masks needed to brace for a spread of the coronavirus — shown here in an illustration via the Centers for Disease Control.

California low on test kits and face masks in its battle against coronavirus

by Ana B. Ibarra February 28, 2020March 16, 2020

The state expects to receive more diagnostic kits from federal authorities and has ordered 300,000 more masks. When they will arrive is unclear.

Ambulances are outside Travis Air Force Base., where Americans have been evacuated from overseas for quarantine after being exposed to, or sickened by, the coronavirus. Photo by Hector Amezcua, AP Photo.

Governor: Coronavirus changing “by the hour” in California

by Ana B. Ibarra February 27, 2020March 16, 2020