Vaccines

Coronavirus

‘Tedious, stressful’: Why older Californians are still struggling to get vaccine

California’s vaccination rate lags behind almost every other state. Its balkanized system, spread across 58 counties and three cities, and lack of adequate supply from the federal government have caused widespread confusion for people 65 and over.

By Barbara Feder Ostrov • January 22, 2021

Coronavirus

State activates MyTurn vaccine clearinghouse website

Until now, there was no single government site where all Californians could go for information on vaccinations. People can register there, but in most cases they can’t sign up for appointments yet.

By Barbara Feder Ostrov • January 22, 2021

WhatMatters

Behind chaos on vaccines and jobless checks: persistent tech problems

California is struggling to provide residents with two items central to surviving the pandemic — the vaccine and unemployment benefits. California as of Wednesday had administered 38% of its 4.2 million doses of vaccine, ranking 45th nationwide in the number of doses administered per capita. And on Thursday, the beleaguered Employment Development Department revealed that […]

By Emily Hoeven • January 22, 2021

CalMatters en Español

“Tedioso, estresante”: por qué los californianos mayores todavía tienen dificultades para vacunarse

La tasa de vacunación de California está por detrás de casi todos los demás estados. Su sistema balcanizado, distribuido en 58 condados y tres ciudades, y la falta de un suministro adecuado del gobierno federal han causado una confusión generalizada entre las personas de 65 años o más.

By Barbara Feder Ostrov • January 22, 2021

WhatMatters

Newsom to unveil new vaccine appointment site

This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom will unveil a pilot program to help counties, cities and other entities schedule vaccine appointments, I’ve exclusively learned. The move, which comes sooner than expected, underscores the state’s rush to streamline a chaotic rollout that has resulted in Californians developing their own online platforms to centralize and decipher a dizzying […]

By Emily Hoeven • January 21, 2021

Commentary

If your doctor or nurse was educated in 2020, you’ll be in good hands

Students in the health professions in 2020 are getting to see first-hand the intricacies of how health care systems work.

By Guest Commentary • January 21, 2021

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Severe reactions put batch of vaccines on hold as new virus strain raises concerns

The problems keep racking up for California’s vaccine rollout. State Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan on Sunday recommended providers stop administering doses from a specific batch of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine following “a higher-than-usual number” of possibly severe allergic reactions at a mass vaccination site in San Diego. Although fewer than 10 people appeared to experience […]

By Emily Hoeven • January 19, 2021

Commentary

California still lags behind in vaccinations

California sped up its vaccinations for COVID-19 last week, but the state still has one of the nation's lowest rates of vaccine utilization.

By Dan Walters • January 19, 2021

Coronavirus

Vaccine chaos: Californians scramble for shots amid mixed messaging

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the feds failed to deliver promised vaccine supplies, but he expects Californians with their first shots to be able to secure their second.

By Barbara Feder Ostrov and Ana B. Ibarra • January 15, 2021

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National Guard called in ahead of possible violence at California Capitol

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday activated 1,000 members of the California National Guard to protect the state Capitol ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week — a sign the state is taking seriously the FBI’s warning that armed demonstrators may target statehouses in attacks similar to last week’s siege on the U.S. Capitol. Also […]

By Emily Hoeven • January 15, 2021