Hospitals

Coronavirus

Newsom issues evening curfew ahead of Thanksgiving week

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new round of curfews from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to slow the spread of the coronavirus in California. Businesses say they have already altered hours to comply with health restrictions and some county sheriff's offices plan not to enforce.

By Barbara Feder Ostrov • November 19, 2020

Coronavirus

California clamps down: Governor announces new restrictions to curb surging coronavirus

In throwing an “emergency brake,” Gov. Gavin Newsom orders an even broader mask mandate and further restricts access to businesses, restaurants and other operations for the vast majority of Californians.

By Barbara Feder Ostrov and Ana B. Ibarra • November 16, 2020

Health

Exclusive: Kaiser cited for failing to treat COVID-19 as airborne

California workplace safety officials cite Kaiser Permanente for failing to treat COVID-19 as an airborne disease. Kaiser says it will appeal the citation against its psychiatric facility in Santa Clara.

By Jackie Botts and Ana B. Ibarra • October 16, 2020

Commentary

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

There is a way to break the endless cycle of easing of restrictions, increased COVID-19 cases, tightening of restrictions and decreased cases.

By Guest Commentary • August 25, 2020

Commentary

California must quickly implement policies for tracking and controlling health care costs and price increases

To protect Californians from rising health care costs, the state needs to strengthen price transparency and price competition.

By Guest Commentary • July 24, 2020

Health

Abundance or shortage? Newsom and hospitals at odds over mask supply for health care workers

As the state reported a record number of single day coronavirus cases of 12,807, Newsom said hospitals are not adequately distributing masks to workers. The state's hospital association contends the supply chain "remains spotty."

By Laurel Rosenhall and Ana B. Ibarra • July 22, 2020

Coronavirus

A grim tally: Newsom puts brave face on California’s COVID-19 surge

After being the first state to impose a stay-at-home order, California faces a battery of grim statistics as the state reopened - and is now poised to potentially send millions of children back to school next month.

By Barbara Feder Ostrov and Ana B. Ibarra • July 8, 2020

WhatMatters

ICU admissions up 49% before 4th of July

Good morning, California. It’s Friday, July 3. Note: Due to the holiday weekend, I’ll be back in your inbox on Tuesday. New counties on watch list As California heads into Fourth of July weekend, the state’s positive case rate is up 37%, hospitalizations 56% and intensive care admissions 49% compared to two weeks ago, with […]

By Emily Hoeven • July 3, 2020

Coronavirus

The trouble with hot spots: Hard-hit counties send COVID-19 patients to other areas

Imperial County on the Mexican border has the state's highest rate of COVID-19 cases, straining hospitals and forcing the transfer of 500 critically ill patients outside the region.

By Ana B. Ibarra • July 2, 2020

WhatMatters

Newsom: Hospitalizations threaten reopening

Pointing to a sharp uptick in coronavirus-related hospitalizations and ICU admissions, Gov. Gavin Newsom implored Californians to wear face masks.

By Emily Hoeven • June 23, 2020