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Tag: COVID-19 cases

An explanation of nine new California laws taking effect in 2021. Illustration by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters; iStock
Posted inVideo

Nine new California laws explained — each in 1 minute

CalMatters staff by CalMatters staff December 31, 2020January 15, 2021

1. California widens mental health conditions insurers must cover In the past, state law only required treatment for nine serious mental illnesses. Even before the pandemic, more than half of Californians said most people with mental health conditions couldn’t get the help they needed. Some families even dropped private insurance to qualify for treatment in […]

Paz Aguilar, 54, contracted coronavirus over the summer, along with was at least seven of her coworkers, by her count, at a combined Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell in Oakland. Three weeks into her illness, a stroke left her paralyzed on one side of her body. Photo courtesy of Aguilar
Posted inCoronavirus

New law in 1 minute: California businesses must report COVID outbreaks

by Nick Roberts and Laurence Du Sault December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
A message board on Interstate 5 South with the words "Avoid Gatherings. Stay Home. Save Lives." on May 2, 2020 in Downey. Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new curfew order in response to growing concern over a new wave of COVID infections. Photo by Kirby Lee via AP
Posted inCoronavirus

Newsom issues evening curfew ahead of Thanksgiving week

Barbara Feder Ostrov by Barbara Feder Ostrov November 19, 2020November 20, 2020
Posted inCalifornia Divide

Newsom signs COVID-19 protections for agricultural workers

by Kate Cimini October 1, 2020October 7, 2020
Posted inWhatMatters

Wine Country under wildfire siege

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven September 29, 2020September 29, 2020
In order to comply with local regulations, a Vista, Ca nail salon operates outside on Aug. 1, 2020. Photo by Simone Hogan via iStock
Posted inCoronavirus

Nail salons can reopen indoors, COVID tests now available to all

Ana B. Ibarra by Ana B. Ibarra September 22, 2020January 5, 2021
A strike team of doctors, nurses and respiratory care specialists from Travis Air Force Base was honored for their service at Community Regional Medical Center for assistance with COVID-19 cases in Fresno. Photo by Eric Zamora, The Fresno Bee
Posted inCalifornia Divide

Fresno County COVID-19 cases slowing, but authorities expect potential Labor Day spike

by Manuela Tobias September 10, 2020September 15, 2020
Vehicles including Foster Farms trucks enter and exit the facility located at 1000 Davis Street in Livingston, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. Photo by Andrew Kuhn, The Merced Sun Star
Posted inCalifornia Divide

Foster Farms shut down California facility over COVID-19. So why doesn’t it look closed?

by Manuela Tobias September 2, 2020September 2, 2020
File photo of COVID-19 testing at San Francisco Department of Public Health laboratory. Today, Mark Ghaly, Secretary of California Health and Human Services, announced the state will enter into a new contract for a test reporting system. Photo by Tyrone Jue courtesy of San Francisco Department of Public Health
Posted inHealth

Tracking COVID-19: State signs multimillion-dollar contract for new reporting system

Ana B. Ibarra by Ana B. Ibarra September 1, 2020September 1, 2020
Posted inMy Turn

When it comes to COVID-19, don’t let the good news become the bad news

Avatar by Guest Commentary August 25, 2020August 23, 2020

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